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EPISODE · Aug 25, 2026 · 1H 10M

Episode 53: From Narrow Boat to Cottage Sewing

from The Sewcial Hour Podcast · host Bethany McCue

What happens when your sewing space goes from a cozy Narrow Boat to a cottage in Scotland? 🏡🧵In Episode 53 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m chatting with my friend Tracy Perks of Rope & Anchor Trading Co. Tracy joins me from the UK for a casual conversation about her quilting journey, her recent move to a cottage in Scotland, and what it’s like to suddenly have a whole lot more room to sew!We talk about Tracy’s unique approach to quilt pattern design and her wonderfully distinctive writing style, the inspiration behind her patterns, and how her sewing life has evolved through the years—from quilting aboard a Narrow Boat to settling into a new home in the Scottish countryside.And of course, we couldn’t chat about everything Tracy has been up to without talking about her new Christmas quilting book, which is available now! 🎄🎄If you love hearing the stories behind the makers, discovering new quilt patterns, and getting a peek into the creative lives of fellow sewists, you’ll love this relaxed conversation with Tracy.📖 Check out Tracy’s new Christmas quilting book:https://amzn.to/4g8TeFz🧵 Sew With Me Retreat - OctoberI also take a quick break in the middle of this episode to tell you about my upcoming Sew With Me Retreat this October!If you're looking for a fun weekend filled with sewing, creativity, community, and plenty of time to work on the projects you love, I'd love for you to come sew with me!👉 Learn more about the October Sew With Me Retreat: https://www.craftwithbethany.com/sew-with-me-retreat-octoberConnect with The Sewcial HourFollow along on Instagram and Facebook: @thesewcialhourpodcast🎥 Subscribe to The Sewcial Hour on YouTube for video episodes.💬 Join our private Facebook community, The Sewcial Sewists, and continue the conversation with fellow sewists.⭐ Enjoying the podcast? Be sure to follow/subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Your reviews help other sewists discover The Sewcial Hour!The Sewcial Hour - A Podcast for Sewists by Sewists. Bringing Creativity & Community Together.

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What happens when your sewing space goes from a cozy Narrow Boat to a cottage in Scotland? 🏡🧵 In Episode 53 of The Sewcial Hour, I’m chatting with my friend Tracy Perks of Rope & Anchor Trading Co. Tracy joins me from the UK for a casual conversation about her quilting journey, her recent move to a cottage in Scotland, and what it’s like to suddenly have a whole lot more room to sew! We talk about Tracy’s unique approach to quilt pattern design and her wonderfully distinctive writing styl...

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