I took a break, my Sewing Machine did not! Let's chat about sewing dolls, quilts and more!

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!In this episode of Make and Decorate, host Stephanie reflects on her unplanned break from podcasting and shares her excitement about returning. She discusses her creative projects over the past year, including a cathedral window quilt for her parents' anniversary and a commissioned king-sized quilt. Stephanie also shares her experiences at a quilting retreat, innovative tools she discovered, and cozy holiday projects. She highlights new patterns and classes she's excited about, and outlines her plans for the future of the podcast, including a shift to monthly episodes and potential video content.Chapters00:00Welcome Back to Make and Decorate03:43Reflections on the Past Year06:05Creative Projects and CommissionsMissouri Star Cathedral quilt tutorial. Kraeo Handyed yarn shop Sparklesax Designs Longarm Services12:03Retreat Experiences and New TechniquesCenter Street Quilts Hemmingway zipper pouch pattern**Free Pattern** Sweetwater Patchwork Tree Mini Quit excerpt by Moda MailOut of Print Elenor Burns Trip Around the World Pattern Book - 1988 available on Thriftbooks2021 Elenor Burns Trip Around the World - Accu Quilt YouTube Video2019 Donna Jordan Quick and Easy Trip Around the World You Tube Video22:08Innovative Quilting Tools and TechniquesModern Quilting Stencils by Sew Harmony27:57Cozy Holiday Projects31:15Exciting New Patterns and ClassesKatia Ferris New Book - Make Your Own Animal FriendsKatia Ferris New Sew a Mouse Class on Creativebug - available nowKatia Ferris' New 14" Rag Doll Class on Creativebug - available on 2/10/26Jayne Stitches - Meredith doll workshop37:46Looking Ahead: Future PlansSupport the showConnect with Stephanie:YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube ChannelEMAIL: [email protected]: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate