Suzanne Schwartz: Stitching a Life Around the Work

Episode 94 of the Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths podcast, hosted by Christine Mighion, titled "Suzanne Schwartz: Stitching a Life Around the Work" was published on February 11, 2026 and runs 66 minutes.

February 11, 2026 ·66m · Slowmade: Nourishing Conversations for Jewelry Artists and Metalsmiths

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Summary

In this episode, I sit down with jewelry artist Suzanne Schwartz. Suzanne shares the story behind her signature stitched metal work and how handwork, memory, and influence quietly shape her designs. We talk about how her grandmother’s love of stitching and textiles left a lasting imprint, and how that thread continues to run through her jewelry today.The conversation also explores the realities of building a sustainable jewelry practice over time — navigating rising material costs, pricing work that takes patience, and continuing to show up year after year. Suzanne reflects on art shows, mentorship, creative doubt, and the ongoing process of making work that feels true as both an artist and a business owner.This episode is about persistence, curiosity, and learning to trust the path you’re on — even when it unfolds slowly.Follow Suzanne...Instagram: @suzanne_schwartz_jewelryWebsite: suzanneschwartzjewelry.comLove the Podcast?Support an episode: ⁠Click here to learn more!⁠Without your support I couldn’t continue the Slowmade Podcast. Thank you so much!Follow Christine and Slowmade...Instagram: ⁠@christinemighion⁠Jewelry Website: ⁠christinemighion.com⁠Slowmade: ⁠slowmadepodcast.com

Episode Description

In this episode, I sit down with jewelry artist Suzanne Schwartz. Suzanne shares the story behind her signature stitched metal work and how handwork, memory, and influence quietly shape her designs. We talk about how her grandmother’s love of stitching and textiles left a lasting imprint, and how that thread continues to run through her jewelry today.

The conversation also explores the realities of building a sustainable jewelry practice over time — navigating rising material costs, pricing work that takes patience, and continuing to show up year after year. Suzanne reflects on art shows, mentorship, creative doubt, and the ongoing process of making work that feels true as both an artist and a business owner.

This episode is about persistence, curiosity, and learning to trust the path you’re on — even when it unfolds slowly.

Follow Suzanne...

Instagram: @suzanne_schwartz_jewelry

Website: suzanneschwartzjewelry.com

Love the Podcast?

Support an episode: ⁠Click here to learn more!⁠

Without your support I couldn’t continue the Slowmade Podcast. Thank you so much!

Follow Christine and Slowmade...

Instagram: ⁠@christinemighion⁠

Jewelry Website: ⁠christinemighion.com⁠

Slowmade: ⁠slowmadepodcast.com