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The Sewcial Hour Podcast

Bethany McCue & Audra Chaimson

33 episodes

1 week ago

Episode 32: Guest - Genesis Hall | The Genesis of a Journey This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are thrilled to welcome 15-year-old award-winning quilter and fabric designer, Genesis Hall! 🌟 From living abroad as a military kid to launching her debut fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs, Genesis’ story is a beautiful example of how creativity, courage, and community can come together to shape a young artist’s path. She shares how travel, culture, and curiosity have ...

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Episode 32: Guest - Genesis Hall | The Genesis of a Journey This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are thrilled to welcome 15-year-old award-winning quilter and fabric designer, Genesis Hall! 🌟 From living abroad as a military kid to launching her debut fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs, Genesis’ story is a beautiful example of how creativity, courage, and community can come together to shape a young artist’s path. She shares how travel, culture, and curiosity have ...

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The Sewcial Hour Podcast

Episode 32: Guest - Genesis Hall | The Genesis of a Journey

Episode 32: Guest - Genesis Hall | The Genesis of a Journey This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are thrilled to welcome 15-year-old award-winning quilter and fabric designer, Genesis Hall! 🌟 From living abroad as a military kid to launching her debut fabric collection with Riley Blake Designs, Genesis’ story is a beautiful example of how creativity, courage, and community can come together to shape a young artist’s path. She shares how travel, culture, and curiosity have ...

1 week ago

39 minutes

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Episode 31: Sewing Costumes

Episode 31: Sewing Costumes This week on The Sewcial Hour, we’re diving into a topic that brings out big feelings in the sewing world — costume sewing! Whether you love the creativity or dread the chaos, we’re unpacking the magic, the mayhem, and all the lessons that come from sewing costumes. From Halloween and cosplay to theater productions and school projects, we talk about what makes costume sewing such a unique (and sometimes stressful!) experience. We’ll share the joys, challenges, and ...

3 weeks ago

38 minutes

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Episode 30: Sewing with Kids

Episode 30: Sewing with Kids This week on The Sewcial Hour, we’re tackling a fun (and sometimes chaotic!) topic — sewing with kids. Whether you’re teaching your own children, grandkids, or students, we’re sharing our favorite tips, kid-friendly projects, and pitfalls to avoid so you can make sewing a positive experience for everyone. We’ll chat about why sewing with kids matters, how it builds patience, confidence, and creativity, plus our go-to beginner projects like pillowcases, scrunchies,...

1 month ago

43 minutes

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Episode 29: Preparing for Holiday Sewing – How to Plan, Pace, and Protect Your Joy 🎄✂️

Episode 29: Preparing for Holiday Sewing – How to Plan, Pace, and Protect Your Joy 🎄✂️ Holiday sewing season is here! In this week’s episode of The Sewcial Hour, Bethany and Audra share practical tips for tackling your festive projects without sacrificing your sanity (or your joy). From setting realistic goals to honoring your limits, you’ll learn how to avoid burnout, plan ahead, and keep the magic in your making. We talk: 🎁 The “Pinterest effect” and why expectations can sneak up on y...

1 month ago

38 minutes

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Episode 28: Listener Mailbag – Answering Your Questions

🎉 We’ve officially hit six months of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, and what better way to celebrate than with a listener Q&A? This week, we’re diving into your questions — from quilting must-haves and beginner garment sewing, to projector sewing, repurposing clothes, memory bears, and even what it’s really like to work in the sewing industry. Whether you’re curious about drafting your own patterns, wondering if you need a serger, or just looking for fresh inspiration, this episode is pa...

1 month ago

44 minutes

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Episode 27: Upcycling with Luisa

Episode 27: Upcycling with Luisa This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Luisa Hurtado — fashion designer, sewing educator, Brother Sewing ambassador, and content creator with a true passion for upcycling! Born in Mexico and now based in Las Vegas, Luisa inspires sewists worldwide with her bilingual tutorials, innovative designs, and creative approach to turning everyday items into one-of-a-kind fashion. In this episode, we chat with Luisa about: 🧵 Her journey from ...

2 months ago

56 minutes

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Episode 26: Dealing with Criticism & the Quilt Police

Whether you’ve been sewing for years or are just starting out, chances are you’ve met the infamous quilt police. You know the type, the ones quick to point out “rules” or tell you you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, Bethany and Audra dive into the world of sewing criticism: the constructive, the unsolicited, and the projection-based comments that can show up both online and in person. We explore why the quilt police exist, how to tell the difference between feedback that helps and feedbac...

2 months ago

47 minutes

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Episode 25 – Pride & Joy Quilting with Guest Veruschka Zarate

Episode 25 – Pride & Joy Quilting with Guest Veruschka Zarate This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by the incredibly talented and award-winning quilt maker and pattern designer Veruschka Zarate of Pride & Joy Quilting. Known for her bold, vibrant designs and mastery of foundation paper piecing (FPP), Veruschka shares how she discovered her passion for quilting, what inspires her jaw-dropping creations, and her favorite tips for quilters ready to try FPP for the first ti...

2 months ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Episode 24: Longarm Quilting with Adam Rateliff

Episode 24: Longarm Quilting with Adam Rateliff This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Adam Rateliff: quilter, educator, and creative force behind @adamsewfun. Adam has stitched his way from a childhood love of fiber arts to a career teaching quilting around the globe, inspiring makers to embrace bold color, break a few “rules,” and have fun in their creative space. In this conversation, Adam shares how discovering longarm quilting changed the trajectory of his life, the joys and ...

2 months ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Episode 23: Why We Sew

This week, we’re slowing things down and getting personal talking about the deeper reasons why we sew. For many of us, sewing is so much more than a hobby; it’s a lifeline, a creative outlet, and a way to connect with others. Bethany and Audra explore the mental health benefits of sewing like mindfulness, stress relief, and the joy of tangible accomplishment as well as the physical perks and brain boosts it brings, from improved hand-eye coordination to preserving cognitive function as we age...

3 months ago

51 minutes

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Episode 22: Pixel Quilts with Dee Bushrod

Episode 22: Pixel Quilts with Dee Bushrod The Sewcial Hour Podcast This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Dee Bushrod, the creative force behind Pixel Quilts. Dee’s work transforms photographs and images into breathtaking quilts that look like they’ve leapt straight out of a digital screen and onto fabric. From her first Super Mario quilt in 2008 to her current portfolio of portraits, pop culture icons, and personal photo quilts, Dee has spent years perfecting her process. In this...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

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Episode 21: The Great Sewing Machine Debate

Episode 21: The Great Sewing Machine Debate The Sewcial Hour Podcast It’s time to talk about the workhorse of every sewing room, the sewing machine! In this episode, Bethany and Audra dive into all things sewing machines: how to choose the right one, what features really matter, and how to keep your machine running like a dream. Whether you’re shopping for your first machine, eyeing an upgrade, or just love geeking out over machine features, this episode is packed with tips for every sewist. ...

3 months ago

54 minutes

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Episode 20: Sewing with Unconventional Materials

Episode 20: Sewing with Unconventional Materials This week, we’re thinking outside the fabric store! Join Bethany and Audra as we dive into the world of sewing with unconventional materials—from thrifted treasures to household odds and ends, nothing is off-limits. We kick things off with a fun icebreaker: What’s the weirdest or most unexpected material you’ve ever sewn with? (Bethany’s answer might surprise you!) Then we explore why stepping outside traditional textiles can spark creativity, ...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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Episode 19: Sewing on a Budget – Create More, Spend Less

Episode 19: Sewing on a Budget – Create More, Spend Less Sewing doesn’t have to be an expensive hobby! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra are diving into their favorite money-saving strategies, thrifty sewing hacks, and honest talk about resisting the pressure to “buy it all.” Whether you’re just getting started or trying to rein in your fabric budget, we’ve got tips to help you stitch smarter—not spendier. From DIY ironing tables and porcupine quills (yes, really)...

3 months ago

33 minutes

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Episode 18: Siah Swag Bags – with Guests Kassiah & Susan

Episode 18: Siah Swag Bags – with Guests Kassiah & Susan This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by the powerhouse sister duo behind Siah Swag Bags: Kassiah Myers and Susan Thiriot! What started as a handmade hustle has grown into a beloved brand known for vibrant bag-making content, must-have supplies, and community-fueled creativity. We chat all about their journey from craft fairs and classroom teaching to running a thriving sewing business with a devoted YouTube following,...

4 months ago

48 minutes

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Episode 17: Fabric Fundamentals for Sewing Bags

Episode 17: Fabric Fundamentals for Sewing Bags - Choosing the Right Material for the Job Whether you're stitching up your first tote or crafting your 50th clutch, choosing the right fabric can make or break your bag-making experience. In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra break down the essential fabric know-how every bag maker needs, from structure and durability to style and stitchability. We’re sharing our favorite materials for different bag types, tips for handl...

4 months ago

36 minutes

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Episode 16: Threading Through the Trends

Episode 16: Threading Through the Trends – What’s Hot in Sewing for 2025 From 90s plaid to visible mending, sewing in 2025 is anything but boring! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra break down the top sewing and quilting trends shaping the creative world this year: think big bows, functional fashion, sustainable stitching, and a major romantasy aesthetic takeover. ✨ We’re chatting about what trends we love (hello, quilted everything), which ones we’re trying (visib...

4 months ago

29 minutes

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Episode 15: Sewing in the Margins of Life

Episode 15: Sewing in the Margins of Life – Making Time for Creativity Amid Chaos Life gets busy—like really busy. Between work, family, adulting, and everything in between, finding time to sew can feel nearly impossible. In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra get real about the struggle to carve out creative time in hectic seasons and why sewing isn’t just a hobby - it’s self-care. We’re sharing personal stories, relatable moments (yes, Audra once stitched while getti...

4 months ago

46 minutes

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Episode 14: Sewtopia

Episode 14: Sewtopia – Quilting, Chaos & Community with Amy & Megan This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re joined by the dynamic duo behind Sewtopia—Amy and Megan! While we had a list of questions about running a modern quilt shop, hosting epic sewing retreats, and curating drool-worthy fabric kits... let’s just say things didn’t exactly go as planned. From hilarious detours to heartfelt moments, this episode is packed with laughter, behind-the-scenes glimpses into the Sew...

5 months ago

50 minutes

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Episode 13: Finding Your Sewing Style

In this week’s episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into something every sewist eventually navigates: finding your sewing style! From following fleeting fashion trends in our youth (tanning bed stickers, layered tanks, and all) to discovering the confidence and freedom that comes with tailoring garments to fit your body and your life, this episode is all about that journey. Bethany and Audra reflect on how their personal styles have evolved and how sewing has empowered them to dr...

5 months ago

28 minutes