Dive deep into the vibrant world of sewing with the award-winning Stitch Please podcast, an official show of Black Women Stitch – the sewing group where Black lives matter. Uniquely crafted for those who love sewing, this sewing podcast is a gem that centers around Black women, girls, and femmes, weaving threads of creativity, technique, and passion with every episode. Hosted by Lisa Woolfork, a 6th generation sewing enthusiast, this podcast not only mirrors her ardor for the craft but also ...
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Running Stitch - A QSOS Podcast explores quilt stories, revealing the inner thoughts, feelings, and motivations of contemporary quiltmakers by drawing on Quilters S.O.S. -- Save Our Stories, the long running oral history project created by the Quilt Alliance in 1999.
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The Outside Story: Reading Pattern Envelopes
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This week on Stitch Please, get ready to unravel the mystery of commercial patterns! In this episode, Lisa breaks down everything you need to know about those pattern envelopes and guide sheets that can feel a bit like deciphering a secret code. From understanding sizes and fabric choices to nailing down those all-important finished garment measure…
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This week on *Stitch Please,* Lisa is joined by Salina, Toni, and Shon—the dynamic trio behind the upcoming Raleigh Frocktails! They dish on how the Atlanta Frocktails sparked their idea and how they pulled off planning the Raleigh event in just 4 months (with a little HOO-DEE-HOO action, of course). Tune in to hear how mood boards are fueling the …
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This week on Stitch Please, Lisa unpacks the essentials for sewing on the go! From picking the perfect travel sewing machine to finding a bag that fits just right, Lisa’s got you covered. She shares her top tips on packing all your must-have tools—scissors included! Whether you're jet-setting or road-tripping, Lisa’s advice will help you sew smooth…
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Thread Wise: Best Options for Smooth Sewing
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This week on Stitch Please, Lisa spins through the fascinating realm of sewing thread—unraveling its history, production secrets, various types, and even tips for upkeep! From picking the perfect thread to nailing its TLC and storage, Lisa’s lively chat threads together wisdom for sewing rookies and pros alike. ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate…
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This week on Stitch Please, we unravel the sweet link between chocolate bars and the birth of the rotary cutter. Tune in as the Lisa uncovers how the design of the chocolate bar sparked the creation of the snap-off blade, paving the way for Ulfa. We'll also explore the rotary cutter's journey, from blade sizes and handle styles to safety tips. Stay…
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Four Essential Scissors Every Sewist Needs
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This week on Stitch Please, Lisa dives into the fascinating world of scissors! She dishes out everything from their historical journey to becoming a plural wonder to giving tips on picking the perfect pair for sewing. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, get ready for some scissor-savvy advice on what to look for and how to keep your snippers…
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This week on the podcast, Lisa spills the beans on her Paris fabric shopping spree! Get the lowdown on how to prepare, how to find the best fabric haunts, and mastering the metro. Plus, she’s got tips on charming the shopkeepers like a pro. Grab a snack, pull up a comfy chair, and get ready for an exciting adventure with a Sewist in Paris! ======= …
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BeMore Frocktails 2024: Stitching Baltimore's Unique Styles
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This week on the podcast, Bertha Chapman and Jasmine Howard, the creative minds behind Baltimore FrockTails, join Lisa to talk about their exciting sewing journeys. They share how they sewed their way into the scene, celebrating inclusivity and body positivity so everyone shines in their sewing circle. They spill all the details on the dazzling Bal…
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Introducing: 1972 - The Chisholm Campaign Trail and the Davis Trial
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Audio dramas are the perfect companion for sewing! Lisa can't watch TV and sew as she needs to concentrate on what she's doing. Today, the Stitch Please podcast is sharing one of our favorite audio dramas: 1972 - The Chisholm Campaign Trail and the Davis Trial an amazing podcast by Yhane Washington Smith. Listen in to the first episode with us, the…
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In part 2 of Sewing and Sublimation, Lisa dives into her passion for crafting, spilling the beans on her sewing and sublimation adventures. She chats about how she jazzes up her kids' clothes and whips up cool fabric labels with sublimation. Lisa breaks down the pros and cons of sublimation printing, revealing its magic in her DIY projects. She get…
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ReStitch: Juneteenth with Jasika Nicole
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In this lively "Restitch" episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa chats with Jasika Nicole about breaking creative boundaries in showbiz. They dive into Hollywood's limits, championing diversity, and the empowering art of setting boundaries, even in the online sewing community. Jasika shares her journey, from handling unwanted advice to ditching…
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Sewing Serenity: Quilters Unite for a Tropical Retreat at Sea
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This week’s Stitch Please podcast is a can't-miss episode for any quilter. Lisa chats with quilting superstars Gyleen X. Fitzgerald, Latifah Saafir, and Geraldine Wilkins, about the incredible Tropical Quilting Retreat at Sea. Dive into the details of the upcoming retreat, with workshops, fabric fun, port stops, and more. They dish out tips and hig…
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In this fun-filled episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa dives into the nitty gritty world of sewing and sublimation printing. She shares her passion for this vibrant technique, exploring its history, necessary materials, and step-by-step process. Lisa also chats about her personal projects, revealing the pros and cons of sublimation printing.…
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Take a trip with Black Women Stitch as Lisa whisks listeners away on a 24-hour adventure through LA's Fashion District. From fabric shopping sprees and meeting Josie from LA Finch Fabric to diving into the colorful fabric scene, she shares it all. Lisa dishes out travel tips for anyone who likes to buy pieces while they're traveling. Plus, which fa…
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This week on the podcast Lisa dives into the fascinating history and handy uses of sewing pins and needles. From ancient origins to modern-day must-haves. Discover the best pins and needles for your projects, get tips on selecting the right ones, and hear about her favorite brands. Whether you're a sewing newbie or a seasoned stitcher, this episode…
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Vintage Blues Style at Chicago Frocktails
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In this episode, Lisa chats with the Chicago FrockTails crew about their exciting two-day event celebrating sewing and style in the Windy City. From blues to bites to beautiful threads, they spill the beans on what makes this bash unique. Get ready for monochrome magic, chiffon chic, and a whole lotta plaid! With fashion shows, workshops, and more,…
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In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, your favorite sewist Lisa discusses the history and importance of pin cushions in sewing. She explores the origins of the tomato pin cushion and its symbolism, as well as the different types of needles and how to organize them in a pin cushion. Lisa also shares a fun decorative idea for marking special …
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FEATURE: Queue Points - Slow Jams Can Heal Us
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Just as sewing helps heal us, so does music. As Lisa takes a moment to catch up on some self-care the Stitch Please Podcast is proud to present Queue Points and an episode of their Slow Jams Can Heal Us series: Slow Jams, Intimacy and Lyrics That Touch the Soul (Guest: Latrice Sampson Richards) In this episode of Queue Points Podcast, DJ Sir Daniel…
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This week on the podcast, Lisa Jasmine LaFleur, the founder of Black Fae Day. They discuss the magic and enchantment of Black Fae, the success of the Black Fae Day events, and the upcoming Black Fae Family Reunion. Jasmine emphasizes the importance of rekindling the sense of wonder and imagination through fantasy and mythology. She encourages peopl…
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Scraplanta's Artistic Alchemy: Jonelle Dawkins on Reuse and Community
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In this episode, Lisa interviews Jonelle Dawkins, the executive director of Scraplanta, a creative reuse center in Atlanta, Georgia. They discuss the growth and vision of Scraplanta, the importance of creative reuse in art practices, and the future developments of the organization. Jonelle shares how Scraplanta serves as a third space for the commu…
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The Bankruptcy of JoAnns Fabrics and what's next with Keshia Tanay
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This week, Lisa interviews Keisha Tanay, fashion designer a sewist and retail worker, about the recent Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Joann Fabrics. Keisha shares her sewing story and her vision for creating a sewing space in Detroit. They discuss the implications of Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Joann Fabrics and the possibility of acquisitions. Keis…
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Atlanta Frocktails 2024 with Aaronica Cole
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In this episode, Lisa and Aaronica Cole discuss the upcoming Atlanta Frocktails event. They talk about the planning process, the decision to move the event to May, and the theme of the year: Secret Garden. This is Aaronica's first time hosting the event and she went all out! From amazing door prizes, to a fabulous caterer, you can expect to have an…
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On this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academ…
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On this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academ…
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In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa Woolfork shares lessons from the I'm a Sewist series on the Stitch Please Instagram and provides tips for sewists of all levels. She discusses the importance of using a prescription pill bottle for sharps as a safe and convenient way to dispose of needles. Lisa also recommends using a bodkin for th…
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In part 2 of The Scrap Cushion episode, Lisa discusses her success with a rectangular cushion and then moves on to the main topic of the episode, the scrap cushions. Lisa divides the episode into three sections: a summary of the cushion, making the math work, and lessons learned. She explains how she calculated the volume of her scraps and realized…
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Black is America & Stitch Please Presents - Ann Lowe: An American Original
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In this conversation, Lisa discusses her sustainability project of creating a scrap cushion using vintage resources. She introduces the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing as a valuable book for beginners and shares her idea of using fabric scraps as a form of archive. Lisa explores the importance of having a clean sewing trash bin and the mem…
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Delicious Stitches: Phebe Higgins Felts Food
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In this episode, we meet Phebe Higgins the stitcher behind Felt the Food. Learn about Phebe's journey, sewing background, and how her graduate education has woven into her crafting of appetizing felt creations. We explore the concept of "functional play," its enriching impact on children, and how Phebe's felted food is at the crossroads of play, le…
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This week, Lisa speaks with talented Swiss-Haitian-Finnish artist Sasha Huber to explore the intersections of art, activism, and healing. Sasha shares her journey from her family's legacy of textile arts to her cutting-edge activist-based art practice. As Sasha unfolds her story of "reparative intervention," using her pneumatic staple gun to highli…
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Other than the sewing machine, what tool has been the biggest innovation in quiltmaking? Yes, that’s right: in this episode of Running Stitch, we’re talking all about the rotary cutter. Our guest is Kristin Barrus, a PhD candidate at University of Leicester and a quiltmaker. Kristin’s work explores 21st century quiltmaking through the lenses of wom…
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Threads of Genius: Celebrating Ann Lowe with Curator Elizabeth Way
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Welcome back Stitchers, today Lisa welcomes Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the curator of Ann Lowe: American Couturier at the Winterthur Museum. They discuss Anne Lowe's significance as an American couturier and her impact on the fashion industry. They delve into the difference between cout…
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Sisterhood Heals with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
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Welcome back stitchers! Today Lisa welcomes Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls to discuss her new book 'Sisterhood Heals' and the journey of creating it. She explains how the book captures the spirit of an in-person event focused on conversations about sisterhood and challenges us to be better to and for one another. Dr. Joy emphasi…
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We’re back with our second episode of Season 4! We’re continuing our focus on the intersection of technology and quiltmaking, but this time, we’re going digital. We’re exploring the backstory and invention of Electric Quilt, the leading quilt design software that's been changing how quilters create their work for more than 30 years. Join us for a c…
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It's here Stitchers! Lisa's first (full) make of 2024 and it's the Vogue 1982 ! Today Lisa breaks down her process from top to bottom which included basting anything and everything, which needle she needed for this specific project, and just what adjustments she made to make sure she absolutely loved herself in the dress! If you picked up this patt…
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Quilting as Legacy, Photography as Expression: The Artistry of Tiavalya Befecadu
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Welcome back Stitchers! Today Lisa is chatting with Tiavalya Befecadu a quilter and photographer, as she shares her sewing journey and the inspiration behind her beautiful quilts. Tiavalya is a 3rd generation sewing enthusiast who found herself restarting the craft during the pandemic and using family fabrics to create sentimental quilts. She share…
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We’re kicking off a new season of Running Stitch, focused on the intersections of technology and quiltmaking. But it’s not just about computers and digital sewing machines! In this episode we’re going back to the roots of quilt making to discover how our nostalgic ideas about quiltmaking as a pre-industrial craft is just that: nostalgia. In fact, q…
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Soulful Stitchers and More with Diane Roney
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Welcome back stitchers! Today host Lisa Woolfork interviews Diane Roney, a quilter, sewist, and graphic AI artist. Diane shares her sewing journey, including her first outfit at the age of 68. She also discusses her brand, Diane Roney Creates, which encompasses various creative endeavors. Diane talks about her Soulful Stitchers coloring book and th…
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Welcome back stitchers! Happy 2024! Today we celebrate in the spirit of Sankofa. Sankofa is a word of the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "to go back and get it" in the Twi language. The retrieval concept is symbolized by interlocking hearts or a bird with her feet facing forward but her head turned backward and carrying an egg in her beak. What is t…
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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 4
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Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch …
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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 3
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Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch …
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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 2
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Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . SHIPPING 12/14... The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to an…
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Stitch Please Swatches: Holiday Swatches Vol 1
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The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows y…
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TipStitched! Sewing Tips and More with Tiffany Turner
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The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa welcomes Tiffany Turned, a talented sewist, to share her transformative journey into sewing. Initially skeptical, she discover…
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African Zesty Couture with Grace Christopher
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The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa interviews Grace Christopher, the creative genius behind African Zesty Couture. Grace shares her journey into sewing, which be…
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Aaronica B. Cole: Designer and Sewing Influencer
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Preorder your 2024 BWS Wall Calendar TODAY! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Aaronica B. Cole Aaronica B. Cole is a dynamic force in the world of sewing and creative expre…
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Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily …
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Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing commu…
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Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on …
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Sketch to Stitch: NY Fashion Week with Sahara Clemons
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Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research exp…
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