Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home. This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating. There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific maker techniques. Join my Patreon to get a bonus episode every month, year round (even during show hiatus).
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Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor is a leisure podcast hosted by Stephanie Socha, with 133 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Stephanie Socha hosts Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor, a leisure show with 133 episodes published.
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Episode #130
Chit Chat: Blind Hemming Pants, My go to FPP Tools and Summer Garden Update
Jul 18, 202643 minS8
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! S8 Ep 130 Stephanie shares practical sewing tips, project organization strategies, and updates on her personal projects, including her experience with foundation paper piecing, hemming, and outdoor decor. Plus, insights into her upcoming plans and the FIFA World Cup excitement. Key topics: Hemming techniques and tips Foundation paper piecing process and tools Organizing a sewing room efficiently Choosing outdoor fabrics and decor ideas Updates on sewing machine models and features Personal projects: quilts, needlepoint, outdoor cushions FIFA World Cup insights and fan experiences Upcoming episodes on fabric marking pens and sewing machines Chapters 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:10 Hemming pants: tips and techniques 04:04 Using blind hem stitch and pressing tips 07:47 Foundation paper piecing: tools and system 13:45 Organizing the sewing room efficiently 23:59 Outdoor fabric selection and project ideas 34:01 Garden updates: dahlias, vegetables, and water features 46:57 Upcoming episodes: fabric marking pens and sewing machines 50:49 FIFA World Cup highlights and personal favorites 56:04 Personal update: knee surgery and future plans Resources Make and Decorate with Stephanie Podcast on YouTube https://youtube.com/@makeanddecorate J Stern Designs Blind Hem Tutorial - https://youtu.be/PkOotHtiW_k?is=ky02W82TJSqijcFm Tommy Bahama Outdoor Fabric at Michaels - https://www.michaels.com/product/10736404 Add-a-quarter rulers - https://amzn.to/4fp8X1K Bernina Sewing Machines - https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/BERNINA-4-Series/BERNINA-495-Liberty-Edition https://www.bernina.com/en-US/Machines-US/Series-Overview/NEW-BERNINA-5-Series/BERNINA-580-Liberty-Edition Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate
Meet Melodie Harding - Sew Harmony; Quilt stencils, marking tools and more!
Jun 12, 20261h 4mS8
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! S8 Ep 129 In this episode, I chat with Melodie Harding who shares her journey from traditional quilting to designing innovative stencil tools for machine quilting. Our conversation covers practical tips for quilting, the benefits of using stencils, and how to overcome challenges in free motion quilting. Melodie shares her insights on combining different techniques and encourages quilters to experiment and find their unique style. For 20% off one order of Sew Harmony stencils, enter Promo Code "MakeDecorate20" at checkout. https://sewharmony.com/collections/all Links: Some of the links in this video are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase (at no extra cost to you). Thank you for supporting the channel! https://www.havelssewing.com/snip-eze-embroid-snips-carded https://primitivegatherings.us/primitive-gatherings-binding-needles-12-ct/ https://a.co/d/06Ze39et Subscribe to Melody's newsletter for product updates - the mini stencils are coming out very soon in June 2026! https://sewharmony.com Come join me in my Patreon group free or paid. I post quips in free content and ad free episodes as well as behind the scenes posts in paid tiers. https://patreon.com/makeanddecorate Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate
Chit Chat: How to pattern match fabric for quilt backings, Foundation Paper Piecing Tips & Audioook Reviews
May 15, 202659 minS8
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! In this episode: Chit chat: life update, H+H this week, and birthday party decor projects. Mini Topics Pattern Matching fabrics for quilt backings (or for any project) My process for Foundation Paper Piecing the Fairytale Forest BOM by Duckadilly Audiobook Reviews AudiobookBook reviews on "Local Woman Missing" by Mary Kubica, "The Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn, and "She's Not Sorry" by Mary Kubica, covering themes, character analysis, and author backgrounds. Movie commentary comparing the "The Housemaid" series book and film, exploring differences and storytelling nuances. Resources & Links: Frieda McFadden Books Mary Kubica Books Kate Quinn Books Sew Harmony - Quilting Stencils Smithsonian Article on Mila Pavlichenko Reliable Sewing Machines Liberty Fabrics at Duckadilly Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate
Quilting your own quilts with Christa Watson & her new fabric line with Riley Blake
Mar 26, 20261h 9mS8
Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! Returning guest, Christa Watson is back to talk about her new partnership with Riley Blake Designs. Christa's is now a fabric designer with Riley Blake and her first collection with them will be available in Nov 2026. We also chat about practice quilt sandwiches you can make and use with what you have on hand. I am super excited about Christa's practice quilt panels that will be available in Nov 2026! Links: christaquilts.com Riley Blake Designs - Quilt in Color by Christa Watson YouTube: Christa Quilts 99 Machine-Quilting Designs PDF Book by Christa Watson Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate
I took a break, my Sewing Machine did not! Let's chat about sewing dolls, quilts and more!
Feb 7, 202639 minS8
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. Chapters 00:00 Welcome Back to Make and Decorate 03:43 Reflections on the Past Year 06:05 Creative Projects and Commissions Missouri Star Cathedral quilt tutorial. Kraeo Handyed yarn shop Sparklesax Designs Longarm Services 12:03 Retreat Experiences and New Techniques Center Street Quilts Hemmingway zipper pouch pattern **Free Pattern** Sweetwater Patchwork Tree Mini Quit excerpt by Moda Mail Out of Print Elenor Burns Trip Around the World Pattern Book - 1988 available on Thriftbooks 2021 Elenor Burns Trip Around the World - Accu Quilt YouTube Video 2019 Donna Jordan Quick and Easy Trip Around the World You Tube Video 22:08 Innovative Quilting Tools and Techniques Modern Quilting Stencils by Sew Harmony 27:57 Cozy Holiday Projects 31:15 Exciting New Patterns and Classes Katia Ferris New Book - Make Your Own Animal Friends Katia Ferris New Sew a Mouse Class on Creativebug - available now Katia Ferris' New 14" Rag Doll Class on Creativebug - available on 2/10/26 Jayne Stitches - Meredith doll workshop 37:46 Looking Ahead: Futu Support the show Connect with Stephanie: YOUTUBE: Make and Decorate YouTube Channel EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate
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