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

Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor

Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor
I took a break, my Sewing Machine did not! Let's chat about sewing dolls, quilts and more!
Feb 07, 2026 Season 8 Episode 126
Stephanie Socha

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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
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