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Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn

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Katrina Walker, an industry sewing educator, author, and designer, shares her journey into the home sewing industry. Katrina has worked with various brands, including Pfaff and Sulky, and has been featured in magazines and TV shows. She is known for her expertise in silk and wool sewing, as well as her innovative techniques. She also raises sheep that produce wool for her yarn brand, Spoiled Sheep.
Guest Segment Chapters: Note time stamps start at guest segment
00:00 Introduction and Meeting at the Sewing Booth
01:48 Growing Up on a Wheat Farm and Discovering Sewing
06:24 Transitioning from Investment Banking to Sewing
13:42 Winning the National Make It With Wool Contest
20:11 Becoming an Educator for Faf and Other Brands
39:53 Fostering Relationships and Being Genuine in Business
43:05 Finding the Right Sewing Machine for Individual Preferences
44:56 Don't Be Afraid to Use Sergers
01:10:35 Embracing Mistakes and the Learning Process in Sewing
01:14:25 The Joy and Satisfaction of Sewing for Oneself
01:19:53 The Meaningful Connection Between the Maker and the Materials
01:25:46 The Value of Quality Fabrics in Sewing
CHIT CHAT:
Stephanie chats about the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild retreat she went to recently. Creative weekend retreats are a perfect way to schedule sewing (or knitting) time for yourself and to enjoy the experience with like minded makers.

Chit Chat LInks:

Elizabeth Hartman - Fancy Forest Pattern

Minky Kim - Pumpkins patern

Chicago Modern Quilt Guild

KraeO Yarn: Big Brother in Autumnal

Provisional Cast on

Picot edge hat pattern at Purl Soho

Support the show

INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design

WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

EMAIL: [email protected]

YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

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Chapters

1. Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45 (00:18:21)

3. (Cont.) Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn (00:18:47)

127 episodes

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Katrina Walker, an industry sewing educator, author, and designer, shares her journey into the home sewing industry. Katrina has worked with various brands, including Pfaff and Sulky, and has been featured in magazines and TV shows. She is known for her expertise in silk and wool sewing, as well as her innovative techniques. She also raises sheep that produce wool for her yarn brand, Spoiled Sheep.
Guest Segment Chapters: Note time stamps start at guest segment
00:00 Introduction and Meeting at the Sewing Booth
01:48 Growing Up on a Wheat Farm and Discovering Sewing
06:24 Transitioning from Investment Banking to Sewing
13:42 Winning the National Make It With Wool Contest
20:11 Becoming an Educator for Faf and Other Brands
39:53 Fostering Relationships and Being Genuine in Business
43:05 Finding the Right Sewing Machine for Individual Preferences
44:56 Don't Be Afraid to Use Sergers
01:10:35 Embracing Mistakes and the Learning Process in Sewing
01:14:25 The Joy and Satisfaction of Sewing for Oneself
01:19:53 The Meaningful Connection Between the Maker and the Materials
01:25:46 The Value of Quality Fabrics in Sewing
CHIT CHAT:
Stephanie chats about the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild retreat she went to recently. Creative weekend retreats are a perfect way to schedule sewing (or knitting) time for yourself and to enjoy the experience with like minded makers.

Chit Chat LInks:

Elizabeth Hartman - Fancy Forest Pattern

Minky Kim - Pumpkins patern

Chicago Modern Quilt Guild

KraeO Yarn: Big Brother in Autumnal

Provisional Cast on

Picot edge hat pattern at Purl Soho

Support the show

INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design

WEBSITE: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate

EMAIL: [email protected]

YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Untethered & Wanderwise: Female Travel Over 45 (00:18:21)

3. (Cont.) Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn (00:18:47)

127 episodes

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