A podcast about what inspires the sewing and quilting community.

Meet Michelle Renee Hiatt, the dynamic Executive Show Director at the American Quilter’s Society. From her impressive corporate career to her passion for quilting, Michelle shares her inspiring journey of leadership, creativity, and her vision for the future of the quilting community.

In this insightful and inspiring episode, we sit down with Lexie Millikan, Executive Director of the Quilts of Valor Foundation. Lexie shares her journey as an artist, educator, and leader, her unique approach to quilt making, and her global adventures in connecting with artisans through the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Learn about the incredible work of the Quilts of Valor Foundation, its impact on military families, and Lexie's passion for creating and teaching.

This episode’s guest is Terry Grahl the Founder and CEO of Enchanted Makeovers, a national non-profit charitable organization based in Taylor, Michigan. She started Enchanted Makeovers after a life-changing visit to a shelter for women and children in Michigan.

Welcome to the 100th episode of Sew & So! We’re celebrating an incredible milestone for this podcast, which began back in February 2021 with our very first guest, the extraordinary artist Bisa Butler. Thanks to the support of BERNINA, Sew & So has become a vibrant community where sewists and quilters who are creators, innovators, and artisans come together to share their stories.

Welcome to Sew & So, brought to you by BERNINA, made to create! I’m Meg Goodman, and today, you’re in for an exclusive treat. Join me on a behind-the-scenes tour of a truly extraordinary milestone—the 50th anniversary of the Houston Quilt Festival. 

This isn’t just any quilt show; it’s an international celebration of artistry, creativity, and history. We’ll be diving deep with attendees, educators, personalities, and prize-winning quilters, capturing those moments that make this event so iconic.

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Lina Owen, founder of BlueBelle Designs and co-owner of Quilting with Latinas. Born and raised in Colombia, Lina came to the United States in 2006, having studied International Business in Bogotá. She discovered quilting through her mother-in-law and YouTube tutorials, and in just four years, she has honed her craft and made a significant impact in the quilting world.

Join us for an energetic and inspiring conversation with Lynn Schmitt, the fearless owner of A Different Box of Crayons in Glen Ellyn, IL. Discover how her journey from commercial interior designer to pattern and quilt kit creator took unexpected twists. Learn how Lynn's bold approach to art and design has led her to embrace innovation and take risks in the world of quilting—proof that there's no limit to where creativity can take you.

You’re about to join us for a very special conversation we recorded in-person in Madison, WI at the 20th anniversary of the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show! In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome back Deanna Springer a close collaborator with the legendary Nancy Zieman, co-founding Nancy Zieman Productions in 2007.

Join us for this special episode as we travel to Madison Wisconsin for the Great American Quilt Show which began largely in thanks to the late Nancy Zieman. Nancy hosted Sewing With Nancy on PBS Wisconsin for 35 years and inspired hobbyists across the country to sew, quilt and embroider. What started as an instructional program filmed in her home in 1982 became the longest-running sewing and quilting education show on public television.

We’ll visit with educators, vendors, exhibitors, a special event host, an appraiser and Deanna Springer who is paramount in carrying on Nancy Zieman’s legacy.

Welcome back to Part 2 of OMG Fashun – Friends They Never Knew They Needed. In Part one, Co-Executive Producer Rich Brusa and Producer Marcy Guevara-Prete gave us an exclusive peek into the genesis and workings of this show. Then, several of the contestant/disruptors shared personal stories of their paths to this show and how it changed their lives.