Leah Kate Nicoll graduated with a degree in musical theater and dance from the University of Alabama. She went on to create her own dance fashion brand Leahtards, which launched at New York Fashion Week in 2021.

Owner of String & Story Boutique, Quilting and Sewing studio on Main St in Duluth, Georgia,

HollyAnne Knight is an accomplished quilter, artist, teacher, and entrepreneur. Her String & Story website, blog and Free Motion Quilting Academy are all designed to give quilters more confidence in their craft.

Join us for your exclusive- behind the scenes visit to BERNINA University 2022, the annual North American Dealer conference…direct from Palm Springs, CA. This event…now in it’s 53rd year, features new product introductions that you can experience along with 450 dealers from across the country. Hear never before shared conversations from BENINA dealers, team members and the founding family – the Ueltschis.

Join us for an exclusive-intimate conversation with internationally renowned master colorist Kaffe Fassett...and his partner and studio manager Brandon Mably. Held in Palm Springs, CA during BERNINA’s annual BERNINA University dealer conference.

Editor-in-chief of the fashion sewing and DIY blog That Black Chic, Michelle Morris shares her handmade fashions, sewing tips, reviews, and tutorials. She's also the founder and editor of Sewn magazine, the first sewing magazine dedicated to showcasing all makers, especially Black creators.

Owner of the Mae Burrows fashion site, featuring her own custom patterns and clothing, Mae Burrows is also a full-time firefighter and paramedic. Mae was inspired to start sewing by her father who is a direct descendant of Betsy Ross.

Bill Schroeder III, co-owner of The American Quilt Society (AQS), recently bought the family business - grandparents Meredith and Bill Schroeder, founded AQS in 1984 to promote quilting artistry. A family affair since its inception, AQS is currently the largest quilting membership organization in the world.

This special podcast takes place at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky, during Quilt Week 2022. It features a myriad of engaging and informative conversations with museum staff, quilt artists, and guests, as they each share their own journeys and inspirations.

This very special podcast takes place at Quilt Week in Paducah, Kentucky - the event hasn’t occurred since 2019 because of the pandemic. Quilt Week, put on by the America Quilters’ Society (AQS) has become an institution in Paducah, which is also the home to the National Quilt Museum. During Quilt Week, people from around the world come together to celebrate the passion and creativity of quilters.

Mimi G is founder of Sew it Academy, Mimi G Style, Inc.; The Pattern Making Academy, and Vice President of Design and Brand Strategy and Patterns for the Design Group (Also known as “The Big Four.”) She's also the entrepreneur behind the award-winning fashion lifestyle and DIY blog “Mimi G Style”. In addition, Mimi recently co-founded Melanated Fabrics and Creative Center.

An avid sewist and costume maker, Sarah Caldwell is the Training and Education Manager at BERNINA International in Switzerland. She began her career with BERNINA 31 years ago in her home country of New Zealand. While there, she was part of the team that created costumes for the filming of Lord of the Rings.

Quilt artist and owner of Sew Sisters Space Creations in Melbourne, Florida, Jean Wright is a former NASA Seamstress. She’s worked on many projects, including the test parachutes and aft skirt blankets for the Orion spacecraft. Still active in NASA, she is a docent for the shuttle Atlantis exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center and a member of the NASA Speakers Bureau.

Alice Voss-Kantor, Marketing Manager at BERNINA of America, takes us into a very special Facebook Live conversation with Christy Burcham, Director of Education and Training for BERNINA, and Aaronica Cole, entrepreneur and owner of The Needle and the Bell in Atlanta, Georgia. Together they explore the power of body positivity and provide tips and tricks for plus-size sewing that help you feel good about who you are and how you look.

Join us for a provocative, and intimate conversation with Joe Vecchiarelli, internationally acclaimed fit specialist who has performed his craft for numerous celebrities and TV shows including Dancing with the Stars. Hear how Joe began his career, how he practices it today and go behind the scenes at some of today’s most well knows shows.

Born in the United Kingdom, Justine began her first career as a model at 16. From created performance art costumes for artists, plays, and television commercials while earning her master’s degree in Design at the Australian Film, Television, and Radio School.

Originally from Madrid, Spain, Marisa Marquez is an internationally renowned quilt artist and a buyer at Brewer ‐ a sister company of Bernina. Her quilts have been in exhibitions worldwide and she's an active member of the Studio Art Quilt Associates and the American Quilter Society.

Kelly Rae Roberts is the founder of KellyRaeRoberts.com and fabric designer for Benartex, a sister company of Bernina. She's the creator of several E‐courses, books, home decor, gifts, stationery products, and retreats that focus on the idea that when we let art out, we let love in.

The Director of Education at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY, Becky Glasby began her tenure at the Museum 11 years ago. She's also a member of the Modern Quilt Guild, has had several quilts featured in shows across the country, and has participated in numerous online swaps.

This special edition of Sew and So highlights a story of creativity, passion, and commitment at North Charleston High School in Charleston, SC. With the support of several dedicated teachers, NCHS has created a Makerspace. Now in addition to providing their scholars the opportunity to explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (better known as STEAM), and reading, these students also get to explore sewing and quilting.

A marketing and sales executive with extensive experience in international business and premium brands, Paul Ashworth joined BERNINA of America ten years ago as CEO for North America. Prior to BERNINA, he was a leader in the wine and spirits industry.