In this conversation, Lisa discusses her sustainability project of creating a scrap cushion using vintage resources. She introduces the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing as a valuable book for beginners and shares her idea of using fabric scraps as a form of archive. Lisa explores the importance of having a clean sewing trash bin and the memories associated with fabric scraps from previous projects. She discusses the challenges she faced in making a round cushion and ultimately decides to...
Feb 28, 2024•21 min•Ep. 221
In this episode, we meet Phebe Higgins the stitcher behind Felt the Food. Learn about Phebe's journey, sewing background, and how her graduate education has woven into her crafting of appetizing felt creations. We explore the concept of "functional play," its enriching impact on children, and how Phebe's felted food is at the crossroads of play, learning, and creativity. Together, we stitch through the soft, flexible, and durable nature of felt, as Lisa shares some of her personal affection for ...
Feb 21, 2024•36 min•Ep. 220
This week, Lisa speaks with talented Swiss-Haitian-Finnish artist Sasha Huber to explore the intersections of art, activism, and healing. Sasha shares her journey from her family's legacy of textile arts to her cutting-edge activist-based art practice. As Sasha unfolds her story of "reparative intervention," using her pneumatic staple gun to highlight social and historical injustices, we'll examine how her art taps into the deep-rooted pain of colonialism and the ways in which her work strives t...
Feb 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 219
Welcome back Stitchers, today Lisa welcomes Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the curator of Ann Lowe: American Couturier at the Winterthur Museum. They discuss Anne Lowe's significance as an American couturier and her impact on the fashion industry. They delve into the difference between couture and haute couture and discuss Anne Lowe's experiences in Paris. Ann Lowe was a creating work beyond her time and had to navigate the racism and ga...
Feb 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 218
Welcome back stitchers! Today Lisa welcomes Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls to discuss her new book 'Sisterhood Heals' and the journey of creating it. She explains how the book captures the spirit of an in-person event focused on conversations about sisterhood and challenges us to be better to and for one another. Dr. Joy emphasizes the importance of sisterhood as a vibrant life force for Black women and the need to navigate the challenges that come with it. The conversation u...
Jan 31, 2024•47 min•Ep. 217
It's here Stitchers! Lisa's first (full) make of 2024 and it's the Vogue 1982 ! Today Lisa breaks down her process from top to bottom which included basting anything and everything, which needle she needed for this specific project, and just what adjustments she made to make sure she absolutely loved herself in the dress! If you picked up this pattern make sure you connect with us on social and let us know if you stuck with the pattern as is or if you were like Lisa and changed it up. ======= Re...
Jan 24, 2024•28 min•Ep. 216
Welcome back Stitchers! Today Lisa is chatting with Tiavalya Befecadu a quilter and photographer, as she shares her sewing journey and the inspiration behind her beautiful quilts. Tiavalya is a 3rd generation sewing enthusiast who found herself restarting the craft during the pandemic and using family fabrics to create sentimental quilts. She shares her experiences with local quilt shops and highlights the beautiful pieces she has made, including the 'Space is the Place' quilt and the 'Alabama A...
Jan 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 215
Welcome back stitchers! Today host Lisa Woolfork interviews Diane Roney, a quilter, sewist, and graphic AI artist. Diane shares her sewing journey, including her first outfit at the age of 68. She also discusses her brand, Diane Roney Creates, which encompasses various creative endeavors. Diane talks about her Soulful Stitchers coloring book and the process of creating it. What does it take to be a multi-hyphenate creative? Why does a jumpsuit bring so much joy? Why do Brother printers keep ever...
Jan 10, 2024•41 min•Ep. 214
Welcome back stitchers! Happy 2024! Today we celebrate in the spirit of Sankofa. Sankofa is a word of the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "to go back and get it" in the Twi language. The retrieval concept is symbolized by interlocking hearts or a bird with her feet facing forward but her head turned backward and carrying an egg in her beak. What is the core concept of 2024? Plus what is Lisa's first make of 2024? The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your c...
Jan 03, 2024•14 min•Ep. 213
Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Ho...
Dec 27, 2023•17 min•Ep. 212
Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Ho...
Dec 20, 2023•24 min•Ep. 211
Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! Voting ends 12/21 . SHIPPING 12/14... The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch ...
Dec 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 210
The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows you to visualize a project before cutting into yardage. Swatches are useful for sewing because they help us match fabrics, guide fabric prep, and preve...
Dec 06, 2023•26 min•Ep. 209
The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa welcomes Tiffany Turned, a talented sewist, to share her transformative journey into sewing. Initially skeptical, she discovered her passion through a 30-minute skirt tutorial. With a background in civil engineering, Tiffany approaches sewing with precision and relishes in it...
Nov 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 208
The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available for preorder NOW! Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa interviews Grace Christopher, the creative genius behind African Zesty Couture. Grace shares her journey into sewing, which began as a way to keep her mind active after moving to the United States (US) with her one-year-old child. Growing up in Nigeria, Grace had been exposed...
Nov 22, 2023•36 min•Ep. 207
Preorder your 2024 BWS Wall Calendar TODAY! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Aaronica B. Cole Aaronica B. Cole is a dynamic force in the world of sewing and creative expression. With a passion for using thread as a transformative tool, she's known for her audacious approach to style and fashion. Her journey has led her ...
Nov 15, 2023•32 min•Ep. 206
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Check out our Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate profes...
Nov 09, 2023•47 min•Ep. 205
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! Black Sewing Network Website: Black Sewing Network Facebook: Black Sewing Network Instagram: Black Sewing Network Tiktok: Black Sew...
Nov 01, 2023•46 min•Ep. 204
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Black Sewing Network Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of Englis...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 203
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black ...
Oct 18, 2023•44 min•Ep. 202
Sponsored by Accuquilt! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Patterns Mentioned: Vogue 1940, Simplicity 8982, Mimi G for Simplicity 9687 KnowMe 2046, The Rushcutter Dress by In the Folds, The Naomi Shirt by Coffee and Thread Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. H...
Oct 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 201
Sponsored by Accuquilt! Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the s...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 200
Start of the show. 0:09 Welcome to stitch please, official podcast of black women's stitch. Black women at quilt con. Finding a safe place from her heart to land. Quilting as a way to escape mathematics. What does “I miss hope” bring to me? 3:33 The scale of I miss hope. The frustration and tension of following the news. The intersection of quilting and activism. The process of creating a statement quilt. Defining risks as risks. 8:38 Risks in her work and how she defines them. Being featured by...
Sep 27, 2023•41 min•Ep. 199
This episode of the Stitch Please podcast features Naomi Johnson as host interviewing guest Rashida Coleman Hale and Lisa, live at the Modern Quilt Guild's 10th anniversary QuiltCon event in Atlanta. Lisa explains her motivation for attending QuiltCon for the first time and shares her excitement over the increased representation of Black women and Black-owned businesses at the event. Rashida discusses debuting her new fabric line and the emotional experience of seeing Black women wearing and exc...
Sep 20, 2023•36 min•Ep. 198
Introduction to this episode. 0:09 Welcome to the official podcast of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group, where Black Lives matter. Thanks to underwriters Spoonflower, Moda, and Bernina This is a “very special episode” because this episode is Sew Black at Quiltcon. Watch word of the day. 3:21 Sarah has been collaborating with dead women from her family for the last 30 years, and now she gets to collaborate with an actual live bond thanks to her collaboration with her cousin, e bond Bringing th...
Sep 13, 2023•32 min•Ep. 197
Celebrate the 200th episode of the Stitch Please podcast by contributing to the next 200 episodes. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon community to get videos of the podcast, BTS, and other bonus content. Donate via Act Blue (tax deductible) to support our Capacity Building campaign in September and October. Donations earn bonus entries for the giveway. Stitching FOR THE CULTURE, Produced by Latrice Sampson Richards Sara Trail, Social Justice Sewing Academy @sjsacademy www.sjsacademy.org Bianc...
Sep 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 196
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Queen Queen is a Bronx native with a Harlem heart, did college in Queens, currently resides in Brooklyn, and like most New Yorkers forgets Staten Island exists. Creating safe, nourishing spaces for Black femmes and folks impacted by misogynoir through digital media and live events is her style of act...
Aug 30, 2023•57 min•Ep. 195
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Jennifer Oldham Jennifer Oldham is a thread artist who creates beautiful embroidery hoop designs through which we can see our sisters and ourselves. Jennifer shares her designs through @herhoopdreams and a collection of her work was recently displayed at the Nashville Hermitage Library. While her mom...
Aug 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 194
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch too! Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Black Women Stitch 2023 Wall Calendar Amazon Store Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu was born in 1981 and is a painter and photographer whose passion for photography compliments his studio painting practice. His inimitable approach to fabric collage paintings and the transformation of recycled materials i...
Aug 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 193
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon Amazon Store Ella Clausen When Ella Clausen fell in love with sewing, she fell HARD. She started a few months before the pandemic began and has been riding a wild frenzied wave ever since, savoring every seam, learning all that she can about this skill from patternmaking to couture tailoring and everything in bet...
Aug 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 192
