Episode 12: All Things Sewing Retreats Ready to pack your machine and escape into a weekend (or week!) of creativity? This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into all things sewing retreats: what they are, how to find the right one for you, and why they might just be the recharge your sew-jo needs. We’re sharing our personal retreat exp…

🎧 Episode 11: Overcoming Creative Blocks Get your sew-jo back with simple tips, playful techniques, and a little sewing self-care! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra dive into a relatable topic for every maker: creative blocks. Whether your sewing machine is gathering dust or you're stuck in a rut, this conversation is f…

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we welcome our second-ever guest—and she’s sewing royalty! Join us as we sit down with Misty Doan, Creative Leader at Missouri Star Quilt Company, host of At Home with Misty and Homespun, and an inspiring voice in the world of modern quilting. From her early sewing inspirations to balancing creativity with mot…

Welcome back to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a topic that hits close to home for many makers—the comparison trap. With constant posts of perfectly staged sewing spaces, flawless finishes, and endless new projects, it’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough. Today, we’re talking about how social media can stir up self-d…

Episode 8: Making for Others - Navigating the Joys and Pressures of Handmade Gifting Welcome back to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! This week, we’re diving into a topic that every maker has faced at some point—making for others. Whether you’re creating handmade gifts out of love, obligation, or habit, there’s often an emotional toll that comes with sewi…

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we're excited to welcome our very first guest — Missy Luukkonen, the creative behind The Little Green Bean. Missy is a full-time maker, business owner, and sewing educator who has been crafting whimsical and practical creations for over 30 years. She joins us to share her inspiring story, from learning to sew …

Release Date: April 22, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) The sun is out, the fabric is flowing, and we’re ready to refresh our closets with handmade pieces! In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into our favorite summer sewing patterns, including our go-to picks for dresses, sets, and even swims…

Episode 5: Sewing Room Must-Haves – What You Really Need (and What You Don’t) 🧵 Release Date: April 15, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Today on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking sewing room essentials - the tools, notions, and gadgets we swear by... and the ones we could definitely live without. Whether you…

Release Date: April 8, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Today, we’re diving into the fall of JoAnn Fabrics—an iconic name in the sewing and crafting world. Whether you were a loyal customer or just popped in for an emergency spool of thread, Joann’s impact on sewists, crafters, and makers can’t be ignored. So… what…

Episode 3: Sewing & Stress – How Creativity Can Help Release Date: April 1, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) April is Stress Awareness Month, and in this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re talking about the power of creativity in managing stress. Whether you turn to sewing, crafting, or another creative out…

Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into our journeys in the sewing industry—how we turned our passion into careers, the highs and lows along the way, and how YOU can carve your own path in the world of sewing! ✨ What We Cover in This Episode: 🔹 How childhood dreams…

Episode 1: Meet the Hosts 🎙️✨ Release Date: March 18, 2025 Hosts: Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) & Audra (@SewDreamyStudio) Welcome to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! In this debut episode, Bethany and Audra introduce themselves, share how they met at the 2024 Houston Quilt Market, and reveal how their instant friendship led to reviving this podcast. After …

Welcome to The Sewcial Hour Podcast! 🎙️✂️ A podcast for sewists, by sewists, hosted by Bethany (@CraftWithBethany) and Audra (@SewDreamyStudio). Join us every Tuesday as we dive into all things sewing—from industry trends and niche techniques to inspiring stories and expert insights. Whether you're stitching at your machine, running errands, or jus…