Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home Decor

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Crafts #107

Host Stephanie Socha, a residential interior designer and maker presents a creative lifestyle podcast for those who love to sew, quilt, knit, decorate and make things for the home.  This podcast is for the maker who loves to dabble in many types of hobbies, mainly sewing and quilting, but also knitting, paper crafts (Cricut) gardening and interior decorating.  

There are a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes where I present an informative topic and/or educational "how to" on specific maker techniques.

Join my Patreon to get a bonus episode every month, year round (even during show hiatus). 

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  • Episode 116 has been fixed - no extra music during our chat! 😳
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  • Season 7 Premiere Episode! Guest Kristin Oldach, KraeO - Indie Hand Yarn Dyer
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    Oct 20, 2022 – 01:07:04
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    Oct 6, 2022 – 34:58
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    May 19, 2022 – 59:15
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    May 5, 2022 – 01:17:56
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    Apr 21, 2022 – 01:09:12
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    Apr 7, 2022 – 01:10:03
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Recent Reviews
  • JMJ765
    Makes my commute enjoyable!
    I truly enjoy your content and I appreciate the fact that you post podcasts frequently. I know this is a lot of work and I completely appreciate that you make my long commutes more enjoyable. Thank you! I used to sew home dec and clothes but now I am only a quilter. I am hoping for more and more quilting content. Update: Still love your podcast! I have listened to every episode. The only thing I am hoping is that every episode does not involve an interview. Most of the other quilt podcasts are doing the same thing. I love when you talked about your life related to making and decorating. Don’t get me wrong, the sew-lebrities bring a lot of good knowledge but I prefer hearing from you. Just my take. Thank you again for all that you are doing!
  • nf1984girl
    Relateable
    Love all the guests and some of the personal stories that Stephanie shares. She keeps the inspiration flowing .
  • Quilter_Chronicles
    A crafty podcast just for me!
    Finally, a crafty podcast just for me! Stephanie is so interesting to learn from and I love the guests she has on her show. With her soothing voice, her chit-chat segments feel like you’re hanging with a bestie, talking about all things creative. I can’t recommend it enough and will continue listening as long she keeps making and decorating.
  • kkarenkas
    Unique podcast for makers that have different interests
    I love quilting. I love sewing. I love creativity especially to do with fabrics. I love gardening and I love learning things. This podcast is unique because Stephanie Socha does a lot of research to add value to her warm and cozy podcast. She is the reason I bought my new sewing machine and will probably be the reason why I will buy a new serger with air threading. Besides my old one is broken and can’t be repaired which is the best news ever. Fair warning. She tells us about the newest and the best tools out there. She tells us about the beauty of the flowers that she grows and what she is embroidering and knitting. She chats with us as if she were our best friend. I actually feel that way about her even though I have never met her in person. I have asked her questions on Instagram through direct messaging and she always gets back to me. It is really truly amazing to have her as a friend and as a resource. If you find value and beauty in more than one creative field, give her a show a listen and make your own mind up. Enjoy. ❤️
  • 😘😘👍👍👍🍦🍦🍦
    Great
    I don’t know if this is for grownups but I’m a kid I listen and it’s amazing! I made a reading nook wile I listened and I live it.💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜
  • WoolSkirts
    Too much rambling.
    Love everything crafting and creating… but there is too much rambling. For example, S4E77: the episode starts at 23:11. Maybe save the ramble for the end of the episode so the lisenter has the option to end the cast if not interested?
  • Mary in New Mexico
    Super!
    Loved the episode on upholstery- thanks for sharing your expertise with us!
  • sewwannabee
    1 hour flew by
    Thank you Make and Decorate for this super informative podcast. I appreciated your unbiased reviews along with a touch of your personal experience included as well. Thanks for hitting all price points and experience levels. Looking forward to episode 3 next week. Update: Still one of my favorite creative outlet podcasts nearly 2 years later. You crushing’ it Make and Decorate!
  • Duck Creek Quilter
    Autwine Quilter
    One of my Favorite podcasts. Love the insight on decorating as well as quilting tips. Enjoy hearing about sewing with Ava. The extra tips on podcasts, shows and books are great. I have a notepad ready to jot these down. Love your interviews, especially with Kate, Sophia, Irena Staal and Sew Sweetness. Your voice is great for a podcast. I listen while sewing and walking. Keep it up!!
  • Carannbu
    Chalk Paint
    I learned so much about chalk paint from this podcast. I’m wanting to try it on my bathroom cabinets. Thank you so much for all the tips and tricks.
  • BimKeidler
    So much knowledge!
    I also learned about your podcast from the Off Kilter Quilter. I started listening a few days ago and I can’t stop. You have a great voice and the content is really dense with information. I’m so impressed with your knowledge of so many different machines and I have loved hearing about them. The I enjoy both the interviews and the ones you do alone. I have to go back and listen to some again so I can take notes. Will check out your Patreon (sp?) so I can donate. Thank you Stephanie!!
  • So Cal Gardengirl
    Wonderful show
    You will have to thank Frances for mentioning you. I love your show and am happy to have found you. Actually better now than the beginning because I have so many to catch up on. You have a nice relaxed style and an easy voice to listen to. The guests have been great and I enjoy your musings and sharing every day life as well. Thank you for putting your effort into this very enjoyable podcast!
  • NONNIE 1988
    A happy find
    I was listening to OFF KILTER QUILT when Frances talked about the podcast. Came to iTUNES to download ... Have been listening all day long while I sewed .... Have a lot of catching up to do but enjoying what I have heard so far .... Keep up the good work.
  • Fulton Quilter
    Christa Watson
    One of the best podcast episodes I have listened to. Christa gives such great tips and makes everything so easy!
  • Zosew
    Really Liking This Podcast
    Great tips on decorating, helpful info on sewing machines, notions, etc. The interviews are conversational and interesting, and friendly. The you tube videos are awesome and the frequency is very appreciated. Thank you for putting this out there!
  • Beccaluv
    Thrilled to have found the Make and Decorate podcast
    Stephanie has had some interesting guests on so far. I am a new garment sewist, with an interest in all things sewing , machines and making. I’m looking forward to following this podcast and learning more.
  • Katie from Hobbies Up To Here
    A New, Unique Voice in Crafting
    I enjoy listening to Stephanie and her thoughts/opinions/experience with crafting. She brings in a whole new perspective with her design background and I feel that her podcast only adds to the great community of crafters that we have.
  • Doulakaren
    Great beginning 🍾🎊
    I enjoyed hearing about your background and what drew you into becoming a Maker. Looking forward to honest reviews of tools and pro/cons of the myriad sewing machines available today.
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