The Stitching & Co. Podcast

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Welcome to the Stitching & Co podcast!!! Join host Bess Wilkins as we dive into different topics related to the modern embroidery world. We talk with amazing embroidery artists and designers to learn practical tips and tricks, how to prevent burnout, turning your stitching hobby into a business and allow creativity to weave its way into our busy lives. Let’s embrace community over competition and get busy stitching! @stitchingandco | stitchingandco.com

Location:

Australia

Genres:

Arts & Culture Podcasts

Description:

Welcome to the Stitching & Co podcast!!! Join host Bess Wilkins as we dive into different topics related to the modern embroidery world. We talk with amazing embroidery artists and designers to learn practical tips and tricks, how to prevent burnout, turning your stitching hobby into a business and allow creativity to weave its way into our busy lives. Let’s embrace community over competition and get busy stitching! @stitchingandco | stitchingandco.com

Language:

English

Contact:

0428830623

Website:

https://stitchingandco.com/

Email:

stitchingandco@gmail.com

Episodes

028: Working Through Grief with Creativity – Meg from Nutmeg and Honey Bee

9/10/2022

In this episode, host Bess Wilkins chats with Meg from Nutmeg and Honey Bee about the importance of using creativity to deal with grief and improving your general mental health. If you’ve never heard of Meg, you’ve got to check out her Instagram page. It’s filled with her amazing creations: from baked goods to embroidery... The post 028: Working Through Grief with Creativity – Meg from Nutmeg and Honey Bee first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:27:27

027: Experimenting with different Mediums with Ashlie from Happimood

8/26/2022

The world of abstract embroidery can be extremely daunting and it’s hard to know where to start. Ashlie from Happimood Co uses her experience as an artist to showcase how approachable abstract embroidery can be. In this episode, host Bess Wilkins chats with Ashlie about the temptation of all artists to focus too much on... The post 027: Experimenting with different Mediums with Ashlie from Happimood first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:22:46

026: Get to Know Lauren from Lark Rising

8/10/2022

Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she speaks to today’s guest- Lauren from Lark Rising. Lauren started her journey with embroidery in 2015 and has since grown her business, written a book, taught workshops and classes, all while juggling two young kids!! We talk to her about her journey, her creative process and... The post 026: Get to Know Lauren from Lark Rising first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:40:10

025: Reflecting on 1 year of Biz with Katie from By Katie Olivia

7/28/2022

Making the jump from ‘just a hobby’ into a side hustle or business can be scary. A lot of people dream of making money doing what they love and Katie has done just that, all whilst still holding down a full-time job. Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she chats to Katie from... The post 025: Reflecting on 1 year of Biz with Katie from By Katie Olivia first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:28:57

024: Learn to say NO as a Business Owner with Lindsey from Urbann Nest

2/10/2022

Learning to say “no” is something we all struggle with, in our personal lives and businesses. It can be so hard as a small business, especially when you’re just starting out, to not just say “yes” to every opportunity that comes your way. When you’re starting out that might be just what you need to... The post 024: Learn to say NO as a Business Owner with Lindsey from Urbann Nest first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:29:39

023: Level Up your Hoop Display with Kate from Modern Hoopla

2/2/2022

Wood workers who are women (say that fast three times) are definitely less common, but we love seeing women get on the tools and create something beautiful. In this episode join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she chats to Kate (Modern Hoopla) about how you can take your finished projects up another notch... The post 023: Level Up your Hoop Display with Kate from Modern Hoopla first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:31:56

022: Let’s talk all things Instagram with Yulia from Matryoshka Doll Shop

1/28/2022

Social media, we love it and we hate it…but when you’re a business it’s hard work to keep on top of the latest trend, posting stories and photos, replying to your followers and creating reels. This episode features someone we consider the reel queen! Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) and guest Yulia (Matryoshka... The post 022: Let’s talk all things Instagram with Yulia from Matryoshka Doll Shop first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:56:42

021: Finding Your Inner Creativity with Stephie from Hoop and Fred

1/19/2022

Ever feel you aren’t creative enough to have a ‘creative’ hobby… well then this episode is for you!! Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) and guest Stephie (Hoop and Fred) as they chat about exploring and growing your creativity, how to look at it differently, finding the right creative hobby and overcoming perfectionism. With... The post 021: Finding Your Inner Creativity with Stephie from Hoop and Fred first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:51:10

020: How to Get Started with Collabs and Branding with Julie from Humble Stitch Studio

1/11/2022

Want to take your business to the next level? Join host Bess Wilkins (from Life with Bess) as we chat to Julie from Humble Stitch Studio about two aspects to think about when it comes to business. Collaborations and branding… a bit of a random combination but this is a jam packed interview and a... The post 020: How to Get Started with Collabs and Branding with Julie from Humble Stitch Studio first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:50:50

019: Taking the Leap to Start Your Own Creative Business

1/6/2022

If starting a creative business is on your list for 2022, then this is the perfect episode to start off season 2. Join host Bess Wilkins (Life with Bess) as she chats with Sally Wilson from Caterpillar Cross Stitch. After running a successful cross stitch business for 6 years, Sally has lots of tips and... The post 019: Taking the Leap to Start Your Own Creative Business first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:52:16

018: Coming back from creative burnout with Miriam from Slow Evening Embroidery

11/17/2021

Burnout is something that a lot of us creatives have experienced at some point in time. Join host Bess Wilkins as we chat to Miriam from Slow Evenings Embroidery about her journey back from burnout at the start of 2021 and how she is learning to identify when she is heading down that path. She... The post 018: Coming back from creative burnout with Miriam from Slow Evening Embroidery first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:49:39

017: So you want to Start Teaching Embroidery? with Melissa from M Creative J

11/9/2021

Join host Bess Wilkins as she talks to today’s guest Melissa from M Creative J about taking that next step from learning embroidery to then teaching it. Melissa loves to create whimsical modern embroidery patterns drawing on her love of nature and desert landscapes and is passionate about teaching others to find joy in embroidery... The post 017: So you want to Start Teaching Embroidery? with Melissa from M Creative J first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:42:55

016: Creating Beautiful Colour Palettes with Sophie from Mindful Mantra Embroidery

11/2/2021

Colour really is such an important part of embroidery and as much as we hate to admit it, sometimes it can make or break a design. For a lot of people starting to create your own colour palettes is a bit daunting and you don’t know where to begin because there are a million different... The post 016: Creating Beautiful Colour Palettes with Sophie from Mindful Mantra Embroidery first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:46:58

015: Exploring Punch Needling and Weaving with Julie from Clever Poppy

10/29/2021

Looking to experiment with different fibre arts other than Embroidery? What about punch needling and weaving? Julie Stuart from Clever Poppy is the queen of crafts and has amazing kits and online courses to help beginners get started in a new craft. She loves to focus on helping mums reclaim ‘me time’ through crafting! Join... The post 015: Exploring Punch Needling and Weaving with Julie from Clever Poppy first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:54:12

014: Fighting anxiety one stitch at a time with Rebekah from Stress Away Stitching

8/25/2021

Many people find a sense of therapy through embroidery. It forces us to take the time to slow down and work with our hands. For Rebekah from Stress Away Stitching embroidery is helping her manage her anxiety and improve her overall mental health all while completing her Thesis and starting her embroidery business. In this... The post 014: Fighting anxiety one stitch at a time with Rebekah from Stress Away Stitching first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:52:11

013: Standing Out in the World of Botanical Embroidery with Katie from Harvest Goods Co.

8/3/2021

Do you feel like there is nothing original left in the world of stitching botanicals. Join host Bess Wilkins as Katie Martin from Harvest Goods Co not only shares with us how to stand out in a saturated world of botanicals but the importance of finding that spark of joy that drew you to florals... The post 013: Standing Out in the World of Botanical Embroidery with Katie from Harvest Goods Co. first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:01:18:37

012: Let’s Chat Pattern Transfer Methods with Sierra from The Knotty Cat Co.

7/27/2021

Join host Bess Wilkins and Sierra from Knotty Cat Co. as they chat about all things transferring your pattern onto fabric. Everyone has their own preference, or technique they swear but there are pros and cons to each method but in this episode it is just two stitchy girls chatting about all different things they’ve... The post 012: Let’s Chat Pattern Transfer Methods with Sierra from The Knotty Cat Co. first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:03:56:56

011: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Tatum from Threaded by Tatum

7/21/2021

Ever felt like you are a total imposter when it comes to embroidery or running a business… you know that feeling of not being good enough or feeling inadequate. Well then this episode is for you!!! Join host Bess Wilkins as we hear from Tatum from Threaded by Tatum discuss imposter syndrome!! She shares how... The post 011: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Tatum from Threaded by Tatum first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:36:23

010: Finding your Style with Krista from She the Bee

7/14/2021

Today we explore what it means to find your style in the embroidery world. Not sure exactly where to start? Join host Bess Wilkins and Krista from She the Bee as Krista shares her journey along with some amazing tips to help you start to find your own creative voice. EPISODE LINKS: She the Bee... The post 010: Finding your Style with Krista from She the Bee first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:40:26

009: Getting To Know Celeste Johnston From Lemon Made Shop

7/6/2021

Get to know Celeste Johnson from Lemon Made Shop. You may recognise her from her amazing collection of wildflower US state patterns and her embroidery book ‘Freshly Stitched’. Celeste’s journey is one of organic and strategic growth, setting boundaries and being open to possibilities like writing an embroidery book! This episode we mixed things up... The post 009: Getting To Know Celeste Johnston From Lemon Made Shop first appeared on Stitching & Co.

Duration:00:31:37