Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! Katrina Walker, an industry sewing educator, author, and designer, shares her journey into the home sewing industry. Katrina has worked with various brands, including Pfaff and Sulky , and has been featured in magazines and TV shows. She is known for her expertise in silk and wool sewing, as well as her innovative techniques. She also raises sheep that produce wool for her yarn brand, Spoiled Sheep . Guest Segment Chapters: Note time stamps start at guest segment 00:00 Introduction and Meeting at the Sewing Booth 01:48 Growing Up on a Wheat Farm and Discovering Sewing 06:24 Transitioning from Investment Banking to Sewing 13:42 Winning the National Make It With Wool Contest 20:11 Becoming an Educator for Faf and Other Brands 39:53 Fostering Relationships and Being Genuine in Business 43:05 Finding the Right Sewing Machine for Individual Preferences 44:56 Don't Be Afraid to Use Sergers 01:10:35 Embracing Mistakes and the Learning Process in Sewing 01:14:25 The Joy and Satisfaction of Sewing for Oneself 01:19:53 The Meaningful Connection Between the Maker and the Materials 01:25:46 The Value of Quality Fabrics in Sewing CHIT CHAT: Stephanie chats about the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild retreat she went to recently. Creative weekend retreats are a perfect way to schedule sewing (or knitting) time for yourself and to enjoy the experience with like minded makers. Chit Chat LInks: Elizabeth Hartman - Fancy Forest Pattern Minky Kim - Pumpkins patern Chicago Modern Quilt Guild KraeO Yarn: Big Brother in Autumnal Provisional Cast on Picot edge hat pattern at Purl Soho Support the show YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design @makeanddecorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE:

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Ep 119: Guest Katrina Walker - Sewing, Quilting and Spoiled Sheep Yarn is an episode from Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design by Stephanie Socha.

This episode is 113:19 long.

This episode was published on Nov 8, 2024.

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