by Flint Rock LLC, BERNINA
Sew & So is a casual conversation with a special member of the sewist and quilting community. A casual conversation about how they got started, what inspires them and what excites them. Sew & So is brought to you by BERNINA - Made To Create.
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April 24, 2025
: In this heartwarming, family-themed episode of Sew & So, we welcome sisters, award-winning quilters, and lifelong collaborators Sue Nickels and Pat Holly. With more than four decades of quilting experience between them, these two legends share not only their creative journey but the deeply personal story of how quilting became a family affair. This episode is full of memories, milestones, and a few never-before-told secrets. From sewing Troll doll clothes as kids on their shared sewing machine, to crafting miniature masterpieces and the celebrated Beatles Quilt, Pat and Sue invite us into their world of fabric, family, and friendship. You'll hear about their early influences—including their grandmother and quilting trailblazers like Jinny Beyer and Harriet Hargrave—plus how they embraced machine quilting before it was mainstream. They reflect on the evolution of their artistry, the founding of quilt guilds and retreats, their role as original BERNINA Ambassadors, and the upcoming 2025 special exhibit The Two of Us at Quilt Week Paducah, which features interactive QR codes. Pat’s miniature quilts, and of course, the iconic Beatles Quilt will also be on display. With humor, humility, and a whole lot of heart, Pat and Sue talk about what it means to create, collaborate, and inspire—together.
April 10, 2025
In this episode, we’re joined by Beth Donaldson—quiltmaker, author, and Associate Director of The Quilt Index, an online archive preserving the stories and artistry of quilts. From making her first quilt in 1974 to helping build a digital archive with over 96,000 quilt entries, Beth shares her fascinating journey through quilt guilds, retreats, and academia. She also reveals how Rosa Parks and Susan B. Anthony are tied to quilting, what makes the Quilt Index unique, and how listeners can contribute to this remarkable living history. It’s a deep dive into the fabric of quilting’s past, present, and future.
March 27, 2025
From Broadway to the sewing machine, Harvey Fierstein has never been afraid to say “yes” to life’s adventures. In this heartwarming and engaging episode of Sew & So, the legendary actor, playwright, and quilter takes us on a journey through his artistic beginnings, his love for storytelling (in fabric and on stage), and the surprising ways sewing has shaped his creative world. He shares behind-the-scenes stories, reflects on the importance of family—both biological and chosen—and offers insight into the philosophy that’s guided his extraordinary career.
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