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
Brisbane, Australia
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... The post 028: Working Through Grief with Creativity – Meg from Nutmeg and Honey Bee first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 027: Experimenting with different Mediums with Ashlie from Happimood first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 026: Get to Know Lauren from Lark Rising first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 025: Reflecting on 1 year of Biz with Katie from By Katie Olivia first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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,... The post 024: Learn to say NO as a Business Owner with Lindsey from Urbann Nest first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 023: Level Up your Hoop Display with Kate from Modern Hoopla first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 022: Let's talk all things Instagram with Yulia from Matryoshka Doll Shop first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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)... The post 021: Finding Your Inner Creativity with Stephie from Hoop and Fred first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 020: How to Get Started with Collabs and Branding with Julie from Humble Stitch Studio first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 019: Taking the Leap to Start Your Own Creative Business first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 018: Coming back from creative burnout with Miriam from Slow Evening Embroidery first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 017: So you want to Start Teaching Embroidery? with Melissa from M Creative J first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 016: Creating Beautiful Colour Palettes with Sophie from Mindful Mantra Embroidery first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 015: Exploring Punch Needling and Weaving with Julie from Clever Poppy first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 014: Fighting anxiety one stitch at a time with Rebekah from Stress Away Stitching first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 013: Standing Out in the World of Botanical Embroidery with Katie from Harvest Goods Co. first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 012: Let's Chat Pattern Transfer Methods with Sierra from The Knotty Cat Co. first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 011: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Tatum from Threaded by Tatum first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 010: Finding your Style with Krista from She the Bee first appeared on Stitching & Co.
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... The post 009: Getting To Know Celeste Johnston From Lemon Made Shop first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Join host Bess Wilkins as she chats all things TikTok and video content creation with Emily from Made by Emily Bea. Emily is an embroidery... The post 008: Unpacking TikTok for Embroiderers with Emily from Made By Emily Bea first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Go deeper than just stitching… Join host Bess Wilkins as guest Michelle Staub from Stitching Sabbatical opens up about her journey with ADHD. From being... The post 007: Getting to Know Stitching Sabbatical and her journey with ADHD first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Welcome to the wonderful world of Abstract Embroidery with Amaris from Threaded Studio as our guide. Join host, Bess Wilkins as she asks all things... The post 006: Abstract Embroidery with Amaris from Threaded Studio first appeared on Stitching & Co.
In this episode, host Bess Wilkins discusses the 5 main apps and tools that she uses everyday in her embroidery business. These are apps that... The post 005: 5 Apps That I Use Everyday In My Embroidery Business first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Having never stitched before, Kamie started Villager Threads in 2019 and has overcome so many obstacles to build an amazing business which has been able... The post 004: Anyone Can Stitch – with Kamie Ford from Villager Threads first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Ever wanted to know what goes through the brain of a creative to turn a concept into the finished embroidery creation you see on Instagram?... The post 003: 15 Tips To Go From Concept To Embroidered Creation – My Design Process first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Amanda has been on the embroidery scene for over 6 years and has built a successful embroidery business through being consistent, fostering the practices of... The post 002: Getting to know Amanda Bryde from Brynn and Co first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Starting at the very beginning, host Bess Wilkins's story is a rather unique and probably not one that she ever expected. This is the story... The post 001: Rising from the Ashes of Burnout first appeared on Stitching & Co.
Join host Bess Wilkins as she walks you through the vision of the Stitching & Co Podcast. Episode Links Stitching and Co Website: https://www.stitchingandco.com/ Stitching... The post Welcome to the Stitching & Co Podcast first appeared on Stitching & Co.