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straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

I have a soft spot for these vintage model sergers. This is one that I'm helping repair for a friend.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/10/15/serger-hospital
#straightstitch #janetsews #serger #sergerhospital #repairs #sergerrepair

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 3d

Isn't this Geranium Dress by Made by Rae just adorable? I used a lovely flannel from Riley Blake Designs to make it.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/10/12/too-much-hype
#straightstitch #janetsews #flannel #geraniumdress #madebyrae #rileyblakedesigns

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 5d

It's that time of year where I dig out the embroidery to keep busy.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/10/8/squash-and-urban-chickens
#straightstitchpodcast #straightstitch #janetsews #embroidery #suespargo #urbanchickens #squashsquad

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 7d

This week's guest is Saremy Duffy, the creative force behind the popular Sew Sew Live YouTube channel and the founder of Sew Sew Guild.
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-98sew-sew-with-saremy-duffy
#straightstitch #straightstitchpodcast #sewsewguild

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 17d

The Kandou Patterns Retro Sling Bag is just waiting to be put together.
#straightstitchpodcast #straightstitch #janetsews #bag #slingbag #kandoupatterns #retroslingbag

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 18d

Check out my "quilt designed by committee!"
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/9/24/the-kaffe-fassett-event
#straightstitchpodcast #kaffefasset #quilting #quilts

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 20d

Not only did I get to sit in on this great class, I got to shop for fabric with the only and only Kaffe!
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/9/24/the-kaffe-fassett-event
#straightstitch #janetsews #kaffeefassett #quilting #fabricshopping

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 22d

Last week I took an amazing quilt class with Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably. Tune in as I recap the event.
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-97quilt-class-with-kaffe-and-brandon
#straightstitchpodcast #straightstitch #quilting #kaffefassett #brandonmably

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 24d

I recently started the Kandou Patterns Retro Sling Bag.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/9/19/hanging-out-in-bagland
#straightstitch #janetsews #slingbag #bag #kandoupatterns #retroslingbag #slingbag

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 26d

Here's another Sawtooth Star embroidery patch I've been working on.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/9/16/too-much-excitement-for-one-afternoon
#straightstitch #janetsews #embroidery #sawtoothstar

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · 29d

This week I'm joined by Amy Pabst, who specializes in making tiny quilt blocks using foundation piecing techniques.

https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-96piecing-tiny-quilts-with-amy-pabst

#straightstitch #straightstitch #piecing #quilting #amypabst

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 19

These are some of my beginning embroidery projects.
#straightstitch #janetsews #embroidery #machineembroidery #bernina #Bernina700PRO #BerninaWeAllSew #SawtoothStar

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 16

I'm just learning about machine embroidery, so come along with me on this journey!
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-95machine-embroidery-for-beginners
#straightstitchpodcast #straightstitch #janetsews #embroidery

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 13

It's table runner time. This is a design by Amanda Murphy.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/9/5/a-forest-of-serger-trees
#straightstitchpodcast #straightstitch #janetsews #janetsprojects #serger #quiltedtrees #tablerunner #amandamurphy

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 11

Sneak Peek time! I've got a new project in the works...but you'll have to wait to see what it is!
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/9/4/homesteading-works-better-with-two-people
#straightstitchpodcast #straightstitch #janetsews #janetsprojects #sneakpeek

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 6

This is the byAnnie Place for Everything Tote. This has been a long-term project, mostly because I only worked on it in fits and starts.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/31/its-a-small-suitcase
#straightstitch #janetsews #janetsprojects #byAnnie #PlaceForEverythingTote #Tote #totebag

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 4

The Kaland Weekender Tote is by SOTAK Handmade and was a quick make.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/27/early-morning-concrete-pours
#straightstitch #janetsews #janetsprojects #totebag #tote #kalandtote #kalandweekendertote #modacanvas #bonnieandcamille #figtree

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 2

JoJo Beazel joins me once again to talk about the world of heavy-duty stitching.
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-93a-deeper-dive-into-industrial-machines
#straightstitch #straightstitchpodcast #jojobeazel #industrialmachine #industrialsewingmachine

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 31

The Kaland Tote is coming along more quickly than I imagined!
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/25/3d-printing-is-amazing
#straightstitch #janetsews #janetsprojects #kalandtote #totebag

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 30

Because I can, I decided to make some 10mm piping for the crazy quilt pillow.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/22/fun-with-piping
#janetsews #janetsprojects #piping #crazyquiltpillow #crazyquit

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 28

It's always fun to play with different settings.
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/6/140-days-until-christmas
#straightstitchpodcast #janetsews #beltloop #christmastree #christmasprojects

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 26

Joining me this week is Marianne Buller from Quilt Gallery in Kalispell, MT.
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast/episode-92creativity-and-community-a-conversation-with-marianne-buller
#straightstitchpodcast #mariannebuller #quiltgallerykalispell

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 24

I love this blueberry top!
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/13/making-my-brain-hurt-again
#straightstitchpodcast #janetsews #janetsprojects #rayon #rayonbatik #blueberry #top

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 22

What have I been working on? A Crazy Quilting Pillow!!!
https://janetszabo.com/blog/2025/8/14/crazy-quilt-serging
#straightstitchpodcast #janetsews #janetsprojects #quilting #quiltingpillow

straightstpodcast.bsky.social @straightstpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 19

This week we talk Amanda Murphy quilting rulers.
https://www.thestraightstitchpodcast.com/the-straight-stitch-podcast
#straightstitchpodcast #amandamurphyrulers #quiltingrulers