Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchGeography and Needlework in the American South: An Interview with Emily Wells
Season 3 Episode 3
In this episode, Isabella interviews PhD student Emily Wells about her research on the geography education of elite girls in the pre-Civil War Americ…
4 years, 7 months ago
That's All, Folk: Eastern European Folk Dress Traditions
Season 3 Episode 2
In the first mini episode of season 3, Isabella explores traditional Eastern European needlework. She examines the stitched aspects of folk dress fro…
4 years, 8 months ago
The British Textile Biennial and Beyond: An Interview with Amber Butchart
Season 3 Episode 1
In the first episode of season 3, Isabella interviews fashion historian Amber Butchart about her curating an exhibition at the British Textile Bienni…
4 years, 8 months ago
Sew What? Season 3 Trailer
Season 3
Season 3 of Sew What? is (almost) back! This is a tiny sneak preview of season 3's episode structure and offerings. Yeehaw!
As always, images and sour…
4 years, 9 months ago
Conserving Historic Needlework: An Interview with Gretchen Guidess and Jackie Peterson-Grace
In the final episode of the season, Isabella interview Gretchen Guidess and Jackie Peterson-Grace, the textile conservators of Colonial Williamsburg,…
5 years ago
Embroidering Portraits: An Interview with Cayce Zavaglia
Season 2 Episode 19
In this episode, Isabella interviews artist Cayce Zavaglia, who uses embroidery to stitch hyperrealistic portraits of her family, friends, and fellow…
5 years ago
The Needlework of Historic Boyz II Men
Season 2 Episode 18
In this episode, Isabella discusses needlework made by boys and men in the 18th and 19th centuries. She focuses on professional embroideries, sailor …
5 years ago
Paper Pieced Quilts and Crafting During COVID: An Interview with Naomi Clarke
Season 2 Episode 17
In this episode, Isabella interviews PhD student Naomi Clarke about her passion for quilting and her PhD work focusing on crafting during Coronavirus…
5 years, 1 month ago
Alternative Embroideries: Tambour Work and Punch Needle
Season 2 Episode 16
In this episode, Isabella discusses the technique and history of tambour work (including tambour embroidery, lace, and beading) and punch needle. She…
5 years, 1 month ago
Australian Schoolgirl Needlework: An Interview with Cat Gay
Season 2 Episode 15
In this episode, Isabella interviews PhD student Cat Gay about schoolgirl samplers and stitching in 19th-century Australia.
As always, images and sou…
5 years, 1 month ago