Podcast Episodes

Part 2: Mending the Gap: Honing Ancestral Skills with Mahdiyyah Muhammad

Episode 278

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa is back with Mahdiyyah Muhammad for part 2 of their soulful sewing saga. They dive into denim history, fabric frequencies (yes, cloth has vibes), and why mending is b…

Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago

Part 1: Mending the Gap: Honing Ancestral Skills with Mahdiyyah Muhammad

Episode 277

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa is joined (again!) by the fabulous Mahdiyyah Muhammad for a thread-heavy deep dive into sewing that’s sustainable, soulful, and seriously stylish. They chat denim his…

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Stitching a Tribute to the Met Gala’s Black Dandy

Episode 276

This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa is serving fashion, history, and fierce creativity as she dives into the upcoming Met Gala theme inspired by the iconic Black Dandy. Joined by style-savvy guests Ju…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Quilting with Intention: Kimberly Cartwright's Journey

Episode 275

This week on Stitch Please, Lisa threads it up with the fabulous Kimberly Cartwright—art quilter, event mastermind, and all-around creative force!

They dive into Kimberly’s colorful journey into quilt…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Tariffs and Textiles: a Chat with Oge Ajibe

Episode 274

This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa hangs out with the fabulous Oge Ajibe, a Canadian designer with a passion for fashion that "actually" fits. They dish on Oge’s journey from fashion school to runnin…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Part 2: Creative Reverence: Cookie Washington Celebrates Black Heritage

Episode 273

This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa is back with the amazing Cookie Washington—master quilter, culture keeper, and creative force! From sewing Barbie dresses as a kid to making history with her stunni…

Published on 7 months ago

Part 1: Creative Reverence: Cookie Washington Celebrates Black Heritage

Episode 272

This week on "Stitch Please", In Part 1 of this discussion, Lisa gets stitchin’ with the fabulous Cookie Washington—master quilter, culture keeper, and all-around creative powerhouse! From sewing ti…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fashion and Style: Insights From Shimere Ballou

Episode 271

This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa chats with Shimere Ballou! Shimere takes us on a sewing journey that started at age 11 with a vintage machine and a love for its unique smell. The ladies talk about…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

JoAnn Fabrics Faces a Stalking Horse: What It Means

Episode 270

This week on "Stitch Please", Lisa dives into the drama of Joann Fabrics’ bankruptcy! She unpacks the company's history, what its financial troubles mean for crafters, and how concepts like the WARN …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Black Rhythm Is...Creative Liberation

Episode 269

Black Rhythm is Creative Liberation. This episode of the Stitch Please podcast celebrates Black history through the lens of creative liberation, focusing on Evelyn Sanders, a trailblazer who confront…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago