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The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts

by Janet Szabo, Sewing and Quilting Expert
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About the show

Hosted by Janet Szabo, The Straight Stitch explores sewing, quilting, and related fiber arts. Weekly episodes feature interviews with makers, highlight what is new and noteworthy in the world of sewing, and delve into what's on Janet's cutting table and under the needle.

Latest episodes

  • Telling the Untold Stories

    September 29, 2026 · 36 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! T Carter's quilts don't just tell stories—they tell the stories history books leave out. As a trained historian and a national award-winning fiber artist, T pairs research with quilting to spotlight…

  • What's New in Machines

    September 22, 2026 · 29 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! Every sewing machine brand seems to be releasing something new this year—but is any of it actually new, or just a new box for the same machine? We round up what's genuinely changed across sewing…

  • Making Peace with Your Stash

    September 15, 2026 · 35 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! Do you know exactly how much fabric you own? Would you tell anyone if you did? Between the guest-room closet, the bins under the bed, and "the good stuff" you're saving for someday, most of us carry…

  • Three States, Ten Stores

    September 8, 2026 · 38 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! Janet scratched her itchy traveling foot recently with a twelve-day trip from Montana to Seattle to Cleveland and back, with a stop on the Olympic Peninsula and a teaching stint at a quilt store along…

  • Life After Joann Fabrics: Where Do We Shop Now?

    August 25, 2026 · 46 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! When JOANN Fabrics closed its doors, sewists lost more than a convenient place to buy fabric. We also lost easy access to patterns, thread, zippers, buttons, interfacing and all the other essentials…

  • Fit Happens: Taking the Fear Out of Garment Sewing

    August 18, 2026 · 43 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! A flattering, well-fitting garment begins long before you sit down at the sewing machine. It starts with understanding your body, your personal style, and what you want your clothing to do for you. In…

  • Finding Your Quilting True North

    August 11, 2026 · 43 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! The Mariner’s Compass is a striking quilt block, but its sharp points and intricate construction can make even experienced quilters hesitate. Robin Long of Robin Ruth Design has found a better way. In…

  • Beat the Holiday Rush: Gifts to Sew Now

    August 4, 2026 · 31 min

    Send us feedback about this episode! Have you ever waited too long to start making holiday gifts, only to run out of time? In this episode, we’ll explore quick gifts you can sew in short sessions using fabric left over from other projects…