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The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts
by Janet Szabo, Sewing and Quilting Expert
Today: #100 in Leisure, Canada on our combined chart.
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Ranking history · United States
Latest daily rankings: Oct 27. New rankings will appear after the next update.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | — | — | — |
| Oct 26 | — | #176 | — |
| Oct 25 | — | #174 | — |
| Oct 24 | #198 | #163 | — |
| Oct 23 | #192 | #158 | — |
| Oct 22 | — | #200 | — |
| Oct 21 | #165 | #129 | — |
| Oct 20 | — | #197 | — |
| Oct 18 | #199 | #163 | — |
| Oct 17 | #175 | #140 | — |
| Oct 16 | #172 | #139 | — |
| Oct 15 | #118 | #86 | #85 |
| Oct 14 | #140 | #101 | — |
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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.