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Making Stitches Podcast

Lindsay Weston
Crochet
Crafting
Knitting
Woven In Kirklees
Etsy
Manchester
Textiles
Quilting
Crafts
Amigurumi
Sustainable Fashion
SEO
Photography
Mental Health
Embroidery
Yarndale Festival
Kirklees Council
Yarn Bombing
Natural Dyes
Red Dress Project

A podcast celebrating creative crafts and inspiring makers.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes115Founded6 years ago
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CraftsLeisureHobbies

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Latest Episodes

Hello, and welcome to Making Stitches Podcast! This time, I'm delighted to be joined by Melissa Santiago-Val founder and CEO of Sew Positive. What began during the pandemic as a community effort making face masks to raise money for NHS charities has ... more

Upstairs in an historic industrial building in the centre of the West Yorkshire town of Slaithwaite is a vast collection of handmade items, tools and publications charting the history of knitting and crochet in the UK. The Knitting and Crochet Guild ... more

This time on Making Stitches Podcast, I’m joined by Kit Giroux, semi-finalist from the 2025 series of The Great British Sewing Bee. In our chat, Kit talks about their sewing journey, from first learning as a child to rediscovering a love of making a ... more

I'm taking you out on the road with me today to Stockport to visit a fabulous yarn shop, Manchester Wool & Yarn. The shop celebrated its 2nd birthday earlier this year and is owed and run by Gareth, a passionate maker and supporter of the yarn commun... more

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Recent Guests

Angharad Thomas
Textile archivist, Knitting and Crochet Guild collection volunteer
Knitting and Crochet Guild
Episode: Stitching History: Inside the Knitting and Crochet Guild Collection
Isobel Holland
Collection volunteer
Knitting and Crochet Guild
Episode: Stitching History: Inside the Knitting and Crochet Guild Collection
Kit Giroux
2025 Great British Sewing Bee Semi-Finalist
Great British Sewing Bee contestant
Episode: Pattern challenges, THAT paper dress and life after Sewing Bee with Kit Giroux
Anna Nikipirowicz
Prolific designer who specializes in crochet, embroidery onto crochet, Tunisian crochet and knitting
Independent designer
Episode: From London 2012 to Peru: Anna Nikipirowicz's fabulous yarn adventure
Sophia Gardiner
Artist specializing in textile art portraits
Independent artist
Episode: TexStyle Festival 2026: A weekend of community, colour & creativity
Stephen West
Designer with Westknits, yarns and palettes expert
Westknits
Episode: TexStyle Festival 2026: A weekend of community, colour & creativity
Amelia Rogers
Designer/entrepreneur behind Amelia Stitches
Amelia Stitches
Episode: TexStyle Festival 2026: A weekend of community, colour & creativity
Debbie Monroe
The Lace Knittery founder
The Lace Knittery
Episode: TexStyle Festival 2026: A weekend of community, colour & creativity
Jane Smith
Speaker on traditional Japanese embroidery
Textile Talks stage
Episode: TexStyle Festival 2026: A weekend of community, colour & creativity

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Great podcast

    I always love listening to all the interviews on here. As a crocheted and a knitter, I haven’t ventured into sewing but the latest interview with Stitched Up has inspired me to try. Do keep them coming. The diversity of crafters interviewed is great.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cherub 60
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • My favourite podcast

    Thank you for a wonderful podcast. I discovered crafting in lockdown and this podcast has been the perfect companion. I often listen whilst walking my spaniel Gus and come back motivated and brimming with ideas. Sadly there are too few hours in the day. I’m looking forward to the next series.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanaseamakes
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Hooray for Clare

    It was amazing to listen to the episode where Clare Albans talked about her journey to becoming a business owner. I love how open she is.

    I did her Happy Stitch Project and it was great to see her talk about the mistakes she’s made. It really helped me to figure out where I was going wrong and to not worry too much about how the stitches came out.

    Her studio is amazing and there’s always a warm welcome in the haberdashery. I’ve lost count of how many of her kits I’ve done. They always bring ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeacockPrintmaker
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Excellent!!!

    I found crocheting during lockdown, and have only just found this podcast and it’s brilliant 🧶🧶🧶

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smudge*5
    Australia4 years ago
  • Loved every episode

    Love the last one as well, Mrs G! Hope you have a happy new year lovely!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pearl 7285
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate practical, maker-focused insights and candid behind-the-scenes stories.
Fans value the sense of community and support for small creators and craft businesses.
Listeners praise the show's warm, conversational vibe and diversity of guests.

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Apple Podcasts
#126
United States/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#25
United Kingdom/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#86
Canada/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#65
Australia/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#67
France/Leisure/Crafts
Apple Podcasts
#68
Germany/Leisure/Crafts

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From an Amigurumi Pig to Crocheted Patchwork with Anita Gibney from Made by Anita
Q: At what point did it switch from purely being for your own entertainment, your own satisfaction, to designing patterns and pushing those out into the world?
Anita mentioned that before designing patterns, she started selling yarn online, which sparked her imagination and led her to eventually release her first pattern in 2021.
Merry Crochet Makes with Justine Robson & Nicky Ward - BONUS EPISODE
Q: What inspired you to help Justine in her current situation?
Nicky explains her motivation to support Justine by coordinating an ebook project to raise funds through community contributions from crochet designers.
Merry Crochet Makes with Justine Robson & Nicky Ward - BONUS EPISODE
Q: Can you talk to me about the difficulties you've faced this year?
Justine explains the challenges surrounding a failed yarn delivery that led to significant financial losses and emotional stress, detailing the impact this had on her business operations.
Quilts, Blogs, Podcasts & Live Shows with Kat Molesworth
Q: What would you say to somebody who's maybe thinking of getting involved? Is there an ideal gateway quilt to getting into it that's not too unmanageable?
Kat advises just to start, suggesting simple blocks like the nine patch and emphasizes that the first quilt doesn't have to be perfect.
Quilts, Blogs, Podcasts & Live Shows with Kat Molesworth
Q: Were you creative as a child?
Kat mentions she was creative but felt she lacked talent, struggling to match her creative ambitions with her abilities.

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What is Making Stitches Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A warm, maker-focused show that centers on knitting, crochet, sewing and other fiber arts, featuring designers, shop owners, festival organizers, and community champions. Episodes balance deep dives into craft techniques and projects with behind-the-scenes looks at running craft businesses, festival planning, publishing patterns, and preserving craft heritage. Listeners can expect practical tips, industry insights, and human-interest stories about how collaborative communities form around textiles. A notable strength is the host's easygoing, conversational style which invites a wide range of makers—from indie dyers and pattern designers to guild organizers and festival organizers—creating a welcoming hub for the fiber arts community.

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1. Haptic & Hue
2. Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably
3. The Long Thread Podcast
4. Threads Magazine Podcast: "Sewing With Threads"
5. VeryPink Knits - Knitting Q and A

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Recent guests on Making Stitches Podcast include:

1. Angharad Thomas
2. Isobel Holland
3. Kit Giroux
4. Anna Nikipirowicz
5. Sophia Gardiner
6. Stephen West
7. Amelia Rogers
8. Debbie Monroe

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