On this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academy in her creative process. Dr Hale highlights the significance of representation in her quilting projects and the impact of community on her creativity. We also get a chance to hear Dr. Hale share her journey as a quilter and the challenges she faced in accessing quilting resources. She discusses being a distraction in school and how sewing became her happy place. Dr. Hale also talks about the changes in her sewing practice during the pandemic and the role of TikTok in building a community. She highlights the importance of teaching and sharing knowledge on social media and the connection between quilting and children's literature. Dr. Hale shares her advice for quilters and the benefits of quilting on a long arm machine. ======= Guest Name: Dr Jennifer Hale Avid quilter, Dr. Jennifer Hale, has 30 years of experience educating young minds for the School District of Philadelphia. She has worn many educational hats throughout her career that led to her current role as a high school Assistant Principal. Dr. Hale engages in a high- level of creativity, including: quilting, sewing, cooking, and crafting. She enjoys sharing her gifts and talents with her school and community. https://www.facebook.com/jennygee06 https://www.tiktok.com/@jennifergeehale?_t=8l0q4yLaFbz&_r=1 https://www.instagram.com/jennygee06?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch

33m

Mar 27

On this weeks episode, Dr. Jennifer Hale. shares her sewing and quilting journey, starting with her grandmother teaching her to sew at a young age. She emphasizes the importance of community and the role it played in her early sewing experiences. Dr. Hale also discusses her transition from sewing to quilting and the influence of the Quilting Academy in her creative process. Dr Hale highlights the significance of representation in her quilting projects and the impact of community on her creativity. We also get a chance to hear Dr. Hale share her journey as a quilter and the challenges she faced in accessing quilting resources. She discusses being a distraction in school and how sewing became her happy place. Dr. Hale also talks about the changes in her sewing practice during the pandemic and the role of TikTok in building a community. She highlights the importance of teaching and sharing knowledge on social media and the connection between quilting and children's literature. Dr. Hale shares her advice for quilters and the benefits of quilting on a long arm machine. ======= Guest Name: Dr Jennifer Hale Avid quilter, Dr. Jennifer Hale, has 30 years of experience educating young minds for the School District of Philadelphia. She has worn many educational hats throughout her career that led to her current role as a high school Assistant Principal. Dr. Hale engages in a high- level of creativity, including: quilting, sewing, cooking, and crafting. She enjoys sharing her gifts and talents with her school and community. https://www.facebook.com/jennygee06 ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a

31m

Mar 20

In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa Woolfork shares lessons from the I'm a Sewist series on the Stitch Please Instagram and provides tips for sewists of all levels. She discusses the importance of using a prescription pill bottle for sharps as a safe and convenient way to dispose of needles. Lisa also recommends using a bodkin for threading elastic and drawstrings, and highlights the benefits of investing in a heat press for advanced sewists. Hopefully, these tips will help you to improve your sewing practices and make the process more fun, efficient and enjoyable. ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! ====== ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ ====== Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you!

23m

Mar 13

In part 2 of The Scrap Cushion episode, Lisa discusses her success with a rectangular cushion and then moves on to the main topic of the episode, the scrap cushions. Lisa divides the episode into three sections: a summary of the cushion, making the math work, and lessons learned. She explains how she calculated the volume of her scraps and realized that the cushion she made was too big. Lisa then shares her process of making a circle cushion, including measuring and cutting the fabric, choosing a zipper, and sewing the cushion. She concludes with some lessons learned and her plans for future cushions. ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

25m

Mar 06

Hey Stitchers! We are so excited that our good friend and 22x(!) award winning podcaster Dominic Lawson has shared this beautifully crafted history of Ann Lowe with us as a Black History Month leap day treat. Black is America is one of my favorite pods so take a listen and when you're done, click the link and check out the rest of his episodes! === Anne Lowe was a pioneering African American fashion designer who dressed high society elites in the early to mid 20th century. We learn about her early life in Alabama, training in New York, moving to Harlem during the Renaissance, and most famously designing Jacqueline Kennedy's wedding dress. Timeline: __ __ Key Quote: "I love my clothes and I'm not interested in sewing for café society or social climbers. I sew for the families of the Social Register." - Anne Lowe Impact: Lowe's elegant designs broke racial barriers in high fashion. She paved the way for future Black designers through her perseverance and excellence. Subscribe, review & learn more at www.blackisamericapodcast.com http://www.blackisamericapodcast.com/ ======= Ayeshia Smith @ayeshia.apparel on Instagram https://instagram.com/ayeshia.apparel Ayeshia 's Website https://ayeshia.com/ Ayeshia 's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/AyeshiA.Apparel/ Elizabeth Way Elizabeth Way is an Associate Curator at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), as well as a fashion historian whose personal research focuses on the intersection of Black American culture and fashion. ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch...

49m

Feb 29

In this conversation, Lisa discusses her sustainability project of creating a scrap cushion using vintage resources. She introduces the Reader's Digest Complete Guide to Sewing as a valuable book for beginners and shares her idea of using fabric scraps as a form of archive. Lisa explores the importance of having a clean sewing trash bin and the memories associated with fabric scraps from previous projects. She discusses the challenges she faced in making a round cushion and ultimately decides to make square cushions instead. ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

19m

Feb 28

In this episode, we meet Phebe Higgins the stitcher behind Felt the Food. Learn about Phebe's journey, sewing background, and how her graduate education has woven into her crafting of appetizing felt creations. We explore the concept of "functional play," its enriching impact on children, and how Phebe's felted food is at the crossroads of play, learning, and creativity. Together, we stitch through the soft, flexible, and durable nature of felt, as Lisa shares some of her personal affection for these charming objects. Phebe reveals the meticulous process behind her hand-stitched pieces, from a scrumptious felt apple pie complete with its own recipe card to a touching sweet potato pie design that is sure to evoke memories of sisterhood and solidarity. And for those of you who seek to "get your stitch together," Phebe has some thread-perfect advice that will inspire you to reach for patience, grace, and joy in your sewing projects. So, grab your needles and let's felt the love on today's episode of the Stitch Please podcast. ======= Phebe Higgins Phebe Higgins, the founder of Felt The Food, was inspired by her shy son's transformation during playdates. Witnessing his newfound joy in a play kitchen, she embarked on a journey to craft handmade felt food despite lacking sewing skills. With support from a crafty community, Phebe discovered the joy of creating and its positive impact on her son's development. Felt The Food offers ready-cut felt food kits, complete with materials and YouTube tutorials, fostering creativity and bonding through crafting and imaginative play. Phebe's mission is to empower families to create lasting memories together. @feltthefood on Instagram https://instagram.com/feltthefood Phebe's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/feltthefood/ Phebe on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB5vZmJD4bPQEWcDjwHUSmw Phebe's Website https://www.feltthefood.com/ ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch...

34m

Feb 21

This week, Lisa speaks with talented Swiss-Haitian-Finnish artist Sasha Huber to explore the intersections of art, activism, and healing. Sasha shares her journey from her family's legacy of textile arts to her cutting-edge activist-based art practice. As Sasha unfolds her story of "reparative intervention," using her pneumatic staple gun to highlight social and historical injustices, we'll examine how her art taps into the deep-rooted pain of colonialism and the ways in which her work strives to stitch together a narrative of resistance and preservation. From discussing the decolonization of museums to the history of laws governing black attire during slavery in the United States, this conversation promises to be as thought-provoking as it is enlightening. Gather your threads of curiosity and join us as we sew together the pieces of Sasha Huber's remarkable journey, and discover how her art becomes a protective and healing force against the scars of history. Let's "get our stitch together" by learning how to make meaning out of the materials handed down to us. ======= Sasha Huber Sasha Huber (b. 1975) is a Helsinki-based internationally recognized visual artist-researcher of Swiss-Haitian heritage. Huber's work is concerned with the politics of memory, care and belonging in relation to colonial residues left in the environment. Connecting history and the present, she uses and responds to archival material within a layered creative practice that encompasses performance-based reparative interventions, video, photography, and collaborations. Huber also usurps the staple gun, aware of its symbolic significance as a weapon, while offering the potential to renegotiate unequal power dynamics and the possibility of repair, symbolically stitching wounds together (pain-things). Known for her artistic research contribution to the “Demounting Louis Agassiz” campaign, she is aiming at reassessing the glaciologist’s contentious racist heritage. Sasha's Website https://www.sashahuber.com/ @sashahuber on Instagram https://instagram.com/sashahuber ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our

46m

Feb 14

Welcome back Stitchers, today Lisa welcomes Elizabeth Way, associate curator at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and the curator of at the Winterthur Museum. They discuss Anne Lowe's significance as an American couturier and her impact on the fashion industry. They delve into the difference between couture and haute couture and discuss Anne Lowe's experiences in Paris. Ann Lowe was a creating work beyond her time and had to navigate the racism and gatekeeping that was included with working the white elite. The conversation explores the power of cross diasporic connections and storytelling in fashion. It highlights the work of Anne Lowe and her advocacy for creativity in fashion. The importance of embracing creativity and nurturing it is emphasized. While this exhibition is over you can still order the book and purchase recordings by visiting the museum's website https://www.winterthur.org/ann-lowe-american-couturier/ ======= Elizabeth Way Elizabeth Way is an Associate Curator at the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), as well as a fashion historian whose personal research focuses on the intersection of Black American culture and fashion. ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women...

46m

Feb 07

Welcome back stitchers! Today Lisa welcomes Dr. Joy Harden Bradford of Therapy for Black Girls to discuss her new book 'Sisterhood Heals' and the journey of creating it. She explains how the book captures the spirit of an in-person event focused on conversations about sisterhood and challenges us to be better to and for one another. Dr. Joy emphasizes the importance of sisterhood as a vibrant life force for Black women and the need to navigate the challenges that come with it. The conversation urges us to evolve as advocates for one another, emphasizing the pivotal role sisterhood plays as a life force for Black women and delving into the challenges inherent in this potent bond. We journey through insights on building resilient communities, managing disappointments, and embracing the therapeutic power of creative expression. The dialogue pivots towards the significance of Therapy for Black Girls, highlighting the importance of embracing growth and the transformative power of the therapeutic process. The episode concludes with a powerful focus on actionable steps and the perpetual journey of nurturing sisterhood in our lives. Join us for a riveting conversation guided by the wisdom and warmth of Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist and the host of the wildly popular, award-winning mental health podcast Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women, and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts. Named by Glamour as a Game Changer for her work in the mental health field, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia. Her work has been featured in Essence, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, HuffPost, Black Enterprise, and Women’s Health. Dr. Joy lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband and two sons. Purchase Sisterhood Heals https://www.sisterhoodheals.com/ Instagram: @therapyforblackgirls https://www.instagram.com/therapyforblackgirls/ ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= The...

45m

Jan 31

It's here Stitchers! Lisa's first (full) make of 2024 and it's the Vogue 1982 https://simplicity.com/vogue-patterns/v1982! Today Lisa breaks down her process from top to bottom which included basting anything and everything, which needle she needed for this specific project, and just what adjustments she made to make sure she absolutely loved herself in the dress! If you picked up this pattern make sure you connect with us on social and let us know if you stuck with the pattern as is or if you were like Lisa and changed it up. ======= Ready to tap in to the visuals of Stitch Please? Then join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch For only $5 a month you can get all of the video versions of the pod. PLUS more goodies at higher patron levels. We couldn't do any of this without your support. Thank you! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

26m

Jan 24

Welcome back Stitchers! Today Lisa is chatting with Tiavalya Befecadu a quilter and photographer, as she shares her sewing journey and the inspiration behind her beautiful quilts. Tiavalya is a 3rd generation sewing enthusiast who found herself restarting the craft during the pandemic and using family fabrics to create sentimental quilts. She shares her experiences with local quilt shops and highlights the beautiful pieces she has made, including the 'Space is the Place' quilt and the 'Alabama Authors' quilt. Plus as a loyal listener of the pod, Tiavalya has the perfect advice to help us get our stitch together! The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= Tiavalya Befecadu A third generation sewing enthusiast, and a proud member of the Professional Photographers of America, Rocket City Modern Quilt Guild and the Historic Huntsville Foundation Board of Directors. @tiavalya on Instagram https://instagram.com/tiavalya Tiavalya's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/tiavalya Tiavalya's Website https://www.tiavalya.com/ ======= ====== Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

39m

Jan 17

Welcome back stitchers! Today host Lisa Woolfork interviews Diane Roney, a quilter, sewist, and graphic AI artist. Diane shares her sewing journey, including her first outfit at the age of 68. She also discusses her brand, Diane Roney Creates, which encompasses various creative endeavors. Diane talks about her Soulful Stitchers coloring book and the process of creating it. What does it take to be a multi-hyphenate creative? Why does a jumpsuit bring so much joy? Why do Brother printers keep everything extra proprietary? Diane and Lisa get into all of this and more! TAKEAWAYS __ __ The Black Women Stitch 2024 Wall Calendar is available NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! ======= Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= Diane Roney Meet Diane Roney, a creative coach and small business owner with over 20 years of experience in the industry. With a passion for all things creative, Diane has built a name for herself as a multi-talented artist, designer, and educator. Diane's extensive skillset includes Creative Stamping scrapbooking, Digital artistry, Quilt design, sublimation and DTF Printing, Quilting coaching and education, seasoned Greeting card design, Afrocentric African Inspired gifts, and social media content creation. Her ability to combine these various mediums has allowed her to create unique and captivating pieces that have garnered attention from clients and fans alike. As a coach and educator, Diane is committed to sharing her knowledge and expertise with others, helping them to unlock their own creative potential and achieve their goals. @dianeroneycreates on Instagram https://instagram.com/dianeroneycreates Diane's Website https://www.dianeroneycreates.com/ ======= Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a

38m

Jan 10

Welcome back stitchers! Happy 2024! Today we celebrate in the spirit of Sankofa. Sankofa is a word of the Akan people of Ghana, meaning "to go back and get it" in the Twi language. The retrieval concept is symbolized by interlocking hearts or a bird with her feet facing forward but her head turned backward and carrying an egg in her beak. What is the core concept of 2024? Plus what is Lisa's first make of 2024? THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Episode Art is January by Karina Cruz Ortiz. ======= LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: LISA WOOLFORK https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: LISA WOOLFORK https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

11m

Jan 03

Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/education-art-culture/community-engagement-categories/non-profitVoting ends 12/21 .   THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE  NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to  and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows you to visualize a project before cutting into yardage. Swatches are useful for sewing because they help us match fabrics, guide fabric prep, and prevent waste. Most importantly, if cultivated, swatches can become an archive of your creativity. This swatch series is here to celebrate the stitch please community by hearing from you all. For the month of December we will be sharing Holiday Sewing Traditions. In the final edition of 2023 we hear all about New Years Eve dresses, some adorable ideas for advent calendars (it's never to early to start!), the importance of a thoughtful gift and Eid! A special thank you to Ashley Chapman, Kya Lee, Ellie L, Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich and Zahiyya Abdul-Karim for sharing their stories this week! ======= LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= ASHLEY CHAPMAN Instagram: @madebybertha https://www.instagram.com/madebybertha/   KYA LEE Website: kyaarts.com https://www.kyaarts.com   ELLIE L Instagram: @sallieandsamstyle https://www.instagram.com/sallieandsamstyle/   OLUGBEMISOLA RHUDAY-PERKOVICH Instagram:@olugbemisolarhudayperkovich https://www.instagram.com/olugbemisolarhudayperkovich/ Website:https://www.olugbemisolabooks.com/   ZAHIYYA ABDUL-KARIM Instagram : @covermechic https://www.instagram.com/covermechic/ Youtube: @covermechic https://www.youtube.com/covermechic/   Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

15m

Dec 27, 2023

Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/education-art-culture/community-engagement-categories/non-profitVoting ends 12/21 .   THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE  NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to  and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows you to visualize a project before cutting into yardage. Swatches are useful for sewing because they help us match fabrics, guide fabric prep, and prevent waste. Most importantly, if cultivated, swatches can become an archive of your creativity. This swatch series is here to celebrate the stitch please community by hearing from you all. For the month of December we will be sharing Holiday Sewing Traditions. From dance moms who are on the emergency stitch team (raise your hand if you've been there) to family sweaters, we have a great series of traditions this week.  A special thank you to Neci Harmon, Aaronica Cole, Kristin Taylor, Tanisha Robertson and Jaszmine Howard for sharing their stories this week! ======= LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= NECI HARMON Instagram: @whatsshecreating  https://www.instagram.com/whatsshecreating/ Shop: What's She Creating https://www.etsy.com/shop/Whatsshecreating TikTok: @whatsshecreating https://www.tiktok.com/@whatsshecreating   AARONICA COLE Instagram: Aaronica B. Cole https://www.instagram.com/aaronicabcole/?hl=en Youtube: Aaronica B. Cole https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVEaknEfjX7b_C3A4aSORtQ AudaSEWtea Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audasewtea/id1709580277 Simplicity https://simplicity.com/designers/aaronica-b-cole/   KRISTEN TAYLOR Instagram: @unsewcial https://www.instagram.com/unsewcial/ Website:www.unsewcial.com https://www.unsewcial.com   TANISHA ROBERTSON Instagram:@yimicrafts https://www.instagram.com/yimicrafts/ Website:yimicrafts.com https://yimicrafts.com/   JASZMINE HOWARD TikTok : @jaszminehoward https://www.tiktok.com/jaszminehoward/ Instagram: @jaszminehoward https://www.instagram.com/jaszminehoward/     Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

22m

Dec 20, 2023

Celebrate! Vote! Share! The Black Women Stitch Sew Black at QuiltCon is a finalist for an Anthem Award in the category of Community Engagement in Education Arts and Culture. Please vote for us here and share widely! https://celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting#/2024/education-art-culture/community-engagement-categories/non-profitVoting ends 12/21 . SHIPPING 12/14... THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE  NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to  and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows you to visualize a project before cutting into yardage. Swatches are useful for sewing because they help us match fabrics, guide fabric prep, and prevent waste. Most importantly, if cultivated, swatches can become an archive of your creativity. This swatch series is here to celebrate the stitch please community by hearing from you all. For the month of December we will be sharing Holiday Sewing Traditions. From ugly sweater ornaments to full christmas rooms, we have a great series of traditions this week. Plus! some great gift ideas at the very end if you're scrambling for a last minute idea (thanks Nikki!) A special thank you to Bianca Springer,  Dr. Jennifer Hale, Tiffany Turner, Johanna Ali and Nikki Digulis for sharing their stories this week! ======= LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= BIANCA SPRINGER Instagram: @thanksimadethem https://www.instagram.com/thanksimadethem/ Website: biancaspringer.com https://biancaspringer.com/collections   DR. JENNIFER HALE Instagram: @jennygee06 https://www.instagram.com/jennygee06/ TikTok: @jennygee066 https://www.tiktok.com/@jennygee066   TIFFANY TURNER Blog: TipStitched https://www.tipstitched.com/ Instagram: TipStitched https://www.instagram.com/TipStitched/ Facebook: TipStitched https://www.facebook.com/tipstitched/ TikTok: TipStitched https://www.tiktok.com/@TipStitched Pinterest: TipStitched https://www.pinterest.ca/TipStitched/   JOHANNA ALI Instagram:@soveryjo https://www.instagram.com/soveryjo/ YouTube: SoVeryJo https://www.youtube.com/soveryjo   NIKKI DIGULIS TikTok : NikkiD https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkid2013kw Instagram:@seamsnsuchboutique https://www.instagram.com/seams_n_such_boutique/ Website: seamsnsuchboutique.com https://seamsnsuchboutique.com/shop   Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/

26m

Dec 13, 2023

THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to  and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! Welcome back stitchers! We are sew excited to bring you a new tradition to the Stitch Please Podcast: Holiday Swatches. A fabric swatch is a small sample of fabric that allows you to visualize a project before cutting into yardage. Swatches are useful for sewing because they help us match fabrics, guide fabric prep, and prevent waste. Most importantly, if cultivated, swatches can become an archive of your creativity. This swatch series is here to celebrate the stitch please community by hearing from you all. For the month of December we will be sharing Holiday Sewing Traditions. From handbags to to scrap projects, new stitchers to the most skilled knitters, we have a great series of traditions this week. A special thank you to Jonelle Dawkins,  Byrd Wadhams, Jamara Alexander, Stacie Sturdivant and DeJanee Kletke for sharing their stories this week! ======= LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork ======= JONELLE DAWKINS Instagram: @scrapatl https://www.instagram.com/scrapatl/ TikTok: @scraplanta https://www.tiktok.com/@scraplanta Scraplanta https://www.scraplanta.org/   BYRD WADHAMS Instagram: @yogabyrdsews https://www.instagram.com/yogabyrdsews/ Facebook: Yoga Byrd https://www.facebook.com/byrd.wadhams/   JAMARA ALEXANDER Instagram: sewsewjam https://www.instagram.com/sewsewjam/   STACIE STURDIVANT Instagram: @sewsewstacie https://www.instagram.com/sewsewstacie/ TikTok: @sewsewstacie https://www.tiktok.com/@sewsewstacie Shop https://sewsewstacie.com/   DEJANEE KLETKE Instagram: deja_made _it https://www.instagram.com/deja_made_it/     Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/  

23m

Dec 06, 2023

THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to  and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa welcomes Tiffany Turned, a talented sewist, to share her transformative journey into sewing. Initially skeptical, she discovered her passion through a 30-minute skirt tutorial. With a background in civil engineering, Tiffany approaches sewing with precision and relishes in its step-by-step nature, appreciating the nuances that make a garment special. She champions cost-effective sewing, laying the foundation for her blog and vibrant social media presence where she shares valuable insights and reviews. Tiffany praises the sense of community in live sewing sessions, crediting the Black Sewing Network for fostering camaraderie. She discusses setting ambitious goals, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in the face of unforeseen circumstances. Tiffany's digital sketches in Adobe Photoshop serve as a visual guide for her projects, especially in intricate color-blocking. Recognizing the strengths of different platforms, Tiffany adapts her content creation process, emphasizing the visual appeal of sewing on Instagram. Her sewing journey is a testament to analytical thinking, creativity, and an enduring love for the craft, evident in her carefully crafted content and active engagement in live sessions. This episode showcases how Tiffany's sewing journey is a tapestry woven with threads of analytical thinking, boundless creativity, adaptability, and an unwavering love for her craft. Her dedication to enriching the sewing community is palpable in her meticulously crafted content and enthusiastic participation in live sewing sessions.   Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch   Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.   Tiffany Turner Tiffany Turner is a passionate sewist who discovered her love for sewing in adulthood. Tiffany always admired the idea of creating her own garments to have the perfect fit and style. In 2014, she finally took the plunge, inspired by a tutorial from Mimi G. Over the past decade, sewing has become her unwavering hobby. Tiffany has a background in civil engineering and her analytical mindset is evident in her meticulous approach to sewing. She enjoys breaking down sewing projects step by step, much like her engineering work. Tiffany encourages others to embrace this creative outlet and is dedicated to sharing tips, tricks, and reviews reflecting her commitment to building a supportive sewing community. Embracing social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Tiffany continues to inspire fellow sewists while maintaining her love for this fulfilling hobby.   Insights from this episode: __ __ Quotes from the show: __ __ Resources Mentioned: __ __ Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ Lisa Woolfork Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork Tiffany Turner Blog: TipStitched https://www.tipstitched.com/ Instagram: TipStitched https://www.instagram.com/TipStitched/ Facebook: TipStitched https://www.facebook.com/tipstitched/ TikTok: TipStitched https://www.tiktok.com/@TipStitched Pinterest: TipStitched https://www.pinterest.ca/TipStitched/ Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA. This episode was produced and managed by the Fermata Audio Collective .

42m

Nov 29, 2023

THE BLACK WOMEN STITCH 2024 WALL CALENDAR IS AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER NOW! https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder Do not miss out on your chance to  and get your stitch together with a year of artistic inspiration! In this episode of the Stitch Please podcast, Lisa interviews Grace Christopher, the creative genius behind African Zesty Couture. Grace shares her journey into sewing, which began as a way to keep her mind active after moving to the United States (US) with her one-year-old child. Growing up in Nigeria, Grace had been exposed to her mother's sewing, but it wasn't until later that she truly delved into the craft.  Grace's sewing journey began with an old treadle machine but when she moved to the US, she acquired an electric sewing machine, making her sewing experience more accessible. Her early projects were primarily for herself and her son, driven by a desire to connect with her Nigerian heritage.  As Grace's sewing skills grew, so did her interest in different types of fabrics. She now offers a wide range of fabrics on her website, including Knit Ankara, Silk Adire, and Kampala. Grace provides insights into the cultural significance and unique characteristics of each fabric type, shedding light on their origins and traditional uses.  Grace's approach to designing garments is influenced by her desire to celebrate the diversity of African fashion. She emphasizes the importance of allowing the fabric to speak for itself and encourages people to experiment with different styles and fabric combinations. Grace actively builds a sense of community among her customers through sew-alongs and challenges. These events provide opportunities for individuals to explore their creativity and gain confidence in working with African fabrics.  The podcast episode concludes with Grace expressing her aspiration to flood the streets with African prints and her dedication to empowering others to embrace and incorporate these fabrics into their own creations. The conversation exemplifies the rich cultural tapestry that sewing can encompass, and the potential for creativity to connect people across continents. Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch GRACE CHRISTOPHER Grace Christopher's journey is an extraordinary fusion of law and creative passion. Initially drawn to law, she devoted years to her legal career. However, her early exposure to her mother's sewing ignited a lasting passion. From her mother's vintage machine to crafting her own garments as a teenager, Grace's creativity found its roots. A move to the US and motherhood rekindled her love for sewing, inspiring her to blend her Nigerian heritage with her creative passion for sewing. Grace's designs breathe life into African fabrics, infusing them with modern flair. Through approachable teaching and challenges, she cultivates a community of creatives, aiming to saturate the streets with African fashion. As a mother, business owner, and designer, Grace exemplifies the transformative power of self-expression and celebrates the beauty of diversity.   LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.   INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __   QUOTES FROM THE SHOW: __ __   RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __ STAY CONNECTED: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ LISA WOOLFORK Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork GRACE CHRISTOPHER African Zesty Couture https://zestycouture.com/ Etsy: African Zesty Couture https://www.etsy.com/shop/ZestyAfricanCouture Instagram: Zesty Couture https://www.instagram.com/zestycouture1/?hl=en TikTok: @Africanzestycouture https://www.tiktok.com/@africanzestycouture Youtube: Zesty African Couture https://www.youtube.com/@zestyafricancouture Facebook: Zesty Couture https://www.facebook.com/zestycouture1 Pinterest: Zesty Couture https://www.pinterest.ca/africanzestycouture/?invite_code=f01972735c0a4e05a61a248f5bd2e015&sender=693202705052696392 Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA. Produced and Edited by the Fermata Audio Collective: EP - Krystal Hill Producer - Mike Bryant    

32m

Nov 22, 2023

Preorder your 2024 BWS Wall Calendar https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/product/black-women-stitch-2024-wall-calendar-preorder TODAY!   Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch AARONICA B. COLE Aaronica B. Cole is a dynamic force in the world of sewing and creative expression. With a passion for using thread as a transformative tool, she's known for her audacious approach to style and fashion. Her journey has led her to embrace variegated threads, infusing her creations with unexpected contrasts and vibrant hues. Through her bold designs and unapologetic self-expression, Aaronica challenges norms and inspires others to do the same. Her recent venture into podcasting with the AudaSEWtea Podcast showcases her commitment to amplifying diverse voices and stories in the sewing community. With a genuine warmth and relatable charm, Aaronica brings a fresh perspective to the sewing world, proving that audacity and creativity go hand in hand.   LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.   INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __ QUOTES FROM THE SHOW: __ __ Resources Mentioned: __ __ STAY CONNECTED: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ LISA WOOLFORK Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork   AARONICA B. COLE Instagram: Aaronica B. Cole https://www.instagram.com/aaronicabcole/?hl=en Youtube: Aaronica B. Cole https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVEaknEfjX7b_C3A4aSORtQ AudaSEWtea Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-audasewtea/id1709580277 Simplicity https://simplicity.com/designers/aaronica-b-cole/   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA.   This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry http://www.podcastlaundry.com/.

28m

Nov 15, 2023

Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d Check out our merch here https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Check out our Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch   BLACK SEWING NETWORK Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __ QUOTES FROM THE SHOW: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __   STAY CONNECTED YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ LISA WOOLFORK Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork   BLACK SEWING NETWORK Website: Black Sewing Network https://www.blacksewingnetwork.com/ Facebook: Black Sewing Network https://www.facebook.com/blacksewingnetwork Instagram: Black Sewing Network https://www.instagram.com/blacksewingnetwork/ Tiktok: Black Sewing Network https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksewingnetwork LinkTree: Black Sewing Network https://linktr.ee/blacksewingnetwork Email: blacksewingnetwork@gmail.com   THE BSN GARMENT GIRLIES TIKTOK ACCOUNTS TyJari @mightysew https://www.tiktok.com/@mightysew Aiysha @maloriadesigns https://www.tiktok.com/@maloriadesigns Byrd @yogabyrd https://www.tiktok.com/@yogabyrd (Instagram: @yogabyrdsews https://www.instagram.com/yogabyrdsews/?hl=en) DeJanee @deja_made_it https://www.tiktok.com/@deja_made_it LaShuan @sewphistocateddesigns   Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA. This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry https://www.podcastlaundry.com/.

44m

Nov 08, 2023

Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d   Check out our merch here  https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch BLACK SEWING NETWORK Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily! BLACK SEWING NETWORK Website: Black Sewing Network https://www.blacksewingnetwork.com/ Facebook: Black Sewing Network https://www.facebook.com/blacksewingnetwork Instagram: Black Sewing Network https://www.instagram.com/blacksewingnetwork/ Tiktok: Black Sewing Network https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksewingnetwork LinkTree: Black Sewing Network https://linktr.ee/blacksewingnetwork Email: blacksewingnetwork@gmail.com THE BSN BAG GIRLIES Tiktok: Nikki D https://www.tiktok.com/@nikkid2013kw Tiktok: Lanae https://www.tiktok.com/@CraftyLanae Tiktok: Tanisha https://www.tiktok.com/@YimiCrafts   LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.   INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __   QUOTES FROM THE SHOW: __ __   RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __   STAY CONNECTED: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/   LISA WOOLFORK Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork     Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA.   This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry http://www.podcastlaundry.com/.

43m

Nov 01, 2023

Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d    Check out our merch here  https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode.  Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch   BLACK SEWING NETWORK Black Sewing Network is a platform that celebrates and amplifies black voices in the sewing community. We host daily sewalongs on social media that encourage and motivate members of the sewing community to sew daily!   LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __   QUOTES FROM THE SHOW: __ __   RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __   STAY CONNECTED: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/   LISA WOOLFORK Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork   BLACK SEWING NETWORK Website: Black Sewing Network https://www.blacksewingnetwork.com/ Facebook: Black Sewing Network https://www.facebook.com/blacksewingnetwork Instagram: Black Sewing Network https://www.instagram.com/blacksewingnetwork/ Tiktok: Black Sewing Network https://www.tiktok.com/@blacksewingnetwork LinkTree: Black Sewing Network https://linktr.ee/blacksewingnetwork Email: blacksewingnetwork@gmail.com   BRITTANIE Instagram: Brittanie https://www.instagram.com/kraftednkhaos/ Tiktok: Brittanie https://www.tiktok.com/@kraftednkhaos   SHESHE Instagram: SheShe https://www.instagram.com/sdcherrycosplay/ Tiktok: SheShe https://www.tiktok.com/@sdcosplay, SheShe https://www.tiktok.com/@sdcfashion     Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA.   This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry http://www.podcastlaundry.com/.

35m

Oct 25, 2023

Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d    Check out our merch here  https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode.  Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch   Lisa Woolfork Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Sahara Clemons Sahara Clemons is a multimedia artist and designer born in Washington D.C and based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Clemons revels in the fluidity of artistic mediums and interweaves painting, textiles, and dance in her creative process. Her work explores the intersection of race and gender and provides commentary on the socio-political forces that shape identity. Her work has been shown at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Second Street Gallery, The Bridge Progressive Arts Institute, and McGuffey Art Center. Clemons is a YoungArts alumni and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Rhode Island School of Design. Insights from this episode: __ __ Quotes from the show: __ __ Resources Mentioned: __ __ This week’s episode is sponsored byAccuQuilt https://www.accuquilt.com/ Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ Lisa Woolfork Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork Sahara Clemons Website: Sahara Clemons https://www.saharaclemons.com/ Instagram: sgcoriginals https://www.instagram.com/sgcoriginals/ Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA. This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry http://www.podcastlaundry.com/ .

40m

Oct 18, 2023

Sponsored by Accuquilt!  https://www.accuquilt.com/   Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch  newsletter! https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d    Check out our merch here    https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode.  Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch  Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch Patterns Mentioned: Vogue 1940, Simplicity 8982, Mimi G for Simplicity 9687 KnowMe 2046, The Rushcutter Dress by In the Folds, The Naomi Shirt by Coffee and Thread LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. GET YOUR STITCH TOGETHER TIPS FROM THE EPISODE: __ __  

38m

Oct 11, 2023

Sponsored by Accuquilt!  https://www.accuquilt.com/ Sign up https://blackwomenstitch.org/resources?campaign=signup for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! https://us1.campaign-archive.com/?u=392c3878cffc4d0f9af5a1c09&id=e1fb465d6d    Check out our merch here  https://blackwomenstitch.bigcartel.com/ Leave a BACKSTITCH message https://www.speakpipe.com/BlackWomenStitch and tell us about your favorite episode.  Join the Black Women Stitch Patreon https://www.patreon.com/blackwomenstitch Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/blackwomenstitch LISA WOOLFORK Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville, Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation.   BISA BUTLER Bisa Butler is an award winning African American textile artist known for her vibrantly stunning larger than life sized quilted portraits that captivate viewers around the world. Formally trained, Butler graduated Cum Laude from Howard University with a Bachelor’s in Fine Art degree and it was during this time that she began to experiment with fabric as a medium and became interested in collage techniques. She then went on to earn a Master’s in Art from Montclair State University in 2005. While in the process of obtaining her Master’s degree, Butler took a Fiber Arts class where she had an artistic epiphany and she finally realized how to express her art.  “As a child, I was always watching my mother and grandmother sew, and they taught me. After that class, I made a portrait quilt for my grandmother on her deathbed, and I have been making art quilts ever since.” After working as a high school art teacher for thirteen years, Butler was awarded a Gordon Parks Foundation Fellowship in 2002 and exhibited in Switzerland during Art Basel with the Jeffrey Deitch Gallery. Many institutions and museums have acquired Butler’s work including the Art Institute of Chicago for a solo exhibition, The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.   INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE: __ __ QUOTES FROM THE SHOW: __ __ RESOURCES MENTIONED: __ __   Stay Connected: YouTube: Black Women Stitch https://www.youtube.com/@blackwomenstitch3484 Instagram: Black Women Stitch https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Facebook: Stitch Please Podcast https://www.facebook.com/stitchpleasepodcast/ Lisa Woolfork Instagram: Lisa Woolfork https://www.instagram.com/blackwomenstitch/?hl=es Twitter: Lisa Woolfork https://twitter.com/lwoolfork Bisa Butler Website: Bisa Butler https://www.bisabutler.com/ Instagram: Bisa Butler https://www.instagram.com/bisabutler/ Twitter: Bisa Butler https://twitter.com/BisaButler LinkedIn: Bisa Butler https://www.linkedin.com/in/bisa-butler-72b51638 LinkTree: Bisa Butler https://linktr.ee/bisabutler Email: bisabutlerart@gmail.com Subscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stitch-please/id1477578107 and Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3bSzp83zzPpEi0CdBDH8vx?si=1PkhNwlCQ8-BIMZM0wxItA. This episode was produced and managed by  Podcast Laundry. http://www.podcastlaundry.com/

59m

Oct 04, 2023

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37m

Sep 27, 2023

This episode of the Stitch Please podcast features Naomi Johnson as host interviewing guest Rashida Coleman Hale and Lisa, live at the Modern Quilt Guild's 10th anniversary QuiltCon event in Atlanta. Lisa explains her motivation for attending QuiltCon for the first time and shares her excitement over the increased representation of Black women and Black-owned businesses at the event. Rashida discusses debuting her new fabric line and the emotional experience of seeing Black women wearing and excited about her fabrics. The hosts share their "fangirl" moments meeting renowned Black quilters like Latifah Saafir in person. They also discuss Lisa's intentionality about who she chooses to collaborate with for Black Women Stitch projects, and her realization that suffering through unpaid work would not dismantle capitalism or white supremacy - but taking resources to support Black women's crafts could. The hosts and Rashida share advice on self-care and "getting your stitch together" during difficult times. The episode celebrates community, ancestral crafts, collaboration, and joyful spaces for Black women quilters.

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Sep 20, 2023

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