The Straight Stitch is a podcast for sewists who want something interesting and educational to listen to while they work!

Episode 70—Sew Expo 2025

Episode 70—Sew Expo 2025

Today’s episode is a recap of Janet’s trip to Sew Expo 2025, in Puyallup, WA. Sew Expo is an event sponsored by Washington State University and is in its fifth decade. Janet went as a teacher for the second time, teaching five knitting classes and a sewing class (on thread). Arriving a couple of days early gave her the opportunity to visit a few Joann Fabrics stores to see how the liquidation was progressing and also a chance to shop at Pacific Fabrics, one of her favorite fabric stores in Seattle. Come along as she talks about what she saw, the fabric she bought, and her first experience making underwear!

SHOW NOTES

Pacific Fabrics

Sew Expo 2025

Amanda’s Bundles—home of Peached Performance fabric

Klum House—all things bagmaking

Vogue Fabrics

The Made for Mermaids Nadia No-Show Undies

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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana

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Episode 71—Emma Jones of Vintage Sewing Box

Episode 71—Emma Jones of Vintage Sewing Box

Episode 69—The Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum

Episode 69—The Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum