Episode 11: Overcoming Creative Blocks

05/27/25 • 27 min

🎧 Episode 11: Overcoming Creative Blocks

Get your sew-jo back with simple tips, playful techniques, and a little sewing self-care!

In this episode of The Sewcial Hour Podcast, Bethany and Audra dive into a relatable topic for every maker: creative blocks. Whether your sewing machine is gathering dust or you're stuck in a rut, this conversation is full of real talk and actionable ideas to help you reignite your creativity and get back to doing what you love.

From easy wins and playful stitching with scrap fabric to creating a cozy, inviting workspace, the hosts share their go-to methods for moving through a creative funk. Plus, learn about the power of body doubling and why sometimes, the best way to get sewing again is to just start small.

✨ Spool School Tip: Bethany shares a game-changing trick to avoid thread nests at the start of your seams, this one works for all types of fabric!

💬 Icebreaker: What’s one non-sewing thing that inspires your creativity? We’d love to hear, join the conversation in The Sewcial Sewists Facebook Group and share under today’s episode thread!

🎉 You Love to See It: Bethany celebrates new branding photos by Laura O’Brien Photography, and Audra honors veterans for Memorial Day with a meaningful moment of gratitude.
Check out Laura O’Brien Photography Here: https://www.lauraobrienphotography.com/

🔜 Coming Up Next Week: Episode 12: All Things Sewing Retreats! Don’t miss it!

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Thanks for hanging out with us today—and remember, “Keep it stitchy, friends!”

🎧 Episode 11: Overcoming Creative Blocks

Get your sew-jo back with simple tips, playful techniques, and a little sewing self-care!

✨ Spool School Tip: Bethany shares a game-changing trick to avoid thread nests at the start of your seams, this one works for all types of fabric!

🔜 Coming Up Next Week: Episode 12: All Things Sewing Retreats! Don’t miss it!

👉 Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for all the latest updates.
Thanks for hanging out with us today—and remember, “Keep it stitchy, friends!”

Previous Episode

Episode 10 – Guest Interview: Misty Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company

This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we welcome our second-ever guest—and she’s sewing royalty! Join us as we sit down with Misty Doan, Creative Leader at Missouri Star Quilt Company, host of At Home with Misty and Homespun, and an inspiring voice in the world of modern quilting.

From her early sewing inspirations to balancing creativity with motherhood, Misty shares openly about her journey as a creator, educator, and encourager in the sewing community. We also dive into her design process, her upcoming Craftours trip to Kenya, and how she keeps her creativity thriving while staying grounded in family and community.

✨ Plus, don’t miss:

A rapid-fire round of fun sewing questions
Misty’s thoughts on creative confidence and advice for new sewists
Our Thread Talk deep dive with Misty
This week’s “You Love to See It” moments from Bethany & Audra

💬 Icebreaker: If you could sew with any historical figure or celebrity, who would it be and why? Share your pick in The Sewcial Sewists Facebook group!

📌 SHOW NOTES:

Misty’s Tutorials:
✈️ Kenya Retreat Info
📖 Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
✂️ Designs by Juju
📷 Follow Misty on Instagram: @mistydoan

🧵 Next week: Episode 11 – Overcoming Creative Blocks: Get Your Sew-Jo Back!

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Episode 12: All Things Sewing Retreats!

Episode 12: All Things Sewing Retreats

Ready to pack your machine and escape into a weekend (or week!) of creativity? This week on The Sewcial Hour Podcast, we’re diving into all things sewing retreats: what they are, how to find the right one for you, and why they might just be the recharge your sew-jo needs.

We’re sharing our personal retreat experiences, what we pack, what we look for in a retreat, and how to know if you're ready to join one. Whether you're dreaming of a relaxing getaway with fellow makers, curious about themed retreats vs. free-sew formats, or just wondering what the hype is all about, this episode will give you all the insider info.

Plus! Bethany announces her Sew With Me Retreat happening this October and registration opens Friday, June 6th at 10am CST!
👉 Learn more & register here: craftwithbethany.com/sew-with-me-retreat

Icebreaker: If you had to leave for a retreat in 5 minutes what project are you grabbing first? Come share in The Sewcial Sewists Facebook Group!

Sewcial Spotlight: Simone of Intensely Distracted and her amazing woven labels.

Tune in and get inspired to take your sewing on the road (or just across town)!
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