The Straight Stitch: A Podcast About Sewing and Other Fiber Arts.

• Creativity and Community: A Conversation with Marianne Buller

  Send us feedback about this episode!In this episode, we sit down with Marianne Buller, owner of The Quilt Gallery in Kalispell, Montana. Marianne shares the story of her journey from working in construction to owning one of Montana’s most beloved quilt shops and gathering spaces. We talk about the evolution of The Quilt Gallery under her ownership, how the involvement of her husband and children has made it truly a family business, and the ways her shop fosters creativity and community. Marianne also offers insight into the unique quilting culture of northwest Montana and what keeps her inspired as both a business owner and quilter. Whether you’re a local stitcher or just love hearing the stories behind thriving quilt shops, you won’t want to miss this conversation.Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Rulerwork Quilting: From Straight Lines to Designs

  Send us feedback about this episode!Not all rulers are created equal! Cutting rulers help us measure and cut fabric with precision, but quilting rulers are a whole different tool—designed to guide your stitches as you quilt. In this episode, we dive into the world of quilting rulers, with a special nod to Amanda Murphy’s beautifully designed sets. You’ll learn how quilting rulers differ from cutting rulers, what makes them so powerful for creating consistent motifs, and how to use them effectively on both domestic and longarm machines. Whether you’re curious about ruler work or ready to add new designs to your quilting toolkit, this episode will inspire you to see rulers in a whole new light.Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Expand Your Serger and Coverstitch Horizons

  Send us feedback about this episode!Your serger and coverstitch aren’t just for finishing seams—they can also be powerful tools for adding flair, texture, and personality to your sewing projects. In this episode, we explore creative ways to turn these machines into decorative stitch powerhouses. You’ll learn about flatlock, rolled hem, chain stitch, and decorative coverstitch techniques, as well as get an introduction to accessories like the belt loop folder. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Detours on the Way to A Dress

  Send us feedback about this episode!Learning how to alter and adapt clothing patterns to fit your unique body shape is a process. Sometimes that process goes smoothly and sometimes it involves a bit of trial and error. Join Janet on a journey of figuring out what those drag lines and wrinkles mean—and how to fix them—as she attempts to make herself a new dress. Spoiler alert: After several muslins, she's close, but the dress is still waiting to be made. Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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• Mastering Buttonholes for Gorgeous Garments

  Send us feedback about this episode!Do you fear and avoid buttonholes? As a sewist, you can't hide from them forever, and mastering them will open a whole new world of possibilities. Modern sewing machines also do most of the heavy lifting for you. Whether you make them by hand, use a four-step machine setting, or whip them out automatically with a modern electronic sewing machine, there are some tips to make the process easier. And nothing beats practice!Show notes for each episode: www.thestraightstitchpodcast.comMy website: www.janetszabo.comSee my sewing projects at: www.janetszabo.com/blogE-mail me! [email protected]

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