This is a rebroadcast of a March 2017 interview with Dean Neumann and Penny McMorris, the founders of Electric Quilt software, released as a memorial following Dean's death on September 10, 2026. The episode honors Dean's life and contributions to the quilting community. According to the show notes, Dean was a…
Worth it if you're a quilter familiar with Electric Quilt software or interested in hearing from one of its visionary creators, or if you want to pay respects to Dean Neumann's legacy.
Episode 321 features Cornelius Quiring, a sewing expert and pattern-drafting specialist who learned to sew as a way to accommodate his body after a farm accident at age 3 left him with asymmetrical proportions. The episode frames sewing custom-fitted clothes as both a practical solution and an empowerment tool for…
Worth it if you sew, are interested in adaptive fashion, or appreciate stories of people using craft to reclaim agency over their bodies.