Thread & Therapy

By Maude MacDonald

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Episodes: 13

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Welcome to the Thread & Therapy podcast! A podcast for quilters with big hearts. I am your host Maude MacDonald, The Retro Quilter, and every episode we dive into the “why” of our beloved craft. You can expect guests to share their stories on how quilting became a catalyst for change, helped them heal and even changed their lives. We’ll be hitting on some vulnerable topics like mental illness, burnout and more. Join us and see how quilting is therapy for us all.

Episode Date
Vickeidy of Sewspicious
50:34

Vickeidy of Sewspicious shares her childhood trauma of abuse and how it centered around sewing, as well as her journey through healing and coming back to the sewing machine. She also discusses her painful and overwhelming experience she went through as a new mother and dealing with psychosis.

SHOW NOTES

Resources:

RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). RAINN is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization, and they offer a variety of resources for survivors of sexual violence, including a 24/7 hotline, online chat, and educational resources.

www.rainn.org

Phone: 
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hours: Available 24 hours
1-800-656-4673

 

FIND VICKEIDY AT:

sewspicious.com

ON INSTAGRAM:

@sewspicious

FIND MAUDE AT:

theretroquilter.com

ON INSTAGRAM:

@theretroquilter

May 30, 2023
Meagan of Sew Giddy
55:41

Meagan Guite of Sew Giddy and member of the Ruby Star Society crew, shares her story of coping with the many stages of grief after losing her mother to cancer. 

 

SHOWNOTES

Meagan recommends these resources on grief and dealing with death:

 
Books:
Grief is Love by Marisa Renee Lee
 
Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae
 
Heart Talk by Cleo Wade
 
Podcast
-You're going to die
-Terrible, thanks for asking
 
FIND MEAGAN
- on Instagram at: @sewgiddy
 
 
 
 
May 16, 2023
Paige of Ponderosa Creative
52:07

Paige of Ponderosa Creative talks about being a neurodivergent creative with border polar: a condition of bi-polar and borderline personality disorder. She also talks about her love of quilting and how that became a crutch for her coping which lead to burn out. 

SHOW NOTES

Resources for Bipolar Disorder and BPD: 
May 02, 2023
Elizabeth of Quilter's Candy
45:41

My friend and mentor, Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy shares her thoughts and feelings about quilting, and how it relates to her business, ADHD, and grief.

 

SHOW NOTES

Find Elizabeth at:

https://quilterscandy.com/

On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/quilters_candy/?hl=en

 

 

Apr 18, 2023
Belle of Seams Sew Me
49:17

My good friend Belle chats with me about coping with autoimmune diseases, and how quilting got her through treatment. Belle is also an advocate for child abuse prevention and has a quilt pattern and quilt along to support the cause. Links in show notes.

 

SHOW NOTES

Find Information on the Lovely Pinwheels and the Child Abuse Prevention Quilt Along:

https://www.seamssewme.com/post/lovely-pinwheels-quilt-along-in-april

Find Belle at:

 https://www.seamssewme.com/ 

On Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/seams_sew_me/

On YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@SeamsSewMe

 

Find Maude at:

https://theretroquilter.com/

On Instagram:

@theretroquilter

@threadandtherapypodcast

 

 

Apr 04, 2023
Mary of Sew Mary Happy
42:46

In this episode, Mary of Sew Mary Happy discusses her traumatic experience with having Covid-19 and how the quilting community helped her through it. Mary is full of positivity and light, and she shares how quilting rejuvenates that for her.

SHOW NOTES:

Find Mary at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewmaryhappy/?etsrc=sdt

On Instagram:

@sewmaryhappy

 

Find Maude at:

www.theretroquilter.com

On Instagram:

@theretroquilter

@threadandtherapypodcast

 

If you have enjoyed this episode please leave a review! Thanks and Keep it Quilty!

Mar 21, 2023
Bailey of Copper and Citrus
01:01:58

Bailey of Copper and Citrus shares her story about miscarriage, depression and the journey she undertook to find her passion amist it all. 

 

SHOWNOTES

Find Bailey at:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CopperandCitrus

On Instagram:

@copperandcitrus

 

Find Maude at:

https://theretroquilter.com/

On Instagram:

@threadandtherapypodcast

@theretroquilter

Mar 07, 2023
Sarah of Lazy Cozy Quilts
54:37

In this episode, my friend Sarah discusses how quilting was not only there for the last of her mother's life, but also for the grief that came with it. Sarah also talks about how quilting continues to be therapeutic for her mental health. 

 

SHOWNOTES

Find Sarah at:

https://lazycozyquilts.com/

On Instagram:

@lazycozyquilts

 

Find Maude at:

https://theretroquilter.com/

On Instagram:

@threadandtherapypodcast

@theretroquilter

Feb 21, 2023
Cassie of Bunny is Quilting
43:43

Cassie a.k.a Bunny has been through so much in such a small window of time. After a traumatizing childbirth and many hurdles to overcome, Cassie shares how quilting reignited her creativity and self.

 

 

 

SHOW NOTES:

You can find Cassie at

https://bunnyisquilting.myshopify.com/

INSTAGRAM:

@bunny_is_quilting

 

You can find Thread and Therapy and the Retro Quilter at

https://theretroquilter.com/thread-and-therapy/

www.theretroquilter.com

INSTAGRAM: 

@threadandtherapypodcast

@theretroquilter

Feb 07, 2023
Maude, the Retro Quilter
21:34

In this episode I talk about my relationship with my mother who is a paranoid schizophrenic, and how our relationship has changed due to quilting.

 

**Trigger Warning**

This episode contains mentions of self harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please call 911. For a directory of support services please google Suicide Hotline or Suicide Prevention for your local services. 

 

SHOW NOTES:

You can find Maude at 

THE RETRO QUILTER WEBSITE:

www.theretroquilter.com

INSTAGRAM: 

Thread and Therapy Podcast: @threadandtherapypodcast

The Retro Quilter: @theretroquilter

Jan 24, 2023
Shereece of Sew Hooked on Treasures
38:59

In this episode I talk with Shereece of Sew Hooked on Treasures. Shereece and I became fast friends meeting through the Quilter's Candy Pattern Writing Course. I knew during the course she was going through a rough patch -  so I wanted to chat with her about coping through divorce, being a single mom, and finding her identity all while at her sewing machine. I know you'll resonate with not only her, but with her story.

 

 

 

SHOW NOTES:

You can find Shereece at 

www.sewhookedontreasures.com

On Instagram: @sewhookedontreasures

 

THE RETRO QUILTER WEBSITE:

www.theretroquilter.com

INSTAGRAM: 

Thread and Therapy Podcast: @threadandtherapypodcast

The Retro Quilter: @theretroquilter

Jan 24, 2023
Erin of Love Sew Modern
52:11

In our opening episode, Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern shares her journey and struggles with ADHD, anxiety and depression. I'm really excited for you to get to know my friend Erin, as I am sure you will find some part of her story relatable.

**Trigger Warning**

This episode contains mentions of self harm and suicide. If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate help, please call 911. For a directory of support services please google Suicide Hotline or Suicide Prevention for your local services. 

 

 

SHOW NOTES:

You can find Erin at 

www.lovesewmodern.com

On Instagram: @lovesewmodern

and at @modishquilter

 

THE RETRO QUILTER WEBSITE:

www.theretroquilter.com

INSTAGRAM: 

Thread and Therapy Podcast: @threadandtherapypodcast

The Retro Quilter: @theretroquilter

 

Jan 24, 2023
Thread & Therapy Trailer
53

Introducing a new podcast series by Maude MacDonald, The Retro Quilter, where each episode tells the story of how quilting helps people heal and find their true path in life. 

Dec 23, 2022