Homespun With Misty
by Missouri Star Quilt Co
Latest episode
Patchwork Paths: Amber Elliott’s Colorful Career Switch
Patchwork Paths: Amber Elliott’s Colorful Career Switch
About this podcast
Welcome to Homespun! Join Misty Doan and as she chats with designers, makers, and influencers in the world of fabric, quilting and fiber arts. Meet the people who have a hand in creating the items that inspire you and spark your creative fire! Hear their stories, learn their processes, share in their joys and challenges, and see their creations.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Patchwork Paths: Amber Elliott’s Colorful Career Switch · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 27In this episode of Homespun, host Misty Doan chats with Amber Elliott, the talented pattern and fabric designer behind Alderwood Studio. Amber shares her inspiring journey from a…
- Quilt It, Crochet It, Love It: Inside Jemima Flendt’s World · 21 min · Season 1 Episode 26In this inspiring episode of Homespun, host Misty Doan welcomes Jemima Flendt — quilt pattern designer, teacher, author, and founder of Tied with a Ribbon. From her early days as…
- Living Creatively: Natalie Doan’s Adventures in Making · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 25Join host Misty Doan on Homespun as she chats with her sister-in-law Natalie, a talented and multi-faceted creator. From her earliest sewing memories inspired by her mother and…
- Sewing Without Fear: Lessons from Teresa Coates · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 24Join host Misty Doan for an inspiring conversation with Teresa Coates, founder of Crinkle Dreams and renowned sewing educator. From making her first dirndl skirt in church class…
- Who Cares How Long Cute Takes: Building Kimberbell with Kim Christopherson · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 23Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Kim Christopherson, the creative force behind Kimberbell Designs, to explore an inspiring entrepreneurial journey that began with…
- From London Fashion to Global Quilting: One Designer's Unexpected Path · 28 min · Season 1 Episode 22Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Nicola Walton, the innovative mind behind Daisy and Grace and the revolutionary quilt-as-you-go templates that have transformed how…
- From Ballroom to Bloom: Amy Latta’s Story of Making Things Happen · 42 min · Season 1 Episode 21Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Amy Latta of Amy Latta's Creations, a remarkable creative entrepreneur whose journey spans from ballroom dance instruction to becoming…
- Three Fabric Collections and a Podcast: Elizabeth Chappell's Multi-Faceted Success · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 20Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Elizabeth Chappell, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Quilter's Candy. Elizabeth shares her unique journey from spotting a business…
- How Pottery, Sheep, and Color Shape the World of Kristin Nicholas · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of Homespun, Misty Doan sits down with designer Kristin Nicholas to explore a life overflowing with color, craft, and creativity. From a 4-H childhood and lessons…
- Storytelling Through Fabric with Stacy Iest Hsu · 36 min · Season 1 Episode 18In this episode of Homespun, Misty Doan sits down with Moda fabric designer Stacy Iest Hsu to talk about her journey from growing up on a farm to creating some of quilting’s most…
- The Stick Horse That Started It All: Rena Dearden’s Handmade Story · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 17In this episode of Homespun, host Misty Doan welcomes Rena Dearden, owner and designer behind The Rustic Horseshoe, known for her charming stuffed animals and ride-on toy sewing…
- Creating What You Want to See: Ashlee Elle's Crochet Journey · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 16Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Ashlee Elle of The Dream Crochet for an inspiring conversation about creativity, community, and finding joy in the making process…
- Jenny Doan Tells All: The Moments That Made Missouri Star · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 15Join host Misty Doan for an intimate Birthday Bash week conversation with the incomparable Jenny Doan, founder of Missouri Star Quilt Company. In this heartfelt episode, Jenny…
- Against All Odds: How One Man's Sewing Passion Became a Million-Dollar Brand · 41 min · Season 1 Episode 14Southern Charm star Craig Conover joins Homespun host Misty Doan to share his incredible journey from struggling law student to successful entrepreneur. After facing ridicule for…
- From Two Suitcases to 200 Patterns: Minki Kim's American Dream Through Sewing · 44 min · Season 1 Episode 13Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with beloved pattern designer and fabric artist Minky Kim for an intimate conversation about creativity, resilience, and finding your voice…
- Art in Bloom, Lifelong Artist: Janet’s Path to Fabric Design · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 11Join Misty Doan as she sits down with artist and fabric designer Janet Wecker Frisch of Riley Blake Designs. From discovering her style through vintage illustrations to launching…
- Creative Grit: How Vanessa Turned Five Minutes a Day Into a Full-Time Career · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 11Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Vanessa Goertzon, the creative force behind Lola Boutique and fabric designer for Moda Fabrics. Vanessa shares her inspiring journey…
- Theater to Thread: Kira Dulaney on Teaching, Design & Fiber Arts · 22 min · Season 1 Episode 10Join host Misty Doan on Homespun as she sits down with the incredibly talented Kira Dulaney, a fiber arts educator and pattern designer who has transformed her lifelong love of…
- Small Town Quilter to Sewing Superstar: The Unexpected Path · 26 min · Season 1 Episode 9Join host Misty Doan as she sits down with Jessica Barrera, founder of Sally Tomato, to explore her inspiring journey from working at a family quilt shop to building a successful…
- Hooked on Change: From Corporate to Body-Positive Knitting · 30 min · Season 1 Episode 8Join host Misty Doan on Homespun as she sits down with Tian Connaughton, a talented knitter, crocheter, designer, and tech editor who made the bold leap from corporate finance to…







