Cohost Nicole reports back on her experience at the h+h Americas 2025, hosted from May 7-9 at the Donald E. Stephenson Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Listen to her and Ada discuss exactly what a trade show is, what Nicole learned, and who she met at this large and wonderful fiber and textile arts industry event.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-66-hh-americas-trade-show-recap/
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58:47
History of the Sewing Machine
Do you know where your sewing machine is from? Ada and Nicole discuss their machines, the evolution of the sewing machine, and how design and manufacturing spread from Japan throughout Asia.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-65-history-of-the-sewing-machine/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
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43:34
A Farewell to Joann
Joann Fabrics is officially closing! Even if you are not a shopper, Joann Fabrics has been a staple in the American sewing community since 1943. Nicole and Ada share their reflections and visit a couple store to say goodbye.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-64-a-farewell-to-joann/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
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26:25
Falling Out of Love with Sewing
Nicole and Ada check in about what's been going on in their lives, what happens when your sewjo is low, and ideas for falling back in love with sewing.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-63-falling-out-of-love-with-sewing/
If you find our podcast informative and enjoy listening, you can support us by buying our limited edition merch, joining our monthly membership or making a one-time donation via Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/asiansewistcollective
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46:07
Textile Exhibits in Singapore and Bangkok
Ada recaps her trip to Southeast Asia and provides recommendations for textile exhibits:
In Singapore, Batik Nyonyas is on view at the Peranakan Museum until August 31, 2025.
In Bangkok, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles houses 2 exhibits on royal textiles and "Decades of Style", an overview of Queen Sirikit's fashion diplomacy and promotion of Thai textiles.
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For show notes and a transcript of this episode, please see: https://asiansewistcollective.com/episode-62-textile-exhibits-in-singapore-and-bangkok/
Welcome to The Asian Sewist Collective Podcast. The Asian Sewist Collective is a group of people of Asian descent who sew! We live in different cities around the world and represent different Asian cultures and ethnicities. In this podcast, we’ll be exploring the intersection of our identities and our shared sewing practice. Join us for guest interviews, deep dives on history and culture, and interesting discussions.
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