Summary: <p>We're talking about building a sewing community with my guest, Shea Henderson.</p><br> <p> A former middle school math teacher, Shea Henderson now owns Empty Bobbin Sewing Studio, a sewing and quilt pattern company. She is the author of the award winning book <em>School of Sewing: Learn it. Teach it. Sew Together. </em>and her work has been featured in several books and magazines. She is one of founding members and a former president of the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild. Shea lives in Kansas City, MO with her husband and three young children. Find more of her work at <a href="http://emptybobbinsewing.com/">emptybobbinsewing.com</a> and on Instagram at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emptybobbin/">@emptybobbin</a>.</p><br> <p>We talk about creating print patterns, writing book proposals and going through the publishing process, teaching sewing, building a community around sewing and quilting, and balancing family and career.</p><br> <p>+++++</p><br> <p>This episode is sponsored by Pin Peddlers. Are you crafting crazy? A lover of all things quilting and sewing? Share your passion for creativity in what you wear! Pin Peddlers is the place to choose pins, charms, and jewelry to make the perfect creative statement! Use the code “NAPS” to save 15% off your next stock order at <a href="http://www.pinpeddlers.com">pinpeddlers.com</a>. <br>Pin Peddlers. Love what you do. Wear what you love.</p><br> <p>+++++</p><br> <p>Visit my blog, <a href="http://www.whileshenaps.com">whileshenaps.com</a>, to get the show notes for this episode and to sign up for my email newsletter to get the best in sewing, blogging, and small business delivered right to you inbox each week. </p><br> <p> </p>
