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Jessica Giardino

Hailing from a long line of artists, crafters and make-do-and-menders, Jessica grew up enjoying several different creative outlets. As an adult this has translated into finding any excuse to create daily. Her passion for sewing was handed down from her grandmother and mother. Previously, Jessica worked as a member of the amazing team that creates Sew News, Creative Machine Embroidery, and Sew it All magazines. Her work has appeared in the pages of each publication and she was featured on two episodes of Sew it All TV. When not stitching, Jessica can be found walking her tiny dog, seeking out delicious tacos, and playing all sorts of games in Portland, OR.

Ashley Hough

Ashley has sewn for years. Her mother taught her at a very young age. When first starting out, she stuck to mastering commercial patterns before venturing into creating her own. Her patterns have been featured in Sew News, Sew It All, and she has even been on Sew It All TV. Quilting is somewhat new to Ashley, but she dove in head first – coming up with an original design for her first quilt that included curved seams and hand appliqué! She was even lucky enough to have it featured in one of Quilty’s "This is My Quilt" episodes. Ashley loves all things crafty, from sewing to knitting, crochet to quilting, and everything in between. When she isn’t working on a new project or learning a different technique she loves teaching her passion to others.

Aurora Sisneros

Aurora grew up around sewing, her mother is a master seamstress who got her into sewing at an early age, and in turn, she got her mother into knitting and crochet after discovering it to be a more portable addiction. After spending 15 years as an IT professional, she realized that many women with high-stress responsibilities — either in the workplace or in the home — need a hobby in order to de-stress. It is her drive to inspire and support women to find their creative side through sewing and crafting!

Angela Wolf

Angela Wolf is the owner of her own custom apparel business, ABO Apparel, and the author of a regular column on patternreview.com. You may recognize her as the couture sewing expert from 'It's Sew Easy" on public television or from her contributions to respected magazines such as Threads and SewStylish. Angela has her own ready-to-wear collection and is the author of "How to Start a Home-Based Fashion Business."

Candie Cooper & Katie Hacker

Candie Cooper is a jewelry designer with a passion for combining unique materials and color combinations, inspired by extensive travel and her years living in China. Katie Hacker is an artist and writer who started designing her own jewelry as a teenager. She now makes a living doing what she loves best - making jewelry and sharing her ideas.

Emily Steffen

Creator of Oh Yay Studio, Emily Steffen brings joy to everyone she meets by sharing her favorite passions through teaching and DIY instruction. From painting, drawing, and sewing to so much more, her love of creativity is part of everything she does in life. Emily's contagious enthusiasm spreads inspiration like wildfire, and through her simple, step-by-step guidance, she assures you that there is no wrong way to be creative!

Beth Bradley

Beth Bradley's love for clothing started at a young age. With a clear passion for fashion, she began taking sewing classes at her local fabric store during high school, using money from her part-time job. Pursuing her passion, she earned a degree in Apparel Design, and her expertise in sewing has taken her to various cities including New York and London. While Beth enjoys draping and patternmaking, she equally cherishes simple and enjoyable sewing projects. Beth's work history includes experience as associate editor for Sew News and Sew It All magazines.

Brenda K.B. Anderson

Brenda K. B. Anderson can be found sewing, crocheting, and knitting into the wee hours after her kids have gone to bed. She loves designing stuffies that make her laugh and accessories that beg to be worn over and over again by her friends and family. Brenda is the author of Beastly Crochet and Crochet Ever After and can be found teaching classes at Craftsy.com, including her class, Crochet Mittens and Fingerless Gloves. She has contributed to several books and numerous magazines and is the managing editor of Creative Crochet Corner. She lives in a little house in Saint Paul, MN where it is sweater weather nine months of the year and blogs about her crafty adventures at Craftsplosion.com.

Ellen March

Ellen March is the director of content at Sulky of America and former editor-in-chief of Sew News and Creative Machine Embroidery magazines. She appeared as the host of Sew It All on PBS for more than nine seasons. Ellen is passionate about furthering the craft of sewing, quilting and embroidery, and she enjoys sharing her knowledge through online tutorials, videos, and in-person events.

Kat McTee

Lifelong artist and maker Kat McTee resides in Austin, Texas. She teaches embroidery, surface design, silkscreening, and color theory to students at the Austin Museum of Art School, Dougherty Art Center, Studio 1408 and The Stitch Lab. Her textile work has been exhibited at the Houston International Quilt Show, Minnesota State Quilt Forum, Rockport Center for the Arts, and Textures Gallery in San Antonio. Kat is a graduate of the Surface Design program at the Southwest School of Art & Craft.

Holly Willis

With over a decade of experience in the sewing and fashion industries, Holly Willis currently brings an in-depth knowledge of patterns and design to her role as pattern maker at DRIFTER Industries. She has developed her skill set through her work as a sewing instructor, designer, consultant, and entrepreneur, constantly pushing herself to innovate and refine her artistry.

Janet Pray

Janet Pray is the owner of Islander Sewing Systems located in Highland, Michigan. At age 10, she was determined to learn how to sew from her grandmother who lived over 200 miles away, and over the years, learned everything she could about sewing. She eventually collected her skills and applied her entrepreneurial spirit to take over the operation of Islander Sewing Systems, founded by her aunt and mentor, Margaret Islander. Janet's mission is to continue inspiring and teaching home sewers how fun and rewarding the craft is, passing along the knowledge she has gained from her grandmother, aunt, and many others along her journey.