The Feathered Edge
Essential listening for upholsters and teachers alike, you'll hear an eclectic 'weaving together' of life and skills as we talk to some of the best upholsterers in our business and provide a forum for those new to our trade.
We'll delve into a rich tapestry of fascinating stories, experiences, skills sharing, and general 'chitchat' on our virtual couch. Because a chat is always a good thing, right?!
Hosted by Robbie Richardson, Master Upholsterer, it's 100% by upholsters, for upholsters.
Everyone is welcome, so switch on, tune in, grab a coffee or listen as you work.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 42
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2024
Ep 8 - From Sketches to Stitches: Tom and Harriet’s Upholstery Adventures
Welcome to another delightful episode of The Feathered Edge, where upholstery meets storytelling with your host, Robbie Richardson!
This week, we're thrilled to chat with the dynamic duo, Tom and H…
EP 7 Discovering Upholstery: A Journey from Middle-of-the-Road School Days to Crafting Masterpieces
In this episode, Robbie chats with Mark Clemas, a Master Upholsterer who turned a simple hobby into a thriving career.
Discover how a redundancy in the 90s recession led Mark to architectural model …
EP 6 - Generations of Upholstery with Wes & Jes from Crown Upholstery
Welcome to The Feathered Edge, the upholstery podcast!
This week, your host Robbie Richardson takes you on a journey 4000 miles across the pond to Knoxville, TN, to meet Jess and Wes of Crown Uphols…
Ep 5 - From Clown to Craftsman: The Journey of Mick Sheridan
Join us for an engaging and lighthearted conversation with Mick Sheridan, a master upholsterer with a story as unique as the furniture he creates.
From his school days as a self-proclaimed clown to…
Ep 4 - Upholstery Unleashed: Sharon O'Connor's Journey from Fashion to Furniture Revival
Welcome to another inspiring episode of The Feathered Edge, the podcast that stitches together stories of creativity, passion, and entrepreneurship in the world of upholstery.
Today, we're sitting d…
Ep 3 - An Upholsterer's Journey with Justin Dazey
In this week’s episode of The Feathered Edge, we're going on a transatlantic journey to Seattle, USA, to chat with third-generation upholsterer and history enthusiast, Justin Dazey.
Dive into the wo…
Ep 2 - The Upholstery Journey of Hannah Ellis: From Environmental Management to Craftsmanship
In this week's episode of "The Feathered Edge," we're chatting with Hannah Ellis from Horsehair and Hessian.
From her beginnings in Suffolk to becoming an AMUSF Accredited Training Centre, Hannah sh…
Ep 1 - Upholstery Adventures with Nic and Claire from Edge Upholstery
Welcome back to The Feathered Edge, the upholstery podcast that’s all about sharing stories and sparking inspiration. After a 2.5-year hiatus, we're back with a brand new series, and we couldn’t be m…
Ep 2. From Upholstery to Podcast Mastery: an insight into Robbie's inspiration
Welcome to another (bonus) episode of The Feathered Edge, the podcast that unravels the intricate threads of upholstery and life stories, with your host - Robbie Richardson.
In this light-hearted a…
Turning the Tables: Robbie Richardson on Craftsmanship, Creativity, and Life
We're coming back!
We've got a new name and a brand new look but we promise you'll still want us to be your go-to upholstery podcast as stories come alive, and inspiration abounds!
As a little bo…
An update at Christmas!
At the In Stitches podcast HQ, changes are afoot. In this episode, our host Robbie Richardson gives an update on what's happening.
A chat with Rowena Murphy of Rowena Murphy Upholstery
In this week’s episode, Robbie talks to Rowena Murphy.
After being housed round the corner from an upholstery shop, Rowena began her journey into the world of upholstery. From being homeless and livi…
A chat with Anna Gow, Lucy Courtney-Thomas, Heleana Bouyamourn
In this week’s episode, Robbie talks to Helena, Anna and Lucy who are in their second and third years of the AMU course at the Bristol Upholstery Collective.
Despite creativity running in their famil…
A chat with Sharon Ainsworth
Since helping her Grandad in his workshop as a young child, Sharon has always had a passion for crafting.
During her school years, Sharon loved art and woodwork lessons, and at 16 moved away from hom…
A chat with Susie Stanway, founder of Studio Stanway
In this week’s episode of In Stitches, Robbie is talking to Susie Stanway, who has recently completed the BSUF's Advanced Traditional Diploma.
During her school years Susie knew she wanted to do some…
A chat with Debbie Cave
In this week's episode Robbie talks to student upholsterer Debbie Cave.
From being a teenager, Debbie always had a passion for crafting, initially wanting a career in cabinet making. Unable to study …
A chat with Aimee Payton - Final Year Student, AMUSF
In this week’s episode of In Stitches Robbie is chatting to Aimee Payton, who is coming to the end of her studies at AMUSF.
Even as a teenager, Aimee had a passion for textiles, going as far as getti…
A chat with Delyth Fetherston-Dilke of Delyth Uphostery
You probably wouldn’t expect to find a former film lawyer working as an Upholsterer but today’s In Stitches guest, Delyth Fetherston-Dilke, had a very successful career as a lawyer with Warner Bros. …
A chat with Paula Johnson, first-year AMUSF student
Chatting to Robbie in this week’s episode of In Stitches is Paula Johnson, a first-year student at the AMUSF.
In her teens, Paula was interested in art, textiles and food, and decided she wanted t…
A chat with Giuliana Cortese, 1st Year BSUF student.
Next up in the ‘In Stitches’ hotseat is Giuliana Cortese, who is currently a first year student at the BSUF.
Although Giuliana always knew that she wanted to follow a creative career path, Upholst…