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It's Sew Easy TV Series 1700 - Peek Behind The Scenes

2/10/2019

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It's a wrap! Take a look at all these happy faces on Friday inside the It's Sew Easy TV studio at KS Productions. Here I am with the majority of the wonderful crew as they finished a great week taping the new series.
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From left to right, Brian Zietlow (audio), Keith Kline (camera), Brett Korne (Camera), Yours Truly, Mike Murphy (director), Tom Reardon (camera), Kara White (assistant director), and Tim Stull (production manager). Executive producer Katherine Stull, production coordinator Katherine Lamancusa, production assistant Patsy Lapidus, video editor Sherry Soreo, and makeup artist Karen Kole are missing from the photo but all are essential for making the show so fantastic.
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Here you see the set all quiet and serene after the last guest instructor packed up her fabric pieces and headed for a well deserved lunch break. Believe it or not, we taped a full seven segments on Friday and ended at mid-day.
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Did someone say lunch? A Mexican feast was ready to be devoured after expending lots of energy in the studio. 
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This is the "green room" where guests prep for each segment. Normally a buzz of activity and full of fabric pieces and projects, this is a typical Friday scene where everything, and I mean everything, is packed up and put away, leaving the room ready for whatever comes next at KS Productions. Numerous creative shows are produced here all year long. One day I plan to write more about each one and give you and even bigger behind the scenes view.
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This photo of part of the control room gives you a teeny glimpse into the heart of the studio. It's a small room compared to the grander parts of the studio. This all-important tech center is where Executive Producer Katherine Stull, and Director Mike Murphy can be found while the show is taped. Kara White would normally be "assistant directing" at Mike's side but she had slipped away before I got to snap this photo. I've been inside this room just once while the action took place on set. To say that the orchestration that occurs in this room is fast paced would be an understatement! It seemed more to me like they are working to corral lightning and thunder all at once while directing multiple cameras and guiding the presenter through the timing of their individual segments. It's an amazing feat that happens time and time again, bringing you the sewing information you are used to enjoying as you watch It's Sew Easy TV.
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It took me two days to complete the seven segments I was scheduled for this time around. On Thursday I had great fun with my friend Reen Wilcoxson. Here we are in the make-up room after getting our show faces painted on. Reen was there for her debut taping and I got to watch from the green room as she glided through her segments like she had a million under her belt. Many of you are familiar with Reen's in-the-hoop creations at embroiderygarden.com. Just wait till you get the chance to see her stitch on TV!  
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I was also thrilled to see my special friend Michelle on Thursday. Michelle's up-cycled inventions are always a joy to behold and the stories behind her fashions are quite mesmerizing. Coincidentally, we've been at the studio three times together.

Sarah Thomas and I met for the first time. Full of smiles, with a great teaching style, you'll see her quilt themed segments when the series comes out this summer.
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Since I had some time before my own taping, I helped Michelle set up for some free motion stitching during one of hers. Take a look at the new Brother ​Dream Carousel Cabinet paired with the BQ2450. It's something new you'll see this season. This special cabinet has quite an appeal for quilting enthusiasts and those who love free motion stitchery of any kind. 
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We did have an "unexpected guest" show up in the entryway, but he/she never made it past the front door since it was obvious this guest had no sewing experience and therefore no business being at the It's Sew Easy studio LOL!

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On Friday I got acquainted with  Ebony Love from lovebugstudios.com. I got to watch her zip through several segments all in a row. I can't tell you what she made on set, but I can tell you that you are going to LOVE what she presented. 

Ebony packed up her gear faster than me but by early afternoon we were all heading home. I left energized from having the opportunity to share the love of sewing in anticipation of sharing it with It's Sew Easy viewers like you!

Early this summer I'll be able to reveal all, so stay tuned and get ready for more sewing fun when series 1700 debuts!
10 Comments
Reen Wilcoxson link
2/10/2019 19:44:23

Your projects for the show were great Joanne! Viewers are going to love them. I was so happy you were there with me for my debut. You’re a great friend and cheerleader. 😍

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Joanne Banko
2/10/2019 21:45:02

Thanks Reen! Being at the studio with you made my time there extra special and extra fun. You did an amazing job on set!!! I know the viewers are going to love watching you create beautiful embroidered pieces right before their very eyes. It will be fun to share these episodes with all of our sewing friends :-)

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Pauline Scharl
2/11/2019 00:04:29

Hi Joanne, Love seeing the photos. When I see you in all these I see your aunt Evie. You are both so pretty. I also love your videos I miss coming to the club . I am scheduled for a right hip replacement beginning of March Hopefully I will be healed enough to come in may. Sure wish we were closer.

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Joanne Banko link
2/12/2019 14:15:57

Hi Pauline! So good to hear from you!!! Thanks for your sweet words. You know how much I loved my precious Aunt Ev.

I miss you too! Hope you have a super quick recovery and get out and about soon after your surgery. I'll be checking up on you :-)

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Susan Fischer
2/11/2019 09:58:57

I love seeing all the behind the scenes activity. It really adds to the segments knowing what everyone puts into it. I cannot imagine taping all those segments in just 2 days!! You all are amazing!! Looking forward to the series. Happy Sewing! Susan

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Joanne Banko
2/12/2019 14:19:54

Hello Susan!
Thanks for taking the time to write. It's nice to hear your thoughts! It's Sew Easy is indeed a big production at KS Productions! I feel honored and privileged to be a part of it all. You're going to love the new series, lots of great sewing projects coming your way!

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Clovis Perkins
2/12/2019 18:36:35

Hi Joanne,
Thanks for showing some behind the scenes. Can't wait for the new shows to begin. I looked forward to watching It's Sew Easy.

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Joanne Banko
2/12/2019 21:26:08

Thank you for writing Clovis! The new 1700 series is going to be great! I'll post when the release date comes around. You can count on me to keep you updated :-)

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Carrie Cunningham link
2/12/2019 19:10:43

Joanne, I love the blog and can't wait to see all of you talented ladies demo your projects in the upcoming shows! Exciting!

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Joanne Banko
2/12/2019 21:30:30

Hi Carrie! You have lots of experience yourself so you certainly know how it is to show sewing steps and make sense of it all. Thanks for your kind comments!

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