Marissa McHugh - The Surgical Sewist
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Vision

At The Surgical Sewist, my mission is to inspire busy professionals, especially those in high-stress fields like medicine and surgery, to embrace the therapeutic art of quilting. Through accessible tutorials, beginner-friendly classes, and mindful sewing techniques, I hope to promote creativity, stress relief, and a deeper sense of balance. My goal is to build a supportive community where quilting connects people, sparks creativity, and provides a meditative escape in the midst of demanding careers and daily life.

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Philosophy

Relax through quilting

Relax

Create beautiful quilts

Create

Heal through crafting

Heal

Apps & Tools

I'm a maker beyond the sewing room. Here are a few apps and tools I've built for quilters, clinicians, and researchers.

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Shop My Stash

iOS & Web · Quilting

Organize your fabric stash, plan projects, and "shop" your own collection before buying more.

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StatUp

Web · Education

Free, interactive statistics education for doctors and other clinicians.

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PaperTrellis

Web · Research

A research pipeline tracker that moves academic projects from idea to publication.

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