American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast
301 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 438 ratingsWelcome to the American Patchwork & Quilting podcast, a podcast aimed at making your quilting life more fun and creative, while connecting with quilters just like you. Join the staff of the magazines you love for a great episode filled with tips and tricks. Enjoy! Visit www.allpeoplequilt.com/podcast to see our complete podcast archives!
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452. Start a New Year of Sewing Off Right!
December 30, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutesIt's almost a new decade. As we approach 2020, our staff has been reminiscing on the past year, but making big plans, both in our professional and personal lives, but also our sewing lives. On this episode, we're sharing ideas for starting your new year of sewing off right. We chat about a fun store Featherweight lovers will go ga-ga over, give tips for the stitch-and-flip method, and talk about our next quiltalong, which starts in early January. And on Getting Sewcial, we chat with Wendy She...
451. Merry Christmas + Fave Holiday Traditions
December 23, 2019 14:00 - 9 minutesMerry Christmas! We know that this is a busy week for many of our listeners. You may be wrapping last-minute presents, baking cookies, or preparing for entertaining family and friends. This week's podcast is a quick one, but hopefully something you can enjoy while sipping a mug of hot chocolate or driving to a holiday party. Our staff is sharing some festive traditions. We hope you share some of your own holiday traditions with family and friends -- it's so meaningful to pass down traditions ...
450. How to Get an Accurate 1/4" Seam Every Time
December 16, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutesOn this episode, we're sharing some tips for getting accurate 1/4" seams. Yes, we know that seems pretty basic, but we know a lot of people struggle with their blocks turning out the right sizes, so we wanted to share some tips to help! We'll also take you behind-the-scenes at the trends with saw at Quilt Market -- you'll start seeing these trends appear in fabric and in patterns soon! And on Getting Sewcial, we chat with Jess Zeigler of Threaded Quilting Studio, who shares some fun details o...
449. Why You Should Be Adding Quilt Labels to Every Quilt
December 09, 2019 14:00 - 41 minutesToday's show is a great one for the holidays -- it's really focused on infusing deeper meaning into our quilts, our hobby, and our collections. We start with a conversation about the importance of quilt labels -- we discuss how to add them, what to include on the label, and some tips for writing and printing on fabric. We share heartwarming stories of quilters making a difference in their communities, including an exciting update to our One Million Pillowcase Challenge. One of our editors sha...
448. Handmade Gifts for Everyone On Your List
December 02, 2019 15:00 - 39 minutesIt's already December and we're making a list and checking it twice! Has your sewing space turned into Santa's workshop? If you're like us, we love making handmade gifts for everyone on our list, but sometimes it's hard to find the right project they'll love -- and that you can make quickly! We have some gift suggestions that may be just what you're looking for! We share ideas for organizing using basic office supplies -- perfect for any last-minute sewing items you're stashing away before co...
447. Find Your Quilting Community
November 25, 2019 15:00 - 39 minutesTo celebrate Thanksgiving on this podcast, our staff is talking about what we're thankful for -- including the quilting communities we're all connected to and appreciate! If you're planning on making your Christmas list or Black Friday shopping, we're also sharing a few products that we’re loving right now including fork pins, which we've actually received a lot of questions about from our readers! And we're also sharing some tips for zippers, which may come in handy if you eat a little too m...
446. Unexpected Storage Ideas
November 18, 2019 15:00 - 38 minutesWe'll share how to use everything from a curtain rod to a wine rack in your sewing space. We also share a little behind-the-scenes from our staff's day at Missouri Star, and a few heartwarming stories of quilters making a difference in their communities -- we hope they inspire you to give back to others during the holiday season. And on Getting Sewcial, we chat with Rachel Thomeczek of Wren Collective, who shares how she got her start as a quilter, tips for hand quilting, and how her backgrou...
445. Our Best Tips for Machine-Quilting
November 11, 2019 14:00 - 37 minutesWe're sharing our best tips for machine quilting -- everything from prepping your quilt top before quilting to picking a design to working with a longarm quilting. We also share popular reader tips about hanging and displaying your quilts. And on Getting Sewcial, we chat with Brett Lewis of Natural Born Quilter, who shares how he got his start in the industry, some fussy-cutting tips, and we get the scoop on his first ever fabric line that's hitting stores in April 2020! For more resources fr...
444. What To Do When You Lose Interest in a Quilting Project
November 04, 2019 15:00 - 35 minutesWe’ve all been there – you’re working on a project and after making a few blocks, you get bored. Or you pull out a UFO that’s a few years old and can’t get yourself to work on it, because you just don’t love it anymore. But don’t throw in the towel just yet! We have some tips for what to do when you lose interest in a project! We also dive into how to keep tackling your projects during the busy holiday season, what product we're loving now, and why a vintage quilt may be your next treasure. A...
443. Fright Night Quilting Stories
October 28, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutesHappy Halloween! On today's episode, we're sharing some spooky quilting stories -- some of these are so frightful, you may need to hide under your coziest quilt while listening. We'll also share tips for what to do when your fabric bleeds, how to work with fabric panels, and some tips for hand quilting. And on this week's Getting Sewcial, we chat with Andrea of 3rd Story Workshop -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss! For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here. Le...
442. Survive Your First Big Quilt Festival
October 21, 2019 14:04 - 37 minutesQuilt shows can be overwhelming -- but we're sharing tips to make the most of it while also having time to rest and feel inspired! We'll also share some heartfelt stories of quilters making a difference in their community and some ideas for getting organized before you attend a quilt retreat. And on this week's Getting Sewcial, we chat with Sarah Bond, a talented modern quilter, who shares about the rich history of quilting in her family and how that has influenced the designs she's making to...
441. Love That Fabric? Here's How Much You Should Buy!
October 14, 2019 14:00 - 31 minutesWe know quilters love to visit their local quilt shops, so we're giving a few suggestions on how much of a fabric to buy when you don't have a specific plan for it. We'll also talk about how one of our editors stores her fabric, our upcoming trip to Quilt Market in Houston, and a few tips for pinning your projects. And on this episode's Getting Sewcial, we chat with Nicole of Modern Handcraft, who shares some details about her new winter pattern and gives some tips for straight line quilting....
440. Choose the Best Batting for Your Project
October 07, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutesThere are a lot of different battings on the market -- we share more about the characteristics of battings and the questions to ask yourself before choosing one for your project. We also examine when a UFO actually becomes a UFO, share the history of Log Cabin block quilts, and give ideas for storing your sharp tools like scissors and seam rippers. Then, we chat with Lindsey Neill of Pen + Paper Patterns, who shares her own experience with taking a break from sewing and how to set boundaries ...
439. Thrifty Sewing Tips From Our Readers
September 30, 2019 14:00 - 49 minutesWe're always looking for ways to save money while quilting. From changing your shopping habits to piecing batting scraps, we're sharing a variety of ideas for making the most of your budget while sewing. We'll give tips for storing your WIPs (or works in progress), so you can get organized before the new year. We chat about starting a meaningful birthday or calendar quilt. And we interview HollyAnne Knight of String & Story, who shares tips for free-motion quilting, staying healthy while sewi...
438. Bad Sewing Habits All Quilters Should Quit
September 23, 2019 13:43 - 35 minutesHear 8 bad quilting habits that we all relate to -- and how to overcome them! We share what we're loving now, behind-the-scenes stories from a few photo shoots, and give tips for working with fusible interfacing. We chat about our One Million Pillowcase Challenge and how you can help us reach out goal, plus a heartfelt story of a memory quilt bringing comfort to a family suffering loss. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...
437. Sew with Batiks Successfully
September 16, 2019 13:45 - 38 minutesLearn the tools and techniques that will help you successfully sew with batiks. We also share ideas for organizing your digital patterns, must-know tips for using a rotary cutter, and creative ideas for labeling your quilt. We also explore tips for growing your social media accounts with expert Kim Niedzwiecki of Go-Go Kim. Let's dive in. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
436. Top Tips for Pressing Fabric Like a Pro
September 09, 2019 14:00 - 47 minutesPressing well makes a big difference in your finished quilt's appearance. And when you're making a quilt, we can promise that you'll be doing A LOT of it! We'll share the secrets to pressing like a pro! We chat with Tara Curtis, a pattern designer and the inventor of Wefty Needle. We'll also give sewing storage hacks from your kitchen, tell the history of pincushions, and share stories of quilters making a difference in their communities. For more resources from today's show, visit the show n...
435. Practical Tips for a Sewing Room Clutter Cleanse
September 02, 2019 14:00 - 44 minutesLearn to de-clutter your sewing room, so you can have a more productive and less stressful time sewing. We have practical tips to make the process as painless as possible. We give ideas of what to do with unfinished quilt tops or blocks that have been gifted to you, announce a new quilt along, share what we're loving right now, and do a fun Q&A with designer, fabric weaver, and Instagram personality Mathew Boudreaux of Mister Domestic. For more resources from today's show, visit the show note...
434. Tips for Sewing Mini Quilts
August 26, 2019 14:00 - 38 minutesMini quilts are so fun to make! They're a great way to test out a fabric combination or new-to-you technique. Or they can just give you the satisfaction of starting and finishing a quilt quickly! We're talking about the best tools, tips, and tricks for sewing mini quilts. We'll also give tips for using acrylic rulers, share stories of quilters making a difference in their communities, and interview designer Christopher Thompson of The Tattooed Quilter about his fabric lines and design process...
433. Common Needle + Thread Combos (Are You Pairing Them Right?
August 19, 2019 14:00 - 39 minutesWe're breaking down the basics of needles and threads, so you can choose the best combinations for your projects. We gives tips for using wool batting and keeping your workspace clean, share heartwarming stories of quilters making a difference in their communities, and play a fun game with the staff from WOOD magazine (can they guess what common quilting terms mean?). For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
432. Are You Afraid to Use Your Fabric Stash? Here's How to Dig In!
August 12, 2019 14:07 - 40 minutesWhether you’ve been growing your fabric collection for years or are just starting to build a stash, we find that some quilters are actually afraid to dig into their fabrics for their projects. So, we're sharing tips for getting started on using your stash. We'll also share some tools the editors are loving, the history of signature quilts, give a behind-the-scenes look at a dream sewing space, and a fun Q&A with Australian quilter Helen Godden, who shares her best machine-quilting tips. For ...
431. Tips for a Successful Quilt Retreat
August 05, 2019 14:00 - 46 minutesHave you ever been on a quilt retreat? It can be an inspiring and fun event for all those who attend -- and a way to make new quilting friends while you make a lot of progress on your projects. We're sharing advice on how to plan or attend a successful quilt retreat. And Vanessa Vargas Wilson of Crafty Gemini talks about the luxury quilt retreats she operates (sign us up!). We'll also chat how to stay accountable for your UFO projects, answer reader questions, and talk about sewing machine ne...
430. 10 Secrets to Sewing T-Shirt Quilts
July 29, 2019 13:30 - 39 minutesT-shirt quilts are incredibly popular and a great way to create a quilted keepsake. We're sharing 10 tips for making T-shirt quilts -- from planning to piecing to quilting! Then we tell two stories of people making a difference in their community through sewing. And we interview Rachael Dorr, the quilter behind Quilting a Memory, a charity dedicated to providing free quilting services to the families of lost or fallen U.S. service men and women. To end, we give listener tips for setting up yo...
429. Make More Time to Sew (Even When You're Busy)
July 22, 2019 14:00 - 33 minutesWe're going to be talking about an issue that plagues many quilters -- how to make more time to sew even when you're busy. Summer usually has our schedules packed, so Lindsay and Elizabeth give 5 ideas for squeezing more time in your sewing room! Then we tackle a listener question -- how to avoid bulk when many seams come together in your blocks. The staff shares what trends and designers they're loving right now. And we interview Emily Dennis, a quilt designer and author, who chats quilt alo...
428. How to Wash and Care for Your Quilts
July 15, 2019 13:48 - 41 minutesWe're sharing tips for storing and washing your quilts -- whether your quilts need a quick refresh or a deep clean, Lindsay and Alison share important information to consider. We interview Chawne Kimber, a mathematician and quilter known for expressing her political activism in her quilts. Then, Joanna shares top tips for labeling your quilt, no matter how easy or complicated you'd like your label to be. Jody gives resources to educate yourself on antique quilts before you shop, how much you ...
427. Top Tips for English Paper Piecing
July 08, 2019 14:00 - 45 minutesWe're sharing tips for a great on-the-go project -- English paper piecing. Jody and Doris, avid EPPers, share their favorite supplies and how-tos for this fun piecing technique. In the Ask Us Anything segment, we answer listener questions about using plush fabric as backing and what to do when your blocks don't turn out the same size. Then, Alison shares an inspiring story of a former prisoner who's making a name for himself by sewing garments. To end the show, we interview Giuseppe Ribaudo, ...
426. Hello + Welcome to Season 10
July 01, 2019 13:54 - 30 minutesWelcome to Season 10 of the American Patchwork & Quilting podcast! As we enter our 10th season, we're going to take a little time to reflect before we dive into a sneak peek at all the fun things we have coming! Then, we interview longarm quilter Jess Zeigler of Threaded Quilting Studio, who offers great tricks for anyone quilting their own quilts. We give tips for deciding what to do with the projects that you aren’t certain are worth your time to finish, share ideas for what to do when you ...
Guests: Erin Sampson, Jennifer Keltner, Linda Pacini, and David Lochner
June 24, 2019 21:32 - 55 minutesErin Sampson is the Creative Director for Aurifil USA, she is on the far right. The Aurifil team does amazing things and I've worked with them every since they started to make thread for the quilting industry. Erin shares what goes on at their website, sustainability, and more! ------------ Jennifer Keltner is the Chief Visionary officer at Martingale Publisher. I've know Jennifer almost since I started in the industry. We've been close friends and it's so exciting to see her create incred...
Guests: Jeannie Jenkins, Pat Yamin, Frank Bennett, and Kimberly Jolly
June 17, 2019 21:45 - 58 minutesJeannie Jenkins is an award winning quiltmaker, designer, longarmer, teacher and author. Her book Contemporary Paper Pieced quilts is full of not only very unique designs, but loads of wonderful tips for making them. ------------ If you have been to a show, you’ve meet Pat Yamin! She is the designer behind ‘Come quilt with Me’. She is an author and a teacher. Pat has been immersed in quilting since the last 70s and has such great stories! Check your shelves, you might own her ‘Brooklyn Revolv...
Guests: Heidi Staples, Jacquelynne Steves, and Linda Hahn
June 10, 2019 21:44 - 55 minutesI’ve been a huge fan of Heidi Staples work for years at her website Fabricmutt and at her Instagram. Heidi joined me awhile back and I knew when I saw her new book Patchwork USA and new fabric with Riley Blake we needed an update! -------- My good friend Jacquelynne Steves is back to chat embroidery, sew alongs, tools and more! She is a amazing designer and her Block of the Month projects in her club are wildly popular. We talk about pulling fabric for a block of the month from your stash, wh...
Guests: Anne Wiens, Karen Gibbs, Sheryl Johnson, and Roseann Meehan Kermes
May 28, 2019 13:55 - 55 minutesAnne Wiens has never seen a scrap she didn’t like. She is the author of The Thrifty Quilter which is a system for precutting your scraps. She is an Island Batik Ambassador, you’ll have seen her quilts at the Moda bakeshop, and maybe even taken a workshop with he --------- Karen Gibbs has, as she puts it, done just about every job there is in quilting. From longarming for customers, writing a book and designing fabric. We are going to dive into her speciality today, batiks as she designs for B...
Guests: MJ Kinman, Riane Menardi Morrison, Teresa Wong, and Cassandra Beaver
May 21, 2019 13:54 - 59 minutesI saw MJ Kinman’s gem quilts and was very intrigued. How did she come up with those and how does she design them? --------- I love Riane Menardi Morrison's style, very focused on shapes and color. She specializes in big modern shapes and her work is entirely hand quilted with high contrast stitching. If you belong to the Modern Quilt guild you will recognize her name as she does the emails, webinars, etc -------- Teresa Duryea Wong is an author, story teller, and a quilt maker. She has been a...
Guests: Jen Shaffer, Denise Russell, Anne Dawson, and Krista Moser
May 06, 2019 21:44 - 59 minutesJen Shaffer is the talented designer behind PBJ Patterns by Jen. You might have seen her Monthly color challenge, or created her delightful designs. -------- You will recognize Denise Russell’s gorgeous quilt designs, many shown by your favorite fabric companies. I really love her use of color and pattern, She is also a regular contributor to the magazine. --------- When I saw the remake of an 1876 quilt I had to find out a bit more. It was a project launched by friends Anne Dawson and Karen ...
Guests: Alyce Blythe, Jessie Zeigler, Joyce Dean Gieszler, and Kathy Ross join Pat for a chat!
April 29, 2019 21:49 - 58 minutesThe first time I chatted with Alyce she was living in Japan and we talked in the early morning hours for her because her small children would still be asleep! That is dedication from a quilt maker. Alyce is an amazing designer and has so many wonderful tutorials to help you. Today we are also going to talk bout EQ for YOU! She is an Electric Quilt Ambassador but knows you don't have to be a designer benefit from EQ. ================ Jess Zeigler of threaded quilting is a designer, longarm qu...
Guests: Denniele Bohannon, Sharon Wasteney, Julia Wentzell, and Amy Smart
April 15, 2019 22:04 - 59 minutesIt is so fun to contact someone for the show and find out they took a workshop from me years ago! Denniele Bohannon of Louanna Mary Quilt Design made my day when she told me that! She has a wonderful design sense and I love the stories behind them. --------- Sharon Wasteney has her way with fabric. She does amazing over dyed lines which she uses in her projects. And her quilts often tell a story. She is designed the shop quilt when her favorite store was featured in the quilt shop issue. ----...
Hit the Road with American Patchwork & Quilting!
April 08, 2019 21:00 - 46 minutesThis is the time of year where the weather’s getting nicer and everyone starts planning their summer vacations! Whether you’re planning a big getaway with the whole family or just want to fit in some smaller day trips with your girlfriends, we have some suggestions for how to fit sewing into your travels! From museums and quilt shows to explore in your area to must-have travel essentials, quilting buddies Lindsay, Elizabeth, and Alison shares their best tips for making quilting part of your ...
Guests: Ann Shaw, Karen Tripp, Kristy Daum, and Jayne Willis join Pat for a chat!
April 01, 2019 22:08 - 59 minutesAnn Shaw is an amazing quiltmaker. Her quilts are filled with lively images full of color! If you have always wanted to understand how to develop a design and use lots of fabrics you’ll love to hear Ann’s tips --------- Karen Tripp IS the DIY addict. She has started many businesses and we are lucky she is obsessed with English Paper Piecing because she has created a whole universe of fun for EPP lovers! With projects, sew alongs and tutorials at her website. ------------ Kristy Daum of St. ...
Guests: Marci Debetaz, Carole Lyles Shaw, Shannon Fraser, and Kelli Fannin join Pat for a chat!
March 18, 2019 21:39 - 59 minutesMarci Debetaz is Marci Girl Designs and she hosts these wonderful Finish-A-Long! Who doesn’t need encouragement to finish? She also started sewing with Barbie clothing just like me, I knew I'd love her! ------ Like many of you, I was first drawn to Carole Lyles Shaw’s work by her color! She is a modern quilt maker, teacher, and author of Patriotic Modern Quilts. She great tips today about being bold with color! -------- Shannon Fraser has a style you recognize right away. Her use of improv is...
Guests: Kelly Parker Smith, Joanne Hillestad, Kim Jamieson-Hirst, Michelle May join Pat for a chat!
March 11, 2019 21:47 - 59 minutesI might have found Kelly Parker Smith from Hello World via her witty engraved items .. Coffee Coffee Coffee anyone? But once I found out she has turned her graphics into fabric I knew we had to chat. Now you get to meet this lovely creative spirit behind Hello World! -------- Joanne Hillestad of Fat Quarter Gypsy creates fun and unique projects from quilts to that pop up thread catchers most of you own. I love her whimsical style of making! And she actually has a camper just like her darling ...
Guests: Mallory Donohue, Nancy Mahoney, and Jenny Wilding Cardon join Pat for a chat!
March 04, 2019 22:40 - 58 minutesOne of the best things about working with Baby lock is meeting the other ambassadors that work in with the machines. Mallory Donohue make a lot of things, specializing in clothing. I first ‘found her’ by her wonderful videos on how to use the Sashiko machine. She and her mom Zede run SewHere.com. Which is about teaching sewing for everyone via their website, videos, FaceBook lives, and podcasts. We chat about making clothing that fits as we quilters have amazing fabric we can use for things o...
Guests: Teresa Coates, Bill Locke, Suzanne Paquette, and Anna Bates join Pat for a chat!
March 02, 2019 15:32 - 58 minutesShannon Fabrics creates amazing textured fabric that are so fun to snuggle under. My friend Teresa Coates is an artist and the Event & Education co-ordinator for Shannon. You remember seeing her videos for Fat Quarter shop. Can’t wait to learn more about this fabric, I have a great kit to sew up! ----- Bill Locke is a fabulous designer and teacher. I know many of you follow his work. I had the chance to have a long chat with him and found out that he made one of my patterns earlier on, It was...
Guests: Janet Frisch, Nicole Volgelsinger, and Joe McClain join Pat for a chat!
February 28, 2019 15:15 - 58 minutesI’ve love Janet Wecker Frisch of Joy Studio’s work. She creates with an underlying theme of sewing in many of her pieces. I also adore her Halloween things! She shares lots of inspiring photos taken in her amazing studio. And she is now learning to quilt. ----- I have been following Nicole Volgelsinger of Wild Boho for awhile. Her newest book is Boho embroidery, full amazing ideas for new motifs and how to use them with applique. I love the whole concept! ------ I recently heard about a wonde...
Guests Mary Koval, Angela Huffman, and Kristina Brinderhoff join Pat for a chat!
February 04, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutesI meet Mary Koval at her booth of antique quilts at one of the shows. I’ve always loved stopping in to see what type of quilts she has found. Mary also has a shop and retreat center in Beford PA. Her fabric lines are based on Antiques, can’t wait to hear about the newest! ----- I meet Angela Huffman of Quilted Joy when we were both doing demos for a long arm company. She was traveling, running her business and raising her triplets. Angela taught me a lot about longarming and working a busines...
Guests: American Patchwork & Quilting Editors
January 25, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutesA few times a year the amazing team of American Patchwork & quilting editors take over the podcast to share tips and insights. Like you and me, they are all quilters! Reader Tips:Editor Lindsay shares reader-submitted tips about storage solutions for your sewing space -- everything from storing batting to a creative use for a wine rack! Quilting Changes Everything:Lindsay shares a story originally published in the San Angelo Standard-Times, about a woman grieving for a dying friend and husb...
Guests Kerry Foster, Babara Cain, and Christopher Thompson join Pat
January 19, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutesKerry Foster of Penny Dog Patchwork is a self professed serial crafter, I like that! She has been working in the crafting industry sharing her things and when she learned to quilt has done the same. Her newest book is Paint by Number Quilts. This is her signature applique method of creating amazing animal quilts. --- I love Barbara ‘B’ Cain’s fresh style of quilt pattern, She is an author and pattern designer. I am super fond of her airplane & blimp!! Also the bee, I see a pattern of flight h...
Guests: Barbara Persing, Debbie MacInnis, Nancy Halvorsen, and Roseann Kermes join Pat for a chat!
January 10, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutesI first meet Barbara Persing over our love of Aurifil thread. I have always loved her quilts. Barbara is not only a designer but an amazing longarm quilter as well. ========== Debbie MacInnis and her daughter Maggie MacInnis run Piecing the Past. A place for where traditional quilt patterns and gorgeous applique awaits all of you! Debbie has great applique tips and I’m excited to learn more about her Simpliqué applique and her newest sew along! ---------- Look on your book and fabric shelves ...
Guests: Kimberly Moos, Angela Smith, and Bonnie Sullivan join Pat for a chat!
January 04, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutesKimberly Moos is the person behind Cottoncuts company. She has created a fun multi-faceted business with a very neat charity portion, subscriptions boxes, and she’ll tell us about a brand new feature too! And she has a cook Chopstick trick for us today. ---- I’ve seen Angela Smiths lovely wooden pieces her company Purl & Loop creates and I was intrigued. We all have thread, we are quilters after all. And many of us love to do use what we have in some unique ways. Her jewelry and other pieces ...
Guests: Mona Phelps, Sue Reich, and Jenni Smith join Pat Sloan
December 14, 2018 00:00 - 54 minutesI saw Mona Phelps quilts at the Moda Bakeshop. She creates very doable projects and has great tutorials. When I contacted her it was fun to learn she has only been quilting two years. ------ Many quilters are involved with the Quilts of Valor. By volunteering and making quilts to be given. The organization was started in 2003 by founder Catherine Roberts after her son Nat was deployed in Iraq. Since 2003 they have given 200,000 quilts. Their website has a wonderful history section where you c...
Guests Heather Long, Sujata Shah, Kim Schaefer, and Becky Goldsmith join Pat for a chat!
December 08, 2018 00:00 - 58 minutesHeather Long is a Moda bake shop contributor and wonderful designer at Coffee and Quilts. I knew I’d love her when I saw her website name! Heather designs doable projects that are fun and creative. ------ I’ve always love Sujata Shah’s quilts and style. The are exciting, friendly to try, and gorgeous all at once. I can still remember meeting her and her husband at the trade show, it was delightful to meet in person! Sujata has done some incredibly exciting trips for quilters to India. Can’t w...
Guests: Emily Thompson, Michael Caputo, Linda Hungerford, and Heather Black join Pat for a chat!
November 29, 2018 00:00 - 54 minutesEmily Thompson of Life Sew Savory write about sewing, crafts, recipes, and more! I love her tutorials and she hosts a facebook live sewing show each week. I know you are going to come away with a quite a few useful tips today ------ Michael Caputo is an author, avid maker of all things, and a quilt designer. I love his modern quilts, they are amazing with great designs and unexpected use of colors. We are going to get some great tips today on quilting. ------ Linda Hungerford is an author, te...