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Susan Smith
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Over 10 years ago Karlee Porter invented and made wildly popular her signature style of quilting - Grafitti Quilting. Machine quilting has never looked so gorgeous!
Basically, it's a mashup of all kinds of unexpected designs in the same quilted area. But that's not all. Oh no! It also involves breaking lots of quilting "rules" to achieve a very unique, and extremely personalized look.
In the first edition of her book "Grafitti Quilting", first published in 2017, Karlee broke down her system into a step by step process that even non-doodlers like myself could learn to quilt.
In her upcoming 3rd edition, she has MASSIVELY enlarged on the printed content of the book, plus added tons of QR codes, linking to all kinds of in-depth video training.
Listen in as we chat about the new book, traveling the world, the marvels of digital learning, and much, much more.
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Carly Brush and Lydia Kao are representing WHATNOT, which is a community marketplace all wrapped up in an app.
They are both so excited to be building the Quilting and Sewing category of WHATNOT, and it is growing at a tremendous rate. It has been designed to serve small business owners, with simplicity and convenience and, really, it's a virtual store front for small businesses and individuals. You'll hear some really creative ways that crafters are getting involved.
Carly and Lydia weren't able to join at the same time, so this conversation is in two parts, and you'll get to hear both of their stories and perspectives. They have lots of examples of ways crafters are using the platform to not only buy and sell, but to support charitable goals, and to promote community.
Check out the app for yourself - listen in on some live presentations....see what other crafters are doing...and see if this might be a good fit for you and your particular niche.
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Today I'm talking about a slightly uncomfortable topic - what to do when everything’s just going wrong.
Just last week, I received a schooling in this! I regularly live stream quilting a project on YouTube and Facebook. I’ve dubbed it Live & Unscripted, and sometimes Quilting’s First Reality Show because it’s just that - real time process without any edits or “cleaning up”. I’ve always included the rough bits, like thread or needle breaks, or second-guessing design decisions, because my goal is to help viewers see what a quilting studio really looks like. See how long things really take. See if I really do quilt in bare feet and manual mode!
Well, this particular live stream started off with a lurch. About 8 minutes before going LIVE, I discovered that the backing of the quilt was about 2” shorter than the front. That’s a problem. A big problem.
It kind of went downhill from there….re-doing while loading…tension problems…camera problems…a loose seam catching the hopper foot and stitching it in…and so it went, until finally I just called a halt.
So this is some candid talk about how that feels....and what I learned from YOU, the viewers.
And spoiler - it's all good❤️
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Sam Alberts was one of my very first podcast guests - see Episode #4. Now she's back to give us an update on her Quilting Curve Studio.
Sam's been (of course!) quilting, lo, these many months. But also, she's made significant pivots in her business. She was finding that
a) there are only so many hours a body can quilt, and that translates into a ceiling on income
b) she has a wealth of experience to share with other quilters who are earlier in their journey
c) she missed the companionship of other quilters
So! Sam's quilting has entered the digital world. She's launched a YouTube channel, as well as several on-demand courses, and also been traveling to local and national quilt shows.
Listen in as Sam lets us see behind the shiny bits - the new skills that have to be learned (video editing!)...the prioritizing that takes place (fewer customer quilts)...and ultimately the reward of seeing her quilting business grow, and her students flourish.
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Dixie Thue (pronounced too-ee) is a fellow Canadian, and a quilter with broad experience, and stories to match! Listen in as we chat about her ranch life in northern Canada, raising St. Bernard puppies, and her collection of sewing machines.
Quilters seem to be multi-talented people, and Dixie is no exception. Skim through her feed on Instagram and you'll find sourdough bread, garden abundance, those ADORABLE St. Bernard puppies, grandkids, and so much more.
You can find Dixie right here:
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Leah Nixon and Grace Nixon Peterson are a powerful duo - two sisters that create greeting cards rich with meaning. The word "card" seems too simple - their artwork, the thoughtfulness of every word, their passion about writing to each other by hand - all these come together to create one-of-a-kind snail mail.
We chat about the themes behind their annual collections, their personal stories that play hugely into their lives today, and the remarkable power of the written word.
Plus, we dip into creating a business around your passion, and how interests, mission, and joy all intersect to form the perfect business.
Grace and Leah can be found in these places:
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In Dara's own words - "If you can make a quilt, you can do anything.
That includes taking control of your life and losing weight that has been holding you back."
Dara Thomasson is a longarm quilter and a quiltmaker. She teaches all these skills, but also coaches and teaches women to love themselves thin. Her approach is positive, holistic, and REAL!
Dara is based in Canada, and travels and teaches at many quilting guilds. She also has a podcast dedicated to helping women in their weight loss journey.
You can find Dara in all these places:
website: quilting information
website: weight loss coaching
Podcast: Love Yourself Thin
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Jenn Geisbrecht lives in central Alberta, Canada, which means she know allll about long, cold winters.
Jenn also knows a lot about building a machine quilting business. In this episode we chat about growing a clientele, building a brand and visibility, using social media to aid in growth, and - gasp - doing new things outside your comfort zone that make you relatable, and in fact, attract new and long-term clients.
Jenn can be found in these places:
Website: jenngquiltco.com
Instagram: jenng.quiltco
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Today's episode is a little departure from the podcast norm....I'm giving some backstory on why I created a comprehensive course on the art of machine quilting. It was born directly from the need I felt as a novice quilter to have some solid and extremely practical guidance as I got to know my machine and my own style of quilting.
What type of quilter or creator might want that?
Who is it intended to help?
And of course, what can you expect to discover or learn? And how will it help you in your quilting journey.
I've tried to answer all these questions, and above all, to show that freehand quilting absolutely can be learned, by anyone who wants to.
You can also read many of these details on my website right here.
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Carina Gardner and I chat about business building and entrepreneurial skills. Tenacity...the willingness to learn and stretch...these are essential.
There's no magic - it takes time and determination to establish and grow a business, but Carina's successes will encourage you!
Carina has a Ph.D. in Design from the University of Minnesota. She
has been a Creative Director for a scrapbooking company and children’s
company. She has designed everything from dishware to bracelets under her
brand for retailers. She currently designs fabric for Riley Blake Designs, and
die cutting files for Silhouette. Her passion is teaching other designers how to
create meaningful design careers while making a residual income online in her
Design Bootcamp, Workshops, and Design Suite program.
She can be found in all these places:
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Make and Design podcast iTunes link
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Quilt shows - you gotta love them! There's something new around every corner - quilts in every style, color, size. There are classes and demos. There are dealers with machines you can take out for a spin. There are vendors with delicious fabric! And, usually on the last day, there are ribbons to ooooh and aaaah over.
Our local show is coming up in a few short weeks, and we are so excited! The opportunities to meet up with fellow quilters we haven't seen in a spell! The fabulous on-site coffee shop! The cafe crispy fries!
Ok, enough about the food....but seriously....support your local shows! Enter your quilts. Vote on the ribbons. Support the vendors. Be inspired by the incredible beauty. You'll be glad you did❤️
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Quilt shows - you gotta love them! There's something new around every corner - quilts in every style, color, size. There are classes and demos. There are dealers with machines you can take out for a spin. There are vendors with delicious fabric! And, usually on the last day, there are ribbons to ooooh and aaaah over.
Our local show is coming up in a few short weeks, and we are so excited! The opportunities to meet up with fellow quilters we haven't seen in a spell! The fabulous on-site coffee shop! The cafe crispy fries!
Ok, enough about the food....but seriously....support your local shows! Enter your quilts. Vote on the ribbons. Support the vendors. Be inspired by the incredible beauty. You'll be glad you did❤️
And here's where you can find more of my work:
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Quilt retreats - what's not to love? They are a chance to visit and giggle with your friends...a time to get in some uninterrupted work on a challenging project...a chance to finish up some WIPs.
My friend Eva and I were recently at a rather rustic retreat, so we'll tell you what we loved best, and what we learned. Plus tools and supplies you might want to pack. Suggestions for organizing meals and snacks. And wine. That's important.
It's a pretty casual, and not very linear chat, but I think you'll get the flavor. Retreats are nourishing for the soul!
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Shannon Fraser became a quilter unexpectedly - in fact she says she had discounted quilting as an interest entirely!
Never say never! Shannon tells the story of textile exploration that eventually led her to quilting and pattern design. We chat about her love of saturated colors, and graphic designs, and improv as a quilter's version of a palette cleanser.
Shannon gives us a glimpse into pattern designing, and how her goal is to make each project achievable, no matter your skill level. It's a matter of clear and comprehensive instructions, working step by step, and a variety of teaching styles and supporting resources.
Shannon has published many digital patterns, hosts and collaborates on quiltalongs, and has a beautifully written blog featuring many, many tutorials.
And she has so much enthusiasm for creative arts, I know you'll love hearing her stories. Let's welcome her!
Shannon can be found in these places:
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Lorinda Davis loves making pretty things, but she also loves being organized.
We chat about her journey into the art of quilting - the first time she tried it she thought "that's not for me!" but eventually she was drawn in in an unexpected way.
And then we explore the wonderful world of planners...organizers...checklists, and how writing things down helps us keep balance and priorities in our lives. And of course, it's not all about productivity, it's about crafting a life you love. That doesn't happen by accident.
Find more info on the annual planner (2023 details have just been released!), some free printouts and quilt patterns, and of course Lorinda's wonderful blog below.
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Courtney Kimball first learned to sew in special some one-on-one time with her grandmother, and she's been "making" ever since.
In 2017 she and her husband and family moved to Honduras to develop their existing business. And over time, Courtney became acquainted with the desperate needs in the slums right next to their apartment complex. It began by meeting and learning to know one woman, Jocelyn, and exploring her circumstances, her dwelling, and her struggles. Then came sisters...aunts...daughters...and the common threads were found. Courtney found herself in a place where she could use help prepping a hand-sewing project, and she was able to employ a young woman to do just that. That planted a seed of an idea for expanding this possibility to help MANY women earn for their families.
Courtney and her state-side sister set out to change the trajectory of the lives of these women and girls by providing a way for them to make a living - prepping quilt kits.
The story is ongoing...but if you'd like to meet some of the women of One Common Thread, check out Courtney's website. You'll be introduced to individuals, and see where they live and work. And of course you'll be able to see the beautiful hexie quilt kits they offer.
One of the simplest ways to help is to LIKE and FOLLOW and INTERACT on social media pages. This help raise visibility and awareness of the One Common Thread project.
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Pat Sloan - designer, author, and YouTuber truly has a deep passion for making quilting fun for herself and everyone around her. She's made over 800 quilts!! Pat has a vast experience of all aspects of quilt making and design, from patterns and sewalongs, to fabric design and teaching online.
We chat about some of her most favorite things about creating, and some of the less-favorite. Pat gives some tips for contributing designs to magazines, and also great encouragement for makers who are struggling with new or complex skills.
Pat has an enormous online community and many ways to connect. Daily youtube videos, quiltalongs, Facbook group, and Ukrainian fundraiser are just a few of the ways you can join her to be inspired to make quilts that you love!
website https://www.patsloan.com/
Blog http://patsloan.typepad.com
Sew along website http://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/user/PatSloan
Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuiltWithPatSloan/
Instagram http://instagram.com/quilterpatsloan
Ukrainian Fundraiser https://www.ilovetomakequilts.com/free-quilters-stand-for-ukraine-quilt-drive-fundraiser-for-ukraines-children-.html
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Darlene Girton has been making pretty things from fabric for a lot of years, but these days she has fallen in love with Singer Featherweight sewing machines. They have some unique qualities that make them beloved by quilters all over North America and beyond. Truly they are time capsules that we get to use and appreciate nearly 90 years later.
Darlene does some surprising things on her Featherweights, like freehand quilting, and even sewing light weight leather! She's a born teacher, and so she gives a sampling of her vast knowledge and collection of stories, and be sure to check out her links below to connect and learn more.
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Leisha Farnsworth has been machine quilting for over 17 years! Many, many quilts were done completely freehand, but she now shares her skills and creativity by creating digital quilting designs. She's also developed a set of rulers, born directly from a need she saw, as well as an online course and on-demand classes.
Leisha has some excellent tips to share regarding building a business and brand, and setting yourself up for long term success. If you're interested in making quilting your business, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
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Bethanne Nemesh is a classically trained artist with degrees in art and art therapy. She's been mastering the art of machine quilting and creating for over 23 years. She has extensively shown her quilts and won many major awards at national and international levels. Her deepest love, though, is teaching. Bethanne has taught quilters all over the world to love quilting, and to find their own voice of creative expression through the stitched line.
Listen as she tells some stories of her creative life, and inspires you to find your own artistic voice.
You can find Bethanne in all these places:
the class we mentioned in the show: https://whitearborquilting.com/product/freehand-feather-fiesta-20-hour-online-class/
home page: https://whitearborquilting.com
portfolio of personal works:https://whitearborquilting.com/portfolio/
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In Ann's words - "For 40 years I have been making original quilts that use color, fabric and tradition to create abstract landscapes of the imagination."
Ann's creations are made one strip of fabric at a time, and are so evocative of wide open outdoor spaces. They range from eyeglass cases to a 140-ft series. She gives us a little tour through her studio (open to the public!) and even her village in Massachusetts, which supports artisans of all kinds.
We chat about creator's block and how to get around it, fabric choices and storage, and even good reasons to have works-in-progress at your fingertips.
Here's where you can find Ann:
http://www.annbrauer.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop/annbrauer
http://www.instagram.com/annbrauerquilts
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Karlee Porter is an artist! In her own words: "I excelled in the clay pencil holders of elementary school; I dominated the 10 minute drawing warm ups of my inner city middle school art class; and, against my mother’s most polite wishes, I skipped most of my high school core classes to escape to the art studio on the 3rd floor of my art-deco-from-the-great-depression high school."
Happily for us, these days she considers fabric and thread her medium. We chat about her first entry at Houston Quilt Festival (1st place ribbon winner, woot, woot!), her signature graffiti quilting, the art and business of digital quilting designs, plus the roses and thorns of being an entrepreneur.
Karlee has built a unique business that prints full-size quilt tops. These gorgeous "panels" are a wonderful stepping stone for quilters that is low-risk, and still beautiful.
I know you'll appreciate Karlee's thoughts about where our validation comes from. Solid life lesson in that one.
You can find Karlee in all these places:
karleeporter.com
honestfabric.com
IG: @karleeporterdesign
FB: Karlee Porter Design
FB Group: Quilting with Karlee
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Jenny Kae Parks came to this (audio only) interview in clothes coordinating with the quilt behind her. That's how passionate she is about color and its appeal!
Jenny Kae home-schooled for many years, and has honed those teaching skills to now teach quilters to develop their own eye for color and style. In Jenny Kae's words: "Don't stop until the combination is something you LOVE."
We chat about the difference between an OK quilt and one you LOVE, rhubarb pie and chutney, mountain retreats, and lots of things in between.
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Website: here you'll find classes (Quilters' Color Course, Color Courage, stash goodies, and more
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Tiffany Groff's words about herself: "Insomniac Quilter, Random Conversations, Disabled living with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and still LOVE & LIVE Life!"
Tiffany knows all about the therapeutic qualities of quilting. She has MS, and at one point was wheelchair bound. Quilting became her passion, her motivation, and her joy, and these days she shares all of these on her YouTube channel, Tiffany's Quilting Life. Like Tiffany herself, it's casual, often impromptu, and a bit scrappy. I know you'll be encouraged by her stories.
Tiffany can be found in all these places:
YouTube: Tiffany's Quilting Life
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Instagram: @tiffanysquiltinglife
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Sue Heinz is a gem of a teacher, but WHAT she teaches is equally remarkable. Her quilting tools and designs are in a class of their own.
Sue shares some rich (and maybe never-before-heard?) stories about personalities and history in the quilting industry. We chat at length about the value of giving credit where it's due, and the life-changing power of connections.
Plus we give a good plug for Elmer's sticky stuff (NOT glue, you understand).
Sue is absolutely genius in her development of tools that make complex measurements and marking very do-able for the machine quilter. And she follows that with incredibly creative and original quilting designs and motifs. I know this firsthand, as I personally use her tools and designs A LOT.
You can find Sue and her fabulous tools and classes right here:
Website: Kismet Quilting
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Audrey Esarey is an artist - no doubt about it! Her quilts are graphic, highly original, layered in interest and details, and, well....just a feast for the eyes.
Audrey and I chat about her journey from her first quilt class to here - how that involved exploration, and trying out new skills, and even a complete hiatus for some years. But all those things served to clarify and refine her esthetic. And who knows what other new things may be over the horizon? For now, hand-dyed fabric, radial designs, and intricate line quilting are hallmarks of Audrey's style. It's fascinating to peak behind the scenes on some of these skills as she's developed them.
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Instagram: for the eye candy, and lots of process details
Website: classes available to guilds and via Zoom
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Christa Watson's quilting accomplishments are enormous! Pattern writer, fabric designer, quilting TABLE designer, and now host of ChristaQuilts.TV. Her enthusiasm, and heart for teaching and sharing is so evident in all she does.
We chat about...so many things! How to chase your dreams. How to take a quilt from bright idea to finished product. How to build a business as a couple. How to refine your quilting style. How to mask mistakes in machine quilting. You'll have to listen to find that one out!
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PJ Jacobsen is a quilter with a story! She's been a lot of places in her life, but a massive medical emergency resulted in a complete start-over for her and her husband. They purchased an abandoned church from Ebay, and set out to build a home for their family, and then a quilting retreat, with their own hands.
These days the Crazy Quilter Retreat Center (in central Washington state) hosts up to 20 crafters with all kinds of lovely amenities like sauna and hot tub, and PJ even washes the dishes for her guests!
PJ is also a midwife, quilting shop owner, and teacher of all things quilt-y. You'll love her stories!
PJ and the retreat center can be found right here:
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Tammy Thielman has a remarkable clinical practice - she offers counselling on her farm in southern British Columbia, Canada. Animals...corrals...forest trails...toy herds...quilts...cabins...fireside armchairs...all these are part of her multi-faceted approach to therapy.
Tammy and I chat about these points of connection, and also about how quilting and creating helps fill up HER mental cup. It's so true, the value in creating has nothing to do with skill level, and everything to do with the heart that goes into it.
If you'd like to see a little of the beautiful environment Tammy's created, check out her website here.
And Tammy shares some of her littlest makes on Instagram here: @little_cabin_quilts
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Brett Lewis (of Natural Born Quilter) is a very talented fabric designer, and a fellow northern Canadian. His fabric collections are rich with flora and fauna from his life and travels, and even family mementos and stories. And color! Lots of gorgeous color!
In this episode we chat about the process of creating fabric, from concept to sketch to color, and the "roses and thorns" of being a quilt and fabric designer.
Brett's newest collection, WILD, will be coming to quilt shops in August 2022. Watch for it!
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Northcott Fabrics
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Connie Kincius Griner is a quilt artist with a twist. Word play, puns, and many pi references are the hallmarks of her signature style. She is so gifted at telling a story, or indeed a joke, in her original designs. Even her labels and show ribbons continue the narrative.
So we chat about how Connie got started making quilts, where some of her ideas spring from, and her love of quilt shows and the connections that are formed there.
Take a quick sec and follow Connie's Instagram feed - you'll be glad you did!
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Shereece Spain combines her love of sewing, crocheting, and pirates in her business name - such an impressive play on words!
We talk about all these loves, and how they've grown to provide a source of income for Shereece's family, allowing her to stay closely involved in her kids' lives, and to have them involved in her business too. Her upcoming pattern release was in fact inspired by a Shrek marathon with the kids. What's not to love?
Shereece recently designed and donated the pattern for the 2022 Stronger Together quilt along, which raised funds to help underrepresented students earn a college education. This project celebrated Black History month. You can still take part in this fund raiser! Find the pattern at the Fat Quarter Shop. It's FREE, but you'll be offered a chance to donate to this excellent cause.
Clearly, she has a huge heart, plus some great encouragement for finding and expressing your creative side.
Shereece can be found in these places:
Website
Instagram @sewhookedontreasures
2022 Stronger Together (FREE pattern by Shereece, and a chance to donate)
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Linzee McCray has a deep love for textiles of all kinds, and feedsacks in particular. She shows them...speaks about them...and has written a book about them with 850 gorgeous images!!
Linzee has stories galore, both about her experiences and opportunities as a writer, and about the people and circumstances which made feedsacks the collectible fabric they are today. And bonus connection - she learned to sew on a treadle sewing machine too!
Linzee's work can be found in all these places:
Website - look here for details of upcoming talks and curated museum exhibits
Instagram - @seamswrite
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I first met Heather as a dealer of the longarm brand I use. She's joining me to tell waaayy more stories - we cover shop hops, converting a husband to a quilter, raising kids in a barn, and even micro mini cows.
You can find Heather in all these places:
www.quiltbarn.blogspot.com
www.gammill.com
And to see the mini cows:
https://www.facebook.com/idahogallowaycattle
@idahogallowaycattle on Instagram
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Tracey Russell of Whirls n Swirls Quilting is a dynamo! She made her very first quilt out of triangles, and taught herself to quilt on a longarm machine way before YouTube University was a thing. Now Tracey finds great pleasure is helping new quilters "flatline the learning curve", and find confidence in their quilting. She teaches and encourages both online and in her brick and mortar shop in Whitby, ON, Canada.
In this episode we chat about how to approach new skills without fear, getting in the quilting groove, and who longarm quilting is suitable for (hint: it's everyone who wants to do it!) plus how to avoid sabotaging our own learning journey.
Tracey can be found in all these places:
Website online classes available
YouTube LOTS of great freehand quilting ideas here!
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As we talk, Joan Parker's face shines with warmth and enthusiasm and hospitality. She has been making (many!) quilts for many years, all while raising and home-schooling 8 children. Her story is one of great creativity, often propelled by financial needs, and the desire to serve and help others. She has a mother-heart the size of her whole state.
PLUS, she's got some great tips for a bullet journal to corral your project to-do list, and some thoughts on creating frugally and finding ways to learn anything you want to know how to do.
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Joan's super encouraging blog Keeping You In Stitches
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Giuseppe Ribaudo is definitely a man of many talents. His background is in theater, but over time he has focused his creativity on fabric and pattern design.
For sure he brought his storytelling skills into his design process, and I, for one, can't wait to see the lovelies in store for us quilt makers in the coming weeks.
In this episode Giuseppe gives us some Andover history, introduces us to his Nonna's fabulous lamps and chairs, and has tips for keeping creativity fresh.
Look for the fabric line Nonna in stores already, and From the Attic shipping to quilt shops soon!
His work/fabric/patterns can be found in these places:
Profile on Andover
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Liz McDade is passionate about pursuing a zero waste lifestyle, and no trace products. In her own words "no trace products are reusable, washable alternatives to their evil disposable twins". So we chat about how that passion grew, how her hobby has grown into a business, and Liz gives great tips for reducing waste in your cooking, and even in your bathroom!
Liz has tons of YouTube tutorials for making re-usable storage and shopping solutions, publishes patterns, and if you're in a hurry to get started using them, you can find ready-made products in her Etsy shop.
To read or learn more about Liz's projects, look for her in all these places:
Website: http://notraceshop.com
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnIjx8fXbc5vJmchPJqkUwQ
Facebook Group for zero waste sewing & crafting:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/332218438480456
Instagram: @no_trace_shop
Pinterest: @no_trace
Facebook: @NoTraceShop
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Get your 70s on!! Maude MacDonald lives in the gorgeous Niagara area of Ontario, Canada. She's a mom and wife, making and designing modern quilts with retro vibes and flair. She's a newcomer to the world of quilting, but in a short space of time has mastered many skills and is now sharing her passion with others. Sewing...quilting...pattern designing...all with unmistakable retro style.
We chat about haircoloring and how that translates into quilt design....competitive roller skating...and how to achieve a bright and cheerful studio (wink,wink).
Maude's first pattern release, "Boogie Nights", came out on Feb 9, 2022, CHECK IT OUT!
Maude can be found in these places:
Website: https://theretroquilter.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theretroquilter/
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Sheila Drevna woke up one early morning unable to use her hands and feet, and even lost her sight over the next few weeks. Doctors said she'd never walk again. Scary stuff.
But Sheila is a calm, matter-of-fact and determined woman, and today she is an award winning longarm quilter, with a business and blog of her own. Lucky for us she loves to teach and pass on what she has learned - both in her craft, and in her life.
I know you'll be encouraged and even energized by our visit. Never say never.
You can find Sheila in all these places:
Website: https://www.longarmlove.com/
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So many of us know Vanessa Christenson for her gorgeous ombre fabric lines, but she is SO much more! Here she is, in her own words:
Vanessa Christenson is a wife and mom of four humans and two cats who likes to quilt, sew, decorate, run her mouth, hang out with other women who can stand her, and fake organize the death out of anything (i.e. get rid of things). She started V and Co back when her husband was deployed (because why wouldn’t a mom of four add yet another thing to her plate) and has since grown it into the go-to place for amazing ombre quilting fabric and patterns. Vanessa calls Iowa home — although as a California native — she’s still not a big fan of Midwest winters.
Vanessa is also the author of the Simply Color: A Crayon Box for Quilters series.
Here's a link to my favorite - Yellow
She can also be found in all these places:
Website: https://vanessachristenson.com/ (head here if you'd like to book a coaching consultation)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VandCo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vchristenson/
The February workshop we mention can be found here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/having-a-better-relationship-with-yourself-by-vanessa-christenson-tickets-254969630027?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
The magazine publication mentioned is American Quilt Retailer.
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For Belle Brunner, quilting began as a hobby at the onset of the 2020 pandemic and as a way to create joy for not only herself, but for others by gifting them quilty goodness. Little did she know, she'd become hooked to all things quilts! Her only regret is that she didn't discover it sooner than age 45. She's a self taught quilter thanks to YouTube University, a lot of trial, error - ahem! - 'teaching moments', and patience.
Belle's attitude of generosity and community spirit are very evident in our visit. I know you'll be encouraged and blessed by all the ways she gives.
Don't forget to watch for Belle's brand new quilt pattern DUELING DIAMONDS launching in February!
Website: www.SeamsSewMe.com (FREE Quilt Journal Cover downloadable pattern, and info on the AirBnB)
Instagram: @Seams_Sew_Me
YouTube: Seams Sew Me
Etsy shop : https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeamsSewMeShop
Info on the pattern writing course we referred to can be found at Quilter's Candy.
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Jenny Gallo is an artist in many mediums. Her specialty is making one-of-a-kind stoles, the beautiful scarf-like garments worn by clergy. We chat about some of challenges in making these unusual “quilts”, and some of her most unique creations, and more recently also her exploration of painting and creating digital prints. Jenny offers lots of prints, calendars, stickers, and coloring sheets in her Etsy shop.
Jenny can be found in all these places, and check out her website for some free coloring pages:
Website: https://www.carrottopstudio.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrot.top.studio/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CarrotTopStudio?ref=shop_sugg
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Kathryn is a quilter with broad experience - maker, longarmer, shop owner, pattern writer, all the things. But now, lucky for us, she's set her sights on becoming an author. Did you know a "cozy" is a genre of mystery novel? And in a cozy, the reader has the opportunity to solve the murder right along with the main character, usually an amateur sleuth. What could be more perfect for crafters?
Join us as we talk about the creative journey, and the plot twists and pivots along the way.
You can find Kathryn in all these places:
Retail website: www.dragonflysquiltshop.com
Link to the Book (eBook, Paperback and Audio):
Sewing Suspicion - A Quilting Cozy Mystery ebook (.99 cents) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HVC4K2N
Quilting Calamity - A Quilting Cozy Mystery (pre-order) https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09JBLJ31B
Subscribe to Kathryn's newsletter,
Readers: https://SewingSuspicion.mailerpage.com
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Facebook - Books For Quilters Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/177950767300928
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Chris Acton is a multi-faceted crafter, but these days she's a weaver of beautiful things (and stories!) 4-shaft loom? Cotton warp? Weaving with ties? Chris chats about all these things and more during our visit. You'll love hearing about this tactile textile, and perhaps be encouraged to try something new in your crafting experience.
You can find Chris in all these places:
Website - https://actoncreative.net/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ActonCreative/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/actoncreative/
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGpQApO-WU3ZrgAMIrM-esg
Acton Creative Insiders Membership - https://www.patreon.com/actoncreativ
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It's candid again! This week I'm opening up about business - how I fell into being an entrepreneur....what it looks like (for real!).... and a few things I've learned.
Many of us have pivoted and done new things in the last couple of years. This is a look at my personal journey, in the hopes that it will encourage and perhaps even help one or two of you.
I would absolutely love to hear back from you - does this sound familiar? What are some of the challenges you've faced? And have you emerged a stronger person because of it?
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My mother was a tremendous influence in my life, and not by her words, but by her example. In this episode I highlight a few of the lessons I learned from her, and how they impact my life to this day.
She had a saying for every occasion (it seemed to me!) and a few of these are highlighted too. "A stitch in time saves nine" and "If it's worth doing, it's worth doing well", are just a couple of them.
I hope these memories will perhaps remind you of beautiful lessons your mother taught, or even encourage you in passing on enduring values to your own children.
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--------------------*Welp, we had a dilly of a week! And these things happen to entrepreneurs on the regular, don't they?
In the moment, it can be tough to learn the lessons...make the pivots...decide the decisions. So we (my husband Dave and I) pulled back the curtains on some of our rough spots and how we've worked through them. We talk about individual lessons learned, eye-openers in my business, and how we've learned to entrepreneur (is that a verb?) together.
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Leslie's studio is one you've GOT to see to appreciate! Warm...inviting...a great place for being creative and for hanging out with Gigi.
Leslie and I chat about her process - how she first began thinking about what she even wanted in her creative room, and then her no-stress way of building it gradually. Plus we touch on quilting retreats with your besties, finding your style, and much, much more.
Follow Leslie's studio adventures right here:
Instagram: @leslie_quilts
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Michelle Oliveto is new-ish to the world of quilt making, but a long-time surface designer. She's created a boutique fabric brand to showcase the artistry of designers from around the world. At it's heart is relationship with customers, designers, and community.
Michelle and I chat about Dandelion Fabric & Co's beginnings, knowing your WHY, and making a difference with our crafts.
Plus, Michelle's website features quilt stories! Take a few photos of a favorite project, write a few words, and submit it here.
Website: dandelionfabricandco
Instagram: @dandelionfabricandco
Facebook: @dandelionfabricandco
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Lauren Wright is the creator behind Molly And Mama, a studio for pretty stitches. She loves pastel, sweet colors, and delicate prints. We chat about her inspiration, and how she designs many of her small projects made with straightforward techniques, and then adds details and embellishments. Think pincushions, sewing folders, and even Christmas stockings.
Check out #scrapbustingsunday to see recent projects in the sewalong we talked about. And DO follow Lauren on social media for sooo many gorgeous photos. They'll brighten your day! If you love feminine and dainty things, you'll love this glimpse into Lauren's creative, crafty world.
Here's a personal invitation from Lauren:
"You're invited to join the Pretty Stitches Club with Molly and Mama in 2022. Sew along each month as Lauren shares beautiful, new 'small project' patterns exploring her favourite techniques like patchwork, embroidery, English paper piecing and stitching with wool felt. These beginner friendly projects feature Lauren's practical and pretty signature style. Join in from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in the world."
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Website: https://www.mollyandmama.com.au/
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Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MollyandMama
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Jess Zeigler shares her quilting story with us. It's a journey from her grandmother's projects, through simple quilt making, longarm quilting for others, and finally her current business model of a membership geared toward teaching and nurturing other longarm quilters.
Jess is the creator behind the no-y-seam feathered star, designer of many quilt patterns, and more recently, has a growing portfolio of digital quilting designs. She has so much solid wisdom to share in this episode; about life and business and quilting, and her genuine care really shines through.
Find Jess in all these places:
longarmleague.com
Facebook and Instagram: @longarmleague #longarmleague
threadedquilting.com
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Laura and I had a riveting discussion about the art, the emotion, and the expression that are so visible in her one-of-a-kind pieces. Her words describe her technique the best:
"My material is salvaged wood gathered in the aftermath of environmental tragedies, such as Hurricane Sandy, forest fires in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and from numerous other unnamed storms in Massachusetts. The wood is from damaged and wrecked houses – cedar sidings, screen doors, kitchen cabinets, wood tables- and repurposed into luminous, patchwork constructions. Through these difficult situations, my work is filled with vibrant color and uplifting hopefulness. I never paint the wood, they are as I found them and bear the marks of usage through their nail holes and scratches reminding us that material has memory."
And of course I had questions!
- How do you store a wooden stash?
- And what's fussy cutting?
- And how big are your wood quilts?
Prepare to be amazed and inspired by Laura's creations. You can view the exhibition we referred to here: New England Quilt Museum
Uppercase magazine, Issue #51 "Arts & Quilts", featuring Laura's art
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Website: www.LauraCheney.com
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Cheryl Clossin has been quilting for a long time, and her pieces could more rightly be called works of art. She's pretty sure it's impossible to embellish fabric too much, whether it's applique...embroidery...beading...you name it. If you don't believe me, check out her Instagram feed! And zoom in!
We chat at length about bugle beads, French knots, dealing with knotty backs, finding serendipitious fabrics, Prince, and the value of community. And that's just the first 10 minutes😄
You can see Cheryl's work on her Instagram feed right here.
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Jemima is a crafter from way back, and joins us from her studio in Australia. She's inspired by all things fabric, textiles, buttons, ribbons and embellishments.
"I started quilting in my teens, making quilts from leftover scraps from Mum's sewing projects. I was quickly hooked and then started to take classes to learn all about different quilting techniques and skills. My professional Background as a High School Home Economics Teacher has driven my passion for teaching and sharing all things quilts and sewing."
Today she designs quilting and sewing patterns for her label, Tied with a Ribbon, specializing in modern, fun designs that pack a punch and deliver helpful skills and tips that even a beginner quilter/sewer can feel confident in making.
Jemima has also written two books – Weekend Quilting and Quilt Big, and has a 3rd one coming out in 2022. They can be found in her website shop, and in your favorite local quilt shop.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiedwitharibbon/
Website: https://www.tiedwitharibbon.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tiedwitharibbon
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Michele Crawford is a quilter with an impressive resume! She has designed MANY quilt patterns (you'll have to listen to find the exact number😁), and has worked with fabric designers and publications across the country. Michele has fascinating stories about building her business before Google, when you had to physically call the operator (remember making calls in the wee hours to get the discounted rate?), or send snail mail to reach the marketing department. And then of course, she gives us valuable tips about working with scraps, keeping quilting fun, and much, much more.
Here's where to find Michele online:
Website: https://flowerboxquilts.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flowerboxquilts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flowerboxquilts/
I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate a crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com.
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Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services
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Julia Ward is a military wife, mom to two precocious girls, and a brand new longarm quilting business. She loves to quilt graphic designs that add texture, and play a supporting role. Listen as she tells us stories of her travels, and quilts that come to her from overseas.
Julia talks about getting to know her machine, and the learning curve of using digital designs. We talk about color theory (in a not-too-complicated fashion) and her love of rainbow quilts.
You can find Julia in all these places:
Website: https://www.quiltingjules.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliamcteer/
Blog: https://www.quiltingjules.com/blog
Dritz Snag Nab-It - the magical needle for pulling out buried threads
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Laura Piland is a quilter, pattern designer, and homeschooling mom of three boys. She's also an ex-math teacher - and with a last name like Piland - there's a strong love of pi in her house!
Laura publishes new quilt patterns from time to time, and likes to spend time offering supporting events such as quilt-alongs. She is also a teacher of her craft, particularly sewing for kids. Watch for her on upcoming episodes of the Missouri Star Quilt Company's YouTube channel!
Laura has a remarkable Facebook group - it's all about offering you the best deals in the quilting and crafting world...multiple times a day! Seriously, if you're looking for a great deal on tools, or stocking up for winter crafty projects, check out the feed often. You're pretty sure to find what you're looking for.
Website: SliceofPiQuilts.com
Facebook: Slice of Pi Quilts
Facebook page: Quilting and Sewing Deals
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Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services
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Janice E. Frisch received her PhD in folklore from Indiana University, where she studied women’s textile arts, particularly quilting. Her research focuses on transnational influences in textiles and on the stories women tell about their art. She has conducted research at numerous museums, including the International Quilt Museum, the Winterthur Museum, and the Quilt Gallery and Museum in York, England. Her groundbreaking work on the development of the block-style quilt in the United States was recently published in American Quilts in the Industrial Age, 1760–1870, edited by Patricia Cox Crews and Carolyn Ducey.
In this episode we chat about Janice's first "quilt" style, her wonderful quilting mentor (we should all aspire to be one of these!), and her extensive travels. Janice learned early on that if you volunteer, you get to actually handle the quilts! With gloves, of course.
You can follow her on her blog at TangibleCultureLLC.com and on Instagram @tangibleculture.
She currently works for The Electric Quilt Company, helping them test their latest software for designing quilts, while also running her own business, giving lectures, and teaching about quilts and quilt history. More info and contact information for Janice's lectures can also be found on her website.
A few more links:
listen until the end of the podcast for a coupon code for 20% off anything on the EQ8 website until October 15, 2021.
Janice's Blog post about the 1718 Coverlet
EQ8's Blockbase+
Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns | Products | The Electric Quilt Company
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Alice Ikenberry is a fantastic quilt maker! Many of her projects are hand-sewn, using a method called English Paper Piecing. And I realize we didn't really define that on the show, but Google can fill in all those details for you!
We DID talk about the influence of Alice's grandmother, her preferred way to store and display her quilts, and some of her favorite fabrics and tools. Who doesn't want to talk color and general fabric gorgeousness?? Follow Alice on Instagram for some serious inspiration, and sheer beauty in your feed.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homewithalice/
A few of Alice's favorite tools:
Poke-a-Dots (finger protectors)
Sewline glue pen
Sewline glue refills (2-pk)
I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate a crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com, and please cc the nominee.
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If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here.Victoria Newmyer tells us why she calls herself the Midlife Quilter, and why this hobby has come to mean so much to her, plus her unique podcast recording location. She now operates a fabulous online shop, of course The Midlife Quilter, stocking absolutely scrumptious fabrics. Her goals are to sell beautiful fabrics, and provide excellent service. You need only scroll through her Instagram feed to see the beautiful part. Victoria also has a blog chock full of practical information, like a 4-part series on how to build a stash you'll love AND USE.
You can meet Victoria in these places:
Website (including shop and blog): midlifequilter.shop
Instagram: @midlife_quilter
Link to Post - How to Build a Proper Stash, Part 1 (you're welcome)
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Carolina Moore has never met a craft she doesn't love! She is currently a quilter, pattern designer, mom, video producer, sewing educator, and YouTube-er, with a good dash of humor thrown in.
Here are a few time-stamped highlights:
4:45 cutting usable selvages from your fabric
11:53 entrepreneurial opportunity
14:41 the definition of a "perfect" quilt
16:02 the importance of sharing the mental load, & systems for busy families
28:35 Carolina's generous mentoring philosophy
Find Carolina in these places:
Websites: alwaysexpectmoore.com, carolinamoorepatterns.com
Instagram: @craftmoore
YouTube channel: Carolina Moore
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Trudy's love for storytelling and her life-long passion for fabrics and all the needle arts led to the joy she finds in creating. She creates and teaches fiber arts and art quilting, has written and illustrated a wonderful children's book (The Little Grey Mouse: A Fable in Fabric), and has even made commemorative book covers in quilt form.
Trudy has (obviously!) some great stories, plus insights on SEEING, and developing your own creative pieces.
Trudy can be found on her Facebook page and she'd love to hear from you!
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Her book would make a fantastic gift for any of the small fry in your life. To purchase, simply email her directly at cowant@shaw.ca, or from her Facebook email link.
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Barb is a local (to me) crafter who stepped up to fill a need for masks early on in the pandemic. Being rural, she simply put out a bin at the end of her long driveway offering them to anyone who had a need. How did those masks make a quilt, and how did Barb end up in the news? Well, you'll have to listen to find out!
Here's where you can read the News 8 article that features Barb's story.
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Tori is an international teacher, speaker, and patten designer. She's been quilting for 20 years and, in fact, has an MA in curriculum and instruction. Tori is also a Certified Teach for Color Confidence (a program from Shannon Brinkley).
Join us as we chat about her experiences as an army wife, crafting in all different areas of the USA. Tori offers LOTS of online classes and workshops, a membership site where you can literally learn how to make a quilt, and also has a podcast featuring...you guessed it...quilters' stories!
Where to find Tori:
Website
Blog
Instagram
Facebook
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Ursula McClintock of LDH Scissors has a fascinating story of a family business spanning 2 generations and 2 continents. Not only do they produce high quality sharp tools for your crafting room, but they EDUCATE us as well! What's the perfect tool for a given project? How should it be cared for? All that, and much more, is in this episode.
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Brandy Maslowski is a Quilter on Fire! From piecing and quilting techniques to fiber arts to organizing your studio to judging quilts to authoring a children's book and more....truly on fire!
We chat about how the "quilter on fire" came to be, and how quilting and crafting have been a stress reliever and peace-creator in Brandy's life. Brandy talks about her tips for up-leveling your studio, and how you can travel the world AND see wonderful quilts - what could be better?
Quilter on Fire
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For about 20 summers, Karen Schoepflin Hagen hit the road and showed off her quilts in gymnasiums and cafeterias across the Western U.S. Now, the quilts she’s made over the past 45 years — hundreds of them! — cover the walls of the former Masonic Lodge in Genesee and are available for public viewing. “To me, it’s just a dream come true,” Karen said.
The two-story building on the corner of Laurel Street and Ash Avenue is called Kascha Quilts — named after the first two letters in each of her names.
The public can view Karen’s work from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment. To schedule an appointment, call (208) 285-1786. There is no admission fee, but donations are accepted.
Our visit to the museum was a treat! Karen's enthusiasm and humor are infectious, and she has so many original ways to use fabric and create dimension and depth in her quilts.
148 E Ash Gennesee ID 83832
Phone Number - (208) 285-1786
Kascha Quilts can be found online HERE
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Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients' quilts shortly thereafter. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections. They have also been seen in numerous exhibits, magazines, and books as well as on The Quilt Show and Quilting Arts TV. Timna is a designer for Studio e Fabrics and is an in-demand teacher and speaker. She lives in South Hadley, MA and works out of her studio in Holyoke, MA.
In this episode we chat about Timna's imaginative quilt designs, which start with WHAT IF? She introduces us to her Noble Menagerie (which is heading off to Houston as a special exhibit!) and gives some tips for color selection, fabric choices, and creating movement when doing your own explorations.
Timna can be found online:
Website - you've got to check out the photo galleries!
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Instagram
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Kimberly Jolly is the genius behind the Fat Quarter shop - your online one-stop source for fabric, patterns & kits, tutorials, cross-stitch supplies...the list goes on and on.
Kimberly shares her personal taste in quilts, some of the wisdom she's learned while balancing family and entrepreneurship, and a few of her best tips for building an online business.
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direct link to "A Scrapbook of Quilts" book
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Today's guest is Verushka Zarate. She creates portraits, from fabric, that have got to be seen to be believed!
In this episode we chat about Verushka's inspiration (remarkable people), her design process (drafting...color palette choices...the detailed foundation paper piecing) and her personal Pride and Joy (her sons).
Be sure to check out her Instagram link below for a tour of the stunning finished ones, plus many behind-the-scenes looks at her creative process.
Verushka has a heart for teaching so she's created a YouTube channel with tons of helpful tips, and honestly, full-fledged courses on EPP. And bonus! If you need a little pick-me-up, the sounds of her boys in the background will be sure to do it! And lastly, her patterns are available for purchase in her Etsy shop.
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Kim Soper of Feel Good Fibers gives us some really good life lessons here! "It's about BETTER, not PERFECT".... and "if your space is small you have to have less stuff". Those are words to live by!
Kim has some really transformative thoughts about creating a crafting space that you love and that inspires you, plus she offers concrete help in this area to sewists. De-cluttering, self-care, using and re-using, studio re-sets....these are just a few of the super helpful topics she covers.
You really should check out the fabric shop on her website - it's unlike anything I've seen before. It's peer-to-peer fabric shopping, providing a place for sewists to pass on fabric they don't love any more, and find new enthusiasm in someone else's previously loved yardage.
Here's where you can find Kim:
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Meri and I have been sisters-in-law for over 30 years, so we share a lot of crafting history. She's not afraid to try things - from beekeeping to shearing sheep and carding wool to knitting socks to soap-making to toothbrush rug-making....she's tried 'em all. I think we forgot to talk about mummifying a chicken with the homeshooled grandkids - but, yeah, she's done that too. We'll save that for next time!
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Mary is a dear friend! She has so much wisdom, humor, and grace, and she brings all of that to her crafting endeavors. You'll hear how she was pulled into the art of quilting, why she loves the detail of handwork so much, and what that expression has meant to her in re-imagining her life.
Plus, you won't want to miss the story of her unexpected visit with Vice President Biden!
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Karen is a matriarch of machine quilting - she began in 1997! She chats about finding your own trim, judged quilts, the quilting community in her brick and mortar store, and even muskie fishing! Plus, of course, the original freehand design now affectionately known as "McTavishing".
Look for Karen's books and classes to become available for streaming on her website, June 1, 2020.
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Tia chats about teachers who do the OPPOSITE of encouraging crafters, worldwide travels, her passion for Welsh quilting, and her marvelous feathers.
Tia is a gifted educator with a wealth of experience, and she brings her enthusiasm and love of exploration to this episode.
email: tiacurtisquilts@gmail.com
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Jen has an encouraging story to tell - she has explored some very beautiful ways to convey faith in her very original custom-printed fabrics, plus many patterns and group sewing projects.
Jen has great tips for those who have a great idea, and want to use fabric as their medium, as well as some advice for minimalist crafters. Is there even such a thing?
Jen (and her quilting devotional) can be found in all these places:
Website https://faithandfabricdesign.com
Instagram https://instagram.com/faithandfabric
Facebook https://facebook.com/faithandfabric
And here's where you can find more of my work:
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Elizabeth and her young family spent a period of time in Korea. She has great perspective on NEW - new crafts...new opportunities...new materials and skills....
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instagram: @elizabeth.epidastudio.com
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Jill has SO many stories! She talks about designing a series of patterns based on her friend Jim's slavery-era family quilts, and having the chance to show them at QuiltCon. Then we chat about quilts in theater....an original way to shop in your fabric stash....and how to decide what to quilt on your treasure.
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Jim's book, plus quilt photos and Jill's patterns are available at https://hartsfieldfamilyslavequilt.com
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My guest, Sam, began her quilting journey at Mile 0 on the Alaska Highway. We chat about the twists and turns of building a quilting business, and how Sam has done that in a small Canadian town. She gives tips for marking, finding your niche, and building a client base. Solid advice if you're launching or building your business. Plus, Sam acquired her longarm in a totally unique way. You don't want to miss that story!
Sam can be found here:
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Email - samalberts@live.ca
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Krista and I chat about how dyslexia herded her into a lifelong love affair with sewing, some of the fun she's having with her 60* ruler and a bajillion innovative patterns, and just general quilting enthusiasm!
Krista can be found in all these places:
Website: https://www.kristamoser.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristamoserquilt/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristamosertheq/
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristaMoserQuilt?ref=l2-shopheader-name
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0DK29mSAP-p4xQIPOGn8Q
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krista_moser/
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Rachelle and I chat about her background in engineering, and how that has served her well in writing quilt patterns and instructions. We talk about finding pattern ideas in unexpected places (like antique farming tools!) Rachelle's tips for fabric selection, and being inspired by the little things in life.
Rachelle can be found in all these places:
Instagram: @rachelle_handmade
Patterns for Sale on Etsy: www.etsy.com/shop/RachelleHandmade
Website: rachellehandmade.com
Facebook: facebook.com/rachellehandmadellc
Private FB Group Page: facebook.com/groups/rachellehandmadequiltgroup
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCkZFI4hMag4gVGEuzEjc5fQ
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Introductions are in order! In this very first episode, I'm chatting with my sister about our childhood (a wee bit unconventional), the influences of our crafting mother/grandmother/aunts, and some of our thoughts about preserving the treasures of the past for the families of the future.
Future episodes will feature quilters' and other crafters' stories. Some are small business owners like myself; others have simply found joy, healing, or community in their craft. I hope you are encouraged and inspired by their stories.
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