Adventures in Quilting: Recent Episodes
Dalen Keys
This podcast is a series of fun stories that are occasionally fact - but are often fiction. You don't have to be a quilter to listen . . . but if you are a quilter, or married to one, or know one, or lived with one, or passed one on the street . . . you'll certainly relate to these stories.
Mimi's Quilting Emporium is the hub of activity in Bitchfield, PA . . . a common little town with uncommon characters. But when one of their own sets out on an adventure across the USA to explore the sights - and visit as many quilting shops as possible, life in Bitchfield intertwines with stories from the road as they all come together at Mimi's.
Jerry waitied in the parking lot outside the First Baptist Church on Hemlock while his wife attend the Bitchfield Quilt Guild meeting. He enjoyed the quiet, a few cold beers and the peaceful evenings in Bitchfield.
Conflict has arisen between the First Baptist Church on Hemlock and Faith Episcopal. The Board at First Baptist developed a plan but things did not go as anticipated.
Mimi is busy in her quilting room when Darlene comes to visit. Sometimes you just need a hug.
This winter has taken its toll on the good people of Bitchfield . . . and this podcaster. But today, the Stitch & Sew is back at mimi's Quilting Emporium. Plus there's interesting Mayorial news in Bitchfield.
The men of Bitchfield are worried and have gathered at the Corner Bar & Grill to talk while the women of Bitchfield have gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium to do someting useful.
We're back! A new season of Quilting Adventures! In this episode Earl, Mimi's husband has concerns about the impact of quilting on their household - as do all of us that have partners that quilt.
Sadly, another season of Adventures in Quilting is coming to an end. But before we go, the Bitchfield City Council asked that I share several announcements for your interest.
Baptist ministers from around the world are gathered for the Bitchfield Baptist Summit. The new Pope was getting too much attention and they had to take action. But Mrs. Green knew how to keep their gathering short . . . she and Pastor Green had plans for Saturday night . . . oolala!
Tensions are high between South Buckland and Bitchfield as their Little League Teams square off in their first games. At the game that afternoon, Mary Michaels, and Sister Loretta, both delivered for Bitchfield.
The gang was gathered for a workshop with Rebecca Penniston at Mimi's Quilting Emporium . . . But then there's the potential for a trip to Denmark.
The Sunnyside-Up Nudist Camp is getting ready to open. The Stitch & Sew has gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium. And Ruth Ann has returned from Denmark.
The workshop on the Sidekick Saddlebag Organizer from byannie(TM) at Mimi's Quilting Emporium has caused plenty of excitement at the Bitchfield Assisted Living Center but Ruth Ann is missing.
The members of the Stitch & Sew are gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium. It was good to be together again to work on projects . . . but also to talk and laugh. Mimi shares a new idea and is getting help from a very special consultant.
Just wanted to let everyone know that the individual episodes of "No Stone Unturned" have been published as a single ebook. It should be available through all ebook publishing services soon and also available through libraries. You should be able to find it through your ebook service by searching the title or my name.
This is it . . . the finale of No Stone Unturned. What surprises await at the Pennsylvania Quilters Festival?
Louis brings Regina's quilt to Rebekah before the Pennsylvania Quilt Festival begins. The gang from Mimi's Quilting Emporium enjoy their first day at the festival but arrangements at the hotel that night are not what they expected.
There are plenty of activities in Bitchfield for everyone . . . after all, Bitchfield is a happening sort of place.
But, are things beginning to unfold in the murder of Regina Butler?
It's a sad day at the First Baptist Church on Hemlock as the bid Regina farewell . . . but Vivek arrives and some of the story is unveiled.
Things are busy around Bitchfield as everyone prepares for Christmas. Yes, everyone is still nervous about the recent murder in town and the police are still investigating - but we need a little departure from all of that. With the flood of requests for a Christmas Poem pouring into Bitchfield Broadcasting, I had to take just a little time to pull this together. Hope you enjoy!
The members of the Stitch & Sew gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium to understand the circumstances around Regina Butler's murder . . . and two new characters enter the story.
A broken window, a seam ripper, and the label - the mystery depends. News travels quickly around Bitchfield and everyone is on edge. The Stitch & Sew gathers at Mimi's Quilting Emporium.
The group has once again gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium and there's no shortage of very serious topics to be discussed. But its the fate of food storage that might be the most serious.
Bitchfield is a hive of educational and informative news and events. This episode tries to bring you up-to-speed on just a few of the more notable highlights. Enjoy!
A new dating App for quilters has been released in Bitchfiel by Mr. Patrick. Now is the time to join so you too can be "Stitched Together" with your ideal, hot, quilt-loving partner.
A visit to the Bloody Hell Quilt Shop is disturbing . . . in so many ways. But the gang from mimi's Quilting Emporium ventures into the depths of Hell to make this visit . . . or do they?
Maybe Rose an Danny like each other - and Rose gets surprising news concerning her science fair project.
Rose Flowers has worked hard on a high technology quilting project for the year-end Science Fair at Bitchfield High School. Rose knows her main competition will be from Danny Ishikawa but she is confident . . . but then things seem to go wrong.
A new family, the Flowers, have arrived in Bitchfield and this, of course, catches the town's attention - but especially the boys of Bitchfield since their are three daughters in the family. Casseroles of welcome arrive but it's during one welcoming visit the Flowers find out their house has an concerning past.
It's a little known fact that Mrs. Santa is an avid quilter . . . but this Christmas, she is busy. So, while Santa is off doing his little thing, she is busy.
Enjoy this little poem to celebrate Christmas and Quilting.
The Live Nativity outside the First Baptist Church on Hemlock which begins tonight and a workshop on Quilted Sneakers provide the basis for lively discussion at Mimi's Quilting Emporium.
Dr. Noah Itall is now poised to become the ruler of the world while there are protests outside the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Mimi calls in help from the QIA in an attempt to save the world.
Suspense, crime, and treachery abound in Bitchfield all surrounding the exhibit of the famous quilt . . . "The Treasure of the Nile." Dr. Noah Ittall and Victor "The Quilt" Conn have hatched a NASTY plan to rule the world . . . unless the the quilters of Mimi's Quilting Emporium can save the day.
Mimi and Earl returned to Bitchfield after helping out with their grandkids - exhausted of course. But they find Mimi's Quilting Emporium alive with activity - even late at night.
The Financial Report given by Betty Jo Looney at the Bitchfield Quilt Guild meeting became more exciting than expected and Mrs. Ellsworth considers visiting a Mordern Quilt Guild.
Who needs Fantasy Football when you've got Fantasy Quilting at Mimi's Quilting Emporium in Bitchfield, PA. Are things heating up between Ruth Ann and Mr. Patrick - well, there is certainly a shock.
The Sunnyside-Up Nudist Camp has taken a bold step . . . they are putting on a Quilt Festival. Of course, they have partnered with Bitchfield and Mimi's Quilting Emporium. There's excitement all across town but there's an issue at Mimi's. Thank God, Mr. Patrick comes to the rescue.
In this Season 3 finale, the intrigue continues. The Stitch & Sew has gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium for a Diamond Dotz(R) day but Popov is waiting for his opportunity to grab the Smart Quilt.
The Beginning Quilting class was done - thank, God! Eugene's Smart Quilt was stirring up interest with his classmates, the military, and other governments. Intrigued seemed to await in Bitchfield.
A new beginning quilting class has started at the Quilting Emporium and it will certainly be an interesting series or classes. Sister Loretta has a set back that caused a stay in the hospital but things are looking up. The Stitch & Sew, and all of Bitchfield, show their love for Sister Loretta.
Mimi and the gang have started Jazzercise and they are exhausted as they take a break to recover in Mimi's Quilting Emporium. When Sister Loretta joins them, she has some surprising and shocking news.
On a snowy day in Bitchfield, there was talk of new technology amongest those gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium to work on projects. Cell phones, smart homes, and robot vacuum cleaners were all part of their conversation. But, Mimi had just received a letter from her cousin that took them back in time to 120 years ago.
It's a busy January day at Mimi's Quilting Emporium as they have gathered to pin a quilt for Sunshine. This is a time they gather to talk, and most importantly, to laugh.
Spirits are joyous at the Christmas Meeting of the Bitchfield Quilt Guild. Of course, there's a potluck but the news of the retreats in 2023 and Show & Tell are here the actions happens.
The Stitch & Sew at Mimi's Quilting emporium was certainly busy. Not only did they have the "exciting" parade to talk about but also Ruth Ann, Mary Margaret, and Mr. Parick were back from Australia.
Ruth Ann, Mary Margaret and Mr. Patrick share news of their adventure to Australia with the good ladies of the Stitch & Sew at Mimi's Quilting Emporium. Sharon McMahon, Darlene's high school date, and a hidden flask fuel the fun and excitement.
We are back with another season of "Adventures in Quilting." Fall is in the air and rain is coming - at least according to Cheryl Kennedy's achy joints. Sister Loretta brings beer and wisdom to her conversation with Cheryl and Mimi on the park bench in front of the Bitchfield Courthouse.
Mulching season is winding down in Bitchfield and Mimi has been invited to teach a quilting class . . . and her opportunity has definitely caught the attention of the members of the Stitch & Sew.
Mimi's Quilting Emporium, and all of Bitchfield, PA, is a buzz of excitement with an author visiting and sharing a story at the meeting of the Stitch & Sew.
The Bitchfield Quilt Guild had to do something . . . they just had to support the people, the refugees from Ukraine.
The annual ice fishing tournament is in full swing in Bitchfield, PA and there's excitement, and worry, over an unusual discovery.
An old quilt hanging in Mimi's Quilting Emporium attracts the attention of the Pennsylvania State Police . . . and of course stirs up the rumor hotline in Bitchfield, PA. This episode is based loosely on the real events surrounding the theft of artwork from Andrew Wyeth's studio . . . but a fair amount of fiction has been added!
Bitchfield, PA is excited that their own podcaster is going to be on the Kelly Clarkson show. The ladies are gathered in Mimi's Quilting Emporium as the podcaster reads his story.
The Stitch & Sew are busy in Mimi's Quilting Emporium on a cold Christmas Eve stuffing stockings for the residents of the Bitchfield Assisted Living Home when they suddenly have visitors stop in the store . . . touching their hearts.
God help us, but the Bitchfield Quilt Guild has started the planning process for their next quilt show - there's never a shortage of opinions! Meanwhile, Ruth Ann and Mr. Patrick sightsee in West Virginia before spending a few interesting . . . and hazy days . . . visiting the Drunk Stallion Quilt Shop and Distillery in Shelbyville, Kentucky.
There's a chill in the air in Bitchfield, PA and flannel is making its annual fashion surge. Everyone is getting ready for the Bitchfield Strudel Festival and Competition. Mimi is determined to beat Mrs. Ellsworth this year and take back the championship trophy.
Mary Margaret is leading the preparations for a big event in Bitchfield but on this day, the Stitch & Sew has gathered at Mimi's Quilting Emporium to hear about Ruth Ann's visit to The Congressional Quilt Shop in Washington, DC - and the misadventures of "travel" during Covid.
Bitchfield, PA is slowly coming back to life but business has been good at Mimi's Quilting Emporium. Mimi has taken the opportunity to clean-up her centuries old attic during the quarantine . . . and finds a connection to the past that relates to the present.
A podcaster visits Mimi's Quilting Emporium in Bitchfield, PA and remembers a friend . . . wishing he'd done more. But, there is hope.
Mulching is mostly done and preparations are in fully swing for the annual Memorial Day parade in Bitchfield, PA. The good ldaies of the Stitch & Sew gather to hear the first letter from Ruth Ann about her visit to Delaware and the Blue Hen Quilt Shop.
Spring seems to be arriving in Bitchfield, PA and things are stirring at Mimi's Quilting Emporium. Rumors have swept through the town of one of their own traveling around the USA in a RV . . . with a man.