Measure Twice, Cut Once

Why I Created the Free Motion Quilting Masterclass

Wed, 14 May 2025 14:00:00 -0700

In this episode, I share the story behind my Free Motion Quilting Masterclass, explaining how I discovered my passion for longarm quilting and developed techniques to help others master freehand quilting without patterns or templates.

Resources Mentioned:

Free Motion Quilting Masterclass: Available at stitchedbysusan.com under the "Learn" tab
YouTube Channel: "Stitched by Susan" featuring live quilting demonstrations on select Fridays
Pinterest: "Stitched by Susan" with a board called "My Gallery, Edge to Edge" showcasing quilting designs

Special Offers:

Cozy Earth bamboo sheets: 40% off with code "MEASURE" at cozyearth.com
Registration for the Free Motion Quilting Masterclass opens twice yearly (currently May 2025)
Six weeks of bonus live sessions with Susan for new class participants

About the Free Motion Quilting Masterclass:

Comprehensive training for domestic and longarm machines
Teaches over 25 specific quilting designs
Focuses on practice methods to advance skills
Teaches thought processes to create original designs
Especially helpful for quilters intimidated by freehand work
Emphasizes affordable "edge-to-edge" designs for everyday quilts

Upcoming Events:

Live, informal sessions on YouTube throughout May 2025
New "KNOT of Freehand Quilters" group launching soon

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ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership

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And here's where you can find more of my work:

YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes
Website - for more information on classes and quilting services
Facebook - current projects and photos
Instagram - current projects and photos
Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials

Meet Blair Stocker of Wise Craft Handmade

Wed, 07 May 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, Susan interviews Blair Stocker of Wise Craft Handmade, discussing Blair's unique approach to color and value in quilt making, her journey as a crafter, and her revival of the vintage stitching technique called "chicken scratch."

About Blair Stocker

Blair is known for her creative approach to scrappy quilts, focusing on value rather than strict color theory. She comes from a background in apparel design and fashion merchandising, bringing a unique perspective to quilt making.

Key Topics Discussed

The Ruby Ruler

A multi-purpose tool Blair created in 2017
Functions as both a cutting ruler and a value viewer
Uses red film technology similar to what landscape painters and photographers use
Helps quilters see value contrast (the "sunshine and shadow") in fabric selections
Alternative to the black-and-white photo technique for assessing value

Resources Mentioned

Wise Craft Handmade website
Blair's Block of the Month programs
The Ruby Ruler for color value assessment
Blair’s first book - Wise Craft: Turning Thrift Store Finds, Fabric Scraps, and Natural Objects into Stuff You Love

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The Sweet Spot Between Excellence & Efficiency

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, I discuss how excellence and efficiency can coexist in creative entrepreneurship.

Episode Highlights:

Finding the balance between providing excellent service and maintaining profitability
The difference between excellence and perfection
Creating a "sweet spot" where excellence and efficiency intersect
The importance of developing signature techniques and systems

Key Insights:

Excellence means quality work without getting trapped in perfectionism
Efficiency requires developing systems, signature techniques, and time management
Tracking time helps establish fair pricing and improves profitability
Batch processing tasks (client meetings, invoicing) increases productivity
Developing expertise in a limited set of designs/offerings creates both quality and speed

Resources Mentioned:

Machine quilting for beginners course
YouTube live stream playlist for quilting shortcuts
Pricing spreadsheet for quilters: stitchedbysusan.com/pricing

Sponsor:

Cozy Earth bamboo sheets - Use code "MEASURE" for 40% off at cozyearth.com

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Meet Erynn Truexx: The Creative Mind Behind The Panto Shop Revival

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, I speak with Erynn Truexx, the creative force behind True Threads Quilting and The Panto Shop. The conversation explores Erynn's journey as a quilter and entrepreneur, focusing on her experience with longarm quilting and her recent acquisition of the Panto Shop, a digital pantograph marketplace.

Key Topics Discussed

Erynn's introduction to quilting through the Modern Quilt Guild and QuiltCon
Her experience working with Innova at quilt shows
The acquisition and revitalization of the Panto Shop
Explanation of pantographs and digital quilting designs
The challenges and benefits of different pantograph designs
Erynn's vision for elevating edge-to-edge quilting designs
Her experience creating a Chicago jacket from a quilted project
Organization systems for quilting materials and projects

Special Offer

Erynn is offering podcast listeners 20% off their entire order at the Panto Shop. Use code SBS20 at thepantoshop.com

Pearls of Wisdom

Erynn shared two important pieces of advice:

"Take imperfect action" - Don't wait for things to be perfect before moving forward
"Perfection doesn't exist" - Focus on the journey and continuous improvement rather than an unattainable perfect state

Additional Resources

The Panto Shop - Digital pantograph marketp

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The Courage to Learn New Things

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I explore the process of learning new skills and capabilities, both in quilting and in business. I share personal stories about taking on challenging projects—from creating a quilt from vintage blocks to building an online course business—and break down the four stages of growth: courage, commitment, capability, and confidence. This episode offers practical insights for anyone looking to expand their creative skills or transform their passion into a profession.

Note: Some links below are affiliate links, which means that if you use them to purchase the product, I'll earn a small commission at no extra charge to you!

Key Points

My experience with the "Ava" quilt challenge and how it prepared me for bigger challenges
The Four C's Formula by Dan Sullivan: Courage, Commitment, Capability, and Confidence
The importance of giving yourself permission to be a beginner and take time to learn
Why celebrating small gains and progress is essential for growth

Resources Mentioned

The Four C's Formula by Dan Sullivan: Link to booklet
The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Sponsor

This episode is sponsored by Susan's Free Motion Quilting Masterclass, an on-demand comprehensive course for mastering freehand quilting skills and design decisions. Learn more at stitchedbysusaon.com/learn.

Questions for Reflection

What vision are you holding that's bigger than your current skills?
What would taking the first step of courage into something new look like for you today?
How can you better celebrate your small gains and progress?

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Sarah Becvar: Threading Stories Through Fabric & Cards

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, I welcome Sarah Becvar, a textile artist from England with over 20 years of experience creating machine embroidered textiles and greeting cards. Sarah shares her unique technique for creating beautiful machine embroidered cards and offers practical advice for listeners interested in trying this creative art form.

Amy Lollis: Breaking Free from Creative Burnout & Finding Joy Again

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, I welcome Amy Lollis, a quilt pattern writer, fabric designer, podcaster, crocheter, and Oklahoma homeschool mom.

About Amy Lollis

Quilt pattern writer, fabric designer, podcaster, crocheter
Oklahoma homeschool mom
Creator behind Amy Lollis Creative
Unofficial motto: "Make every day just a little bit more magical"

Topics Discussed

No-Spend Challenge: Amy discusses her current 365-day no-spend challenge, designed to get off the "hamster wheel" of constantly buying the newest fabrics and tools
Industry Pressures: Insights into the pressure of keeping up with trends and how the quilting industry changed during and after COVID
Business Evolution: Amy shares her journey from brand "Happy Hippie Studio" to her current more authentic approach
Fabric Industry Inside Look: Amy's experience working on a contract basis within the fabric industry and seeing how things work behind the scenes
First-Year Business Mistakes: Lessons learned about authenticity, simplifying processes, and avoiding burnout
Pattern Testing: Why Amy decided to stop using pattern testers and how she simplified her pattern development process
Homeschooling Reality: An honest look at balancing homeschooling with running a creative business
Managing Depression: Amy's candid discussion about dealing with depression and PMDD while running a creative business

Where to Find Amy

Instagram: @amylolliscreative
Website: www.amylollis.com

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15 Quilting Tools Hiding in Your Hardware Store

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, I explore unconventional and budget-friendly quilting tools that can be found at your local hardware store. As part of Season 5's focus on building a creative business, this episode offers practical tips for quilters looking to save money while enhancing their craft.

Hardware Store Quilting Tools:

Tools Section:

Magnetic Bowls - Deeper than typical pin dishes, perfect for holding pins, especially heavy-duty long arm pins
Magnetic Bars - Used to secure quilt tops when floating them on a long arm machine
Telescoping Magnetic Handles - Great for retrieving dropped pins or reaching into tight spaces
Scissor Sharpeners - For extending the life of all-purpose scissors (not recommended for high-quality sewing shears)
Small Inspection Mirrors - Helpful for checking the bobbin area or viewing the back of a quilt without flipping it

Paint Department:

6. Painter's Tape - Susan's "all-time winner" for marking boundaries, creating guides, securing loose seams, and making cutting jigs

7. Rubber Mallet - Perfect for flattening bulky seams that won't fit under machine feet, also useful for snaps and grommets

Measuring Section:

8. Yardstick - Longer than typical quilting rulers, useful for holding side clamp straps at the long arm machine

Storage & Organization:

9. S-Hooks - Great for hanging rulers on pegboards or temporarily displaying quilts

10. Wire Shelving with Wheels - Space-saving storage that can be rolled when needed

11. Snap-Together Storage Bins - Perfect for organizing small supplies like seam rippers and marking tools

12. Mesh Drawer Organizers - Good for visible storage of color-organized scraps

13. Closet Organization Hardware - For storing batting rolls using closet rails and PVC pipe

Lighting:

14. LED Stick-On Lights - For additional task lighting under machines - Tip: Use a floor lamp with adjustable neck for "quilting by shadow" on dark or busy prints

Building Materials:

15. Plexiglass Sheets - For auditioning quilting designs wit

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Engagement Magic: it Starts With a Story

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, I explore the power of storytelling in newsletters and email marketing for creative entrepreneurs. She shares how incorporating personal stories can dramatically increase engagement, build connection with subscribers, and transform newsletters from dreaded tasks into effective business tools.

Want to learn how to write story based emails for yourself? Bill Mueller has one of the best courses to learn how! For more information, visit his website. **

**Note: Some links in this episode are affiliate links which means that if you use the link and purchase the product or service, it won't cost you more, and I'll earn a little commission. It's a great way to support the podcast!

00:00 Welcome to Season Five: Behind the Scenes of Creative Entrepreneurship

01:06 The Power of Stories in Newsletters

02:21 Engaging Your Audience with Personal Stories

06:16 The Art of Story Transition in Emails

12:01 Practical Tips for Adding Stories to Your Newsletters

14:16 Overcoming Common Objections to Storytelling

16:20 The Benefits of Storytelling in Business

17:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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Carina Gardner: A Creative Dynamo

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0700

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In this episode, Susan welcomes Carina Gardner, a renowned fabric designer and CEO of multiple companies. Carina, who has designed fabric for Riley Blake Designs, dies for Silhouette, host of the Make and Design Podcast, creater of Design Suite, and is the founder of the University of Arts and Design, shares her journey and strategies for building a thriving creative business.

The episode covers Carina's latest exciting project, her new office 'the barn,' and its role in her content creation and family life balance. Carina also delves into the significance of niche marketing, follower engagement, and the real metrics of success. She discusses her approach to content creation and her notable achievement of founding the University of Arts and Design, offering comprehensive design and business education. Carina emphasizes listening to her community, pivoting based on needs, and the importance of impactful time management. Packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories, this episode is a must-listen for aspiring creative entrepreneurs.

01:04 Introducing Carina Gardner

02:26 Balancing Family and Business

07:29 Content Creation Strategies

12:21 The Importance of Niche and SEO

18:48 Design Suite and University Programs

26:51 Building a Lasting Legacy

30:10 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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Snippets from QuiltCon 2025

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0800

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Join me at QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona! I had the pleasure to speak with vendors, attendees and teachers, and recorded them to share with you. Find out more about them below:

Hollyann of String and Story

Website - https://www.stringandstory.com/

Kristin of Laurastar

Website - https://www.laurastar.com/

Lorelai Kueker of Pigs in a Blanket Quilting

Website - https://www.pigsinablanketquilting.com/

Cheryl Koranda - Longarm League

Website - https://www.longarmleague.com/

Natalie of OESD

Website - https://oesd.com/

Amy Chappell

Website - https://amerooniedesigns.com/

Karlee Porter

Website - https://www.karleeporter.com/

Elizabeth deMoo of Brown Bird Designs

Website - https://brownbirddesigns.com/

Enjoli Strait with BERNINA

Website - https://www.doodlequiltingstudio.com/

Sew Becca -

Website - https://sewbecca.com/

Melissa Renfrey of Storyteller Stitchery

Website - https://storytellerstitchery.com/

Chelsie of Pink Door Fabrics

Website - https://www.pinkdoorfabrics.com/

Blair Stocker

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Navigating Creativity, Business, and Life with Amy Smart

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:00:00 -0800

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In the latest season of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once,' we dive into the world of creative entrepreneurship and quilting. Join me as I welcome Amy Smart, of Diary of a Quilter, a well-established quilter and fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs.

Amy and I discuss her journey from blogging to designing fabric, the evolution of her business, her strategies for maintaining balance, and insights on the quilting community's changes over the years.

Learn practical tips for managing a creative business, the importance of taking breaks, and the benefits of outsourcing.

Plus, hear about Amy's inspiring trip to Mexico City and her upcoming fabric line with Riley Blake Designs, 'Mary Catherine.' It's an episode packed with valuable lessons for both aspiring and seasoned creative entrepreneurs.

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00:00 Introduction to Season 5

01:03 Guest Introduction: Amy Smart

02:19 Current Projects and Business Insights

04:08 The Evolution of Blogging and Social Media

09:33 Balancing Business and Personal Life

20:30 Outsourcing and Delegation

22:59 Becoming a Fabric Designer

28:17 Inspiration from Mexico City

34:46 Conclusion and Farewell

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Join the Journey: Quilting Adventures with Tour Host Kim Caskey

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 12:00:00 -0800

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In this episode, I welcome world traveler Kim Caskey to the podcast. You can find out more about her from her website at www.kimcaskey.ca and more about her world tours at www.kimcaskey.ca/tours as well as on Facebook and Instagram.

Kim has the enviable job of coordinating and organizing textile tours around the world, including Ireland, Scotland, France, England, Wales, Japan, France, and Italy. Kim frequently likes to tie in quilt festivals into these tours, as these are great ways to explore the different styles and subjects of the quilts of the world.

I'm excited to announce that I'll be joining Kim on her July 2025 Birmingham London Tour!

Kim's cohost will be Paula Rafferty, an Irish quilter, who is a certified judge, and part of the tour will include her guiding the tour participants through the Birmingham Quilt show through the winning quilts through a judge's eye.

In September of 2025, Kim will be joining special guest Pam Holland in Australia!

Several special guests in Australia will include Jen Kingwell and Kathy Doughty.

Visit my blog to download the brochures

00:00 Introduction to Season 5

01:07 Guest Introduction: Kim Caskey

02:27 Quilting Tours Around the World

05:02 Upcoming Birmingham and London Tour

13:35 Exploring the Australia Tour

15:01 Kim's Journey into Quilting

26:14 The Art of Custom Quilting

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Collaboration Over Competition

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0800

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In this episode, I emphasize the importance, as I see it, of collaboration over competition. It's a beautiful thing when our quilting community shares knowledge, celebrates others' successes, and seeks help without fear. I advocate for giving proper credit to original ideas and designs, ensuring a supportive and vibrant and sustainable creative industry.

Tune in to learn how generosity can form a strong foundation for a prosperous, creative business. When we work together, it not only improves our projects but improves the entire community!

00:00 Introduction to Season 5

01:03 The Power of Collaboration in Quilting

02:20 Overcoming the Fear of Sharing

03:58 Honoring Originality and Giving Credit

05:27 Fostering a Collaborative Community

07:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Crafting Your Success Story: A Heart-to-Heart with Business Coach Tracy Beavers

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 14:00:00 -0800

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Profitable Quilting - A Step by Step Pricing Guide

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 11:00:00 -0800

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In Season 5 of Measure Twice, Cut Once, the focus shifts to the business side of quilting and creative entrepreneurship. The season aims to share personal experiences and host guest discussions on building a thriving creative business.

The opening of the episode introduces Heather from PurpleHobbies.com, who designs custom 3D printed sewing tools. My favorite is the binding third hand. But whether you want to organize your bobbins, or find the perfect pin holder, or tag and label your quilt in progress, her custom tools are like having a secret weapon in your crafting arsenal. Use the code SBS15 for 15% off any items in her online store. Head over to PurpleHobbies.com and see how Heather is bringing innovation right to your crafting table.

If you haven't had a chance to, listen to Episode 94 of Measure Twice, Cut Once with Casey Brown.

The core topic for this episode explores the fair pricing of creative work, emphasizing the need to value the experience and skills artisans bring to their projects. Practical advice is given on calculating hourly rates and overhead costs, supported by a spreadsheet provided to help listeners price their work accurately. The episode also highlights common overlooked costs and offers a challenge to track all aspects of a project for better pricing evaluation.

Grab your pricing calculator spreadsheet here.

00:00 Welcome to Season 5

01:04 Introducing PurpleHobbies.com

01:57 The Art of Pricing Your Work

06:27 Understanding Overhead Costs

09:01 Practical Pricing Strategies

13:58 Tracking Your Time and Costs

16:12 Final Thoughts and Challenge

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Fearless Pricing for Makers: Setting Rates That Match Your Skills, with Casey Brown

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800

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Creative Entrepreneurship and Pricing with guest Casey Brown

In this episode of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I introduce to you my special guest Casey Brown, a pricing expert and author of 'Fearless Pricing' and founder of Boost Pricing. Casey's TED Talk can be viewed here. Casey talks about helping artisans command the prices they deserve and shares insights on pricing, valuing one's work, and building confidence as a creative entrepreneur.

The discussion covers practical steps for setting price floors and ceilings, overcoming the fear of pricing, and improving negotiation skills. This episode aims to empower creatives to confidently monetize their crafts while staying true to their passion.

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00:00 Welcome to the New Season
00:29 Introducing the Season's Focus
01:29 Meet Casey Brown: Pricing Expert
02:40 Diving into Pricing Strategies
10:25 Understanding the Floor and Ceiling in Pricing
18:01 Building Confidence in Your Value
31:32 Casey's Inspirational Journey
34:31 Conclusion and Farewell

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Threading the Needle: Balancing Creative Passion with Entrepreneurship

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0800

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In the new season of Measure Twice, Cut Once, I'll be delving into the behind-the-scenes of building a creative business. The season features personal experiences and guest interviews about navigating creative entrepreneurship. I'll shares my creative journey of turning a quilting hobby into a thriving business, sparked by the challenges of the 2020 pandemic. Despite the demands of the business side, I'll emphasizes maintaining the joy of the craft, balancing creativity with necessary online presence, and learning new skills. This season is designed for those dreaming of starting a creative business or interested in the intersection of passion and profession.

00:00 Welcome to the New Season

00:29 A New Direction: Creative Entrepreneurship

01:29 Reflecting on My Creative Journey

02:09 From Hobby to Business: My Quilting Story

03:33 Building a Digital Presence

04:56 Balancing Hobby and Business

08:49 Social Media: A Double-Edged Sword

11:45 Looking Ahead: Prioritizing Joy

13:14 Final Thoughts: Finding Your Balance

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The Art of Creative Gatherings: How the 'Retreat Queen' is Stitching Together Community

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800

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Exploring Creative Entrepreneurship and Quilting with Tabatha Smith

In this episode of 'Measure Twice, Cut Once,' I welcome Tabatha Smith, also known as the Quilt Retreat Queen. Tabatha discusses her journey of building a successful quilting business and the upcoming Quilted! Summit, a virtual event featuring 25 speakers sharing insights about quilting and creative business endeavors.

The episode delves into her retreat center, Camellia Palms, her Quilt Queens Membership how it helps quilters finish their UFOs (unfinished objects), alongside discussing trends in the quilting industry.

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00:00 Welcome to the New Season

01:29 Introducing Tabitha Smith: The Quilt Retreat Queen

02:50 Exciting Events and Summits

06:13 The Joy of Hosting Retreats

09:09 Quilt Retreat Center Features

13:39 Memberships and UFO Challenges

18:10 Creative Freedom and Letting Go

22:50 Business Partnership and Social Media

25:02 Trends in Quilting

28:23 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Better Than Resolutions? How a Not-To-Do List Makes Room for What Really Matters

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:00:00 -0800

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The Power of the Not To-Do List in Creative Entrepreneurship

In season five of Measure Twice, Cut Once, the focus shifts to the behind-the-scenes world of quilting and creative business building. I'll share personal experiences and strategies for turning a passion into a profession, emphasizing the importance of a 'not to-do list.' This approach prioritizes conscious decisions on what to avoid to maintain focus and achieve goals efficiently, without sacrificing joy. The episode covers practical methods for managing time, reducing overcommitment, and maintaining creativity, providing valuable insights for aspiring and established creative entrepreneurs.

00:00 Introduction to Season Five
01:40 The Power of the Not-To-Do List
02:57 Real-Life Examples of Not-To-Do Lists
07:58 Daily Habits and Boundaries
10:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Karlee Porter - the Queen of Grafitti Quilting

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 22:00:00 -0800

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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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Amy Freyn - Quilting in Quito, Equador

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0700

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Amy Freyn is one of only TWO longarm quilters in the entire country of Equador! She's a professor by day, and an avid quilter by night.

She credits quilting with saving her life - twice! Her story of change and pivot and taking chances is truly remarkable.

Amy's also the #dancingquilter. Take up her challenge and post your own videos with the hashtag. Let your happiness show ❤️

You can find Amy and her dancing REELs on Instagram as @quitoquilts.

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Carly and Lydia - The Shopping Channel Reimagined

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0700

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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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Adria Good - the growth of a longarm quilter

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:00:00 -0800

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Adria Good has been quilting for a very long time! She's quilted through getting married...kids...homeshooling...basketball coaching...all the things.

Her story is one of learning and growing.
New idea? Research and learn.
New upgrade? Practice, and expand capabilities.
New challenge? Take it one step at a time. You CAN do the hard things.

Listen to hear all these stories and more. Adria has grown from sewing simple plush toys with her first sewing machine to working at an industrial longarm quilting machine. She now produces YouTube video and online courses, teaching women all over the world the art of free motion quilting.

Adria can be found in all these places:
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Being Candid - there are HARD days!

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0800

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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 - building and pivoting a crafting business

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0800

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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 - Quilts & St Bernard Puppies

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0800

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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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Tiny and Snail - Creating Cards With a Mission

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0800

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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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Dara Tomasson - "Love Yourself Thin"

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0800

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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 - Building a Quilting Business

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 10:00:00 -0800

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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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Dee Bradford - Finding freedom in freehand quilting

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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Dee Bradford is a student in my Freehand Quilting Masterclass. In this episode she shares her quilting journey, and highlights how becoming proficient at freehand work has both brought personal enjoyment, and opened creative doors of opportunity.

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Why I Created the Freehand Quilting Masterclass

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 19:00:00 -0700

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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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My take on the dreaded words...Quilt as Desired

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 21:00:00 -0700

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We've all cringed at those words. C'mon, admit it!

This is my exploration of edge to edge and custom quilting, and why and when you might want to choose one over the other.

Custom quilting is specific to areas, or blocks, or borders; may include stops and starts or thread color changes, and is often more complex or intricate. It is definitely more time consuming than edge-to-edge, so that's a huge consideration. But there ARE times when it fits the bill. Maybe you want something very WOW as a focal point to hang on your wall. Or perhaps you've got your sights set on winning a ribbon. Or maybe you just want to try out some ruler work or a brand new fill you've just learned. All legit reasons for using custom quilting.

But many times - maybe even most of the time - we're creating quilts to be used and loved. We want them to be serviceable and cozy, as well as beautiful. E2E quilting is the answer. It creates texture while remaining in the background, letting the fabrics and pattern shine.

If you like to see some of my favorite designs on a variety of quilts, here's some swipe-worthy photos:
Pinterest - edge to edge gallery of designs
Facebook - current projects and photos
Instagram - current projects and photos

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Carina Gardner - Surface Designer and Business Builder

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:00:00 -0700

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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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Eva and I Chat Up Scrappy Quilts

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0700

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Does the idea of creating a scrappy quilt just overwhelm you?

Where to start?

How to choose fabrics?

How to make it sparkle?

Eva and I both love a good scrap quilt, so we're sharing the things we've learned about fabric selection, scrap storage, even pre-cutting into sizes we know we use often.

We've got some simple tricks for determining color value and placement (hint: your smart phone is an epic tool) and also suggestions for additional support (think sewalongs and dedicated Facebook groups)

Wishing you some scrap-happy quilting!

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Eva and I Chat up Quilt Shows

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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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Eva and I Chat Up Shop Hops

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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Shop Hops are a great way to explore a variety of quilt stores - and get free patterns to boot!

Eva and I chat about the details; from mapping and planning your route, to snacks and take-alongs, to collecting the free patterns that are unique to each shop, and even the contests that are available for speedy piecers!

You'll want to come along for the ride!

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Eva and I Chat Up Quilt Retreats

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Modern Quilter

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Quilter's Planner

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - One Common Thread Part 2

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0700

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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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Courtney Kimball - One Common Thread, Part 1

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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Pat Sloan - Making Quilting Fun!

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - the Featherweight Doctor

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Longarmer and Digital Designer

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - the Devil is in the Details

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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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Ann Brauer - Creating Art Quilts that are Landscapes of the Imagination

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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/annbrauerquilt

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Karlee Porter - Graffiti Quilter and Fabric Artist

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Quilting in COLOR

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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.

You can find Jenny Kae in all these places:
Website: here you'll find classes (Quilters' Color Course, Color Courage, stash goodies, and more
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Tiffany Groff - Quilting is the BEST Therapy

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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
Etsy for premade quilts: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GroffQuilting
Instagram: @tiffanysquiltinglife

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Sue Heinz - Remarkable teacher and tool designer

Wed, 25 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - exploration is key to developing your own style

Wed, 18 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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.

Audrey can be found in these places:
Instagram: for the eye candy, and lots of process details
Website: classes available to guilds and via Zoom

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Christa Watson - Wearer of Many Hats

Wed, 11 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - the "Crazy Quilter"

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Therapy Based in Nature

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Natural Born Quilter

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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!

You can find Brett in all these places:
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Northcott Fabrics

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Connie Kincius Griner serves a delicious slice of Pi

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - @sewhookedontreasures

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Feedsacks and Other Treasures

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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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Heather Cartwright - a Woman of Many Hobbies

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Longarm Quilter Extraordinaire

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0700

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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!
Instagram

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Joan Parker - A Quilting Memoir

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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.

You can find Joan's work in all these places:
Joan's super encouraging blog Keeping You In Stitches
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Giuseppe Ribaudo - Man of Many Colors

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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
Instagram

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Liz McDade - No Trace, Zero Waste Living

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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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Maude MacDonald - The Retro Quilter

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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 - A Story of Perseverance

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longarmlove/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/longarmlove

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Vanessa Christenson - Just Color Me Ombre

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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:
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Belle Brunner - Seams Sew Me

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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 - Artist of Many Talents

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0800

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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 LeBlanc - Quilting Cozies

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0800

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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

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Readers: https://SewingSuspicion.mailerpage.com
Quilters: Newsletter

Patreon https://www.patreon.com/AuthorKathrynMykel

Facebook - Books For Quilters Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/177950767300928

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Chris Acton - Weaver Extraordinaire

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0800

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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
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Susan Smith - Lessons Learned in the School of Life and Business

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800

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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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Susan Smith: Life Lessons from my Favorite Quilter - My Mom

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0800

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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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Dave & Susan - The Inside Scoop

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0800

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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 Bercher - Studio of My Dreams

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0800

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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.

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Instagram: @leslie_quilts

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Michelle Oliveto - Surface Design Made Easy

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800

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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 @mollyandmama

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800

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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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Jess Zeigler - Commish of the Longarm League

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0800

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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 Petrovich-Cheney - Wood Quilts

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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
https://uppercasemagazine.com/products/uppercase-51-single-copy

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Cheryl Clossin - Embellished

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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 Flendt - Tied With a Ribbon

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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/
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Georgia Stull

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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Georgia is a machine quilter with vast experience, and the wisdom that comes with it. Her kindness and generosity toward novice quilters shines through our entire visit. She gives many tips on business building, and serving customers well.

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Michele Crawford - Quilting over the Decades

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0700

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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/
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And here's where you can find more of my work:
Website - home of my teaching-style blog, plus info on classes and quilting services
Facebook | Instagram - current projects and photos
Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials
YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes & other tutorials

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Julia Ward - Military Wife

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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

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Laura Piland - Slice of Pi Quilts

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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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Janice Frisch - Folklore Curator

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Alice Ikenberry - The English Paper Piecing Queen

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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)

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Victoria Newmeyer - the Midlife Quilter

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Opportunity Knocks

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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 Cowan - From Small Things Come Great Stories

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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 Edwards - Seeing the Community at the End of the Lane

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0700

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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.

I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate an inspiring crafter with a story to tell! Email me at info@stitchedbysusan.com.

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Tori McElwain - On the Joy of Teaching

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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:
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Ursula McClintock - On the Cutting Edge

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Quilter on Fire

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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?

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Karen Schoepflin Hagen - Kascha Quilts

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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
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Timna Tarr - Asking WHAT IF?

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Kimberly Jolly of The Fat Quarter Shop

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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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Veruschka Zarate - FPP Portraits

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0700

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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 - Intentional Creating

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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.

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Meri Witmer - Master Crafter

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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 Harlow - Quilting Offers New Beginnings

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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 McTavish - Stories and MORE Stories

Wed, 26 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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 Curtis - Keeping the Fun in Quilting

Wed, 19 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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 Frost - Expressing Faith through Fabric

Wed, 12 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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:
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Elizabeth deCroos - Pojagi, and Learning in Unexpected Places

Wed, 05 May 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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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Jill Therriault - Slavery-era Quilts, and Quilts in Theater

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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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Sam Alberts - Launching and Building Your Quilting Business

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 01:00:00 -0700

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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!

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Rachelle Craig - From Antique Farm Tools to Graphic Quilt Inspiration

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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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
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Krista Moser - 60 Degrees of Quilting Exploration

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0700

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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/
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Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristaMoserQuilt?ref=l2-shopheader-name
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Mary Rutherford - Sisterly Reminiscing

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0700

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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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