Podcasts about national quilt museum

Today we welcome quilt artist Barbara Ann McCraw. Actually…we welcome her back as we met Barbara in person and interviewed her at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah at her exhibit Life Stories during Quilt Week in 2024. While our conversation was a component of a compilation of stories…we felt that she had so much more to share, hence she joins us today. Barbara grew up on the south side of Chicago and later attended Illinois State University where she earned a degree in English. In 1986 she earned a degree in medical technology and worked at Texas Woman's Univrsity, University of North Texas and UT Southwestern Medical center where  she became pathology supervisor until her retirement in 2000. Barbara's quilts have won numerous awards and many now make their home in private collections. They have been featured in multiple publications and featured in a documentary and a CBS television human interest story.In 2012 Barbara was invited to teach in Tanzania, Africa and two years later she returned there to participate in a quilt honoring Nelson Mandella. Barbara gives large credit for her success to her husband Erine who has helped her both personally and professionally throughout her quilting career. Barbara and Ernie make their home in Texas. (2:20) Barbara talks about how she learned to sew and who was her influence. A very loud, rambunctious family had a large part in this! (4:55) Learn about Barbara's mother and more about her influence on Barbara's sewing, leading with courage and unconditional love. (6:35) Barbara's career started out using her English. A pregnancy changed course for her. She always wanted to wear a lab coat…and wanted to be a doctor and learned that medical technology was really her thing. So off she went to become a pathologist/medical technologist.  (10:03) So how did Barbara decide to learn to quilt? A move to Texas and missing her mom led the way. Learn about her interactions with the Newcomers Club in Carolton, TX and how this influenced her path(11:50) What was her first quilt? Learn that here.(12:35) The Family Reunion Quilt is one of her finest. She shares the story of this wonderful creation…and the dream that started it all. Her family history story is quite amazing. (18:10) Barbara talks openly about living through many race-based issues. She addresses this through her Loving Quilt. Hear this story and the impact this creation has had. She talks about her husband Ernie, their marriage and how Mildred and Richard Loving had an impact on them. (23:39) Learn more about Ernie McCraw, his influence on Barbara's career and the secret to their 45-year marriage.  (28:52) Learn about Barbara's  trips to Tanzania and her work on the Nelson Mandela quilt. (34:12) In 1995 Barbara became involved in Aids Services of North Texas. Because of this, she joined a sewing group that was working on the Names Project…creating quilt blocks made for families of those who passed from Aids. Learn why these quilts were 3'x6'. (38:05) How has quilting influenced her life and why is it so special to her? Belonging is the foundation of all of this. (39:45) What's next for Barbara and what's her dream? Well, there's this special quilt she's working on…! (41:40) It there any question I didn't ask? (42:45) What's the best way to reach Barbara? www.quiltasart.com.  Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Season 4 starts today! The girls are excited to start another season of fun conversations and quilty tips. This week they celebrate 3 full years of the podcast and kick off their new season by talking about Leslie quilting up her Dresden Plate quilt from Sisters during the Master's Tournament. Rochelle gives an update on her latest trip to Nebraska and shares an incredible impromptu experience at the National Quilt Museum. They also talk about machine binding and Leslie gives a few tips for getting that perfect look. A lot of great conversation this week that you don't want to miss! Happy Anniversary to all of the Podsquad!Send us a textFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

Over the years, we've been honored to host iconic figures like Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably, who revealed how color can be a life-changing force, and Tula Pink, who welcomed us into her imaginative, boundary-pushing world. We heard from Alex Anderson, who reminded us of the importance of claiming space for our creativity, and Amanda Murphy, who inspired us to stretch the boundaries of traditional quilting. This journey has introduced us to countless other inspiring voices: astronaut Dr. Karen Nyberg, who shared her love for quilting in space; Michael Thorpe, whose bold textile art challenges conventions; and the incomparable Gee's Bend Quilters, represented by Mary Margaret Pettway, whose work connects us to a rich heritage of storytelling through fabric. We've also learned from quilting luminary Ricky Tims, who shared his unique blend of music and quilting, costume designer Justine Seymore and Julian Collins, who creates fashion with purpose. Mimi G brought her vibrant energy and DIY spirit, while Deanna Springer reminded us of the enduring legacy of Nancy Zieman and the Great Wisconsin Quilt Show. We've brought you behind the scenes at Quilt Week in Paducah, BERNINA university, C2E2, QuiltCon, The Sewing and Stitching Expo, Houston Festival, The Great Wisconsin Quilt Show and The National Quilt Museum.  And our guest list goes on: Gail Yellen with her expert sewing techniques, sustainable designer Tristan Detweiler, creative advocate Kristina Wong, and reality star Craig Conover from Southern Charm who we accompanied to North Charleston High School as he donated BERNINA sewing machines to their maker space. We've heard from visionaries like Jean Wright from Sew Sisters, Amanda Richie from Unshattered and fabric artist Cookie Washington, each of whom has left an unforgettable mark on our community. As we reflect on these first 100 episodes, we are profoundly grateful to each guest who has shared their time, talent, and insights, and to each of you who have been with us on this journey.  So now, let's celebrate by taking you back to February 18, 2021, to where it all began with a replay of our very first episode featuring the incredible Bisa Butler. Here is Sew & So episode #1… This podcast explores Bisa Butler's fascinating journey, which began with her getting a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting at Howard University. Realizing painting was not her passion, she went on to Montclair University to pursue a Master in Teaching. It was there, while making a quilt in her first-ever fibers class, that she had an artistic epiphany; she realized she could do what she loved, express her creativity in a way that moved her deeply, and tell the countless untold stories of African Americans.  Each pivotal step in her journey is described in fascinating detail. She talks about learning to sew from her grandmother; a black woman, and wife of an Emissary, who found herself transported to Morocco. She and her husband had to attend many formal events, and since they couldn't afford to buy the refined clothing, one was required to wear, her grandmother would pore through fashion magazines and create replicas of designer outfits. The scraps of fibers and fabrics from those outfits can be seen in Bisa's portraits of her grandmother and grandfather. She explains how using little bits of their lives helped inform her work. Butler describes her work as “excavating the soul, where her own spirit has a conversation with someone who has long passed. The process begins with a portrait. By gazing into the eyes of her subject and really looking at the lines, creases, scars and the expression in their eyes, she can ‘hear' their unspoken story. She spoke of the improvisational nature of private quilts and their ability to tell the personal experiences of her people (21:20 – 24:21). As she details her journey through galleries and museums, Butler recounts the bias that was shown towards artists who use cloth in their art. But through all the rejections and dismissals, she kept at it, slow and steady, until her work exhibited at a New York gallery. After that, her work began getting accepted at more galleries and museums. Her fiber and fabric creation, The Storm, the Whirlwind, and the Earthquake features a life‐sized representation of abolitionist and social reformer Fredrick Douglass whose magnetic gaze pulled her in. This piece is a powerful example of how Butler's painterly textiles convey a sense of shared humanity were on exhibit at the Toledo Museum of Art. Her textile creations were exhibited in the European Painting Gallery Space at the Art Institute of Chicago in 2021. This is the first time a living artist has been showcased in this space. Her work iwasalso featured in Dress Up, Speak Up: Regalia and Resistance at the 21C Museum Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a joy to learn about the strides fiber, fabric and quilting artists have made, and we owe much of it to Bisa Butler. Her personal story of using textiles and the medium of quilting to celebrate her heritage and her community and her powerful art is a great inspiration to us all. This is one story you don't want to miss, so make sure you catch the podcast. You can learn more about Bisa Butler and view some of her amazing works of art at Bisabutler.com If you know someone you think has an outstanding story – a story that should be shared on this podcast, please drop me a note to meg@sew&sewpodcast.com  or complete the form on this website. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

My guest today is Karen Kay Buckley! She is a multiple award-winning quilter whose work is instantly recognizable. And part of the reason for that is that she's been featured on the covers of 18 magazines! And when I say multiple award-winning we are talking about a dozen Best of Show Awards! She is known for the strong visual impact of her medallion quilts and her brilliant use of colour. She's had prestigious acquisitions of her quilts by the National Quilt Museum in Paducah and even by a Senator's wife in the US Capitol!I was so thrilled to land an interview with this icon in the quilting industry that we chatted for over 3 hours. You are going to love her candid talk about standing up for yourself and valuing your work! Karen was voted Teacher of the Year in 1997 by Professional Quilter Magazine and I'm delighted to share her story with you.Find the Karen Kay Buckley gallery online at https://www.karenkaybuckley.com/Want to travel with Brandy?2025 FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Birmingham!!! This 14-day tour of Wales and England takes in the rich textile history and breathtaking cultural landmarks. Tour England & Wales ending at the Festival of Quilts. Call Judy at 1-877-235-3767 or go to  https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/destinations/britain/item/birmingham-festival-of-quilts-tour-with-brandy2026 JAPAN CRUISE!!! Watergirl Quilt Co and the Quilter on Fire have teamed up to sail the seas on the Celebrity Millennium. Sail with us on a JAPAN CRUISE in 2026! Registration is OPEN and this cruise is already 50% sold! SIGN UP TODAY!https://gravitate.travel/stitch-sail-japan-with-quilter-on-fire-and-watergirl-quilt-co/Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/OLISO IRONS - Host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast Lounge each year at QuiltCon!BUY YOUR OWN OLISO MINI PROJECT IRON RIGHT HERESquare One Textile Art WorkshopLink to Brandy's email listKristy's Quilt Picture BookQuilter on Fire PatternsFree Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEO Support the showSupport the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

Melissa de Leon Mason had a pretty unique introduction to sewing and quilting. While living in Cairo, Egypt early in her marriage, she stumbled upon the textile Souq - a marketplace full of wonderful fabrics in bright colors and bold patterns. That was all it took for her to dive into learning how to sew. A few years of trying to figure it all out, Melissa is now designing foundation paper piecing patterns, teaching classes and workshops and having her quilts hung in national quilt shows such as QuiltCon and the National Quilt Museum. She is no longer looking for towels or discarded materials to stuff into her quilts to make them fluffy. She is in the big leagues! And like many of us, Melissa has a day job. She recently graduated and is a licensed practicing counselor. This plays a factor in her love of teaching. She loves to work with people and support them in their growth. She shares that teaching is fulfilling because she gets to see people walk away with a new skill that they can use to grow their quilting knowledge library. She also offers equity pricing on her classes and workshops. Melissa also recently launched her FPP Design course! The class is online and on-demand. However, sign ups are limited per enrollment period so Melissa can be present and available for her students. So keep an eye out for the next session to open! If you haven't seen Melissa's work, then pop over to her website or Instagram and check it out while you listen! Find Melissa here! Website: https://www.quiltallthethings.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quiltallthethings_/ Want to see more? You can find it here:  Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me  Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow   Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop  Want to be on the show? Send us a message!

We are live and in person today at the American Quilt Society's Quilt Week in Paducah KY with our very special guest Bonnie Browning – AQS's Executive Show Director.  Bonnie learned to sew - taught by her mom -at a young age. She made her first quilt top in 1979 in a Welcome Wagon Group in Burlington, IA. She finished her first quilt in college. Bonnie has won numerous awards with her quilting, including a third place at the 1986 AQS Quilt Show & Contest, Paducah, Kentucky. That quilt, A Little Bit of Candlewicking, is now in the collection of The National Quilt Museum (NQM). In the early 1980s, Bonnie was a member of the DBQs, a group of seven quilting friends in Dubuque, Iowa. The DBQs were the first group to develop a quilting challenge and publish the process  in the Spring 1986 issue of American Quilter magazine. After becoming an NQA certified quilt judge in 1986, Bonnie began teaching and judging for quilt guilds and conferences across the U.S. and every continent except Antarctica. In 1999 Bonnie represented McCall's Quilting on the committee to select the Best 100 Quilts of the Twentieth Century.Bonnie became a Certified Teacher of Zentangle Art in 2011 and has since combined her love of drawing and quilting into Zentangle quilting designs. Bonnie served as a technical director for the AQS quilting television show, American Quilter that aired in 2005 on Lifetime Real Women. She has appeared on numerous TV shows and has written 13 books – one of which was a cookbook. Bonnie was named a Duchess of Paducah in April 1996. And after 40 years…and a full rich life giving so very much to quilters worldwide…Bonnie plans to retire after this year's AQS show!  2:42 – How and why did Bonnie learn to sew? She takes us back to her youth! 4:03 – Why did Bonnie begin to quilt? It all began with America's bicentennial and a few long-term goals and her husband's transfer with JC Penney. 7:20 – So, what else about Bonnie's youth is worth noting? She tells us about making ornaments at Christmas. 8:28 – Bonnie's quilt “A little bit of candle wicking” now hangs in the National Quilt Museum. She walks us through its history and how she felt in the moment she found out she had won. 11:27 Who are the DBQ's? Bonnie tells us their story! And…their efforts were the genesis for national quilt challenges. 14:00 – What is Zentangle and why is Bonnie an expert in this art? She walks us through this wonderful story. 17:22 Bonnie has judged quilts on 6 of 7 continents…which once specifically stand out for her? 18:22 – In 1999 Bonnie represented McCall's quilting in choosing the 100 most influential quilts of the 20th century. Her this story from her unique and personal point of view. https://www.amazon.com/Twentieth-Centurys-Best-American-Quilts/dp/B000AMPHWE 21:29 – What's Quilt Camp for Kids? Bonnie tells us of this very special opportunity for kids through the National Quilt Museum. 24:21 – Bonnie has decided to retire after the 2024 AQS Show. How did it all begin for her in 1994. Bonnie takes us back through time to 1994 to recount those special days. 27:24 – What was it like in the early days? 28:43 – 2011…Easter Sunday…the big flood. What a story of Plan B! 35:55 – What else during her tenure made a deep impression. Well…it was hurricane Katrina and 10,000 quilts. And of course…9/11. 40:36 – Why had Bonnie decided to retire now? She shares her reasons and her plans for the future. 41:45 – What does she want her legacy to be? She shares this with us here. 43:43 – And…what's her dream? Well, she's not moving away from Paducah any time soon – although there is a lot of travel in her future! 45:20 – What question didn't I ask? There is a wonderful story of her trip to Japan… 50:34 – How can you keep in touch with Bonnie? www.bonniebrowning.com  If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

(:44) This show opens with the amazing sounds of the Paducah Tilghman Marching Band who annually opens Quilt Week with their exciting showmanship and award-winning music! (2:07) Bill Schroeder III President and CEO of AQS opens the awards ceremony and Susan Cleveland www.piecesbewithyou.com announced the Best of Show Winning Quilt. Hear personal experiences direct from those attending the ceremony from Alaska, Wisconsin and Nebraska (6:16) Catherine Gross District Manager for BERNINA talks about the importance of being at quilt week and how special those in the community are. 7:41) Bonnie Browning walks us through all the changes she's experiences throughout her career with AQS. (10:18) Award winners for Best Movable Machine Award Jan Hutchinson and Gail Stephanik share their quilt Dot…Dot…Dot. (11:27) Becky Glasby Director of Learning and Engagement at the National Quilt Museum www.nationalquiltmuseum.org explain this year's contest New Quilts from an old favorite. Then, we meet two of the artists whose quilts were featured. Jessica Jernan and Mary Lynn Izzo. (15:38) Not, walk with us through the three magnificent display currently featured at the National Quilt Museum with Karen K. Stone www.karenkstonequilts.com, Barbara McCraw www.quiltasart.com and Dr. Karen Nyberg www.karennyberg.com . (23:26)Join us as we catch up with past Sew & So Guests Ricky Tims www.rickytims.com, Amanda Murphy www.amandamurphydesign.com and Alex Anderson www.alexandersonquilts.com. (30:27) Meet Vickie Coleman, the only certified quilt appraiser in the state of Kentucky and learn what she looks for when she appraises a quilt. (Look for Vickie in her own Sew & So episode later this year)! (32:41) Meet the founding family of AQS as Meredith Schroeder and her Daughter Lynn Lloyd explain the genesis of AQS and Quilt Week and share some on the most notable moments of the past 40 years. Then Bill Schroeder III the new President and CEO of AQS talks about growing up in the first family of quilting and what we can look forward to in the coming years. (39:11)Now meet the new Executive Show Director Michelle Renee Hiatt and hear why she chose to step into this role. (41:27)Finally, outgoing Executive Show Director Bonnie Browning passes the torch to Michelle and shares some words of wisdom, If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website. Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

(2:04) Karen brings us back up to speed on how she learned to sew. Her mom was the influencer on her – one of six children who learned to sew at the age of 6! Hear how this all began for Karen. (4:03) Were any of her sewing skills applicable for her training and life as an astronaut? Yes, they were…she explains here. (4:55) How did Karen get into the space program? As a kid she started to proclaim that she wanted to be an astronaut! She put it out there and made it happen! (6:16) Karen sewed on the space station in 2013. Hear what she created and what it took to do this in her “free time”. She also explains why it was tough to get into her “creative space”. She talks about the Quilts Inc./NASA Quilt Block Challenge and the resulting quilt of 28 blocks.  (9:57) Where are these items now? She tells us! (10:51) Is sewing in space different than sewing on earth? Yes, it is in many ways! (14:07) So, since we last talked Karen put together an exhibit for the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. www.quiltmuseum.org She tells us what she put together and what else will be displayed. (16:35) What was her inspiration for curating this exhibit? (17:37) How long does it take to put together an exhibit of this type? She takes us through the journey. (18:44) Karen put together two portraits to celebrate women in space that was on exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center… Valentina Tereshkova and Sally RideKaren tells us about this exhibit and why it's important. (21:00) Karen has a partnership with Osom Brand www.osombrand.com a textile recycler who she met through Instagram! Hear this story and the Scrap Cycle Program (24:03) Anything else she's been up to? Well, she had two fabric lines. Earth Views with Robert Kauffman and Orbital Sunrise! (25:38) Karen now shares what it takes to be an astronaut and what it's like to be in space. Today, there are more than 18,000 applications for the space program. She is also on the astronaut selection board, so she shares what they look for in candidates. (29:10) She takes us inside the two-year training program! (30:11) What's it like to blast off and go into space? She shares this with us…launching on the shuttle and on Soyuz. In 8 minutes, she went from earth to travelling 17,500 miles per hour! (32:26) Karen's husband Doug Hurley is an astronaut. Does their son Jack want to follow in their footsteps? And does he sew? (34:38) What's next for Karen? New fabrics and a new textile art piece. (35:46) Is there anything we didn't ask? (35:59) How do you reach Karen? www.karennyberg.com, Insagram @astrokarenn and Facebook @KarennybergIf you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website.  Be sure to subscribe to, review and rate this podcast on your favorite platform…and visit our website sewandsopodcast.com for more information about today's and all of our Guests.

Local reaction to Trump's third indictment, a look at what makes Western Kentucky unique, and a look inside the National Quilt Museum in Paducah.

Mark Hyland is the CEO of Handi Quilter and former CEO of Premier Needle Arts. Mark has been involved within the craft and hobby industry for more than 18 years, manufacturing, producing and marketing of leading world wide consumer enthusiast brands found within Crochet, Knitting, Sewing, Quilting, and Longarm Quilting categories. Mark currently serves on several boards of directors within these segments both for profit organizations and non-profit organizations, including the National Quilt Museum.

Cheryl talks to us about the process of moving to Paducah and opening Mupping Quilt Emporium. We've talked with Cheryl many times, about the business of quilting. See Epsiodes in 2018: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14357737, https://www.spreaker.com/episode/14198528, https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13965326, and one episode in 2019: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/20463047. We catch up with her on her new marriage, her new shop, and her big move to Paducah. (Paducah is one of the key quilting cities in the country, in the world, with the National Quilt Museum and a town that supports artists and quilters). For more on the shop, go to the Facebook grou, Muppin's Sewing Emporium, https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=229544981867030, and to her website, https://muppin.com/. She has a new book, Smock it to Me: The History and Technique of Canadian Smocking, available at https://amzn.to/3xAA7NG. Cheryl is a quilt and sewing entrepreneur, who focuses on texture, technology and textiles. She loves heirloom sewing techniques and fabric manipulation. She teaches and lectures across the country. She is also known for her iconic sewing skull branding.Here's a new story: https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/quilting-sewing-corporation-muppin-inc-coming-to-downtown-paducah/article_6830f65e-17e3-11ed-b7ed-470e1a3ff16e.html.Want to visit? Here is the address!Muppin's Sewing Emporium 117 N 4th street Paducah KY 42001

Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonBlack Women Stitch 2023 Wall CalendarAmazon StoreSew Black InfoSew Black underwriters: Spoonflower (SEWBLACKQC for 20%off) and Moda. Sponsor: BerninaMaterial support provided by Accuquilt, Amtrak, Aurifil, Crimson Tate, My Notions,  Ruby Star Society, SpoonflowerStacey WatsonStacey Watson is the Director of Equitable Partnerships at The National Quilt Museum. She has been an educator for nearly 17 years and specializes in African American history and culture. Watson has a Museum Studies certification from the University of West Georgia and a graduate degree in History from Fort Valley State University. One of Watson's objectives is to uphold the museum's mission of "bringing the work of today's quilters to audiences" by creating opportunities and experiences that will display all voices of the community. Her overall goal is to collaborate and build partnerships within the community locally and regionally. In addition to engaging the community, Watson lends her expertise as a history professor to the museum by researching the past and helping audiences connect history to art. Watson is a member of the Association of African American Museums and Southeastern Museum Conference. Lisa WoolforkLisa Woolfork is an associate professor of English, specializing in African American literature and culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the founder of Black Women Stitch, the sewing group where Black lives matter. She is also the host/producer of Stitch Please, a weekly audio podcast that centers Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she actively resisted the white supremacist marches in her community, Charlottesville Virginia. The city became a symbol of lethal resurging white supremacist violence. She remains active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the Community Engaged Scholars program. She believes in the power of creative liberation. Insights from this EpisodeStacey's academic background and her commitment to historyThe importance behind knowing your history as a Black personLisa's thoughts on Black people making historyWhat Stacey's students are able to get when they visit the quilts museumStacey's role at The National Quilt MuseumHow does Stacey get the inspiration for the exhibitions at the museumStacey's example of looking at a quilt that is teaching something different or in a more powerful wayHow Stacey's students apply the detective technique in order to understand quiltsStacey's advice to get our stitch together Quotes from the Show: "We associate history with events and people from the past but we forget about the foundation of this history and they get lost and I think it's important that we remember those who have been lost on history whether it was intentional or not" - Stacey Watson in “Stitch Please”"[About the Watson Method] What was the motive for some of these events that happened, who were involved and not justo who are the victims and who are the suspects...What were the organizations, What they were doing, how they were supportive, so I want my students to think beyond what's being presented" - Stacey Watson in “Stitch Please”"[About getting the local Black community on good terms with the museum] Community conversations was a program that I created to allow the community to come in to meet the Quilt Museum and for the Quilt Museum to meet the local community " - Stacey Watson in “Stitch Please”"There's no such thing as being too ambitious. You need to get your stitch together and know that everything can be done. Nothing is impossible. You don't need a whole entire team for your one vision" - Stacey Watson in “Stitch Please” Stay Connected:Lisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa Woolfork Stacey WatsonLinkedIn: Stacey WatsonThe National Quilt Museum: https://quiltmuseum.org/requeststacey/ This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry.

It’s Midweek Chat time. This week’s topics include podcast schedule changes, Mystery in St. Tropez progress, Leslie Rinchen Wongmo and the National Quilt Museum, EGA virtual lectures, holiday stitching, dealing with rough hands (Do you sugar scrub?), and searching for a container that will store Rainbow Gallery threads. Join us tonight for the Fiber Talk […]

Bill Schroeder III has been around quilting since he was a young boy selling buttons at their AQS booth at the Quilt Show in his hometown of Paducah, KY. When his grandparents launched the AQS Quilt Contest in 1985, it was the first contest in the industry to award a $10,000 prize.  When Meredith and Bill Schroeder started hosting Quilt Week 36 years ago, young Bill was right there helping his dad hang signs. When his family decided to sell the business, he and his brother-in-law James went in 50/50 and purchased the company. They did so to continue the family legacy, and to ensure that National Quilt Week would continue. It had been canceled the past two years due to Covid, so Bill worked tirelessly to ensure the show would go on. You can hear the pride in Bill's voice as he shares the history of AQS, National Quilt Week,  the National Quilt Museum, and American Quilter Magazine. As he details his hopes and plans for the future, and for the different shows around the country, he shares his desire to make Paducah the biggest show it can be. “For me, you know Paducah is home and I just tried to do my best to get everybody back here.” Bill is committed to keeping quilters and their amazing creations front and center.  His goal for AQS is to reach 70,000 members by 2024 and he's working hard to make that happen. He's working with sponsors, the mayor of Paducah, the Secretary of State, and the residents of Paducah to make the community stronger, and to build greater awareness and support for the quilting industry. When Bill rolls the dice, his team rolls it with him, and he credits them with making National Quilt Week the best experience it can be for attendees. [8:23-15:40]As Bill continues to share his story, it's apparent that the Schroeder family values have permeated every generation.  He talks about the strong bond and connection they all have, and how their support of AQS and Quilt Week continues. It was a thrilling moment for everyone when the doors opened in Paducah this year and the quilters walked through them. Over 30,000 quilters came, sharing their love of quilting and their longing for community. Bill shares how much the support of his family and the hard work and dedication of his staff means to him, and humbly expresses his gratitude to everyone who made Quilt Week such a resounding success. [15:50-21:09] Be sure to tune into this engaging podcast to learn more about the Schroeder family, AQS- the internationally renowned organization, and the power of community. If you'd like to reach out to Bill personally, you can email him at bill.schroeder@americanquilter.com.If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to info@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website. Be sure to subscribe to, rate and review this podcast too!

The conversation begins with Rachael Barr, Curator of the National Quilt Museum. She talks about the history of the museum, its mission and the behind-the-scenes activities involved in bringing an exhibition to life.  One current exhibit is “New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Shakespeare 2022”. This competition challenges quiltmakers from around the world to create an innovative quilt based on a specific traditional pattern. Each artist brings the magic of storytelling to life through their own creative interpretation and techniques. The theme for this year's competition is Shakespeare. Laura Pomes, this year's first place winner, comes from a background of theatrical costume design. She talks about the research, the inspiration and the various techniques used to create Twelfth Night Vision, which is suggestive of a painted portrait of William Shakespeare.  She did a lot of experimentation to ensure that each section of the quilt was different than the others and was reminiscent of the Elizabethan era. “Every time I turned around, she explained, “I was trying to express some type of Shakespearean theme.”  (6:00-14:38)When second place winner Rachel Burke was asked about her reaction to winning, she shares that, “My heart is equal parts gratitude and amazement.”  Her quilt, called Come Ye Spirits was inspired by Lady MacBeth's monologue where she calls upon the spirits of the underworld to assist her in her ambitious goals. The piece started out simple but became more complex as she went along and ended up consisting of almost 3,000 pieces.  Another one of our conversations was with award-winning artist Sheila Frampton Cooper, who ventured into the world or abstract quilt making in 2010. Her exhibit Untamed Abstraction reflects the fact that she likes to push the limits when piecing. She describes one of her quilts, in such exquisite detail that it brings it to life for the listener. (20:57-27:17)Mildred Sorrells, Hall of Fame Quilter, shares a fascinating story about her quilt that was inspired by an antique quilt from 1856.  Whether talking with artists, guests or staff, the excitement is palpable—proof that you don't just visit the museum, you experience it. Becky Glasby, Educational Director at the Museum, talks about the museum's “Block of the Month” Club, and the excitement of seeing how different quilt artists bring their own interpretation to the challenge.  Her piece, Cheers for 30 years is also on display. The museum is always interested in acquiring new work from artists, and encourages people to visit their website,  quiltmuseum.orgto learn more about events and submitting a proposal for their work. (33:04 - 38:55)If you're looking to be inspired, pull up a chair and listen to this delightful and informative podcast. If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to info@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website.

In this episode of FROM MY KITCHEN TABLE, longtime supporter of WOMEN CREATE Seth Apter joins Jo Packham for a second time to discuss developing collaborative projects with other artists, his experience teaching art, upcoming workshop opportunities and more! Seth carries a strong belief in the power of art to bring people together and strengthen our communities. Whether it is a one-day workshop at a craft store or a nine-day international cultural adventure – Seth’s events going forward will be filled with so much more than just technique and projects. He has also published two books of his own, The Pulse of Mixed Media and The Mixed-Media Artist. Seth's Secret “I wanted to share a professional secret, and give all the people listening "the scoop". I am in the process of developing a new Facebook group, modeled after a community that is about issues. Whether it's about plagiarism, how you price your work, and negativity on the internet, it's going to be a group of artists invited to be a part of a community that really gets at some deeper things.” Seth's Upcoming In-Person Workshops: JUNE - A Case of Curiosities A Case of Curiosities. "Twice a year I travel to the magical Mabel Luhan Dodge House in Taos, New Mexico to hold a retreat in collaboration with Roxanne Evans Stout. This June, beginning on the night of Sunday June 12th with a welcome reception and ending on Saturday morning June 18 with our final breakfast together, we finally reconvene after missing 5 straight retreats due to the Pandemic. Together Roxanne and I will lead you through 5 full days of creative workshops, incredible meals, and some very special events and adventures. You start with a case/container of your own choosing and during the week we work together to paint, collage, stitch, weave, connect, construct, book bind, build, sketch and write to create multiple projects that fill your case and fill your creative mind. Email me at shap97@gmail.com for specifics. Event is filled. Please contact me at shap97@gmail.com if you would like to be on the list to be among the first to hear about our 2023 dates." JULY - Found and Gathered Found and Gathered. "At the one and only Ephemera Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky - one of only nine UNESCO designated Creative Cities in the USA and home to the National Quilt Museum and annual Quilt Show - this is an all-new three-day workshop event that is so much more than just a class. We will gather together, both within the workshop space at Ephemera Paducah and at several surprise locations in the area, and spend time transforming materials into a series of what might loosely be called artist books. Some will be stitched and bound, some will be loose and some will simply be scraps floating in

In this episode, we take a closer look at the first two recommendations in the Making History Matter Report: 1) Talk about critical thinking to shift perceptions about what history involves and 2) Compare historical interpretation to detective work to deepen understanding of historical practice. Hosts Christy Coleman and Jason Steinhauer are joined by three guests: William Convery (Minnesota Historical Society), Stacey Watson (West Kentucky Community and Technical College, The National Quilt Museum), and Sam Wineburg (Stanford University). You can learn more about the Reframing History initiative, download the report, and access transcripts for this podcast at AASLH.org/reframing history. Reframing History is produced by Better Lemon Creative Audio for the American Association for State and Local History. 

Becky loves all aspects of quilting—from choosing the pattern to cutting the fabric, to stitching and piecing and mixing up patterns and colors. She also loves machine quilting—especially free motion quilting. Because she doesn't have to follow a set pattern and can basically do whatever she wants, she feels that it enhances her ability to create and be artistic. She compares free motion quilting to handwriting. “Whether it's meanders or stipples, or swirls or squiggly lines, you know whatever it is you're creating it's not always going to look exactly the same from one person to the next…like handwriting, you have your own speed, your own density of the quilting.” And as Becky explains to her students, like handwriting it takes practice. (6:56 -11:02)She speaks in-depth about the inspiration she gets from the exhibitions at the museum and the artists she's met through her work there. She explains that it's impossible to pick just one quilt or artist, or exhibit that stands out because there's always something new and exciting happening. She loves meandering through the museum and talking to the guests about the quilts and exhibits. Becky is involved in a lot of different things at the museum, from the youth program to the school block challenge to the junior quilter's club, to meeting artists and being involved in social media.The creativity and jumping from one project to another keeps things fun and interesting. One of her favorite aspects of the job is teaching the next generation of quilters at quilt camp, which is held every June. Some are beginners, many of whom are learning about quilting and using a sewing machine for the first time. The intermediate group is using machines to do binding and learning other techniques. Because they've been in the program for four or five years, it's exciting to see how their personalities evolve and how they're reflected in their quilting. The advanced quilters get to do free quilting and put their own spin on the patterns provided. You hear the pride in Becky's voice as she talks about being able to pass the skill in this art form onto to the next generation and watching them grow with it from year to year. (18:37-22:22)An international destination for quilters, The Quilt Museum is celebrating its 30th Anniversary. The process of selecting artists and pieces to be exhibited in its contemporary collection is fascinating, and quite involved, as there are two side galleries with at least three rotating exhibits at any given time. As a non-profit organization, most of their more than 660 quilts are donated; about half our hand-stitched, half-machine sewn, with others using a combination of both techniques. 97% of the work exhibited is by women artists. The museum has between 40,000 to 50,000 visitors from around the globe each year; many of them are in the spring for Quilt Week. Another global attraction is the online Block of the Month Club. Started in 2018, it currently has 21,000 members globally. As Becky talks about the wealth of programs offered by the museum, its growing community of passionate quilters, and the many little-known facts about the museum, you can see that this is a woman who is 100% dedicated to celebrating contemporary quilters and their work. (37:49-44:52) Be sure to join us for this fascinating podcast, brimming with possibilities, potential, and passion. Becky's contact information is on the museum's website, quiltmuseum.org. You can also connect with Becky and the museum on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, drop Meg a note to info@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website.

On today’s episode we will share about our recent trip to the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY.  Now through March 9, 2021 they are featuring an exhibit on "Southern Quilts". The American South has a rich quilting history steeped in tradition and passed down through the generations.    We also spoke with American quilt Society certified appraiser, author, curator, and award-winning quilter Mary Kerr. You can check out her book “Southern Quilts” here: https://amzn.to/36AAURA Mary's website is a great way to learn more about places she is teaching (even online!) Check out MaryWKerr.com   For more information on the quilting museum check out this interview from CEO Frank Bennett https://bit.ly/39DwT0H   Also mentioned in this episode: the women of Gees Bend, find out more here: https://youtu.be/YHEqYVzSs7U   Follow us @SteelMagnoliasPodcast

The answer....Jim Gaffigan's son won a quilt contest.Speaking of answers, today's @DCNPOD starts with Johnny Mac answering the Jeopardy questions the other day from the FUNNY BUSINESS category, and we learn John knows nothing about comedy.What if Pete Davidson and Glenn Close had a conversation? That would be cool, right? Well it happened, and Johnny Mac debuts his Pete Davidson Impression which is obviously awesome.Jason Segal was pretty good in How I Met Your Mother and some other shows, so why did he stop doing comedy? The answer! It's all about answers today?Vulture would like MATT BERRY to play Batman.The answer: www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynewsThe question: How can I support the show for just 5 bucks?

On this special episode of THINK HUMANITIES, host Bill Goodman talks with three museum directors across the Commonwealth about how their organizations have risen to meet the COVID-19 challenge through innovative programming and increased community presence. Bill is joined by Andrew Treinen of the Frazier Kentucky History Museum in Louisville, Frank Bennett of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, and Laurie Risch of the Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington.

Jeannie Jenkins is an award winning quiltmaker, designer, longarmer, teacher and author. Her book Contemporary Paper Pieced quilts is full of not only very unique designs, but loads of wonderful tips for making them. ------------ If you have been to a show, you’ve meet Pat Yamin! She is the designer behind ‘Come quilt with Me’. She is an author and a teacher. Pat has been immersed in quilting since the last 70s and has such great stories! Check your shelves, you might own her ‘Brooklyn Revolver’ cutting mat! --------------- I’m delighted to chat with Frank Bennett the CEO of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. The museum has so many great things going on from museum exhibits, challenges, and programs you can attend. -------------- My friends Kimberly and Keven Jolly are the owners of the Fat Quarter Shop. You know Kimberly from her wonderful videos, publishing company called ‘Sew Emma’, sew alongs, yearly charity project, and most recently cross stitch with all that floss we own! I love working with her and her team. I want you to know about the cool projects you can get involved with! ================ Visit American Patchwork & Quilting at www.allpeoplequilt.com. Visit host Pat Sloan at www.patsloan.com. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 60% off a subscription to American Patchwork & Quilting. Visit www.allpeoplequilt.com/deal and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 50% off a digital quilt pattern of your choice in our online shop. Visit apqshop.com, and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout.

Meet Laura Hendrickson, the registrar of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky! Laura must have been super busy this past weekend during the AQS Paducah Quilt Show. In this episode we chatted about her job taking care of the quilts, packing and shipping them for various shows, and her favorites within the museum. We also chatted a bit about materials used in quilts and if using things like starch, fusible web, or paint can have a degrading effect on the fabric. Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/05/meet-laura-hendrickson-of-the-national-quilt-museum.html Jump to this time stamp to get straight to the show: 16:44Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us

Meet Frank Bennett, the CEO of the National Quilt Museum and learn about how the museum is funded, how the quilts are stored, and how you can support this organization. Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/03/running-national-quilt-museum.htmlJump ahead to time stamp: 15:30 to get straight to the interview with Frank!

Welcome to Episode 47 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast! We're so excited to be back with another episode after a break. We're back with an interview with Frank Bennett, the CEO of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky. We spoke with Frank while we were in Paducah for AQS QuiltWeek in April, and things have been a bit crazy over here at Quilt Addicts Anonymous ever since. As soon as I returned I had to hustle to finish multiple projects for Quilt Market in Portland. Check out my vlog that I did by clicking here to see all that went into getting ready for quilt market and the different projects I created. Also during that time we were working on shooting photos for my first book, Simple Quilts for the Modern Home, which is available for preorder. After that, we zeroed in on the launch of our FREE Beginner Quilting series sponsored by QT Fabrics. The series consists of 12 videos and teaches you everything you need to know about quilting from beginning to end. It has been great to see some of the responses to the videos and how it has been helpful for beginner and veteran quilters alike. Check out the videos at quiltaddictsanonymous.com/learntoquilt and download the FREE pattern to get a 20% off coupon for the supplies you'll need to get started! Listen to the episode to hear more about what we've been up to and what's coming next at Quilt Addicts Anonymous. Frank Bennett, CEO of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Ky. It was great to chat with Frank Bennett, CEO of the National Quilt Museum, who took some time out of his very busy schedule to meet with me during the week of the big quilt show. It was my first visit to Paducah, and it is clear this is a huge week for the town and the museum. Frank and I chat about some of the exciting things going on in Paducah during show week as well as some of the exhibits at the museum. One of the big topics is the museum's Free Block of the Month Club which launched a few months ago. I am super excited to be one of the designers who will be doing a block for the club due out in April. Listen to the episode to hear what my block is and what I have planned. Learn more about the museum's free Block of the Month Club and sign up at the Facebook page by clicking here. Thanks again for checking out Episode 47 of Sit & Sew Radio. Here's a link to the National Quilt Museum website if you want to learn more about what it has to offer.

My guest today is Jeff Alford of the Alford Law Office in Paducah, KY, which is waay over in WESTERN Kentucky (also the home of the National Quilt Museum). I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Jeff for many years since we both attend the “formerly known as” MILOfest Conference (Macs in Law Office), now called MacTrack Legal. Jeff focuses his practice on Divorce and Family Law, as well as Criminal Defense. He’s licensed in both Kentucky and Illinois and currently the President of the local McCracken County Bar Association. Apps mentioned in this podcast: – TextExpander – TextExpander for Mac and Windows – TextExpander for iPhone & iPad Links above may be affiliate links to the iTunes App Store or Amazon.com. You already type a lot, so why not save time while you type? As you hear in the podcast with Jeff, that’s what TextExpander does for you. All you need is someone to show you exactly how to use it effectively and that’s what you’ll get from my new TextExpander for Lawyers online course at www.textexpanderforlawyers.com.

This week, Alexis Sotiropoulos discussed with Ivan Wise six things which he thinks should be better known. He discusses Laskarina Bouboulina, the Bakewell pudding, Madeski Martin and Wood, the film Toni Erdmann, the National Quilt Museum and Andreas Georgiou. This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm