Podcasts about Quilting

The science, art, and heart of sewing are discussed in today's episode as quilting expert Melanie Collette joins “Hey, Sister!” hosts Courtney and Carley. Melanie shares simple beginner sewing project ideas and the essential tools every home should have. Don't miss this encouraging Home Economics class; the conclusion of the “Hey, Sister!” Back to School series, airing August-September 2022.    Call to Action:   Buy the recommended basic tools: fabric scissors, thread (Gutermann brand, white, black and navy), measuring tape/seam gauge, pins with pearl heads, and embroidery scissors.   “My call to action is to encourage the sisterhood to get those supplies—those basic sewing supplies—and have them in their home. That way, when the urge hits; when that button needs sewed back on; you are ready! And it's the preparedness part of it where, ‘I can do it because I have the tools to do it already in this drawer waiting for me!' So my call to action is prepare yourself! Get those tools that you need in your home.” Melanie Collette, Hello Melly Designs   Resources:  Wider benefits of learning across the course of life College of London study     Check out these other episodes in the Back to School Series Episode 42 Rub Some Dirt in it! // Kathleen Mooney (Science) Episode 43 Sound of Music // Maren Paris Cline (Music) Episode 44 Mind over Money // Mikayla Ockey (Math) Episode 45 Let's get Physical! // Mary Eagan (PE) Episode 46 She Knows the Drill // Adriana López (Shop) Episode 47 History is Her Story, Too! // Alli Roper (History) Episode 48 The Write Stuff // Rachel Nielson (Writing)   Connect with Melanie https://www.instagram.com/hellomellydesigns/ https://www.hellomellydesigns.com (check out her FREEBIES!)   Connect with Hey, Sister! https://www.instagram.com/theheysisterpodcast/ https://heysisterpodcast.org   Show Timeline 0:00 Episode and guest introduction   4:15 Melanie's home economics beginnings, Courtney's “straight stitch” talk, Carley's high school apron project   7:00 “You are totally capable of doing it!” attitude about sewing, comfortable starting point (napkins)   9:45 Fabric options; the right textile for the right project, “Hand” of fabric   13:30 Favorite projects (snowball quilts), must-have tools (see call to action)   16:45 Sewing machine chat   19:15 Home Economics skills: artistic with scientifcally proven benefits (see Resources above)   23:30 “If they don't sell it, I can make it!”, confidence dressing daughters   24:30 Quilting tells a story, quilting is for everyone (ages, genders)      29:15 Call to action, contact information, concluding thoughts, outtakes

Cross-stitch heat maps like you’ve never seen are the subject of this week’s conversation with Raina Chrobak Yee of Tanglewear. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery and the Embroiderers’ Guild of America. Raina is a data analyst, stitcher, and needlework designer who uses her computer programming skills to collect and organize data, assign […]

Prepare to laugh until it hurts! Part two of Leslie and Rochelle's interview with Angela Walters is sure to leave you in stitches! Rochelle even wins a prize. Find out what Angela's 3 P's are, too! You don't want to miss this episode! Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarriorAngela's website: quiltingismytherapy.comAngela's BOM starts in November. Sign ups start in October! Don't miss out!Angela's Spring Retreat is April 21-23, 2023. Keep an eye out for sign-ups!

In this episode, I talk with Jennifer Tryon, with Homemade, an inspirational online crafting business.  Homemade hosts virtual retreats and workshops for quilting, sewing, cricut crafts and more.  The next event is a quilting retreat on Oct. 14th, 2022. Jennifer will show participants how to make the Stargazer quilt from start to finish.  Shownotes are on the Make and Decorate with Stephanie podcast blog:  https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateMake and Decorate Friends, Mighty Networks group - free to join!INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.designWEBSITE: http://stephaniesochadesign.comEMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.comYOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha DesignSupport the show

This is part of a monthly series that features real women, doing really cool things. I get to ask them "How do you...?" about whatever their particular field or hobby is, and we all get to reap the benefits. Whether you feel inspired to pursue the same thing you hear in these interviews, or just motivated to get started on your own passions, it's all in alignment with doing something that lights you up. If knowing the what's and how's of sewing has held you back (even if you're guilty of already purchasing allll the fabric and the machine) then what Trina has to say is meant for you. Sewing is a skill that she initially did not like, but has grown to be enjoyable, even meditative, for her. This episode will light the spark you need to get started, sewing, quilting, or otherwise. Get notified of when my habits class is available Full Show Notes Sticky Habit Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tracy catches everyone up on the events of the summer, then shares one of her favorite guests with you. Jenny Doan talks about how her town Hamilton, Missouri, became a quilting destination, but we also talk about how she learned to sew and why her parents insisted upon signing her up for 4-H. Then stick around for a special Fine Finishes sponsored by HandiQuilter! Click here to view the show notes for this episode.

It’s Wednesday so we did our weekly chat about needlework. Topics this week include several Beth finishes, the Mystery in St. Tropez project, the Queen’s funeral, camping and stitching, an exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum, the Sassy Jacks September Soiree, more on warp and weft, WIPGOs, and the Hazel Blomkamp online class. Join […]

Carolina Moore is an award-winning quilt maker and pattern designer who has created a really great business, a blog, YouTube channel and website with loads of educational content. One thing that really stands out is that she writes her patterns fully illustrated to support different learning modalities.I love that. And many of the tools used in her patterns have full instructional videos on her YouTube channel. She is the full meal deal when it comes to bringing value to her community.Podcast giveaway HERE: https://kingsumo.com/g/4zpugq/qof-episode-84-giveawayFind Carolina Moore on Youtube HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/CarolinaMooreFind her BLOG Always Expect Moore HERE: https://alwaysexpectmoore.com/Supporting the podcast today:HomeMade with Jennifer Tryon: https://homemade.ca/homemade-quilting-retreat/Love Yourself Thin with Dara Tomasson: https://daratomasson.com/love-yourself-thin/Smells Like HumansLike spending time with funny friends talking about curious human behavior. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Impromptu and for no reason, a new episode. Joe and Jason, talking $%^& about #$%^& like the #$%^&-heads they are. Is hard work worth it? Is life pain? Is anyone telling you otherwise only selling you something? Are you buying it? Can you buy some for us too? Is it vegan?

This week, meet Amari Thomsen! If you haven't found her yet, go check out her Instagram! She creates budget- and environmentally friendly quilts and crafts. Her minimalistic lifestyle played a big role in how she approached learning to quilt (during the p@ndem1c no less).   Amanda and Amari talk about the generosity of quilters and leaning into the community to help spread the love!  Also, check the links below to find Amari's projects that she mentioned in the episode. - Scrappy Summer Quilt (the nine-patch quilt I made from scraps sent to me from the IG community) https://www.instagram.com/p/COsx_-8nPCn/- Chambray Shirt Quilt  https://www.instagram.com/p/CP08dADnMA9/- Wrap Ukraine in Quilts (my quilt donation and more about the program if listeners are interested) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfejaM2pXVl/- Weftovers Quilt - the baby quilt I'm currently working on https://www.instagram.com/p/Cge2J7DLcEb/ - Frankenbatting  https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxqDc7nmG6/- Franken-piecing (piecing together small pieces of fabric to create a piece large enough for pattern requirements) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDK48nnESg/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/CNu5Wjhn1yY/- More sustainable quilting tips  https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc5pclOrW8i/- My upcoming scrappy blazing arrows quilt project  https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFhcZqJTwi/Want more? You can also find Amanda here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany https://www/instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshowEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Watch the episodes on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA 

Sarah Atlee's Credentialswebsite: https://www.sarahatlee.com/store page: https://www.sarahatlee.com/storeCommission a custom-made quilt: https://www.sarahatlee.com/commissionsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahatlee/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahatleemakesartTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wheelessstudiosLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-atlee-makes-art/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sarahmakespics/-Click Here to Schedule A Chat With Me About Your Sharing Your Story on the Podcast!Click Here to Sign Up For the Weekly Newsletter!The Host's Email

Wormspit is one of the great business names in the hobby and our guest, Michael Cook, is a fascinating talent. Michael raises silkworms from eggs, collects the silk filaments, twists them into thread, and dyes the thread. He doesn’t stop there. He also weaves and stitches while holding down a full-time job. We didn’t ask […]

You don't want to miss this one! You are sure to learn and laugh all the way through! Sit back and enjoy this fantastic interview with the quilting world's most famous free motion quilter, Angela Walters. She tells stories of how she started, how she has evolved and how she came to be a friend to Rochelle and Leslie. Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarriorAngela's website: quiltingismytherapy.com

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://rogermoorepoet.com/2022/09/16/quilting/

Although Teresa comes from generations of makers, she was the first to pursue quilting as a career when she, as she puts it, “stumbled into the quilting industry.” It began in 2011 when she joined the crew at the Fabric Shop Network and then became editor of Websense magazine. Teresa started out making garments using patterns from The Big Four. From there she discovered Indie pattern makers and vintage patterns, and really started working with non-traditional fabrics like painted canvas and double chiffons, and other weird fabrics and piecing them together to make different types of quilts. After coming on board with Shannon Fabrics, she began specializing in Shannon's Cuddle® fabrics, a 100% polyester microfiber plush fabric. Today Teresa uses these fabrics to create unique quilts, crafts, home décor, and apparel.  (2:12 – 11:11)As she continues talking about her journey, she shares how a trip to Vietnam in 2007 with her children changed everything for her. After volunteering at several orphanages there, Teresa continued her outreach work. It's a fascinating story of bringing caring and hope to young Vietnamese children, and of working with others in the sewing community to provide much-needed goods to Vietnam orphanages. Because of the profound impact it had on her, Teresa hopes to return to Vietnam within the next couple of years. (11:11 – 15:24)Meanwhile, Teresa is traveling the US with her partner, videographer, and RV driver Hawke who is working with her to bring Shannon Fabrics' Sew Together Tuesdays to live audiences across America. On the road ten out of the last twelve months, they've been to 43 states, where Teresa has taught in all kinds of beautiful and charming quilt shops, met all kinds of interesting people, and experienced countless joyful moments. She talks about the range of different shops and fabrics and creative focuses, from heirloom sewing to embroidery, traditional quilting to modern clothes. She also shares the one thing that all of these shop owners have in common, which is their deep love for the industry. According to Teresa, her time on the road never stops being entertaining.Her connection to the myriad of people she meets on the road continues via her Facebook group, “I Love Cuddle® Fabric.” She loves what she does so much, she plans to continue teaching and hopes to add more pattern-making into her creative endeavors. “I get to teach. I get to learn. And that's the thing that makes me happy.” (22:07-30:04)Be sure to listen in on our casual conversation with Teresa for inspiration, insights, and a lot of smiles. If you'd like to connect with Teresa, you can reach her at Teresa@Shannonfabrics.com or at her I Love Cuddle® Fabric Facebook page.If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, or what to comment or just say hello - drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website

It’s Wednesday, we’re half way to another weekend of stitching, and it’s time to chat. This week Cindy and Gary talk about our experiences with the Mystery in St. Tropez project, upcoming guests, Cindy’s participation in the EGA Hazel Blomkamp seminar, Frixion pens, and Cindy and her chapter’s haul of ribbons at the state fair. […]

Visiting the Vancouver location of Maiwa to talk with founder and owner Charllotte Kwon was one of those pinch-me moments. I was surrounded by beautiful textiles in a warehouse/office/store while we talked about the history of the company, the connections and research they are doing with farmers in India, and the many many projects they have in the works. Maiwa has a 30-year history in the natural dye industry and the focus has always been on sustainable practices. Thirty years ago Charllotte Kwon formed a company and opened a shop. The shop was located in a new community of artisans that had formed on Granville Island. The Island, through its concentration of fine artists, printers, bookbinders, papermakers, potters, theatres, retailers, students, and industry, redefined itself as the cultural heart of Vancouver. The company was called Maiwa. In Cantonese and Mandarin “maiwa” is a word used to name the language through which art speaks. Maiwa. Beautiful language. Natural dyes are more than an ecologically smart way to add colour to yarns and cloth. Natural dyes embody the idea that there is a relationship between creativity, skill, what we make, what we wear, and the natural world. For Maiwa, natural dyes are evidence that colour can be a cultural force linking individuals to history and tradition. They work directly with farmers and run a full-time natural dye studio.Charllotte Kwon is the owner of Maiwa Handprints Ltd. and the director of the Maiwa Foundation. Through Maiwa, Charllotte also runs a textile archive and research library located on Granville Island in Vancouver, Canada. Under her direction Maiwa has produced four documentary films and a number of print publications. She also guides Maiwa's substantial web presence.Charllotte travels extensively each year to research handcraft and to supplement her natural-dye research. Always looking to extend natural dye use, she also teaches dyeing workshops with artisans around the world and has planned a series of natural dye master classes to bring exceptional practicing artisans together. In 2014 she was awarded an Honourary Doctorate of Letters from the University of the Fraser Valley for her work in promoting the continuation of traditional textile techniques and cultures. In 2017 Charllotte was awarded the Robert Jekyll Award for Leadership in Craft (Canada). The same year she was an organizer for the Indigo Sutra Conference in Kolkata, India.Maiwa Website: https://maiwa.com/Maiwa School of Textiles: https://maiwa.teachable.com/Maiwa Handprints Ltd.1310 Odlum Drive Vancouver BC V5L 3M3Phone 604 669 3939 You can find me, Bridget O'Flaherty - The Sustainable Quilter here:www.bridgetoflaherty.comInstagram: @thesustainablequilterFacebook: @thesustainablequilterYoutube: Bridget O'Flaherty The Sustainable QuilterSupport the show buy me a cuppa tea!https://bridgetoflaherty.com/product/support-the-podcast/Music Credit: Thanks to Isaac Matthews for his incredible talent.You can find and follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid for more of his music. Support the show

Join me as I interview Lorinda Davis, Owner of the Quilter's Planner, helping quilters organize their days and get their projects done one beautiful page at a time.She inspires quilters worldwide to achieve their goals and to  plan sketch, dream, and be inspired with the Quilter's Planner. But she also reminds us to pauses for rest and reflection throughout the year. Be sure to listen in to this great episode of the Quilter on Fire Podcast! Podcast giveaway HERE: https://kingsumo.com/g/akmzh0/qof-episode-83-giveawayFind the HomeMade Virtual Quilting Retreat  with Jennifer Tryon HERE: https://homemade.ca/homemade-quilting-retreat/Sign up for the Aurifil latest news HERE: http://eepurl.com/M6vOnOrder your Quilter's Planner HERE: https://quiltersplanner.com/

Honoring the ampersand and the bridges between ideas, with poems by Marilyn Wallner, Anne Myles, Patricia Zylius and Sarah Yerkes.Support the show

  This week we talk with Sara Dennis, of Sara Dennis Embroidery, in a show sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery. Sara is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework and a multi-faceted stitcher and needlework designer and one of the artisans who works at The Repair Shop, a popular restoration TV show. She also […]

Rochelle and Leslie are packing up to head to Liberty, MO to see Angela Walters and stitch for 4 days with their friends! Super exciting! Rochelle apologizes to more long-armers. Leslie is a 'fan' of the Baptist Fan… see what we did there? She would use it for every quilt if Rochelle let her. But, using the same pantograph is fine! They discuss ways to make it unique! Find out what it means when Rochelle says “huh”. Rochelle convinces Leslie to try a different type of batting and she goes kicking and screaming. Listeners blaming the gals for them ramping up their Joe. Private Joe vs Major Joe. Rochelle decides she is going to channel her inner Leslie again for the Angela Angela Angela retreat. Rochelle is normally Miss Congeniality. But she is trying to focus!Rochelle and Leslie are huge fans of Veruschka Zarate (Pride and Joy Quilting). She's an amazing modern paper piecer and we ooh and ahh over her work! She is tempting Rochelle with her no-spend September. Find out what Rochelle wants to buy and can't until OctoberSept 24th - Rochelle teaching Collage class at Quilt Nuts in Sand Springs, OK! Call the shop to sign up!Follow Leslie on Instagram @leslie_quilts and Rochelle @doughnutwarrior

Join me as I interview Maggie Vanderweit, an award-winning fibre artist with a free flowing, intuitive design style that makes you want to look deep into the fabric and stitch and never  walk away. Maggie has a happy demeanour and straight talk way of thinking. She is a true leader in Canadian textile art pushing forward the conversation about fibre art as a fine art through her volunteer work as an international member of the SAQA board. PODCAST LINKS:Maggie on Quilt Stories with Lisa Walton: https://youtu.be/xSZQ95Z4M5UGunnel Hags Colour Vie paints - Maggie will put music on and paint all day.Maggie really admires Sandra Meech's sketchbooksNancy Crow Timber Frame Barn RetreatsEnter the podcast giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/vdqihs/qof-episode-82-giveawayMaggie's website: http://www.stonethreads.ca/

Show Notes:0:41 - Pleasant Grove, Utah0:44 - Arkansas0:51 - Quilt 101 1:00 - Luna, Emily's dog 1:06 - Harry Potter1:40 - Post-It notes5:25 - Joann's Fabrics8:21 - Thyroid cancer8:29 and 8:33 - Thyroid 14:35 - Gingham quilt 16:11 - Olfa rotary cutter blades17:09 - EQ818:40 - Arkansas18:41 and 18:57 - Utah21:45 - Arkansas22:07 - Utah22:28 - Facetime23:08 and 23:23 - Instagram Reels28:48 - Quilt 101's email address for pattern submissions: Quilt101LLC@gmail.com31:44 - Quilting retreats 32:32 - Crocs32:45 - Classic Road Trip playlist on Spotify 33:02 - Half square triangle33:12 - Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids 33:18 - Art Gallery Fabrics Pure Solids in Denim Blue 33:45 - Sharon Holland 33:47 - Maureen Cracknell 33:48 - Art Gallery Fabrics 33:56 - Holiday Classics by Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton + Steel 34:09 - Art Gallery Fabrics 34:35 - Wonder Clips34:47 - Mod Boxwood quilt by Broadcloth Studio 34:56 - Amanda Carye of Broadcloth Studio 35:34 - Melissa Kelley of Shabby Quilting (@sewshabbyquilting)35:38 - Utah36:35 - Pride & Joy Quilting (listen to episode 43 to learn more about Verushka and her work)36:38 - Foundation paper piecing37:34 - Cold processed soap37:50 - Soy candles38:03 - Jessica Rose of Quilt D Studios (@quiltdstudios)38:06 - Instagram Reels38:14 - Elizabeth Chappell of Quilter's Candy (@Quilters_Candy - listen to episode 24 to learn more about Elizabeth and her work)38:38 - Melissa Kelley of Shabby Quilting (@sewshabbyquilting)Follow Emily:Instagram - @Quilt101https://quilt101.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

We’ve gathered once again in the middle of the week to talk about needlework. Our topics for this go-round include the Mystery in St. Tropez project, Jenifer’s thread selection, what we’ve learned about warp, weft, and ground cloth in general, David McCaskill, and our go-to colors. Join us as we tackle the Mystery in St. […]

Our guest this week is needlepoint designer and teacher, David McCaskill. The podcast is sponsored by CyberPointers at cyberpointers.org. David has a long history in the hobby as a painted-canvas designer, counted-canvas designer, teacher, shop owner, and advocate for the hobby. His career is a most-interesting journey and we explore just about all of it […]

In this episode, Rochelle and Leslie talk about BBL... backing, binding and labels. This is something we all seem to put off until the end and perhaps there is a better way! They also talk about all their favorite quilters and designers. Rochelle has to apologize to all long armers everywhere and still can't spell. This episode is packed with fun stories about favorite snacks, weird antics of Rochelle's husband, Lance and what a big deal Leslie is now (since Rochelle was a big deal last week). You don't want to miss this loaded show!

While at the University of Alabama, Leah Kate got a lot of experience with leotards, both as a dancer and as part of the costume department. What she found was that rarely did they properly fit all women's body types. Knowing that one of the first rules of dancewear is that it should enhance movement, not burden it, she set out to create styles that were functional, comfortable, and fashionable. Within her first eight months, she was featured at two sold-out shows at New York Fashion Week. Leah's passion for design was ignited when she was nine years old and involved in a local hip-hop dance theater. She realized that one of the ways she and the other dancers expressed themselves was through what they wore, so she started drawing designs for leotards in her notebooks. “I was probably designing five or six a week or something like that. And I had no ability to make them yet, but I definitely had vision.” It was her senior year of high school, when started to develop her skills: working with steel boning and patterning, she created a beautiful stretch corset. Leah realized that regular flat patterns didn't work for a dancer with her build: long torso, athletic build, full bust measurement. She fully developed the skills to make clothes in college, but it wasn't until after she graduated and inherited a 50-year-old Serger that she was able to develop a prototype. Soon after, she purchased a BERNINA L 890 with air-threading capabilities. At that point, she had the resources she needed to launch her company. [2:00-22:00)And wow, what a launch it was! Leah Kate shares her experience of receiving the call to help choreograph a dance fashion show for EDM artists DRMAGDN and Sh!tty Princess in collaboration with fashion designer Hicham Bens of The Royals Paris (personal designer for the Moroccan Royal Family). About halfway through the process, DRUMAGDN asked her if she wanted to launch Leahtards. As if that wasn't exciting enough—Leahtards opened the show. She choreographed, performed, and launched her brand at New York Fashion Week. She also shares some of the highlights of her illustrious dancing career.  A video of the Fashion Show Week performances is currently in the works, as the momentum of Leah Kate's success keeps building. Leah Kate's mission is to provide dancewear and costumers that make dancers feel good about walking out onto the stage for rehearsal or performing in her own words. “I want to be a refuge for my dancers, and my customers so that they feel like themselves, they feel that they've expressed themselves fully, and they're not judging themselves, and therefore, they really don't care if anybody else is.” [24:19-51:56]To say that Leah Kate is an entrepreneurial powerhouse would be an understatement.  As she details her experiences, the energy builds and her passion and enthusiasm are palpable. Be sure to tune in to listen to this amazing success story. You can connect with her by going to her website, Leahtards.com or by emailing her at LeahKatenickel.comIf 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.

It’s Wednesday and Cindy and Gary felt the need to gather and talk about needlework. This week we talked about the Mystery in St. Tropez project, pros and cons of removing selvage from needlepoint canvas, the difference between warp and weft and the fact that we really don’t have a clue, when to cut threads […]

If you've ever looked up a quilting tutorial on YouTube, you've probably seen Jenny Doan. In this episode, she shares her story of growing Missouri Star Quilt Co, why she thinks quilting is such a powerful activity, and tips for anyone interested in learning to quilt.

Did you know that every year the average Canadian throws out 80lbs of textile waste and up to an average of 44 t-shirts? Gemma Smith was shocked to see her landfill contained so much textile waste and is on a mission to save t-shirts from heading there. She created t-shirt blankets that save precious memories as well as keep them out of landfill. So far she has diverted over 10,000 shirts and made over 400 blankets. We talk about sourcing new materials that are sustainable as well as sharing stories of some of the clients that want to have memory blankets and custom quilts made. Re-Vive the Tee An affordable and Canadian way to up-cycle old clothing that celebrates life, achievements, and adventures. Gemma Smith discovered her passion for sewing after having children and wanting to be able to stay home with them, while earning an income. So, for the past 10 years she has been creating special memory keepsake items for family and friends. The idea initially came as her children grew far too quick and she was having a hard time getting rid of their baby clothing. Gemma started to think of how she could keep their baby clothes in a way that wouldn't take up unnecessary storage space, and she would get to enjoy and look at them often, reminiscing on the baby age. Her first ever quilt was created from an assortment of her daughters clothing. Website: https://www.revivethetee.ca/Instagram: @revive_the_teeYou can find me, Bridget O'Flaherty - The Sustainable Quilter here:www.bridgetoflaherty.comInstagram: @thesustainablequilterFacebook: @thesustainablequilterYoutube: Bridget O'Flaherty The Sustainable QuilterSupport the show buy me a cuppa tea!https://bridgetoflaherty.com/product/support-the-podcast/Music Credit: Thanks to Isaac Matthews for his incredible talent.You can find and follow him on Instagram @hesjustakid for more of his music. Support the show

Join me as I roll out a full RECAP of my tour of England & Wales and of course the Festival of Quilts Birmingham with Opulent Quilt Journeys. I give a full review of the trip with interviews of my favourite vendors, influencers, show winners and more...Visit Opulent Quilt Journeys to see upcoming tours: https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/Check out our generous prize sponsors right here:Free Spirit Fabrics - https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/Oliso Home - https://oliso.com/collections/smart-ironsAurifil Thread - https://www.aurifil.com/Enter this week's MASSIVE PRIZE GIVEAWAY: https://kingsumo.com/g/uh4kta/qof-episode-81-giveaway

On this episode of Gen X Amplified, I am joined by the wonderful and amazing Kim Alexis Newton. Kim is a former Hallmark Cards Inc. corporate executive, quilt artist, board member, and also my fellow Vanderbilt Business School alumni! She is also one of the featured phenoms in the #FabulousOver40 Spotlight Series on LinkedIn. During this episode, Kim and I chat about her 20-plus years experience working for Hallmark Cards – which was her dream job coming out of business school. And also why and how she decided to leave corporate after many years to pursue her dreams of creating magic and meaningful impact with her art.   About Kim Kim is a seasoned global marketing executive, board director, advisor, quilt artist, and entrepreneur. She is also the creator of the Intentional Pause™ Project, a media, product and experience platform helping women embrace “pausing” as a powerful way to achieve their dreams. Prior to her entrepreneurial journey, Kim spent 20+ years as an executive leader for one of the most iconic brands in the world, Hallmark Cards. During her Hallmark tenure, Kim directly influenced global corporate strategy, and led transformation across a $4B diversified portfolio of top brands.  She has also been recognized multiple times as a top African-American in corporate America.   However, it was toward the end of her stint at Hallmark when Kim reached a mid-career “malaise” inflection point. — and felt complacent, unsatisfied, and overwhelmed with an empty feeling of unfulfilled dreams.  Therefore, Kim transformed that feeling of malaise into mid-career “mastery” — and began maximizing her impact on the world by bringing to life all of her passions including an art studio, The Intentional Pause™ Project, and her line of special handcrafted gift quilts positioned as extraordinary keepsakes for self or others.    Her first piece was actually given to Ms. Oprah Winfrey! Kim also has 20 years of non-profit board experience, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Big Lots Stores.  Kim is also a proud member of the The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., The Links, Incorporated, and the 2017 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at The Aspen Institute. She also received her BA in Accounting from Fisk University and her MBA from Vanderbilt University, and lives in Kansas City with her husband, Nikki, and their daughter Piper. Kim's story is definitely a beacon of inspiration for anyone who is feeling stressed and stuck in their career… And who desires to weave together their purpose, passions, and professional experiences into a meaningful path forward at any age. Kim's Personal Theme Song “Bigger” by Beyonce Thank you for listening! Thank you so very much for listening to the podcast. There are so many other shows out there, so the fact that you took the time to listen in really means a lot! Subscribe to Gen X Amplified!

In this episode, Amanda talks about her most recent fabric-buying adventure. She had some realizations while fretting about finding the perfect pattern for the fabric. While patterns can be wonderful, and are such a fun way to work with fabric, sometimes keeping it simple is the way to go. If you like what you make, that's all that matters! **Star Glow is a free pattern download by Sarah Made https://sarah-made.com/product/star-glow-quilt-pattern/ ** Want to be on our show? Email us at notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynADon't forget to follow Amanda on Instagram! @SweetPeaDesignCompany https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ @NotYourGrannysQuiltShow https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow/ Purchase handmade quilts, minky and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow  

Our conversation this week with the talented and versatile Tracy Franklin is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery (sassyjacksstitchery.com) and Avlea Folk Embroidery (avleaembroidery.com). Tracy is a graduate of the Royal School of Needlework, where she spent 10 years teaching and coordinating before starting her own business. She still teaches for the RSN in Durham while […]

Rochelle and Leslie talk about a million things in this episode, but finally settle the mouse/cat purse debate. They revisit the mansions of Miami and start talking about their upcoming retreat with Angela Walters. Traveling with friends and figuring out quilting retreat sleeping arrangements can be interesting. They talk through that and how it's best to decide. Also, long arm tips! Not for long-armers necessarily... but more like ways to save money and help your long-armer at the same time! You don't want to miss this packed episode!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

Show Notes:0:46 - Northern Japan 0:52 - Connecticut0:57 - Satomi's dog's Instagram account (@peppertheelkhound)0:58 - Wendy's dog's Instagram account (@detective.truffle)1:08 - Pepper, Satomi's dog 1:09 - Norwegian Elkhound1:22 - Satomi's dog's Instagram account (@peppertheelkhound)1:39 - Lancaster, Pennsylvania2:44 - Hand applique 3:15 - Foundation paper piecing paper 3:16 and 3:21 - Foundation paper piecing3:59 - Vintage Singer machine 4:04 - Thread tension 4:24 - Hand applique 4:44 - Flying geese block 4:45 - Foundation paper piecing4:57 - Flying geese block 4:58 - Star quilt block5:09 - Half-square triangle block 8:21 and 8:50 - Starbucks mug cups8:44 - Satomi's first mug block 9:31 - Satomi's jelly jar quilt project, Jars and Stripes Quilt 9:39 - Mason jar10:20 - Applique 10:22 - Reverse applique 10:22 - Satomi's reverse applique class in QuiltCon 2023 10:54 and 10:55 - Freezer paper 11:05 - Starch 12:31 - Reverse applique 12:46 - Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine 16:11, 16:13, 16:20 and 16:39 - Satomi's bee quilt for Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine 17:14 - Satomi's Instagram Reel featuring different colour palettes for the Sending Love quilt17:17 - Satomi's Sending Love quilt17:19 - Ruby Star Society 17:19 - EQ8 (Electric Quilt 8)17:35 - Moda Fabrics17:52 - EQ8 (Electric Quilt 8)18:10 and 18:39 - Kona Cotton 19:19 - Ruby Star Society designers 19:47 - Bernina ambassador 19:50 - Satomi's sit down Bernina machine 20:23 - Bernina 48020:44 - Bernina Q1621:03 - Bernina 21621:06 - Bernina 48021:24 - Bernina Q1621:42 - Free motion quilting 21:49 - Bernina Q1621:55 - Quilt sandwich 22:06 - Stitch regulator 22:11 and 23:08 - Free motion quilting 25:15 - Top Gun Maverick soundtrack 25:22 - Bernina Q1625:47 - Mariner's Compass traditional quilt block 25:26 - Kona Cotton in Butterscotch 26:18 - Ruby Star Society 26:24 - Rifle Paper Co. for Cotton and Steel 26:33 - Rifle Paper Co. canvas fabric 26:40 - Quilted Ewe in New Hartford, Connecticut 26:45 - The Old Country Store in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 26:54 and 26:56 - Y-seams 27:02 - Satomi's On the Road quilt pattern 27:05 - VW van 27:17 - LPQ (Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine) 27:23 - Satomi's Rainbow Blast quilt pattern 28:07 - Satomi's blue, Country Love quilt 28:23 - Knee lifter for the sewing machine 28:30 - Bernina B480, special edition 28:53 - Mettler thread 28:53 - Aurifil thread29:07 - Satomi's Elf Suit FPP (foundation paper pieced) pattern29:08 - Satomi's Santa Suit FPP (foundation paper pieced) pattern29:10 and 29:12 - Satomi's Grab n' Go FPP (foundation paper pieced) pattern29:31 - Buried Thread longarm quilting 30:32 - Pepper, Satomi's dog 30:40 - Edyta Sitar of Laundry Basket Quilts 30:47 - Satomi's blue, Country Love quilt 31:14 and 31:17 - Snowboarding 31:19 - Mohawk Mountain31:34 - Snowboarding 32:00 - Donna of XOXSew (@xoxsew, listen to episode 29 to learn more about her and her work)32:26 - Christina of Tessellate Textiles (@tessellate_textiles)33:05 and 33:13 - Saija of Saija Elina (@saija_elina)Follow Satomi:Instagram - @satomi_quiltshttps://www.satomiquilts.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudio https://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilter https://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

It’s that day that occurs midway between Sundays and Gary and Beth have gathered for a little needlework conversation. This week’s topics include our progress on the Mystery in St. Tropez project and a new video in which we discuss the threads and ground cloth we have selected, the new Rosewood Manor charts, Beth’s painted-canvas […]

He's the man of colour that you don't really have to introduce because he's known worldwide and his vibrant designs are a staple in quilt shops with the vendors at quilt shows everywhere. Kaffe Fassett has spent five decades of his life, sharing his passion for colour through knitting needlepoint, and patchwork. He creates original works of art and inspires others to create their own. He has over 60 book titles to his name and tours internationally giving workshops, lectures, and museum exhibitions. Listen in as he shares his story. Join the Kaffe Fassett Collective Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60352772359/about/Check out the Free Spirit Fabrics Website here: https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/Find those amazing Kaffe inspired BERNINA machines here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL7WVK7n9icCheck out Oliso irons we mention here: https://oliso.com/Enter the contest giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/cbvliu/qof-episode-80-giveaway

This week’s conversation with Shana Benhayoun is sponsored by the Embroiderers’ Guild of America at egausa.org. When we first talked with Shana in 2018, she was getting her painted-canvas design business underway and having great success creating original pieces that, in particular, had great appeal to younger stitchers. But painting canvases wasn’t enough for Shana. […]

Rochelle is back! This episode is packed with her stories of the quilting cruise she just came back from and it sounded like quite the adventure! You won't believe what the cruise line took from her this time. While Rochelle was away, Leslie decided to make a few things and one of those things leads Rochelle to feel a bit of anger. You'll not want to miss this episode!Follow Leslie on Instagram @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior.

Sara Buscaglia is a textile artist and organic farmer who lives in southern Colorado. She's the creator of Farm and Folk, which is a fusion of her work as both sustainable farmer and folk artist. Sara believes that the magic and alchemy of farming and art are one and the same, and her passion for transferring natural color to natural fibers is a fascination that only grows stronger as the years roll by. In this conversation we talk about how Sara came to be an organic farmer, her evolution as an artist, her quilting practice and shared thoughts on social media and consumerism. Join us to hear the inspiring story of Sara's slow living journey and the decisions that have influenced her family's intentional lifestyle. Topics Covered: Finding farming as a lifestyle Sara's evolution as a fabric artist What is folk art?  The early years of CSA's The intersection of farming and art Their experience hemp farming Sarah's quilting journey and practice Sara's upcoming book project with Abrams Sara's Instagram practice Consumerism culture, and raising children within it Resources Mentioned: Indian Runner Ducks https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/marlee-grace?_pos=1&_sid=ffcb1ea2e&_ss=r (Marlee Grace Interview) https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast/quilt-muralist-cookie-washington?_pos=1&_sid=8f7024c6a&_ss=r (Cookie Washington Interview) https://www.nocohempexpo.com/ (Noco Hemp Expo) Farm and Folk Logo Design, https://www.instagram.com/untodust/ (@Untodust) Connect with Farm & Folk On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/farmandfolk/ (@farmandfolk) Sara's website and online shop: https://www.farmandfolk.com/ About Lady Farmer: https://lady-farmer.com/blogs/the-good-dirt-podcast (Our Website) @weareladyfarmer on https://www.instagram.com/thegooddirtph/ (Instagram) Join http://almanac.lady-farmer.com/ (The Lady Farmer ALMANAC) Leave us a voicemail! Call 443-459-1950 and ask a question or tell us what the good dirt means to you. Email us at thegooddirtpodcast@gmail.com Original music by John Kingsley @jkingsley1026 Statements in this podcast have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not to be considered as medical or nutritional advice. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease, and should not be considered above the advice of your physician. Consult a medical professional when making dietary or lifestyle decisions that could affect your health and well being.

When HollyAnne was caring for her babies and in the throes of post-partum depression, quilting was what she did to “feed her soul,” and her online quilting community was her soft place to land. Once she discovered modern and modern-traditional quilting, she quickly fell down the rabbit hole, and upon watching a free motion quilting class online, her passion took on a life of its own. “Something about it really spoke to my soul. It really reminded me of the motion of brushstrokes and Impressionism and modern Impressionist paintings, which was always my favorite era of art.” While she was building a small business selling t-shirt quilts through her Etsy shop, she continued her exploration of modern quilting, going to her first QuiltCon in 2017. It was there she witnessed free-motion quilting in person. She describes her time there as magical and managed to pass out a box of business cards to start building community. The event, which she refers to as a “breath of fresh air,” was the thing that set her education company String and Story into motion. As a result of her passion, commitment and love of teaching, the community quickly attracted an international following. (3:46 -10:35)HollyAnne soon created a blog on Instagram followed by Quilting Rock Stars, a String & Story community on Facebook, which attracts people from around the world. “What started as my little feeble attempt to just have a place to talk to other people who liked quilting, turned into a real community where folks would share about stuff going on with their families, their health challenges… and it's been incredible.” She talks about the power of community, and how this virtual community has been a lifeline through some very dark times. (13:30   – 17:38)HollyAnne views her live String & Story sessions on YouTube and her Rock Stars group as an old-time quilting circle gone viral.  It's a place where people can pull up a chair, tell stories and be real. “I really believe that if I can be leading with love, and how I lead my community, then we can navigate all the hard things that are gonna come our way.” (13:30   – 24:54)As she continues to share her journey with us, HollyAnne talks about making quilts for kids with cancer, the genesis of String & Story, her inspiring Rock Stars, and her new store in Duluth.  During this casual conversation, her humanity and love of quilting shine through. You won't want to miss it! You can connect with HollyAnne at stringandstory.com, on Instagram and her Quilting Rock Stars group on Facebook. 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 Amie and Natalie discuss quilt sizes and how big is "too big" to have it longarmed.  We also talk about chooosing a quilting pantogram and what certain designs remind us of besides orange peels and ornaments, oh my!!  Join us for a casual discussion and lots of fun!  We hope you'll tune in while you sew, quilt, eat, excercise, work, drive, walk the dog, or whatever else you do!!  We're here for everyone, not just quilters! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seams-funny-podcast/message

The Covid battle is basically over and we return for another Midweek Chat. This week, Beth and Gary talk about upcoming shows, the Mystery in St. Tropez project, upcoming release of “Threads of Awakening,” by Leslie Rinchen-Wongmo, stitcher health, Beth’s painted canvas project, Instagram, and how to do your best stitching. In addition to the […]

Today I'm talking to Brandon Mably of the Kaffe Fassett Collective. After a chance meeting with Kaffe Fassett in the late eighties, Brandon made a radical career change from cooking to knitting and began a mentorship under Kaffe that led him to running the Kaffe Fassett Studio and carving out his own creative career that has lasted decades. We'll chat about his story and what continues to inspire his work.Join the Kaffe Fassett Collective Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/60352772359/about/Check out the Free Spirit Fabrics Website here: https://www.freespiritfabrics.com/Find those amazing Kaffe inspired BERNINA machines here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL7WVK7n9icEnter the contest giveaway here: https://kingsumo.com/g/3nqt7c/qof-episode-79-giveaway

Rochelle is away on another trip (we all wish we could be Ro!) so while she is away, Leslie decides to play! In this episode she is joined by her husband, Jon (a.k.a Carson). They answer a few of Leslie's IG followers' questions and talk about life in a quilter's household. They also play a little round of the Newlywed Game. You won't want to miss this one! Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior.If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, leave a comment and subscribe! We love hearing from our listeners!

EMERGENCY SUPPORT REQUEST: Sew Hope Community Sewing Room, a Black woman led nonprofit sewing studio was recently damaged by severe flooding: 16 inches of water saturated the newly opened venue. Please donate to the Go Fund Me or directly to the project.  CashApp$SewHopeSTL If financial support is not possible, Sew Hope is accepting donations of machines and fabric. About the episode:Lisa Woolfork is an associate professor of African American Literature and Culture. Her teaching and research explore Black women writers, the fiction of Black identity, trauma theory, and American slavery. She is the convener and 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 on Black women, girls, and femmes in sewing. In the summer of 2017, she became a founding member of Black Lives Matter Charlottesville. She is active in a variety of university and community initiatives, including the College Fellows Program to reshape the undergraduate general education curriculum.Angela FranklinWith a BA in Art from Xavier University in Cincinnati and her MFA from Bradley University, Angela Franklin-Faye has exhibited her works both throughout the US and internationally.She has lived abroad since 1997 and, since 2007, has divided her time between Senegal and the United Arab Emirates. This international experience has resulted in a body of work that has encouraged her to chronicle the experiences of people from the diaspora worldwide. Her works are presently featured in the national exhibition of Contemporary African Art for the 13th DAK'Art Biennale, along with the Dialogue in Black and White Exhibition at the Charleston City Gallery.  In addition, Paris Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, The Art Hub-Abu Dhabi, The Renwick Gallery - Smithsonian Institution, Ohio Craft Museum, and Musee Boribana - Dakar are just a few spaces that featured her work. Works by Franklin-Faye are in the corporate collections of Atlanta Life Insurance Company, The NationsBank, Arco Chemical, and Household Finance. In 2013, she earned a second Master's Degree in Online Education and Leadership Management and credits this with having an even greater impact on her artwork. She is the owner of Chez Alpha Books - a bookstore and academic resource center in Dakar, Senegal.Insights from this episode:Angela's beginning of her sewing journeyAngela's adaptability to the fashion and fabric worldHow she has been able to thrive as an artist based on her geographyInsights into her study of art at Xavier UniversityInsights into slavery and black history in regards to Ohio/Kentucky borderInsights into the stained glass initiativeQuotes from the show:“I made a rule that if I am going to be here, let me find a fabric that is found here, let me not rely on African fabric in the Pacific Island, or if I am in the Middle East, let me rely on the fabric that I find there” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”“It's really incredible because what that [adaptability] allows you to do is to both grow as an artist and to be connected to the community in which you are living” -Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“I used to enamel a lot, do a lot of couple enameling and glass fusing, and my whole passion right now is to go back to it” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”“When I do this series of work, I said to everyone that it's not about the trauma of slavery, it's about the contributions that they made, economically because they would build the prairie” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”“Slavery is not black people's shame. Black people should not be ashamed of having been enslaved. The shame is in white people. The shame is in those folks who could compromise so much of their own beliefs to enact the greatest crime against humanity” -Lisa Woolfork in “Stitch Please”“The stain glass initiative seeks to acknowledge and perpetuate the diversity of experience and reflection that is needed to envision a better common good” -Angela Franklin in “Stitch Please”Stay Connected:Lisa WoolforkInstagram: Lisa WoolforkTwitter: Lisa WoolforkAngela FranklinInstagram: Angela Franklin Facebook: Angela Franklin 

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their best tips for someone looking to start a business in the quilting industry. They discuss what they wish they had known before they began their businesses and provide helpful ideas and information anyone should know if they have an interest in turning their quilting hobby into a stream of income. For those who are not interested in starting a quilting business, they also discuss ways to enhance your quilting experience without feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. Also, Chelsi shares two of her new Simply Delightful quilt patterns, and Billy shares pictures of two listener quilts and an inspirational quilting journey story. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=25277 Dazzling (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3zceMLSFriendly Blooms (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3PDxtOaMagic Pins: http://shrsl.com/3n60yNOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSR-jDR956ATQe30JHX87wEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show!

In this episode, I chat about finding my quilting mojo again, my continued cross stitch obsession, and lots of delicious recipes. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.