Podcasts about tula pink

In this episode of the Fussy Cutters Club podcast, host Ange Wilson chats with Adam, a passionate quilter and bag maker, about his journey into quilting, the importance of fussy cutting, and the emotional connections we form with our fabrics. They discuss the joy of using Tula Pink fabrics, the thrill of fabric hunting, and the storytelling aspect of fabric choices. Adam shares his experiences and insights into the quilting community, making this a delightful conversation for sewing enthusiasts. 

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.

This week, the girls were at International Quilt Market and had an extraordinary time meeting so many of their virtual friends in person! From reconnecting with Camille Roskelley to taking photos with Tula Pink, they had a blast! Hear all about their experience and who they met. They talk about new fabric lines that caught their eye, as well as new notions that will be coming out soon. Rochelle stayed for Quilt Festival and is taking all her favorite classes. You'll not want to miss the episode filled with yummy info about this year's best show... International Quilt Market and Festival in Houston, Texas!Send us a textFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

In this conversation, Ange Wilson chats with Joanna of Kustom Kwilts, who is known for her fussy cutting and EPP patterns. Joanna shares her creative journey, from being an Agricultural Sciences teacher to becoming a full-time quilter. She discusses her love for Tula Pink fabrics, her fascination with the Millefiori patterns, and her preference for non-symmetrical cuts. They talk about their favourite fabric designers, collections, and colours. They also discuss the importance of quilting in enhancing the overall design of a quilt. Throughout the conversation, they share their personal experiences and insights as quilters.

Rochelle is in Arizona teaching pet portraits and has lost seven of her portraits somehow between Hawaii, Tulsa and Phoenix. She is so distraught and who could blame her? During this traumatic experience, she decides Leslie needs to listen to all 76 episodes and pick her favorite moments. She is also working on plans to move her aging parents from Wyoming and Lance's plans on how he would murder Rochelle. They talk about Tula Pink's Besties that is coming out and Quilt Market and Festival, too. You don't want to miss this hilarious episode!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

Daniel erzählt über Sewalongs: sein aktuelles: EPP & Roomwithaview Bag by Annie und der früheres: 100 Blöcke von Tula Pink Buch.

My guest today (and last week!) is an icon in the quilting world. She has over 40 fabric collections with Free Spirit Fabrics, thread collections with Aurifil, she's designed the front of several BERNINA sewing machines and she is one of their International Spokespeople. She has even created her own line of sewing tools called Tula Pink Hardware. We had so much to talk about and the episode was so great and so long that we split it in two! Be sure to listen in to last week's episode! A win win for everyone!ENTER the contest giveaway here (on until Jan. 1st at 1pm PST)Visit Tula Pink's websiteVisit Free Spirit Fabric's websiteSign up for Aurifil's NEWSLETTERCheck out the Oliso Mini Project Iron hereThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

My guest today (and next week!) is an icon in the quilting world. She has over 40 fabric collections with Free Spirit Fabrics, thread collections with Aurifil, she's designed the front of several BERNINA sewing machines and she is one of their International Spokespeople. She has created her own line of sewing tools called Tula Pink Hardware and that's just the tip of the iceberg. We had so much to talk about and the episode was so great and so long that we split it in two! Be sure to listen in TWO WEEKS IN A ROW! A win win for everyone! ENTER the contest giveaway here (on until Jan. 1st at 1pm PST)Visit Tula Pink's websiteVisit Free Spirit Fabric's websiteSign up for Aurifil's NEWSLETTERCheck out the Oliso Mini Project Iron hereThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

En el episodio de hoy, tome la oportunidad de agradecer mi familia, mi salud, y haber encontrado este bello arte. Hablo sobre los diferentes cortes de telas de quilting disponibles en el mercado anglosajón y las marcas de tela que mas uso y sus diseñadores. Agregó los enlaces para que puedas conocer un poco más de ellos: TULA PINK: https://freespiritfabrics.com/tula-pink/ https://artgalleryfabrics.com/ https://www.fatquartershop.com Encuentrame en Instagram: @descubre_el_quilting

In this episode I'm recapping my trip to International Quilt Market 2023 in Houston, TX.Quilt on the wall: Brightly- 60x72Designer: Cluck cluck sewFabric: Happy Days by Sheri and ChelsiLayer cake friendlySo I thought I'd recap the new things I saw, products that I'm really excited about, fabric lines that I'm drooling over, and some really gorgeous quilts that were on display in the show.Wonderfil- Spool holder and thread organizationFree Spirit Katrinka- Eco PrintingColor Block Quilt Making- Elizabeth ChappellQuilt Coat- Quilt SmartEye Candy Quilts- AstrologikaKaffe FassettTula Pink- Everglow Project bags (moon garden)- I will update with links when they are available, that's how new this stuff is!Queen of DiamondsStar Cluster QuiltStained Glass QuiltSparkler QuiltYou Can Find me on:FacebookInstagramYouTube

Rochelle is still suffering from her concussion and it is obvious! She stalks a man in Walmart for starch and then talks about all of the shortages of our stuff. Rochelle talks about Lance's WHO and it is an extreme WHO. Update on the ruler drama... wear a glove! And it's time to talk about the next generation of quilters. What are we doing to bring up the next group of stitchers? Rochelle is now obsessed with the new Tula Pink line and has been working on a quilt from Doug Leko's book Stashtastic. They also talk about using color catchers. There is a shortage of these magic squares and they certainly come in handy!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior.

Tula Pink grew up in California, graduated from Otis College of Art and Design in Los Angeles and worked briefly as an exhibit designer for museums in SoCal. She eventually joined the music industry as an Art Director designing album covers for numerous notable artists. After about 5 years, she left her job… and California…landing in the Midwest.Tula's main function in life is fabric design which she says she lives for. Her signature designs have been adapted to fabrics, woven ribbons, paper products, needlepoint kits, embroidery patterns, and sewing machines and can be found in independent fabric shops and retailers all over the world. Tula comes from the "more is more" school of design where there is never enough space and always room for that one last thing.Tula starts out explaining how she taught herself to sew pre-YouTube and that it was a great stroke of luck that she discovered quilting. Her encouraging parents and grandmother's involvement were paramount in her development. Entering a quilt fabric shop for the first time she was struck by what she saw, and she knew she had found her place.An illustrator by nature – she was brought to fabric design because she couldn't find the fabric she wanted. She simply designed her own! Listen to why she's grateful that she didn't come to this in the digital and tech age. Also learn why she “lives” for design.Tula's dark sense of humor has carried far – hear her explain this and share how and where she hides animals in her designs. Her style has also been described as “moderntional” – learn what this means! Additionally - her quilts look different in color and in black and white. Learn how to see them in two different ways.She sees her job as serving the community she created. She doesn't simply follow her own whims…she creates fabric that people use to create their creative potential. The “paint” that people use to create their vision. She in essence, works for them. Tula explains why she feels this way. Her passion for her work and the joy she feels in collaboration with others is notable.In the course of the conversation, Tula talks about her belief in the commercialization of art and its democratization. She sees the magic in access for all.  And…for her, the work she does is all about the interaction!A history buff who loves to read all she can about famous women in history – Marie Antionette, Queen Elizabeth, etc. Listen to this fascination and how their stories affect her work. She talks about one of her first fabric collections that pays homage to Queen Elizabeth I. And, as a bonus…hear what she thinks her biography would say about her!Tula Pink is a family business, and her brother Cameron works with her doing all the online work. Her mom also owns IHeartTulaPink. She explains the family dynamics and what things look like for them day-to-day. She points out that there was great evolution and change moving from California to the Midwest as a family in businessand she'll share their secret ingredient for success in working together. She points out that an “insane” number of businesses in this industry are family businesses which is super interesting to her. Tula tells us what it means to be a BERNINA Ambassador, what it means to her, and how it changed the way she works. How many BERNINA machines has she designed for them and how many does she own?! Listen to find out!Tula was credited by Kaffe Fassett in a previous Sew & So Podcast, as being the spark that led to his relationship with BERNINA. She tells us how they met, how he inspires and influences her, and the importance of their friendship.You won't want to miss her talking about what's next for her and her ultimate dream…so much to look forward to. What didn't we ask that she wanted to talk about?! Listen to her closing comments to find out!What to reach out to Tula? You can do so through social media…Instagram (tulapink) and Facebook (Tula Pink) and be sure to tell her you heard her story on Sew & So!If you know someone you think has an outstanding story – a story that should be shared on this podcast, please drop a note to meg@sew&sewpodcast.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. 

Tula Pink has endorsed a brand new Block of the Month in conjunction with Free Spirit Fabrics, Pink Door Fabrics and Paper Pieces. And today on the podcast I'm bringing in the BIGGEST TULA FAN I KNOW - Tracy Brittain Loyek from Purple KATZ Quilting. Enter the Giveaway HERESign up for the Queen of Diamonds Block of the Month (CANADA)Sign up for the Queen of Diamonds Block of the Month (USA)ORDER your Quilter's Planner today with discount code FIRE10Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.

Rochelle is heading to Hawaii and preparing for other trips. Luxury immunizations? Who knew! Rochelle is told she is a fast-talker since we interviewed Angela. What do you think? She also attends a work event with Lance and meets one of our listeners who let us know which episode was the best. Can you guess which one? Camille Roskelley gets Leslie distracted from finishing Hocus Pocus by recoloring her quilt patterns with all of her new lines...No focus for Hocus Pocus! Tula Pink releases her new line and it's spectacular! Leslie and Rochelle talk all about it and Leslie gets an apology/not an apology from Lori Holt. Find out why! Finally, they talk about all things paper piecing. Foundation, English, all the things. Triangle paper, flying geese, log cabin... all make it easier to get accurate piecing. They end with a conversation about scraps. So many scraps! Enjoy!Triangle Paper on a Roll - https://www.fatquartershop.com/2-12-half-square-triangle-paperFlying Geese Foundation Paper - https://www.fatquartershop.com/3-in-x-6-in-flying-geese-quilt-block-foundation-paper-piecing-padAngela's Spring Retreat - quiltingismytherapy.comScrappiness is Happiness Book - https://www.fatquartershop.com/scrappiness-is-happiness-quilt-book-lori-holt-bee-in-my-bonnetDoug Leko's Stashtastic 2 - https://www.fatquartershop.com/stashtastic-2-quilt-book-doug-lekoFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior.

Rochelle and Leslie talk about BOMs and also give Tula Pink some helpful hints! They also talk about irons and some of their favorite sharp notions. Rochelle gets a hand cramp and may cross the inappropriate line, but in a good way. You won't want to miss this episode!IronsChi - https://a.co/d/89pJSqiRowenta Steam Station -https://a.co/d/hvH6exVFavorite Cutting ToolsWINNER- Karen Kay Buckley - super sharp and very comfortable in handRunner Up- Kai - sharp, but not comfy in handWINNER (TIE)- Creative Grids and Quilter's Select- Weighted so less effort to cut, sharp, and very easy to change bladeRunner Up - Martelli - Sharp, ergonomic; not easy to change bladeRunner Up - Olfa - Sharp, but not all are ergonomic. Simple to change bladeEndurance Blade - https://a.co/d/9qcrGMoMat Scrubber - Martelli Notions https://www.martellinotions.com/mat-scrubber.html Sandy K Nutrition - Health & Lifestyle QueenYour Aging Better Advocate midlife & beyond through biohacking & alternative wellness.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Leslie finally pays up with doughnutwarrior bait and the change she owed Rochelle. Tula Pink takes up appliqué to hang out with Rochelle and be her friend (or so she says). They also talk about Angela Walters' FMQ challenge Week 1.  Leslie got started and is loving it! If you're not doing the FMQ challenge, look into it!Rochelle misplaces a quilt that needs to be quilted, listener questions, love languages and the importance of carrying cash. All in one great episode! You don't want to miss this one!Listener topics WIPS and Time ManagementLeslie's current WIPS:  - Lisa Bongean's American Gatherings Quilt - https://www.primitivegatherings.us/american-quilters-quilt- - Camille's Mini Swoon for her #summerswoonalong - Get her Swoon patterns here:https://thimbleblossoms.com/collections/swoonJournals and PlannersQuilting Journal - https://www.fatquartershop.com/the-quilting-journalThe Quilter's Planner - https://quiltersplanner.com/Lori Holt Planner - https://www.fatquartershop.com/2023-bee-in-my-bonnet-planner-lori-holt-of-bee-in-my-bonnet-reservationA Quilting Life Planner by Sherri McConnell - https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-planner-and-workbook-introduction-part-1/

Show Notes:0:44 and 1:07 - National Certified Quilt Judge1:19 - Nebraska1:22 - Phoenix1:23 - Snowbird2:46 - Nebraska4:07 - National Association of Certified Quilt Judges5:58 - Quilt Maker Newsletter 7:30 - Bernina8:27 - NACQJ [National Association of Certified Quilt Judges]19:05 - Moulin Rouge19:48 - QuiltCon 202219:55 - QuiltCon20:01 - Road to California20:06 - AQS (American Quilter's Society) 20:20 - Houston International Quilt Festival20:39 - Mariner's Compass traditional quilt block21:34 - Marcia Derse21:47 - Ombre Confetti by V&Co for Moda Fabrics 23:45 - Omnigrid 23:47 - Fons and Porter23:58 - Mettler thread26:17 - Tula Pink 26:30 - UFOs (unfinished objects)27:25 - Ice fishing27:50 - Tula Pink 27:55 - Fat Quarter Shop (Listen to episode 45 to learn more about FQS)28:20 - Tula Pink 28:25 - Judy NiemeyerFollow Cindy:Instagram - @QuiltstshFollow 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

I've been so excited to have Berene Campbell on the show. I first heard of her when my local Okanagan Modern Quilt Guild hired her as a speaker. I loved every word she said. She was heartwarming and inspiring to say the least, and our guild then took on her Mini Mod Swap which is a challenge for the Handmade Collective Awards which we talk about today on the show. Secondly, she's a delightful person. Berene is a quilt pattern designer, teacher, speaker and community project instigator. Her patterns have been admired by the likes of Tula Pink and her community and charity projects have raised over 35,000 thousand dollars and inspired quilters all over the world.Listen to the PODCAST TRAILER HERE: https://youtu.be/N_uTl2_dBa8Enter the PRIZE GIVEAWAY HERE: https://kingsumo.com/g/mpblot/qof-episode-55-giveawayFind the Happy Sew Lucky website HERE: https://happysewlucky.com/

Show Notes:0:46 and 1:02 - Fat Quarter Shop1:05 - Austin, Texas1:24 - Fat Quarter Shop1:28 - Precut fabrics1:35 - Fat quarter bundles1:37 and 1:41 - Moda Fabrics 1:50 - Fat quarter bundles 3:32 - PayPal5:32 - ¼ inch seam allowance foot5:46 - Cross stitch5:50 - Hilary Jordan (listen to episode 28 for her interview) 6:01 - Cross stitch6:44 - English paper piecing (EPP)7:06 - Cross stitch8:00 - Halo Go Rechargeable light 8:14 - Lori Holt design board 8:51 - Cross stitch9:07 - Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel 9:38 - YouTube live stream 11:06 - eBay11:16 - Classic and vintage series on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel 11:21 - Precut fabrics 11:34 - Layer cake precut fabric 11:56 - Quilts on Film (@quiltsonfilm)12:19 - Fat Quarter Shop's 2022 charity quilt project12:24 - Make-A-Wish13:29 - Fat Quarter Shop's 2022 charity quilt project13:31 - Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts (@corianderquilts)13:41 - Make-A-Wish13:53 - Kevin Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop 13:57 - Mark Dunn of Moda Fabrics14:45 - The Jolly Jabber blog15:12 - Fat Quarter Shop's 2022 charity quilt project15:30 - Make-A-Wish15:32 - Fat Quarter Shop's 2022 charity quilt project15:34 - Fat Quarter Shop's 2022 charity cross stitch project15:50 - Jocelyn Ueng of Fat Quarter Shop16:03 - Cross stitch16:05 - Cross stitch floss 17:00 - Fat Quarter Shop's 2022 charity quilt project17:04 - Bonnie & Camile 17:07 - Lori Holt17:09 - Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co. 17:37 - Harry Potter19.23 - True crime19:28 - The Oxygen Channel 19:30 - Investigative Discovery 19.32 - True crime19:40 - Cold Justice19:46 - Nutella 19:53 - Nutella & Go!20:09 - Bella Solids 20:17 - Bella Solids in Bleached White (#97) 20:18 - Bella Solids in Off White (#200)20:55 - Lori Holt21:02 - Daydreamer fabric collection by Tula Pink 21:08 - Stitch fabric collection by Lori Holt 21:12 - UFOs (unfinished objects) 21:34 - Little House glass head pins 21:37 - Clover 21:42 - Little House glass head pins 21:51 - Layer cake precut fabric 21:57 - Aurifil Thread in light sand (#2000) 22:23 - Half-square triangles22:28 - Gina Tell of Thread Graffitti (@gina_tell_threadgraffiti)22:46 - Starching fabrics23:13 - Sashing 23:14 - Borders23:31 - Starching fabrics23:55 - Lori Holt23:58 - Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co. (@figtreeandco)24:11 and 24:54 - Harry Potter25:44 - True crime25:45 - CrimeCon 26:16 - Lori Holt (@beelori1)26:38 - Camille Roskelley (@thimbleblossoms)26:20 - Joanna Figueroa of Fig Tree & Co. (@figtreeandco)26:46 - Heartfelt, Make A Wish Foundation charity quilt 26:51 - Free quilt pattern by Fat Quarter Shop, Hello Birdie! 26:59 - Precut fabric 27:08 - Fat Quarter Shop free pattern library Follow Kimberly: Instagram - @fatquartershophttps://www.fatquartershop.com/Use the discount code QB25 at fatquartershop.com checkout to receive 25% off all quilt patterns. Discount code is valid till December 31, 2021 and is limited to one use per customer, it cannot be combined with other offers and cannot be retroactively applied to previous orders. It also excludes sale items, pre-orders, cross stitch patterns and clubs. Other exclusions may apply.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

Show Notes:0:57 - Houston, Texas1:06 and 1:31 - Houston International Quilt Festival1:07 - The post of Allie at the Houston International Quilt Festival 1:38 - Harry Potter 1:44 - Dumbledore3:41 - The Midnight Quilter YouTube channel3:43 - Angela Walters 3:55 - JoAnn Fabrics3:56 - Fat quarters4:55 - The Midnight Quilter YouTube channel5:17 - Examples of 1930s quilts and its colours 6:31 - Three Musketeers 7:16 - Embroidery7:36 - The Midnight Quilter 8:36 - Angela Walters 9:38 - Allie's zebra quilt9:48 - Applique 10:29 - Aurifil Thread10:50, 10:54, 10:58 and 11:32 - Applique 11:36 - Houston International Quilt Festival 11:49 and 11:58 - Applique 12:14 - Allie's quilt hanging behind her while we were recording the episode 12:49 - Allie's Seaglass Quilt course13:04 - Example of Allie's Seaglass Quilt project13:21 and 13:38 - Applique 16:15 - Pantographs16:25 - Supermarket Sweeps 18:27 - The Lucey, APQS longarm machine 19:15 - Allie's Seaglass Quilt course19:38 - The Lucey, APQS longarm machine 24:39 - Tula Pink's Zuma fabric collection24:51 - Seaglass quilt by Allie24:59 - EPP (English Paper Piecing)26:59 - Allie's aquarium 26:22 - Allie's crab, Donna28:52 - I Saw What You Did podcast28:09 - Pita chips29:10 - Pretzels29:15 - Flying geese29:24 - Moda Fabrics, Bella Solids 29:52 - Rashida Coleman Hale 30:03 - Houston International Quilt Festival30:07 - Giucy Giuce's collections, Nonna and Pietra 30:16 - Fiddlehead quilt store 30:17 - Maine 31:14 - Aurifil Thread31:26 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing31:32 - Pantograph31:39 - Free motion quilting 32:22 - Iva Steiner of Schnig Schnag Quilts and More (@schnigschnagquiltsandmore)32:54 - UFOvember event hosted by Geeky Bobbin 32:57 - Bobbie of Geeky Bobbin (@geekybobbin)33:11 - Craftsy33:40 - QuiltCon34:06 - Sculptural embroidery 34:11 - Meredith Woolnough34:40 - Thread painting 35:15 - Meredith Woolnough of Meredith Woolnough (@meredithwoolnough)35:28 - Amber Share of Subpar Parks (@SubparParks)36:09 - Han Cao of Hanwriting (@hanwriting)36:43 and 36:27 - Octopod Squad and signup waitlistFollow Allie: Instagram - @exhaustedoctopushttps://exhaustedoctopus.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

Show Notes:1:23 - Los Angeles1:29 - Palm Springs2:41 - University of California [UC], Riverside3:37 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing4:36 - Memory quilts5:34 - QVC 6:26 - Alice in Wonderland 6:30 and 6:45 - YouTube6:47 - Fons and Porter6:51 - Fat Quarter Shop6:53 - Missouri Star Quilting 7:57 and 8:16 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing8:36 - Home Depot10:15, 10:41, 10:50, 11:18 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing11:01 - prideandjoyquilt.com11:10 - YouTube12:03 - Applique12:08 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing12:24 - Veruschka's FPP unicorn quilt12:44, and 13:32 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing13:45 - English Paper Piecing 14:05 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing15:26 - prideandjoyquilt.com15:45 - Veruschka's FPP unicorn quilt17:04 - Audrey Hepburn 17:08 - Audrey Hepburn movies17:16 - Puerto Reican 17:17 - Cuban17:38 - UNICEF18:45 - Veruschka's Audrey Hepburn quilt18:53 - LA [Los Angeles]19:04 - MLK [Martin Luther King]19:05 - Veruschka's MLK portrait quilt19:14 - Veruschka's Audrey Hepburn quilt19:35 - Bisa Butler 19:38 - Applique19:45 and 19:56 - Veruschka's MLK portrait quilt20:10 - Kona Cotton charm pack (5 inch precut squares) 20:54 - Veruschka's MLK portrait quilt21:05 - Adobe Illustrator 22:41 and 23:19 - QuiltCon27:00 - Agatha Raisin 27:21 - Sour Patch Kids27:30 - Bella Solids by Moda Fabrics 27:52 - Bella Solids in Terrain Iris 28:04 - Tula Pink 28:06 - Vanessa Christenson of V & Co28:16 and 28:42 - V & Co's Ombres29:10 - [FPP] Foundation paper piecing29:28 - Adobe Illustrator 29:43 - Mary Fons30:04 - Jitka of Jitka Design (@jitkadesign)30:05 - Czech Republic 30:07 - Canada 30:26 - Allie McCathren of Exhausted Octopus (@exhaustedoctopus)30:47 - Erika Bea of Hello Erika Bea (@hello.erikabea)31:39 - Pride and Joy Quilting Etsy shop33:06 and 33:11 - Joan of Arc 33:15 - LightsaberFollow Erin: Instagram - @prideandjoyquiltinghttps://prideandjoyquilting.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

Erin Grogan is the pattern designer and founder of Love Sew Modern and was introduced to sewing by her grandmother, a professional seamstress. Time spent with her grandmother each summer sparked her love for design and Erin dreamed of one day becoming a clothing designer. During her first trip to a modern quilt shop in 2017, Erin took one look at all the bright and bold fabrics and modern quilts she knew instantly knew she wanted to become a quilter. She left her corporate job to focus on growing her dream, Love Sew Modern. Erin resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, two children, and her puppy Tula (yes, named after the amazing fabric designer Tula Pink!) Welcome Erin to the show!You can find Erin on her website at www.lovesewmodern.com, on Instagram at @LoveSewModern, and on Pinterest & Etsy as LoveSewModern. In this episode, I chat with Erin about "how many quilts is too many", her poor sewing machine that was killed by a storm, and why her husband is no longer allowed to help with fabric requirement calculations.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rachelle-craig/support

Show Notes:0:50 - Chicago 0:52 - Paducah, Kentucky1:25 - Sheldon from Big Bang Theory 1:26 - The Big Bang Theory 1:30 - The Big Bang Theory episode referencing B****es be crazy1:42 - The Big Bang Theory 2:14 - Crochet2:16 - EPP (English Paper Piecing)2:23 - Southern Illinois University Carbondale2:27 - Paducah2:32 - Paper Pieces 2:51 - Hexie flower4:27 and 5:01 - Paper Pieces5:11 - Paducah5:49 - Washington State5:52 and 6:26 - Boeing8:11 - Coffin shaped EPP paper piece10:07 - Quilty Box10:46 - EPP (English Paper Piecing)11:20 - Anna Maria Horner11:23 - Kaffe Fassett11:55 - Sally Kelly (@SallyKellyFabrics)12:05 - Victoria Findlay Wolfe (@victoriafindlaywolfe)13:33 - Yazzii Bags14:30 - Fuschia Yazzii Bag15:18 - T J Lane Thimble18:01 - Brenda Manges Papadakis18:06 - Dear Jane: the Two Hundred Twenty-five Patterns from the 1863 Jane A. Stickle Quilt18:20 - Dear Jane English Paper Piecing quilt18:34 - Dear Jane EPP project from Paper Pieces online store20:45 and 21:26 - Grandmother's Flower Garden quilts21:35 - Tile mats 21:45 - Tile mats from Letter Folk21:49 and 22:02 - GoFundMe22:08 - Letter Folk23:07 - Eleanor Burns of Quilt in a Day23:59 - Mrs Billings by Karen Styles24:33 - Mrs Billings quilt at the Paper Pieces online store24:45 - Jessica Palmer of Plato Squirrel (@platosquirrel)24:49 - Heather Ross (@heatherrossinsta)27:27 - Yellowstone27:37 - Ken Burns27:47 - PBS 28:03 - Where the Crawdads Sing28:06 - Dot's Pretzels28:10 - Bridal Bouquet traditional quilt block28:13 - Carpenter's Wheel traditional quilt block28:22 - Tula Pink Solids for Free Spirit Fabrics in Unicorn Poop28:23 - Tula Pink Solids for Free Spirit Fabrics in Dragon's Breath 28:32 - Kona Cotton in Dragon Fruit28:50 - Tula Pink 28:51 - Sally Kelly (@SallyKellyFabrics)28:57 - Moda Fabrics, basic grey metropolis panel of the United States29:15 - Hancocks of Paducah 29:19 - Kona Cotton 29:42 - Mini bolts29:52 - Hexies30:08 - T J Lane thimble30:10 - Paper pieces30:25 - Aurifil 30:48 - Hexies30:59 - Teresa Silva of Quilting is my Bliss (@quiltingismybliss) 32:52 - Quilt Market32:56 - Deborah Burville of Quilts from Nana's Truck (@quiltsfromnanastrunk)33:02 - @caitconquers33:04 - Hawaii 33:50 - Wooden skirt hangers34:17 - TikTok34:42 - @PaperPiecesJess on TikTok34:58 - Allie McCathren of Exhausted Octopus (@exhaustedoctopus)35:07 - Jammin Threads (@jamminthreads)35:23 - Kali Martin of What Kali Makes (@whatkalimakes)35:26 - Paper Pieces35:42 - Tula Sunrise quilt kit 35:44 - Daydreamer fabric collection by Tula PinkFollow Jess:Instagram - @paperpiecesepp and @stitches_be_crazyhttps://www.paperpieces.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

Show Notes:1:44 - Berlin, Germany2:17 - Henrik's first quilt6:17 - YouTube6:36 - Baby corduroy fabric 6:40 - Minky fabric 7:11 - YouTube7:39 - Germany7:49 - Jersey fabrics7:55 - Quilting cotton fabric8:23 - Interfacing8:29 - Minky fabric 9:08 - Robert Kaufman9:18 - The Robert Kaufman fabric that Henrik wants badly - the space themed print10:01 - Cast iron10:07 - eBay10:44 - Interfacing10:55 - English Paper Piecing (EPP)11:55 - Paper piecing 12:15 - Tula Pink's Bloomers EPP project by Henrik12:25 - Instagram13:42 - Tula Pink's Bloomers EPP project14:14 - YouTube14:36 and 14:47 - EPP paper pieces15:20 and 17:88 - EPP (English Paper Piecing)16:57 - Aurifil Thread18:57 - Henrik's YouTube channel 23:04 - Henrik's lighting set up in his studio 23:22 and 23:47 - FPP (foundation paper piecing)24:02 - Bernina 24:04 - Tula Pink24:26 - Henrik's Bernina sewing machine FPP pattern25:18 - The Crown25:27 - Sawtooth Star traditional quilt block 25:36 - Designer Essentials Solids by Free Spirit Fabrics 25:41 - Fairy Dust in Cotton Candy by Tula Pink 25:52 - Tula Pink 25:57 - Libs Elliot - Check out Episode 8 for more on Libs26:02 - Curiouser and Curiouser by Tula Pink 26:12 - Quiltzauberei26:38 - Sewline Glue Pen27:44 - Aurifil Thread27:59 - Monika Omerhodzic of Frauo Quilts (@frauoquilts)29:07 - Tula Pink's Bloomers EPP project29:24 - Henrik's homemade starch YouTube tutorial29:41 - Rice starch 30:29 - Monika Omerhodzic of Frauo Quilts (@frauoquilts)30:37 - Tula Pink 30:42 - Libs Elliot - Check out Episode 8 for more on Libs32:06 - Monika Omerhodzic of Frauo Quilts (@frauoquilts)32:44 - Lego33:30 - Monika Omerhodzic of Frauo Quilts (@frauoquilts)33:38 - Iva Steiner of Schnig Schnag Quilts and More (@schnigschnagquiltsandmore)34:08 - Monika of Penny Spool Quilts (@pennyspoolquilts)34:12 - FPP (foundation paper piecing)34:19 - Michael Hacker of Michael Hacker Illustration (@michaelhackerillustration)Follow Henrik:Instagram - @herrschaftenmuellerhttps://hr-mueller.wixsite.com/hr-muellerFollow 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

Welcome to Episode 37 of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast. On today's episode, I'm breaking down my 2021 quilty goal and also giving you some sneak peeks to what I have in store for all of you!If you'd rather read this episode, check out the transcript here.Peace out 2020. Was anyone sad to see that year go? Not me! But I also learned so much and my business grew tenfold, which I am so grateful to each and every one of you!Since it’s a new year lets chat resolutions… and mine are more like goals:Become more prolific- make at least 12 small projects this yearEnglish paper piecingmake a By Annie bagopen an Etsy shop Now let’s talk about what I’m currently working on A granny square-is EPP lap quilt and a Tula Pink EPP pillowByAnnie’s Take a Stand bagFinishing 2 giant quilts with little tiny pieces that I think are absolutely gorgeous and I can't stand at this point What I’ve got in store for all of you this year;A new class of the modern quilters academy opens on February 2Color Theory workshopCrafty hours

Welcome to the Season 3 premier episode!!On today's episode, I am solo with so much to chat about! I review Lori Holt's Cute Cuts rotary cutting mat and Tula Pink's cutting mat, and chat about the winding down of summer and my garden, upcoming sewing and quilt projects, my pre-order of Tula Pink's new line of fabric - Linework....and my first purchase of a quilt kit from Tula's linework collection with the Radiant pattern by Carl Hentsch.To kick off Season 3, I am hosting my very first giveaway of two gift packs of notions. I have purchased these notions myself (no sponsor). So be sure to go to my podcast page https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate to enter for your chance to win one of two gift packs I put together! All you have to do is comment on episode 56's post on my podcast page, and 2 random winners will be chosen. The deadline to enter is Monday, October 12, 2020, 8 pm CST. I will announce the winners on the next episode on October 14th (or after I have confirmed with the winners).I added a new $2 tier to my Patreon Page! You will get access to the monthly bonus podcast episode, and access to all of the back bonus episodes. Check it out on my Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorateYou can find links and photos to everything we talk about on my podcast blog at https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate My instagram: @stephanie.socha.designPodcast Website: http://makeanddecorate.come-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comBecome a Patron!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/makeanddecorate)

Show Notes:0:48 - Halifax, Nova Scotia2:05 - [Quilt] blocks3:33 - Quilt top3:44 - Half-square triangles3:46 - Flying geese3:51 - Foundation paper piecing3:58 - FPP (foundation paper piecing)4:14 - Sashing4:16 - Cornerstones4:17 - Keystones4:19 - Border4:49 - Hourglass blocks4:51 - Quarter-square triangles7:31 - Screen printing7:55 - Foundation paper piecing7:57 - Binding8:06 - [Quilting] guild8:10 - QuiltCon8:47 - Modern quilters8:54 - Traditional [quilt] blocks10:02 - Quilt patterns10:07 - Art quilts13:02 - Double Wedding Ring quilt13:15 - Applique13:18 - Silk organza13:24 - Double Wedding Ring14:35 - Foundation paper pieced15:26 - Foundation paper pieced15:57 - Patchwork Lab: Gemology: Transforming Fabrics into Facets by Andrea Tsang Jackson16:31 - Covid16:56 - QuiltCon Together 202117:06 - FPP (foundation paper piecing)18:06 - Family Circle Quilt by Andrea Tsang Jackson18:09 - Family tree18:11 - Birthstones20:07 - Glerup Slippers20:30 - 99 Percent Invisible Podcast20:55 - Squish Candies21:06 - Pineapple flavoured Squish Candies21:10 - Chilli Ginger Heart flavoured Squish Candies21:21 - Dorritos21:22 - Cheetos22:02 - Sawtooth Star [quilt block]22:03 - Log Cabin [quilt block]22:19 - Kona Cotton in Indigo22:27 - Kona in Bone22:53 - Kona [Cotton]23:05 - Patchwork Lab: Gemology: Transforming Fabrics into Facets by Andrea Tsang Jackson23:37 - Alison Glass23:54 - Shot cottons23:56 - Mariners cloth24:11 - Double Wedding Ring Quilt24:12 - Silk organza24:14 - Silk chiffon24:20 - Patch Halifax24:42 - Bernina25:30 - Tula Pink snips25:47 - Aurifil Thread25:55 - 3rd Story Workshop’s Aurifil Thread curated collection26:18 - Aurifil Thread, 50 weight26:23 - Aurifil Thread, 12 weight26:28 - Aurifil Thread, 30 weight26:29 - Aurifil Thread, 40 weight26:40 - Aurifil Thread, embroidery floss27:42 - (HSTs) Half-square triangles28:31 - Maritime Modern Quilt Guild28:42 - Double Wedding Ring Quilt29:42 - Block printing29:44 - Screen printing29:59 - @sjsacademy30:05 - @sjsa_remembranceproject30:14 - The SJSA Remembrance Project: Quilt blocks honouring victims of police brutality30:34 - @RachaelDorr and @wiley_pamela30:41 - Longarm [quilting] machine30:56 - @Dior31:12 - Jacquard weaving31:28 - Vintage jacquard punch cards31:47 - [Quilt] blocks31:48 - Sew Justice Sewing Academy31:56 - Fat Quarterly print31:58 - Alissa Kloet of Keephouse Studio32:13 - Scotland32:21 - Nova Scotia32:42 - Reverse applique32:56 - Instagram33:05 - Inverness, Scotland33:18 - HalifaxFollow Andrea:Instagram - @3rdstoryworkshophttps://3rdstoryworkshop.com/Follow us:Amanda: @broadclothstudiohttps://broadclothstudio.com/Wendy: @the.weekendquilterhttps://the-weekendquilter.com/Anna: @waxandwanestudiohttps://www.waxandwanestudio.com/Quilt Buzz: @quilt.buzzhttps://quiltbuzzpodcast.com/Intro/Outro Music:Golden Hour by Vlad Gluschenko

Today's guests are a husband and wife podcast team and side hustle creative business owners, Gerald and Elena Flores. Their podcast is Sew Taco and they talk about their side hustle businesses, Sew Bonita and Taco Gear. https://www.sewtaco.comhttps://sewbonita.com and https://tacogear.comI talk about different types of wire and how to choose and use them when you sew masks.Also, I chat about the new video series with Tula Pink on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube channel, as well as some cool epp notions and my favorite tool for sewing binding and bias tape.You can find links and photos to everything we talk about in my show notes https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate My instagram: @stephanie.socha.design Website: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: info@makeanddecorate.comSupport the show (https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate)

Tula Pink joins the hosts to discuss creative diversions. First up, the hosts discuss their favorite sewing machine features that would need to be on the sewing machine they design. Then Tula talks about what it is really like to design a sewing machine, then talks about the moment she knew she wanted to become a fabric designer. Finally, Lori, Tracy, and Ginger talk about their own personal creative diversions, and how they made the jump to working in the quilting industry. https://www.quiltingcompany.com/creative-diversions-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LIVE Modcast from CraftSouth in Nashville, TN while the MQG's Quiltcon was in town. Please see show notes for links. The post MS episode 207: LIVE Modcast from CraftSouth, Saturday Part 2 featuring Carolyn Friedlander and Tula Pink appeared first on Modern Sewciety.

Another mini-sode this week - yay! Just a little chit chat, I have a new podcast email info@makeanddecorate.com in addition to my main email stephaniesochadesign@gmail.comI review rotary cutters from Clover, Olfa, Fiskars, Gingher and Tula Pink. What am I watching on YouTube? I talk about three channels that I subscribe to and watch on YouTube. Show notes: https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorateInstagram @stephanie.socha.design #makeanddecoratepodcastSupport the show (https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate)

Anne calls in from Canada to talk to us about her quilting life. She found us through the Tula Pink interview. She has joined our quilting army!

Anne calls in from Canada to talk to us about her quilting life. She found us through the Tula Pink interview. She has joined our quilting army!

Mary Fons and Tula Pink were in town for Quiltfolk magazine in late June. I had the awesome honor of joining them on their shoot, and then then came back to the house for a 2 1/2 hour interview where we talked about all things quilting. They were amazing. The house will never be that cool again. For more on Tula Pink, go to http://www.tulapink.com and for more on Mary Fons, go to https://www.maryfons.com.

Mary Fons and Tula Pink were in town for Quiltfolk magazine in late June. I had the awesome honor of joining them on their shoot, and then then came back to the house for a 2 1/2 hour interview where we talked about all things quilting. They were amazing. The house will never be that cool again. For more on Tula Pink, go to http://www.tulapink.com and for more on Mary Fons, go to https://www.maryfons.com.

Scott Fortunoff, a fourth-generation fabric company executive, talks to us about fabric, his company Jaftex, and the different companies that are part of the Jaftex family. (He's Jaftex is the company that just purchased Free Spirit (with designers like Kaffe Fassett and Tula Pink). This interview was recorded just before that announcement. Learn more about Scott and Jaftex!

Scott Fortunoff, a fourth-generation fabric company executive, talks to us about fabric, his company Jaftex, and the different companies that are part of the Jaftex family. (He's Jaftex is the company that just purchased Free Spirit (with designers like Kaffe Fassett and Tula Pink). This interview was recorded just before that announcement. Learn more about Scott and Jaftex!

Welcome to Episode 43 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast. If you have been anywhere near your phone or a computer and you follow the who’s who of quilting celebrities on social media, chances are you heard the news that FreeSpirit has gotten a new lease on life. The brand that is home to some of the most well-known fabric designers in the industry was purchased by Jaftex, a family-owned company that also owns Henry Glass, Studioe, Blank Quilting and many more popular sewing industry brands. Scott Fortunoff, one of the fourth-generation owners of Jaftex came on the show to talk about the acquisition, how they plan to make FreeSpirit profitable and how this was the deal of a lifetime. The Kaffe Fassett Collective, Tula Pink, Anna Maria Horner and many other big designers are staying on with FreeSpirit under the new owners, and much of the support staff will remain in place as well. Scott Fortunoff, fourth generation owner Jaftex Scott and I also talk about the history of Jaftex, how it has evolved over its 88-year-history from Scott’s grandfather selling imperfect goods and leftover fabric lots to creating women’s sleepwear to acquiring fabric manufacturers that sell to retail chains and quilt shops. And with the acquisition of FreeSpirit, Scott is hopeful this means Jaftex will be around for his sons and nephews to be the fifth generations of Fortunoffs to run the company. You can learn more about Scott on his blog, Tales of a Fourth Generation Textile Executive. Click here to check out his latest entries. If you would like to shop FreeSpirit fabric, we have lots to choose from over at shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com. We are expecting to the complete line of Tula Pink All Stars to ship any day now. Plus, we have fabric from Amy Butler, Kaffe Fassett, Anna Maria Horner and FreeSpirit Essential Solids.

Welcome to Episode 42 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast. This week we are taking a look at the closing of Free Spirit. On Monday the quilt industry was rocked by news that North American Crafts has decided to close its Lifestyle Fabrics business, which includes fabrics produced by Free Spirit and Westminister Fabrics/Fibers. The news was made public when the Craft Industry Alliance shared a copy of the email sent to fabric designers informing them of the imminent closure. The reasoning given was that, “Despite our best efforts, we have continued to struggle with an inherent weakness in the business model and have not be able to demonstrate a profit.” There was no warning that this was coming. Designers were actively working on new collections and promoting ones to be released in June and later after the company will cease its operations. My fabric rep was hundreds of miles from home, meeting with shops and taking orders. The Free Spirit Marketing team sent an email to shop owners promoting a social media marketing webinar scheduled for later in the week. The internet quilting community came out in force to speculate why and how such a prominent name in the quilting industry and home to some of the top designers in the world could close. There also was an outpouring of support for the employees who will be losing their jobs and designers such as Tula Pink, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler and more encouraging them to keep creating. Then on Tuesday more information started to come out. A similar email was sent to shop owners, using the same inherent weakness line to explain the reasons for closing up. I was on this list and have shared the content of the email I received below. Free Spirit is not sharing much information. Even designers I have spoke to off the record were still waiting as late as yesterday for phone calls from Westminister and Free Spirit before deciding what to do next. Many have taken to social media to thank their fans for supporting them, assuring them that they will keep designing, just with a new company and expressing a positive attitude that this change will ultimately be a good thing for them creatively. I have learned from my Free Spirit fabric rep that collections slated to be shipped through May 2018 will come out. That includes Tula Pink All Stars, which is already in the Westminister’s US-based warehouse and is being prepped for shipment. However, decisions are still being made to determine whether the much promoted Kaffe Mystery Block of the Month will be fulfilled or if Tula Pink’s De La Luna fabric line, originally slated for June, will be printed. But as a business woman in the quilting industry, what had me most concerned was the line North American Crafts kept using in its carefully crafted communications, that there was an inherent weakness in the business model. So I invited two presidents of fabric companies to come on this week and talk about the closing of Free Spirit and what it means for the industry. In our conversations we talk about: • The state of the quilting industry • What is necessary for a fabric company to run well and profitably • How the size of fabric lines and release frequency can impact cash flow - the life line of a business • How new technology is changing the industry • The inherent differences of running an independently owned fabric company, verses being a division of a larger corporation as Westminister Fibers and Free Spirit was • What business expenses are covered when you buy a yard of fabric • And how disruption is everywhere in every industry, so challenges like internet fabric sales just means there needs to be some creative problem solving and innovation to meet the needs of today’s consumer Ken Gamache, President of QT Fabrics First up we have the president of QT Fabrics Ken Gamache. Ken started at QT Fabrics in 1978 as a print machine set up man. It was his job to clean the ink from the copper rollers and he worked the midnight shift. Throughout his 40 year career with the company, he has worked his way up from production, to supply chain management, distribution, sales, general manager and now president. Since he has worked in just about every aspect of the business, he has first-hand knowledge of what it takes to keep the company running efficiently and profitably. We talk about the state of the quilting industry, how the size of a fabric line can impact profitability and inventory management, how digital printing can lead to future profitability and the four areas of a company that need to run smoothly, in Ken’s opinion, for a fabric manufacturer to succeed. Ted Hoffman, President of Clothworks Next up with have the President of Clothworks, Ted Hoffman. Ted and his wife Candice purchased Clothworks when Ted wanted to go in a different direction after working in corporate high tech life in Seattle. After about a year and a half of searching for the right company, Clothworks came up which held interests for Ted, the business guy and Candice, the company’s Creative Director. The numbers looked good and they bought the company, saw it through the Great Recession and the many challenges that came with it. We also talk about the state of the quilting industry, the cyclical nature of business, Clothworks’ model of selecting designers based on their distinct artistic styles as a way to diversify the business, what is covered (and it is a lot) when a consumer purchases one yard of fabric, and how disruption is everywhere, in every industry and it just provides a creative challenge for businesses to meet the needs of today’s consumer. A big thank you to Ken Gamache from QT Fabrics and Ted Hoffman from Clothworks for taking some time out of their busy schedules to talk with me and react to the big news of Free Spirit closing its doors. Click here to read the Craft Industry Alliance article that broke the news of the closing to the quilting industry and scroll down to see the full text of the email I received as a shop owner explaining the closing. You can also click here to read a blog I wrote that details what lines Quilt Addicts Anonymous will be receiving before Free Spirit closes. We have already had a few customers who have started buying up our current Free Spirit lines, knowing that they may not be reprinted when the designers find a new home. We have fabrics from Tula Pink, Kaffe Fassett, Amy Butler, Shell Rummel, Anna Maria Horner and Free Spirit Solids at shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com. Here is the full text of the email sent to quilt shop owners: Dear Retailer, As you may have heard, we will be exiting our fabrics business, which includes our Westminster Fabrics/ Fibers, FreeSpirit brand, and designers. We have worked diligently for the past few years to make this a successful part of the Coats and Clark, Inc. craft business here in North America. I am sorry to say that, despite our best efforts, we have continued to struggle with an inherent weakness in the business model. We will work with you and have ongoing communication regarding availability of fabric selection and current programs within the next several weeks. It also means, at a future date, we will be moving invoicing and customer service functions supporting the fabric, thread, and yarn businesses from Greer, South Carolina to our Albany, Georgia, and Charlotte, North Carolina offices. For now, your current contacts will remain the same. It is our intent to support you and our talented and dedicated artists during this transition. These decisions have been difficult and we thank our employees, our designers, and you for your enthusiasm for FreeSpirit and your continued support. Yours sincerely, Stephanie Leichtweis

Fabric designer Tula Pink has created a fantasy world that we can visit through her art. Her fabric designs are bright, colorful, and just a bit surreal - psychedelic cats, day-glo frogs, and swirling octopuses have all taken center stage in her fabric collections. Tula's designs have garnered her an international following of fans - dubbed Tula Troops - that collect, sell and trade her fabric. Listen in as we talk to Tula about her creative journey, love of quilting, working with her family and the importance of being identifiable as an artist.

Welcome to Episode 35 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast. This week we are thrilled to have renowned fabric designer Tula Pink as our guest. Tula, who just released her 25th fabric collection at Fall Quilt Market this past weekend, has withstood the test of time and remains a creative force in the industry. Speaking of market, we just unveiled our own new pattern, Medallion Star, to glowing reviews in Houston. Use this week’s coupon code MEDALLION10 to save $2 on a Medallion Star pattern at shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com. It was so much fun to talk to Tula Pink, but this episode brought with it some new challenges. I spoke to Tula the week before market about her fantastic new products, AND I COULDN’T SAY A WORD ABOUT IT TO ANYONE. Not even my husband. In our interview, Tula discusses her great efforts ahead of this year’s market to keep her newest fabric collection top secret. In the past, word always seemed to creep out ahead of time. Now that market is over, I can’t wait to share this interview with you. Tula discusses her milestone 25th collection, Tula Pink All Stars, which is an incredible accomplishment that is not lost on Tula. To commemorate the occasion, Tula’s All Stars collection recreates some of her most iconic and coveted prints from her archive and gives them a color makeover. That includes the original Owl from Full Moon Forest, which is from her very first collection and holds special meaning to Tula as she notes in the interview. There’s also the Bee from Flutterby, Tail Feathers from Plume, Squirrel from The Birds & the Bees, Raccoon from Acacia and Frog Prince from Prince Charming. “With this 25th (collection) I wanted to really offer something special,” Tula said. “It felt like a big deal and I wanted to make it a big deal.” We also talk about Tula's new book, Coloring with Thread: Stitching A Whimsical World With Hand Embroidery. In this book, which is available for pre-order at Amazon, Tula’s most memorable fabric designs are brought to life by needle and thread along with instructions so you can do it at home. In our interview, Tula discusses the connection with her collaborators who stitched her designs featured in the book. “It was just a really cool way to bring in my followers and the people I’ve connected to on social media into a project with me, to let them have some ownership of it, because that’s really what I do,” Tula said. “I create a raw material, but it’s everything that everyone else makes out of it that sort of completes the collaborative process.” Also in the interview Tula opens up about her creative process, which is a fascinating listen coming from one of the most inventive creators in the business. To learn more about Tula Pink please visit tulapink.com. We hope you enjoy the episode!

Welcome to Episode 29 of Sit & Sew Radio, a Quilt Addicts Anonymous podcast. I love all my guests. Having a half hour conversation with fabulous people in the quilting industry each week is one of the best parts of my week. But every once in a while I get to interview someone who has been a major part of my quilting journey. This week both of my guests hold that honor. We have the fabulous Angela Walters, one of the most well known names in the quilting industry who is an amazingly talented longarm quilter and Alex Veronelli, the chief business development officer and face of Aurifil. I have followed both for years, taking just about every Craftsy class Angela filmed and being constantly inspired by Alex's tweets. I spoke with Angela over the phone a couple weeks ago and caught up with Alex at QuiltCon last month. Since they both were integral parts of QuiltCon, and not everyone gets the chance to travel to the show, I am offering a special coupon code to use on Aurifil threads and modern quilt fabrics from Free Spirit Fabrics and Art Gallery Fabrics on shop.quiltaddictsanonymous.com. I just got some of Tula Pink's new Tabby Road collection and you can even use it on there. Just use the code SITANDSEW10 at checkout to get your discount. Angela Walters, Longarm Quilter, author, teacher Angela Walters, Midnight Quilt Show, Craftsy, QuiltConAngela Walters is an author, Craftsy instructor and host of The Midnight Quilt Show, a new YouTube series produced by Craftsy, Angela always seems to have a new project going on. In our interview we talk about how Angela went from buying a longarm as a new quilter to one of the mot recognizable faces in the quilting industry. We also get into what it is like to own her own quilt shop, how she manages to get so much done and what really is in those wine glasses during the filming of The Midnight Quilt Show. Learn more about Angela, find links to the her Craftsy classes and The Midnight Quilt Show on her website www.quiltingismytherapy.com. Alex Veronelli, Chief Business Development Officer Aurifil Thread Aurifil, Alex VeronelliIf you know Aurifil Thread, chances are you also know Alex Veronelli. He is constantly sharing inspiring projects created with Aurifil Thread on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, challenging everyone who follows him to also create something beautiful. Alex took some time out at QuiltCon to chat with me. We covered the process of making Aurifil Thread, his need for Italian espresso, jet lag and what it is like to be thought of as a sexy man in the quilting industry. I totally have to hand in my Italian card on this interview. I am half Italian, my family has at least half-a-dozen pasta sauce recipes depending on what noodles are being served. But my Italian is limited to hello, goodbye, grandpa and a few colorful words I won't write here. So I my pronunciation of Alex's name and Aurifil pales in comparison to how beautiful it sounds coming from a native Italian speaker. You jut have to listen to Alex say it. Learn more about Aurifil Thread at aurifil.com.

This broadcast was originally recorded as a live Facebook video for the Self Sewn Wardrobe group. If you would like to get special coupon codes, a chance to watch live videos, and get questions answered live on Facebook, go to facebook.com/groups/SelfSewnWardrobe and request to join the group. The post SSW021 SewHere Box Preview: Thread Heaven & Tula Pink Seam Ripper appeared first on sewhere.com.

Amy Warner of ‘Sew Incredibly Crazy’ is a designer and quilting cheerleader! She is always sharing her fun projects and hosting sew alongs. We are going to talk about how to be part of sew along and how to set up a successful one if you are itching to try it! http://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/ ----------------- The very first batting that I sought to ‘purchase again’ was Mountain Mist. I loved that the company has a rich history and that the batting was so nice to work with. When I started my business I contacted Mountain Mist and Linda Pumphrey and her staff were who I worked with. Linda is now with Mountain Mist again as the Senior Account Executive. She brings her experiences of working on the board of museums and with other companies back to Mountain Mist. She is also the author of the Mountain Mist Historical Quilt book. We are going to learn all about the quilt patterns that are a signature component of the company. https://fibrix.com/mountain-mist-batting/ ------------- I bought some of Tula Pink’s first fabric line was Full Moon Forest, the first with free spirit fabrics was Parisville and I bought that too… now 21 lines later is Tabby Road about to come out. What I found is that not only was her fabric interesting and detailed with images woven in, but there is also a story. For each Line Tula creates an entire universe of stories to bring all the prints into life. If you have a chance to hear her talk about how she creates, go! She is also an author and of course designs quilts to showcase her fabric. Tula’s on for the second half of the show so we have time to really chat! http://www.tulapink.com/ ================ visit American Patchwork & Quilting at http://allpeoplequilt.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/apqmagazine Visit host Pat Sloan at http://www.patsloan.com

On this episode of CRAFT-ish, Vickie chats with amazingly talented, Tula Pink about illustration, quilting, fabric design and the ghosts that are always watching her. This episode is sponsored by Chicken Boots For links & Show Notes, please visit vickiehowell.com/craftish #CRAFTish