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At my eye doctor appointment I was able to ask about getting glasses so that I could see the TV and also see the close work when working on a binding. It is so wonderful that my eye doctor, Holly Sprout, is a quilter and knew exactly what I was wanting. She even named the new combination Quilting in her software. The day that I returned to interview Holly, those new glasses were ready and they are wonderful. And I wanted to mention again that it’s so enjoyable to walk into Holly’s business and see a quilt on the wall. She does such a wonderful job on her quilts! Here's the quilt that was hanging by the reception desk when I was there.
Jan Lockhart hasn’t been quilting all that long, but she has fallen in love with our craft! I am awestruck by the stunning Feathers quilt she made using a pattern from Alison Glass. Jan sent a picture of this quilt to be used as the feature picture for this episode. You may also find it on her episode page on A Quilter’s Life website. Here's the Alison Glass Feathers pattern that Jan made.
Jackie Perry started quilting as a hand quilter and loved teaching hand piecing and hand quilting. As she continued to learn more techniques, she added to her classes. She recently retired from teaching, but she loves the fellowship with other quilters. Jackie also enjoys designing original work and participating in challenges. Many of her quilts have been in major quilt shows. You may have seen her quilts as she is a multiple International Quilt Show award-winning quilter, including many Best of Show. We talk about several quilts that are shown below. Look at the detail of this whole cloth quilt. The colors are from the thread where Jackie quilted. Except the mouse in the center which she painted first. This is Mouse Pad. Diamonds Galore Amish Country Circ Touché Feline la Fleur Joy of Spring Slash and Curve
I’ve always been amazed by whole cloth quilting, but Karlee Porter has taken it to a whole new level! She has developed graffiti quilting which is a very unique technique that encompasses a copious amount of quilting designs. Ten years ago Karlee wrote a book to share this technique with others and quilters fell in love with it. Graffiti Quilting has grown so much that Karlee updated her bookand her class to offer her students to not only to make quilts be more beautiful with each traditional rule that is broken, but with each new design combination they learn skills that will sky-rocket as they build the muscle memory to execute all the free-motion quilting visions. Here's an example of Graffiti Quilting that Karlee made. Here's the links Karlee talked about in her episode: The royal huntress video: https://youtu.be/Wqd5dHahfDk https://youtu.be/Wqd5dHahfDk The Ira Glass Creative Process Video: https://youtu.be/PbC4gqZGPSY https://youtu.be/PbC4gqZGPSY If you're interested in Karlee's class she has given me an affiliate link so that you can save $25. Use AQL25 when you sign up at https://www.karleeporter.com/product-category/education/ https://www.karleeporter.com/product-category/education/ Connect with Karlee Website: Karlee Porter https://www.karleeporter.com/ Instagram: karleeporterdesign https://www.instagram.com/karleeporterdesign Facebook: Karlee Porter Design https://www.facebook.com/karleeporterquilts Pinterest: Karlee Porter https://www.pinterest.com/karleejporter/ YouTube: Karlee Porter https://www.youtube.com/@karleeporter5085
Erin Grogan was able to leave a job that she didn’t care for to start her own quilting businessLove Sew Modern. Her goal with the patterns she designs is to create the beauty she wishes to see in the world and to help others find their creative voices too. Erin has a unique style that everyone is falling in love with. Erin and I recorded this episode before QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh, NC, so we talked about attending. But by the time this is released QuiltCon will have come and gone. Erin and I did get to connect at QuiltCon. I'm posting the picture of us together down below. Here's Erin's Apparotlly It's a Party Quilt that she taught on the Caribbean Cruise. Connect with Erin - Website: Love Sew Modern https://www.lovesewmodern.com/ Instagram: lovesewmodern https://www.instagram.com/lovesewmodern Facebook: Love Sew Modern https://www.facebook.com/LoveSewModern Pinterest: Erin Grogan - Love Sew Modern https://www.pinterest.com/lovesewmodern/_created/ Here's Erin and me at QuiltCon2024 Also, Thanks again to Carolina Moore for the connection with Erin Grogan. Here’s where you can find Carolina: Website: Always Expect Moore.com https://alwaysexpectmoore.com/ YouTube: Carolina Moore https://www.youtube.com/c/CarolinaMoore Pinterest: Carolina Moore https://www.pinterest.com/craftmoore/_created/ Instagram: craftmoore https://www.instagram.com/craftmoore/ Facebook: Always Expect Moore https://www.facebook.com/alwaysexpectmoore Podcast: I Love Notions https://ilovenotions.com/?fbclid=IwAR1jw_EaRKf_HRwgd25lkiI0ejWmPcWkFx7mtfM7ax6aXB27Pujg3tf_pWc
“I’m just an old fashioned lady. Been around a long time.” That’s how Elsie Coleman introduced herself to me. I had the privilege of going to Elsie’s home to interview this centenarian and seeing her beautiful quilts. She continues to make amazing quilts. Newspaper articles about Elsie in 1995 and 1999 Quilt that was raffled in 2012 and info on it Some of her quilts Quilt that her Aunt Ella made. Elsie is pointing out the flower that was made from her childhood clothing. Cross Stitch that she needs to quilt yet The first quilt she used fabric paint and then quilted around. The second quilt shows her amazing hand quilting. The tag is on her quilt with nine patches. Elsie embroidered the angles and then put them in a quilt. I was amazed that this quilt was pieced! This Cross Stitched and Hand Quilted quilt Elsie made for her sister.
Jen Frost of Faith and Fabric finds inspiration from the everyday things around us. Her faith is central to her family’s life, and is often reflected in her full Scripture Quilts™ patterns https://faithandfabricdesign.com/product-category/scripture-quilts-christian-quilt-patterns and the smaller Scripture Quilts™ blocks https://faithandfabricdesign.com/product-category/scripture-quilts-patterns-quilt-blocks. She also values the skill of sewing, and thinks it’s one that we need to continue to teach each generation. If you’re new to sewing, Jen invites you to try out some of her beginner-friendly sewing projects. Here's a couple of Jen's quilts. Connect with Jen Website: Faith and Fabric https://faithandfabricdesign.com/ Facebook: Faith and Fabric https://www.facebook.com/FaithAndFabric/ Instagram: Faith and Fabric https://www.instagram.com/faithandfabric Pinterest: Jen Frost / Faith and Fabric https://www.pinterest.com/faithandfabric/ YouTube: Faith and Fabric https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqxODYaYaJHlPuV19DP_P1Q Also check out Jen's 2024 Scripture Quilts Awards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARJdzsjVLLE!
So many of the quilt shop owners I’ve talked to share that they don’t get to make the quilts themselves much anymore, but I am so impressed with Sheila Squires that she makes it a priority to take time to quilt. She is very involved with the community and you’ll be amazed how many quilts these quilters in Seward, Alaska, are making! Connect with Sheila on Facebook: Sew 'n Bee Cozy https://www.facebook.com/sewnbeecozy Short video of Sew 'n Bee Cozy on A Quilter's Life YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yn__1rYdM3M
Andi Sanfield realized that her style of quilting and teaching can encourage others to express their creativity in a tangible way. She decided to create fabulous designs with easy-to-follow patterns for the adventurous quilt makers in the world. People are excited about the designs and eager to enroll in her online quilting classes. As I mentioned last week, Andi and Tori McElwain have come together to bring us another wonderful quilting podcast calledQuilting on the Side. So I reached out to them to bring you these updates of what’s been happening in their lives since we last spoke. It was fun to be updated on what they’ve been up to and this episode is my chat with Andi. Andi and I talked about her A Little Bit Different quilt. And here's Andi with her 6 1/2" x 9 1/2" ruler to help make the A Little Bit Different blocks. Connect with Andi – Website: True Blue Quilts https://truebluequilts.com/ Facebook: True Blue Quilts https://www.facebook.com/Anditruebluequilts Instagram: truebluequilts https://www.instagram.com/truebluequilts/ Pinterest: True Blue Quilts https://www.pinterest.com/TrueBlueQuiltDesign/_created/ YouTube: True Blue Quilts https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxzILVQteCF6KKfB1Lgg4XQ And check out Quilting on the Side https://www.quiltingontheside.com/ with Andi and Tori! __
Back in May of 2021 I had the privilege of sharing Tori McElwain’s story. Tori and Andi Stanfield have come together to bring us another wonderful quilting podcast called Quilting on the Side. So I reached out to them to bring you these updates of what’s been happening in their lives since we last spoke, you’ll get to hear Andi’s next week. Tori has a passion for helping others develop their skills and knowledge. As a coach, author, and teacher she is dedicated to helping Quilters and Crafters design and promote engaging and impactful workshops and courses. Here's Tori's pattern Target the Stars Connect with Tori Website: The Quilt Patch by Tori https://www.thequiltpatchbytori.com/ FaceBook Group: The Quilt Patch by Tori https://www.facebook.com/groups/124098975164903/?ref=share Instagram: quilt_patch https://www.instagram.com/quilt_patch/ And Tori’s YouTube – Coffee Chats with Quilters https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARc-MFd3vfT-x5O7bSu-Yw And check out Quilting on the Side https://www.quiltingontheside.com/ with Tori and Andi! __ __
With patience and using her God given talents, Audra Rasnake has created amazing quilts! Her first show quilt came home with 16 ribbons…many of them were blue, a couple of them were for Best Hand Quilting, and it was her first of 3 AQS ribbons she has received over the years. Audra has a passion to share needle turn applique and hand quilting as she wants this incredible art form to have a revival. Thank you to Sheila Drevna for letting Audra know to contact me. Here's Audra's first show quilt, Hadassah! Connect with Audra on her Etsy Shop In The Sanctuary https://www.etsy.com/shop/InTheSanctuary?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1431469194&from_page=listing And again Thanks to Sheila Drevna for connecting me with Audra. If you missed Sheila's episode on A Quilter's Life you can find it here https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/sheila-drevna/. Connect with Sheila Longarm Love https://www.longarmlove.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@longarmlovequilting https://www.facebook.com/longarmlove https://www.instagram.com/longarmlove/ https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WoodAndFabricBarn?ref=shop_sugg_market
A millennial and serial entrepreneur with a million ideas floating around, Ashelyn Downs began her quilting journey while running yet another business and realized her love for design and married the two passions to bring more fun and modern quilts to the ever-expanding quilting world. Her mission is to create a community for other modern quilters to find the confidence and inspiration to make beautiful quilts that fit their lifestyle. I love how Ashelyn jumps in with both feet to reach her ideals. Even as a young girl she made a unique way to sell lemonade. Imagine a little girl coming up to your door to offer you to buy her lemonade instead of just having a lemonade stand in front of her house. Here's Ashelyn's first quilt pattern that she talked about. And here's her 9th&9th quilt Connect with Ashelyn Website: Urban Dwell Studio https://www.urbandwellstudio.com/ * * * * * * * * * * __ __ * Also find Ashelyn and Lacie on The Grateful Thread Podcast https://www.thegratefulthreadpodcast.com/ * * * * A PODCAST AND COMMUNITY WHERE COOL QUILTING NEWBIES AND EXPERIENCED QUILTERS UNITE! YOU CAN SIT WITH US! * * *
It’s been exciting to see the quilting community grow so much in the last few years. Along with that we are seeing more quilting podcasts being made. A few weeks ago I had the privilege of interviewing Amanda Oros of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show. And while chatting with her she told me about Lacie and Ashelyn of The Grateful Thread Podcast. Of course, I’m thrilled to get to share these quilting podcasts with you. On this episode I get to chat with Lacy Messerly, one of the co-hosts of The Grateful Thread Podcast and owner of Messy Quilts. She strives to have open and honest communication with her clients to create a quilt to be loved forever. Lacie mentions sending me pictures of the wonderful quilts we talked about and here they are: Connect with Lacie Website: Messy Quilts https://www.messyquilts.com/ * Follow Lacie's Quilty Adventures on All The Socials * img img img img Also find Lacie and Ashelyn on The Grateful Thread Podcast https://www.thegratefulthreadpodcast.com/ * * * * A PODCAST AND COMMUNITY WHERE COOL QUILTING NEWBIES AND EXPERIENCED QUILTERS UNITE! YOU CAN SIT WITH US! * *
Hard to believe that I’m publishing this episode of A Quilter’s Life on the first day of 2024. I had a wonderful 2023 and I hope you did also. Of course, one of the blessings I had over the past year was getting to visit with so many of you wonderful quilters. And I’m heading into 2024 with great expectations of visiting with more of you. In each episode of A Quilter’s Life I always ask, “What is your favorite quilting tool?” Sometimes I phrase it like, “What quilting tool are you so happy that you have or couldn’t do without?” Many of us love our tools so much that it’s hard to choose just one. So here’s the top 23 tools that quilters have listed on A Quilter’s Life in 2023. Do you remember hearing some of these tools? The first 16 items were mentioned once during the year. Then I’ll move on to the items that more people mentioned until I get to tell you the tool that was the most favorite in 2023. __ Marking tools __ __ Stiletto __ __ Scissors __ __ Sewing machines __
Merry Christmas! This episode of A Quilter's Life is being published on Christmas Day, 2023! I hope you’ve enjoyed the stories of the wonderful people behind the beautiful quilts in 2023. I’ve gathered their tips for this episode of A Quilter’s Life. This year we’ve heard some great tips that will help us along the way in our quilting journeys. We start with ------------------------- __ __ This was a great tip for me as I tend to dream about what I want to make instead of getting in my sewing room and just getting to it. ------------------------- ------------------------- __ __ Have you wanted to try a pattern or technique, but didn’t think you would be able to make it look right? Well, it really can’t hurt to try and more than likely we realize we can do it and we enjoy it. ------------------------- ------------------------- __ __ I’m also finding that when we learn something new it’s not always learning something more difficult, but many times we learn a new way that is actually simpler. Why wouldn’t we want to make our lives simpler? __ __ ------------------------- ------------------------- __ __ Yes, enjoy the process that you’ve figured out works for you. There’s always going to be the person that has found what works for them and they think that is the way it should be done. It never hurts to listen to what they have to say because we can pick up tidbits of information that may work for us. But we can just thank them and enjoy the process that works for us. ------------------------- Which leads us into the next tip of ------------------------- __ __ __ __ ------------------------- ------------------------- __ __ This is especially true when we’re working on a project and we’re tired. We know ourselves and we know when we need to do that extra step, but we just want to get it done. Before you know it we have a date with Jack. Taking out all the stitches with the seam ripper because we just took a shortcut and it ends up not being a short cut at all. ------------------------- ------------------------- ...
I interviewed Sarah Fulks almost two years ago and I wanted to chat with her again to update us on what she’s been doing. She has gone from having SnuggleBugStitching as a side business to having it as her main business. Sarah keeps busy with making quilts, quilt patterns, providing quilt alongs, and becoming a 2024 Benartex Ambassador besides being a busy mother of two. Connect with Sarah: Website: SnuggleBugStitching https://snugglebugstitching.com/ Instagram: snugglebugstitching https://www.instagram.com/snugglebugstitching/ Facebook: Snugglebugstitching https://www.facebook.com/Snugglebugstitching Etsy: SnuggleBugStitching https://www.etsy.com/shop/SnuggleBugStitching?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=1133587870
Susan Smith and I had a wonderful conversation catching up on how Stitched by Susan continues to grow. She is so busy helping longarm quilters to create with confidence, freedom, and joy. I was so occupied asking her about her classes that I failed to ask about her monthly membership, Advance. Susan knows that machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It’s just not that easy to pack up your machine and head to a friend’s house for the day, right? But she also knows it’s important to have that community to share ideas and tips, encouragement and motivation. So she has created Advance which is a membership for quilters who want to learn, grow, and advance their skill and confidence. If you’re a longarm quilter looking for that community, check out Susan’s website to find out more. Look at the detail of the quilting on these quilts! Connect with Susan Website: Stitched By Susan https://stitchedbysusan.com/index.html Facebook: StitchedBySusan https://www.facebook.com/stitchedbysusan Instagram: stitchedbysusan https://www.instagram.com/stitchedbysusan/ Pinterest: Sitched By Susan / Long arm quilter & teacher https://www.pinterest.com/stitchedbysusan/_created/ YouTube: StitchedBySusan https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvrEKEuUx_wVCE5h7zXqImQ
I invited Brandy Maslowski back onto A Quilter’s Life to share an update as to what she has been doing the last couple of years. If you missed her previous episode you’ll want to go back and listen. Brandy is not only a leader and teacher in the quilt industry, but also is the podcast host on The Quilter on Fire podcast where she and her guests go from having insightful discussions about quilting and fibre art to finding out their stories and what brings them joy. Connect with Brandy: Website: Quilter on Fire https://www.quilteronfire.com/ Facebook: Quilter on Fire https://www.facebook.com/QuilteronFire/ Twitter: Quilter on Fire https://twitter.com/QuilterOnFire Pinterest: Quilter on Fire https://www.pinterest.com/QuilterOnFire/_created/ Instagram: quilteronfire https://www.instagram.com/quilteronfire/ YouTube: Quilter on Fire https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9nM4I_uNY0RK56NM06EyA
Like so many of the guests sharing Thankful Notes this year mentioned the blessing of family, I am also very thankful for the family I have. People that are close to us tell us that they can’t imagine me without Guthrie or Guthrie without me. Maybe that’s why when one of our oldest nephews was little he called us GuPa. Just one word to describe us. So it’s just natural for Guthrie and I to have this conversation to share our blessings of 2023. If you’ve been listening to A Quilter’s Life, would you be so kind as to write a review on your favorite podcast player? I’d love to hear what you think and it helps others to find the podcast. Thank You so much!
This is the 3rd and final episode of the 2023 Thankful Notes from guests on A Quilter’s Life this year. Plus a few that we recorded before November but won’t be published until later. Brandy Maslowski will be in December and the last three are guests that will be published in January of 2024. I am so thankful for each and every guest that has been willing to be interviewed. I hope you have been enjoying what everyone is thankful for. Did you keep track of how many of the guests that you remembered from their episodes? If you did, please let me know. I think it was a fun game. Here are the last 15 Thankful Notes for 2023. Connect with Amanda - Website: Sweet Pea Design Co. https://www.sweetpeadesigncompany.com/ Instagram: sweetpeadesigncompany https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany Facebook: Sweet Pea Design Company https://www.facebook.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Instagram: notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow YouTube: Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Amanda Oros episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/amanda-oros/ Connect with Star - Instagram: Stella Quilts https://www.instagram.com/stellaquilts/ Star Goodhand's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/star-goodhand/ Connect with Dawn - Website: Chestnut Ridge Sewing https://www.chestnutridgesewing.com/ Instagram: chestnutridgesewing_ https://www.instagram.com/chestnutridgesewing_/ Facebook: Chestnut Ridge Sewing https://www.facebook.com/ChestnutRidgeSewing Facebook: Friends Of Chestnut Ridge Sewing https://www.facebook.com/groups/1935223083470360 Dawn Krier's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/dawn-krier/ Connect with Jennifer - Website: By the Yard https://bytheyardcomics.com/ Etsy: ByTheYardComics https://www.etsy.com/shop/ByTheYardComics Facebook: By the Yard https://www.facebook.com/bytheyardcomics Instagram: bytheyardcomics https://www.instagram.com/bytheyardcomics Instagram: sewfunpatterns https://www.instagram.com/sewfunpatterns/ Jennifer Lopez' episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/jennifer-lopez/ Connect with Carolina - Website: Always Expect Moore.com https://alwaysexpectmoore.com/ YouTube: Carolina Moore https://www.youtube.com/c/CarolinaMoore Pinterest: Carolina Moore https://www.pinterest.com/craftmoore/_created/ Instagram: craftmoore https://www.instagram.com/craftmoore/ Facebook: Always Expect Moore https://www.facebook.com/alwaysexpectmoore Podcast:
We continue listening to Thankful Notes of guests that were on A Quilter’s Life in 2023. I think many of us are thankful for many of the same things, but every once in a while we realize there is no way to relate. Yet, we too can be thankful for them that they have reached a place to be thankful. Did you play along in the last episode to try to remember each guest? How many did you remember? On this episode we have 14 more guests sharing what they are thankful for. I'm curious if you’ll remember them all? You might just have to go back and listen to their episodes again. I have loved hearing each one of their stories and it’s amazing how much of it comes back to me when I listen to their Thankful Notes. Connect with Pola Quilting - Website: Pola Quilting https://www.polaquilting.com/ YouTube: Pola Quilting https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGMFU2nYsmffi9rppXauxLQ Instagram: polaquilting https://www.instagram.com/polaquilting/ Facebook: Pola Photo https://www.facebook.com/PolaPhotoStudio If you’re interested in her private Facebook group: Pola Quilting With Friends https://www.facebook.com/groups/554614548854817 Pola Quilting - Malgorzata Banjo's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/pola-quilting-malgorzata-banjo/ Connect with Sonia - Website: Fabric and Flowers https://fabricandflowers.co.uk/ Instagram: fabricandflowers https://www.instagram.com/fabricandflowers/ Pinterest: fabric & flowers https://www.pinterest.com/fabricandflowers/ Facebook: Fabric & Flowers https://www.facebook.com/fabricandflowers/ Facebook Group: Fabric & Flowers Quilty Chat https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltychat Sonia Spence's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/sonia-spence/ Connect with Amber - Website: Alderwood Studio https://www.alderwood-studio.com/ Instagram: alderwoodstudio https://www.instagram.com/alderwoodstudio/ Amber Elliot's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/amber-elliot/ Connect with Claudia - Website: Create with Claudia https://www.createwithclaudia.com/ Facebook: Create with Claudia https://www.facebook.com/createwithclaudia Twitter: Create with Claudia https://twitter.com/CreatewithClaud Instagram: createwithclaudia https://www.instagram.com/createwithclaudia/?hl=en Pinterest: Create with Claudia https://www.pinterest.com/createwithclaudia/ YouTube: Create with Claudia https://www.youtube.com/user/kraftykrazy1 Claudia Porter's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/claudia-porter/ Connect with Jess - Website: Cottage Laine https://cottagelaine.com/ Instagram:
In the United States the months of November and December are very busy with holiday celebrations. So I decided to try something new this year. Almost all of 2023 I asked the guests that were interviewed on A Quilter’s Life to share something they were thankful for. Since this was also new for me, I did forget to ask a few of the guests and for that I’m sorry. I do realize that some other countries have celebrated Thanksgiving already, but I decided to share these Thankful Notes throughout the month of November. I thought it would be fun if you wanted to play along as you listen and see if you remember each guest. I have so enjoyed listening to what they are Thankful for. I have the list of guests along with links to contact them on the episode page (also known as show notes) for this episode if you want more information about them. Along with their links there is also a link to their episode if you missed their story. The first couple guests I asked them what they were thankful for, but after that I had them introduce themselves. So the first Thankful Note is from Tânia Mogari of Tânia Mogari Quilter. The second Thankful Note is from Lori DeJarnatt of Humble Quilts. I want to thank each of you that shared what you are thankful for. This was so much fun to include in the interview process. Connect with Tânia - Website: Tânia Mogari Quilter https://taniamogariquilter.com/ Instagram: taniamogariquilter https://www.instagram.com/taniamogariquilter/?hl=en YouTube: Tania Mogari Quilter @taniamogariquilter4406 https://www.youtube.com/@taniamogariquilter4406/featured Facebook: Tania H T Mogari https://www.facebook.com/taniamogariquilter/ Tânia Mogari's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/tania-mogari/ Connect with Lori – Website: Humble Quilts https://humblequilts.blogspot.com/ Facebook: Humble Quilts https://www.facebook.com/groups/559675097507224/ Instagram: humblequilts https://www.instagram.com/humblequilts/ Pinterest: Lori Dejarnatt https://www.pinterest.com/loridej/ Lori Dejarnatt's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/lori-dejarnatt/ Connect with Sarah - Website: Meaning of Life Designs https://www.machineembroideryapplique.com/ Facebook: Meaning of Life Designs by Sarah Vedeler https://www.facebook.com/SarahVedelerDesigns/ Instagram: meaningoflifedesigns https://www.instagram.com/meaningoflifedesigns/ YouTube: Sara Vedeler Designs https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJoHz6usVjKBCCd2Qs0BJA Sarah Vedeler's episode on A Quilter's Life https://aquilterslife.com/episodes/sarah-vedeler/ Connect with Amanda - Website: Quilt It List https://quiltitlist.com/ Pinterest: Quilt It List / ALeeB Creative https://www.pinterest.com/quiltitlist/ Instagram: quilt_it_list https://www.instagram.com/quilt_it_list/ Facebook:
Lynn Lancaster Gorges is a lifelong quilter. She has a passion for combining fabric, color, and design to create unique, one-of-a-kind works of art. She draws inspiration from traditional quilting techniques, but also enjoys pushing the boundaries and exploring new methods and styles. Lynn is a textile conservation and restoration expert specializing in antique and vintage quilts, clothing, military uniforms and flags. Connect with Lynn: Website: Lynn Lancaster Gorges https://www.lynngorges.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lynnsquilts https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-lancaster-gorges-3293939/
It was so much fun to realize that Sheila Drevna lives in the town where several of my children went to college. So I can easily picture the places she talked about. And since my mom was born and raised near there it was also fun hearing some of the names of places that my mom had talked about. After a serious illness, Sheila was so determined to get better that even her doctor told her she was different. Her tenacity was amazing and quilting became a way for her to push her limits. Now she has a longarm business, teaches and lectures for quilt shops and quilt guilds, and then last year she began creating patterns. Connect with Sheila Longarm Love https://www.longarmlove.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@longarmlovequilting https://www.facebook.com/longarmlove https://www.instagram.com/longarmlove/ https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/WoodAndFabricBarn?ref=shop_sugg_market
Karin Soderholm is a teacher and artist whose love of education and textiles has led her on a wild adventure around the world. Her love of textiles is rooted in family tradition and the joy found in materials and process. Her artwork has been displayed in university and private galleries in the U.S., Korea, and China. A special thank you to my friend and fellow podcaster, Sue Donaldson the host of Welcome Heart: Living a Legacy Life podcast, for connecting me with Karin. Here's Karin's website: Karin Soderholm https://karinrebekah.wordpress.com/home/ And find out more about my friend Sue Donaldson. Sue is not only a podcaster, but also a speaker, author, and a hospitality & lonelimess expert. Here's Sue's website: Sue Donaldson https://welcomeheart.com/about
If you had told Elizabeth Chappell back when she was 13 years old that she would become a quilter, she would have laughed in disbelief. Yet, a few years ago she discovered the world of quilting and fell in love. Elizabeth is a quilterpreneur, educator, and creator. She serves quilters who own or want to start a business in the quilting industry. She doesn’t seem to have down time as she also is busy designing quilt patterns, designs fabric, and is a fellow podcaster. Connect with Elizabeth https://quilterscandy.com/ https://www.facebook.com/quilterscandybox https://www.instagram.com/quilters_candy/ https://www.pinterest.com/quilters_candy/_shop/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSCdiTEWvhOxfZmGhS4XuEg
I had the opportunity to interview Shirley Cox in her shop, Side Stitchin’, which is on the main street in Belpre, Ohio. Shirley said she was fine with the traffic and customers shopping in the background while we had the interview. After this interview I had the opportunity to shop at Side Stitchin’ and each time Shirley was so helpful so that I could find just what I needed. Although we’ve both been in this area for about the same amount of time, we just met. I’m so thankful to get to know Shirley. I was excited to meet Shirley Contact Shirley Website: Side Stitchin' https://www.sidestitchin.com/ Facebook: Side Stitchin' Quilt Shop https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067436485298 Instagram: mysidestitchin https://www.instagram.com/mysidestitchin/
Beth Upstill is the owner of West Coast Wool. Who knew that dyed wool could be made with so many beautiful colors? She focuses on a brighter color palette which she offers on her website along with patterns, unique notions, and many other wonderful items. Besides dyeing wool, Beth teaches wool applique workshops at local shops. Thanks to Linda Williams for sending Beth to share with us on A Quilter’s Life. Connect with Beth Website: West Coast Wool https://www.westcoastwool.com/ Instagram: west_coast_wool https://www.instagram.com/west_coast_wool/ Facebook: West Coast Wool https://www.facebook.com/westcoastwool/ YouTube: West Coast Wool https://www.youtube.com/@westcoastwool TikTok: 1creativebeth https://www.tiktok.com/@1creativebeth
I bet if you’ve been around quilting for the last few years you’ve probably seen the quilting themed comic By the Yard created by Jennifer Lopez. I know they always bring a smile to my face. Jennifer brings the silliness of our quilting lives out in her comics in a way that we can relate. And her humor is always good hearted and kind. She doesn’t just draw comics, but is also a quilter and a quilt pattern designer. Connect with Jennifer Website: By the Yard https://bytheyardcomics.com/ Etsy: ByTheYardComics https://www.etsy.com/shop/ByTheYardComics Facebook: By the Yard https://www.facebook.com/bytheyardcomics Instagram: bytheyardcomics https://www.instagram.com/bytheyardcomics Instagram: sewfunpatterns https://www.instagram.com/sewfunpatterns/
Dawn Krier is the owner of the quilt shop, Chestnut Ridge Sewing, in Millersburg, Ohio. You can tell as we visit that Dawn loves her Chestnut Ridge family and enjoys seeing her customers’ creativity. I sew enjoyed taking a 3-day workshop with Krista Moser at Dawn’s shop and getting to experience first hand the warmth that Dawn and her staff shower on everyone. Here is Dawn's Bargello Find out more about Dawn and Chestnut Ridge Sewing Website: Chestnut Ridge Sewing https://www.chestnutridgesewing.com/ Instagram: chestnutridgesewing_ https://www.instagram.com/chestnutridgesewing_/ Facebook: Chestnut Ridge Sewing https://www.facebook.com/ChestnutRidgeSewing Facebook: Friends Of Chestnut Ridge Sewing https://www.facebook.com/groups/1935223083470360
