In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss some of the struggles they faced when they began quilting and designing fabric. They share how they dealt with and overcame these struggles and also talk about the importance of keeping a positive mindset while quilting. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31961 Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd Co...
Jul 14, 2025•49 min•Ep. 144
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. They discuss how many projects they are comfortable working on at a time, how Sherri got involved in sample sewing, how to display a quilt on a bed, how to arrange fabrics in a scrap quilt, and more! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post:https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31903 Podast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newslette...
Jun 30, 2025•38 min•Ep. 143
In this episode, Sherri recaps here recent trip to Dallas Texas for the 2nd annual Modavation retreat. She shares some of the great insights and news she learned while there. Sherri and Chelsi then answer a couple follow-up questions from episode 135. They discuss how to tell if you have enough fabric to trim a block down. They also go a little more in depth with their fabric selection process. Specifically, on how they decide where to place their low volume fabrics in their quilts. https://www....
Jun 23, 2025•38 min•Ep. 142
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap their recent quilt retreat they hosted alongside Camille Roskelley in St. George, Utah. They share all the fun activities that were included with this retreat and give some new tips for a quilter looking to attend a retreat in the future. They then share some of the terrific gifts they received from retreat attendees. Many of these items would make great gifts for quilter friends. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://ww...
Jun 09, 2025•40 min•Ep. 141
In this episode, Sherri welcomes fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Vanessa Christenson to the show! Vanessa shares how she first started quilting and blogging and how that led her to eventually connect with Moda. Vanessa also has a background in psychology and is a certified nutritionist and life coach. Vanessa is known for her ombre fabrics and she gives some great insight on how she uses the and how they can help enhance your quilting in a simple way. Vanessa is offering listeners of the...
May 26, 2025•41 min•Ep. 140
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their process of constructing quilt blocks from start to finish. They share how they take their ideas from paper or computer into their sewing space to start constructing their blocks. They also discuss what makes a great quilt pattern and how important it is to have someone proofread patterns before they are published. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31695 Stay in the know for all things...
May 12, 2025•48 min•Ep. 139
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their 2025 Quilter's Tool buyer guide list. They discuss tools and notions they think benefit quilters of all skill levels. Sherri also shares an exciting news about a quilting vacation she will be taking part of next Summer in England! We have linked all the tools and products discussed in the episode below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31593 Cozy Earth Special Sale May 2-4: Buy one get...
Apr 28, 2025•45 min•Ep. 138
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their best tips for saving and organizing scraps. They also dive into the process they use for designing and piecing their scrappy quilts. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31554 Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Quilters Cottage (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd....
Apr 14, 2025•43 min•Ep. 137
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a couple listener questions in depth. Sherri and Chelsi take a deep dive into the process they use to design a brand new fabric collection. They also discuss how they keep their blocks nice and crisp and she what types of sprays and tools they use to achieve nice flat quilt blocks. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31481 Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozye...
Mar 31, 2025•51 min•Ep. 136
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their quilting processes. They share how they prepare to begin a new original project and what they do differently when they prepare to make a pattern written by someone else. They also share tips and give advice on how to sew more efficiently and accurately. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-135-show-notes/ Cozy Earth 40% off with ou...
Mar 24, 2025•44 min•Ep. 135
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Delightfully Yours. They share their favorite floral and basic prints in the collection and discuss the inspiration behind this fabric line. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Simply Delightful and will also feature a 108" backing print. Delightfully Yours is expected to ship to quilt shops in September 2025. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://ww...
Mar 10, 2025•32 min•Ep. 134
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share what is on their quilting bucket lists. They also tease their upcoming fabric collection they will be sharing on Friday February 28th, 2025. Leave your guess in the comments for what fabric line is the sister collection to this upcoming fabric collection. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31265 Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozye...
Feb 24, 2025•47 min•Ep. 133
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things thread. They share some information about thread count in the Moda 108" wide backings that they were previously unaware of. They then discuss the threads they use for piecing, quilting, and binding and share why they use the threads they use in different situations. They also share some of their favorite Valentine's Day quilts and decor they display in their homes this time of year. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/11180...
Feb 10, 2025•50 min•Ep. 132
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their quilting goals for 2025. They then discuss the advancements made in quilting over the last 25 years and predict what quilting might look like 25 years from today, in 2050. Inevitably, the topic of AI in quilting is also brought up. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31169 Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/qui...
Jan 27, 2025•42 min•Ep. 131
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share information on current and upcoming sew-alongs and projects. They then discuss their favorite Bella Solid fabrics and present their first-ever A Quilting Life Awards for 2024. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31114 Cozy Earth 40% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmai...
Jan 13, 2025•52 min•Ep. 130
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some topics discussed include the pros and cons of paper patterns vs PDF patterns, quilt retreats for beginners, how much fabric to buy, masculine fabric lines, and more! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post:https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-129-show-notes/ New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com I Heart Flowers (Quilt on the ...
Dec 30, 2024•40 min•Ep. 129
In this episode, Sherri welcomes fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Janet Clare to the show! Janet joins us today from her home in England and shares her journey as a quilter and fabric designer. She shares some great advice that any quilter can benefit from following. She also shares the backstory of her infamous Artisan Apron. Thank you Janet for sharing your quilting life with us today! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://w...
Dec 23, 2024•39 min•Ep. 128
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share more information on their upcoming Quilt retreat in May 2025 with Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms. They then discuss their current Holiday/Christmas sewing projects they are working on or plan to work on this season. They then give a recap of 2024 and look back at what they have accomplished this year. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30960 Quilting Life Aca...
Dec 09, 2024•46 min•Ep. 127
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi tease some exciting news coming in 2025. They then give some ideas for last-minute gifts for quilter friends and family. They also thank everyone who has continued supporting their quilting lives. Lastly, the crew plays a fun game where they debate which Thanksgiving foods deserve to make the final menu on the big day. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquilti...
Nov 25, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 126
In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy discuss their recent trip to Houston, Texas for the 2024 International Quilt Market. Sherri and Chelsi share some of the highlights of this year's trip and Billy gives his thoughts on Market as a first-time attendee. Sherri also shares some fun things happening with Moda Fabrics in a new segment, Moda Minute. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30759 Cozy Earth 40%...
Nov 11, 2024•52 min•Ep. 125
In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter Nancy Lane to the show! Sherri met Nancy through her quilt guild in Orange County, CA. Nancy has since pieced several of Sherrri's quilts and has done a fabulous job on every quilt she has pieced. Nancy has a great backstory as to how she first began quilting. She was a professional seamstress and costume designer at Disney for almost 20 years. Since retiring from Disney she has focused on quilting and has become a prolific quilter. We know y...
Oct 28, 2024•47 min•Ep. 124
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their preparations before attending the International Quilt Market each year. They also offer advice for anyone attending Quilt Market for the first time. Lastly, they share some insight and advice for people interested in starting a long-arm quilting business and how to find a new long-arm quilter. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30579 Cozy Earth 40% off in Oc...
Oct 14, 2024•47 min•Ep. 123
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include using the right stitch length for piecing, making napkins and placemats, hanging mini quilts, tips for chain piecing, cleaning and/or replacing cutting mats and rotary blades, quilt labels, and more! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-122-show-notes/ New Podcast Email Ad...
Sep 30, 2024•53 min•Ep. 122
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an upcoming sew-along they will be participating in with Chelsi's Brightly quilt from their new book, Family Favorites. Books are available now, and the sew-along will begin after Laguna Sunrise fabric has finished shipping. Fat Quarter Shop will be hosting this fun sew-along. Sherri then recaps her recent trip to the Garden of Quilts festival in Thanksgiving Point Utah. She had the opportunity to teach several classes at this year's event and had a gr...
Sep 23, 2024•41 min•Ep. 121
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi do a deep dive into the software they both use to help them design their quilt patterns, Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8). They first share some new features that have recently been released and then discuss how this software has helped them throughout the years as they have continued to design new quilt patterns. They also talk about their process for designing quilt patterns and how they each have their own unique way of approaching the design process. Help Support our...
Sep 09, 2024•47 min•Ep. 120
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome the prolific quilter and head of marketing for Moda Fabrics, Lissa Alexander, to the show! Lissa shares how she went from working at a local quilt shop to becoming the head of marketing at Moda Fabrics. She explains some of her responsibilities as the head of marketing and reveals how she still gets so much sewing done while managing everything on her plate. Lissa has also authored numerous quilt books. Some of which, are collaborations with her good fr...
Aug 26, 2024•58 min•Ep. 119
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what they have accomplished so far this Summer and what they plan on completing by the end of 2024. Chelsi shares how she anticipates her schedule will change as her kids return to school. The group then discusses how quilting is represented in literature, film, television, and other aspects of pop culture. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30210 Cozy Earth 40% o...
Aug 12, 2024•46 min•Ep. 118
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer an excellent batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include making profitable quilt projects, a potential Quilting Life retreat, being unable to put a quilt down, managing multiple projects simultaneously, EQ8 tips, how to search for videos, a future tutorial, and more! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-117-show-notes/ New ...
Jul 29, 2024•55 min•Ep. 117
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Raspberry Summer. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and the story of how they could not agree on the name. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Strawberry Lemonade and also features a 60" wide dresden block cheater print. Raspberry Summer is expected to ship to quilt shops in February 2025. To wrap up this podcast, Billy shares a couple of inspirational quilting stories from listeners of the p...
Jul 22, 2024•36 min•Ep. 116
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss caring for quilts and quilt preservation. They discuss washing quilts, properly storing quilts and the importance of limiting sun exposure. The crew then gives a look into what happens behind the scenes here at A Quilting Life. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29977 Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglif...
Jul 08, 2024•49 min•Ep. 115
