In this episode, Sherri is joined by Billy as she answers a batch of listener questions. Sherri previews her upcoming Happy Go Lucky quilt along that starts on Thursday, June 1st, 2023. Billy also shares an excellent listener quilt and another interesting email with a great picture of a quilter from the late 1800s or early 1900s. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit...
May 29, 2023•46 min•Ep. 84
In this episode, Sherri welcomes Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast to the show. Elizabeth is a quilter, a fabric designer, a pattern designer, an author, an entrepreneur, and a podcaster. Elizabeth also helps like-minded creative individuals start and pursue businesses in the quilting industry. Today Elizabeth shares how she was first introduced to the hobby of quilting and the business side of quilting. She talks about how she was inspired to pursue a business...
May 22, 2023•44 min•Ep. 83
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss how the internet has changed the landscape of quilting. They share how quilting blogs, tutorial videos, online quilt shops, and other innovations have helped quilting progress over the last 25 years. The hosts then look back on how different technological advancements have impacted quilting over the years. Billy also announces the winners of the Fat Quarter Shop Bliss Quilt Kit giveaway. Congratulations to the three lucky winners! Use code, AQUILTINGLIF...
May 08, 2023•50 min•Ep. 82
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce a fun giveaway sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop. We will select three lucky listeners that will receive a free Bliss quilt kit and pattern set. Be sure to leave your comment telling what brings you joy in quilting to enter the giveaway. Sherri also shares a long-arm quilting term that she just learned of called "thread chicken." Billy shares some listener feedback from the last episode and then the group discusses their favorite hobbies outside of quiltin...
Apr 24, 2023•45 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, Sherri tells how she received a notification of a package that was to be delivered to her home from Moda Fabrics. However, this package was not addressed to her or Chelsi, but rather to Billy. What was in the package? The group reveals what was in the package and how it led to the topic for today's episode. First, Sherri and Chelsi quiz Billy on how well he really does "Know Quilting." Afterward, Billy quizzes Sherri and Chelsi on their knowledge of quilting history and other ra...
Apr 10, 2023•58 min•Ep. 80
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap their recent trip to the Beach Cities Quilt Guild in Orange County California. They share some beautiful quilts the women in the guild brought to show during their visit. They then discuss Spring cleaning and decluttering tips for sewing rooms and sewing spaces. Lastly, they discuss some of their favorite Spring decor and traditions that tell them Spring has arrived. Billy also talks about a podcast conference he attended recently and has a favor to ask o...
Mar 27, 2023•49 min•Ep. 79
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their brand-new fabric collection, Bountiful Blooms. Chelsi gives her insights into what went into the design process of this collection and Sherri shares a few of her new quilts in Bountiful Blooms. They then discuss what they do when they get a new fabric collection. They discuss using other designers' fabric to make patterns they designed, and using their fabric for other designer's patterns. They also discuss how they decide what other projects to m...
Mar 13, 2023•51 min•Ep. 78
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer the remaining listener questions they had left in their queue. Topics discussed today include cutting accurate flying geese blocks, beginner tips for pressing seams, quilt patterns that resemble other quilts, suggested rulers for beginner quilters, holding on to fabric, fabric storage, and favorite Bella grey fabrics. Sherri and Chelsi also shared links to two of their favorite recipes and discussed possibly filming a video of them making one of their fa...
Feb 27, 2023•44 min•Ep. 77
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their favorite Valentine's Day quilts, fabric, traditions, and decor. They then discuss, with Billy, how relevant a holiday Valentine's Day truly is and ask for feedback from listeners as to what they expect from Valentine's Day each year. Lastly, they share life lessons they have learned through quilting. Use code, AQUILTINGLIFE to get 35% off all purchases sitewide at www.cozyearth.com Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/11180...
Feb 13, 2023•52 min•Ep. 76
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fun new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics discussed include future fabric lines in 2023 and 2024, curating fabrics for scrap quilts, quilt border options, working with bias binding, identifying the right and wrong sides of background fabric, selecting the correct batting for your quilt, and a couple of fun personal questions. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support For complete show notes, pictures, and link...
Jan 30, 2023•59 min•Ep. 75
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what to do if you fall into a sewing funk. They share their past experiences dealing with sewing funks and talk about what some of the causes tend to be. They then give advice and tips on how to get out of these funks and slumps to get back into a productive quilting life. Use code, AQUILTINGLIFE to get 35% off all purchases sitewide at www.cozyearth.com For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit th...
Jan 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 74
In this episode, Sherri shares some of her favorite recent reads and previews this year's A Quilting Life mystery block of the month sew-along. Billy then shares a couple more quilted Hanukkah small projects that viewers sent into the show. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss goals and tasks that brand-new quilters could set for themselves to accomplish in 2023 if they have chosen to start quilting for the first time. They discuss how a block-of-the-month sew-along can be a great way for someone to f...
Jan 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 73
Enjoy this compilation of outtakes from this year's podcast recordings. Not everything goes perfectly each time we record and not everything always makes it to the final cut. Thank you to everyone who has downloaded or watched the podcast this year. For additional video outtakes, be sure to watch this bonus episode on our YouTube channel. We wish you all a Happy New Year and will be back on January 9th, 2023 with the first new episode of the year. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with...
Dec 26, 2022•12 min
In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy review some great listener feedback they received from the last episode. They then grade themselves on how they did with their 2022 goals and set some new goals for 2023. New Livestream Start Time: Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 1:00 PM PST/4:00 PM PST Use code, AQUILTINGLIFE to get 40% off all purchases sitewide at www.cozyearth.com For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blo...
Dec 12, 2022•52 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share tips for building and managing fabric stashes at the end of the year. They also discuss who they would take a quilting class from if they could choose any quilter from the past or present. Use code, AQUILTINGLIFE to get 40% off all purchases sitewide at www.cozyearth.com For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-7...
Nov 28, 2022•56 min•Ep. 71
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share tips on Holiday prep. They discuss how they manage their Holiday quilting projects and other business responsibilities. They then share some of their favorite Holiday traditions, memories, decor ideas, and foods. Use code, SIMPLE40 to get 40% off all purchases sitewide at www.cozyearth.com Use code, AQUILTINGLIFE to receive $10 off your first bread box from Wildgrain. You will receive free croissants in each box for the life of your subscription. For comp...
Nov 14, 2022•50 min•Ep. 70
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer new listener questions. First, Billy reveals the results from the scrappy vs coordinated quilt vote from episode 67, and Chelsi and Billy bury the hatchet, for the time being, after their favorite MLB teams met in the playoffs this year. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss how Moda has helped them in their creative journey as fabric designers and talk about other topics related to fabric design. They also answer some questions about pattern design and reveal ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 69
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their favorite newly released fall fabrics. Sherri then recounts her memories of making many different Halloween costumes for her children throughout their childhoods. Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy then share some of their favorite Halloween traditions. Remember to use the code, AQUILTINGLIFE to receive a 35% discount on all orders from Cozy Earth. A link to their website can be found below. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today...
Oct 24, 2022•43 min•Ep. 68
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss options for using leftover fabric from different collections when you are not looking to make a scrappy quilt. They also share some tips and ideas for being better prepared when you participate in a mystery block quilt-along. Remember to use the code, AQUILTINGLIFE to receive a 35% discount on all orders from Cozy Earth. A link to their website can be found below. Use code, AQUILTINGLIFE to receive $10 off your first bread box from Wildgrain. You will r...
Oct 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 67
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap a recent trip Sherri took to Utah for the Garden of Quilts festival. They also share some fun new finds and feature two lovely listener quilts. Lastly, they discuss their favorite Fall traditions and share some of their personal favorite Fall quilt patterns and color combinations when sewing with Fall fabric. Remember to use the code, AQUILTINGLIFE to receive a 35% discount on all orders from Cozy Earth. A link to their website can be found below. For com...
Sep 26, 2022•40 min•Ep. 66
In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter and stitcher Susan Ache to the show! Susan is known by many in the quilting community as @yardgrl60 on Instagram. Susan shares how her quilting journey began and how she implements quilting and stitching in her daily life. She has authored a variety of different quilting books including her most recent book, Two of a Kind Quilts, which she co-authored with Lissa Alexander. She gives some insight behind the inspiration for this book which is a...
Sep 12, 2022•41 min•Ep. 65
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics included in these questions are: How to overcome the hesitation to attend a quilt retreat, how to submit a question to the podcast, ideas for hanging quilts, thought processes when piecing together a scrap quilt, the purpose of the Quilting Life Facebook group, and when is Billy getting married! Sheri and Chelsi then give a summer 2022 wrap-up where they each share their favorite moments from this summer, ...
Aug 29, 2022•57 min•Ep. 64
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss unique ways to display quilts outdoors and throughout a home. They also share their ideas on best-utilizing space when storing quilts and recommend useful pieces of furniture for quilt storage. Lastly, Billy inquires how a spouse, or partner, of a quilter, can best negotiate how to decorate a home that finds a good balance between quilts and other types of decor. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics,...
Aug 22, 2022•54 min•Ep. 63
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their best tips for someone looking to start a business in the quilting industry. They discuss what they wish they had known before they began their businesses and provide helpful ideas and information anyone should know if they have an interest in turning their quilting hobby into a stream of income. For those who are not interested in starting a quilting business, they also discuss ways to enhance your quilting experience without feeling overwhelmed or ...
Aug 08, 2022•55 min•Ep. 62
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their brand new fabric collection, Simply Delightful. Sherri and Chelsi discuss the inspirations that led them to design this fabric line and preview some of their favorite new colors and prints that are featured in this collection. They then give a preview of each of the new quilts they will be debuting with the Simply Delightful fabric collection. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Qui...
Jul 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share a fun 10-day quilting challenge that Sherri is currently participating in and blogging about. Sherri also shares a great idea for completing works in progress she recently heard from her friend, and long-arm quilter, Marion Bott. Lastly, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy review their 2022 goals at the mid-year point. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglif...
Jul 11, 2022•40 min•Ep. 60
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some helpful listener tips they have received from prior episodes. They then discuss when it might be an appropriate time to shelve a quilt project if you feel you have hit a wall and also discuss alternative options for a project you might not want to complete at that time. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/quilting-life-podcast-episode...
Jun 27, 2022•45 min•Ep. 59
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their summer sewing habits. They share how summer sewing is different compared to other seasons, creating summer project lists, and decorating for the 4th of July. They also discuss "Christmas in July" and a fun sew-along that the Fat Quarter Shop is hosting this summer. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode...
Jun 13, 2022•38 min•Ep. 58
In this special 5th Monday bonus episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer listener questions and share another exciting giveaway for copies of the Quilts & More Summer 2022 Magazine. Billy also announces the winner of the Ecopeco cutting mat giveaway from the last episode. Topics discussed from listener questions include what is on Sherri and Chelsi's reading lists, managing quilting time, how to use plaid in quilt blocks, how to stay motivated when you don't feel like quilting anymore, and systems...
May 30, 2022•54 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an exciting giveaway for a brand new Ecopeco cutting mat. They then discuss the most important sewing skills that quilters of all levels should have as they work their way through their quilting journeys. These skills include accurate measuring and cutting, mastering the quarter-inch seam, precise pressing, and more. For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.a...
May 23, 2022•42 min•Ep. 56
