Send us a text Barb is a local (to me) crafter who stepped up to fill a need for masks early on in the pandemic. Being rural, she simply put out a bin at the end of her long driveway offering them to anyone who had a need. How did those masks make a quilt, and how did Barb end up in the news? Well, you'll have to listen to find out! Here's where you can read the News 8 article that features Barb's story. I would love to hear from listeners who'd like to nominate an inspiring crafter with a story...
Aug 11, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text Tori is an international teacher, speaker, and patten designer. She's been quilting for 20 years and, in fact, has an MA in curriculum and instruction. Tori is also a Certified Teach for Color Confidence (a program from Shannon Brinkley). Join us as we chat about her experiences as an army wife, crafting in all different areas of the USA. Tori offers LOTS of online classes and workshops, a membership site where you can literally learn how to make a quilt, and also has a podcast fe...
Aug 04, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text Ursula McClintock of LDH Scissors has a fascinating story of a family business spanning 2 generations and 2 continents. Not only do they produce high quality sharp tools for your crafting room, but they EDUCATE us as well! What's the perfect tool for a given project? How should it be cared for? All that, and much more, is in this episode. LDH Scissors Website Instagram Facebook Youtube Stitched By Susan Pinterest Instagram Facebook YouTube Want to try free motion quilting but don'...
Jul 28, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text Brandy Maslowski is a Quilter on Fire! From piecing and quilting techniques to fiber arts to organizing your studio to judging quilts to authoring a children's book and more....truly on fire! We chat about how the "quilter on fire" came to be, and how quilting and crafting have been a stress reliever and peace-creator in Brandy's life. Brandy talks about her tips for up-leveling your studio, and how you can travel the world AND see wonderful quilts - what could be better? Quilter ...
Jul 21, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Send us a text For about 20 summers, Karen Schoepflin Hagen hit the road and showed off her quilts in gymnasiums and cafeterias across the Western U.S. Now, the quilts she’s made over the past 45 years — hundreds of them! — cover the walls of the former Masonic Lodge in Genesee and are available for public viewing. “To me, it’s just a dream come true,” Karen said. The two-story building on the corner of Laurel Street and Ash Avenue is called Kascha Quilts — named after the first two letters in e...
Jul 14, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients' quilts shortly thereafter. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections. They have also been seen in numerous exhibits, magazines, and books as well as on The Quilt Show and Quilting Arts TV . Timna is a designer for Studio e Fabrics and is an in-demand teacher ...
Jul 07, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text Kimberly Jolly is the genius behind the Fat Quarter shop - your online one-stop source for fabric, patterns & kits, tutorials, cross-stitch supplies...the list goes on and on. Kimberly shares her personal taste in quilts, some of the wisdom she's learned while balancing family and entrepreneurship, and a few of her best tips for building an online business. Fat Quarter Shop Instagram Facebook direct link to "A Scrapbook of Quilts" book Stitched By Susan - Website - Instagram -...
Jun 30, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text Today's guest is Verushka Zarate. She creates portraits, from fabric, that have got to be seen to be believed! In this episode we chat about Verushka's inspiration (remarkable people), her design process (drafting...color palette choices...the detailed foundation paper piecing) and her personal Pride and Joy (her sons). Be sure to check out her Instagram link below for a tour of the stunning finished ones, plus many behind-the-scenes looks at her creative process. Verushka has a h...
Jun 23, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text Kim Soper of Feel Good Fibers gives us some really good life lessons here! "It's about BETTER, not PERFECT".... and "if your space is small you have to have less stuff". Those are words to live by! Kim has some really transformative thoughts about creating a crafting space that you love and that inspires you, plus she offers concrete help in this area to sewists. De-cluttering, self-care, using and re-using, studio re-sets....these are just a few of the super helpful topics she co...
Jun 16, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text Meri and I have been sisters-in-law for over 30 years, so we share a lot of crafting history. She's not afraid to try things - from beekeeping to shearing sheep and carding wool to knitting socks to soap-making to toothbrush rug-making....she's tried 'em all. I think we forgot to talk about mummifying a chicken with the homeshooled grandkids - but, yeah, she's done that too. We'll save that for next time! Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 sim...
Jun 09, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text Mary is a dear friend! She has so much wisdom, humor, and grace, and she brings all of that to her crafting endeavors. You'll hear how she was pulled into the art of quilting, why she loves the detail of handwork so much, and what that expression has meant to her in re-imagining her life. Plus, you won't want to miss the story of her unexpected visit with Vice President Biden! Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Suppo...
Jun 02, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text Karen is a matriarch of machine quilting - she began in 1997! She chats about finding your own trim, judged quilts, the quilting community in her brick and mortar store, and even muskie fishing! Plus, of course, the original freehand design now affectionately known as "McTavishing". Look for Karen's books and classes to become available for streaming on her website, June 1, 2020. mctavishquilting.com www.facebook.com/mctavishquiltingstudio Want to try free motion quilting but don'...
May 26, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text Tia chats about teachers who do the OPPOSITE of encouraging crafters, worldwide travels, her passion for Welsh quilting, and her marvelous feathers. Tia is a gifted educator with a wealth of experience, and she brings her enthusiasm and love of exploration to this episode. email: tiacurtisquilts@gmail.com Instagram Facebook Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Ma...
May 19, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text Jen has an encouraging story to tell - she has explored some very beautiful ways to convey faith in her very original custom-printed fabrics, plus many patterns and group sewing projects. Jen has great tips for those who have a great idea, and want to use fabric as their medium, as well as some advice for minimalist crafters. Is there even such a thing? Jen (and her quilting devotional) can be found in all these places: Website https://faithandfabricdesign.com Instagram https://in...
May 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Elizabeth and her young family spent a period of time in Korea. She has great perspective on NEW - new crafts...new opportunities...new materials and skills.... website pattern shop courses instagram: @elizabeth.epidastudio.com facebook: epidastudio Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machine quilting skills? Machine quilting can be very solitary, especially on a longarm. It's just not ...
May 05, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text Jill has SO many stories! She talks about designing a series of patterns based on her friend Jim's slavery-era family quilts, and having the chance to show them at QuiltCon. Then we chat about quilts in theater....an original way to shop in your fabric stash....and how to decide what to quilt on your treasure. Facebook Etsy shop for patterns Instagram Jim's book, plus quilt photos and Jill's patterns are available at https://hartsfieldfamilyslavequilt.com Want to try free motion q...
Apr 28, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text My guest, Sam, began her quilting journey at Mile 0 on the Alaska Highway. We chat about the twists and turns of building a quilting business, and how Sam has done that in a small Canadian town. She gives tips for marking, finding your niche, and building a client base. Solid advice if you're launching or building your business. Plus, Sam acquired her longarm in a totally unique way. You don't want to miss that story! Sam can be found here: Facebook Instagram Email - samalberts@li...
Apr 21, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text Rachelle and I chat about her background in engineering, and how that has served her well in writing quilt patterns and instructions. We talk about finding pattern ideas in unexpected places (like antique farming tools!) Rachelle's tips for fabric selection, and being inspired by the little things in life. Rachelle can be found in all these places: Instagram : @rachelle_handmade Patterns for Sale on Etsy : www.etsy.com/shop/RachelleHandmade Website : rachellehandmade.com Facebook ...
Apr 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text Krista and I chat about how dyslexia herded her into a lifelong love affair with sewing, some of the fun she's having with her 60* ruler and a bajillion innovative patterns, and just general quilting enthusiasm! Krista can be found in all these places: Website: https://www.kristamoser.com Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/kristamoserquilt/ Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/kristamosertheq/ Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KristaMoserQuilt?ref=l2-shopheader-name YouTube: https...
Apr 15, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text Introductions are in order! In this very first episode, I'm chatting with my sister about our childhood (a wee bit unconventional), the influences of our crafting mother/grandmother/aunts, and some of our thoughts about preserving the treasures of the past for the families of the future. Future episodes will feature quilters' and other crafters' stories. Some are small business owners like myself; others have simply found joy, healing, or community in their craft. I hope you are e...
Apr 06, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1
