Send us a text Tracey Russell of Whirls n Swirls Quilting is a dynamo! She made her very first quilt out of triangles, and taught herself to quilt on a longarm machine way before YouTube University was a thing. Now Tracey finds great pleasure is helping new quilters "flatline the learning curve", and find confidence in their quilting. She teaches and encourages both online and in her brick and mortar shop in Whitby, ON, Canada. In this episode we chat about how to approach new skills without fea...
Mar 16, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Send us a text As we talk, Joan Parker's face shines with warmth and enthusiasm and hospitality. She has been making (many!) quilts for many years, all while raising and home-schooling 8 children. Her story is one of great creativity, often propelled by financial needs, and the desire to serve and help others. She has a mother-heart the size of her whole state. PLUS, she's got some great tips for a bullet journal to corral your project to-do list, and some thoughts on creating frugally and findi...
Mar 09, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Send us a text Giuseppe Ribaudo is definitely a man of many talents. His background is in theater, but over time he has focused his creativity on fabric and pattern design. For sure he brought his storytelling skills into his design process, and I, for one, can't wait to see the lovelies in store for us quilt makers in the coming weeks. In this episode Giuseppe gives us some Andover history, introduces us to his Nonna's fabulous lamps and chairs, and has tips for keeping creativity fresh. Look f...
Mar 02, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Send us a text Liz McDade is passionate about pursuing a zero waste lifestyle, and no trace products. In her own words "no trace products are reusable, washable alternatives to their evil disposable twins". So we chat about how that passion grew, how her hobby has grown into a business, and Liz gives great tips for reducing waste in your cooking, and even in your bathroom! Liz has tons of YouTube tutorials for making re-usable storage and shopping solutions, publishes patterns, and if you're in ...
Feb 23, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Send us a text Get your 70s on!! Maude MacDonald lives in the gorgeous Niagara area of Ontario, Canada. She's a mom and wife, making and designing modern quilts with retro vibes and flair. She's a newcomer to the world of quilting, but in a short space of time has mastered many skills and is now sharing her passion with others. Sewing...quilting...pattern designing...all with unmistakable retro style. We chat about haircoloring and how that translates into quilt design....competitive roller skat...
Feb 16, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Send us a text Sheila Drevna woke up one early morning unable to use her hands and feet, and even lost her sight over the next few weeks. Doctors said she'd never walk again. Scary stuff. But Sheila is a calm, matter-of-fact and determined woman, and today she is an award winning longarm quilter, with a business and blog of her own. Lucky for us she loves to teach and pass on what she has learned - both in her craft, and in her life. I know you'll be encouraged and even energized by our visit. N...
Feb 09, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Send us a text So many of us know Vanessa Christenson for her gorgeous ombre fabric lines, but she is SO much more! Here she is, in her own words: Vanessa Christenson is a wife and mom of four humans and two cats who likes to quilt, sew, decorate, run her mouth, hang out with other women who can stand her, and fake organize the death out of anything (i.e. get rid of things). She started V and Co back when her husband was deployed (because why wouldn’t a mom of four add yet another thing to her p...
Feb 02, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Send us a text For Belle Brunner, quilting began as a hobby at the onset of the 2020 pandemic and as a way to create joy for not only herself, but for others by gifting them quilty goodness. Little did she know, she'd become hooked to all things quilts! Her only regret is that she didn't discover it sooner than age 45. She's a self taught quilter thanks to YouTube University, a lot of trial, error - ahem! - 'teaching moments', and patience. Belle's attitude of generosity and community spirit are...
Jan 26, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text Jenny Gallo is an artist in many mediums. Her specialty is making one-of-a-kind stoles, the beautiful scarf-like garments worn by clergy. We chat about some of challenges in making these unusual “quilts”, and some of her most unique creations, and more recently also her exploration of painting and creating digital prints. Jenny offers lots of prints, calendars, stickers, and coloring sheets in her Etsy shop. Jenny can be found in all these places, and check out her website for som...
Jan 19, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Kathryn is a quilter with broad experience - maker, longarmer, shop owner, pattern writer, all the things. But now, lucky for us, she's set her sights on becoming an author. Did you know a "cozy" is a genre of mystery novel? And in a cozy, the reader has the opportunity to solve the murder right along with the main character, usually an amateur sleuth. What could be more perfect for crafters? Join us as we talk about the creative journey, and the plot twists and pivots along the w...
Jan 12, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 -------------------- Chris Acton is a multi-faceted crafter, but these days she's a weaver of beautiful things (and stories!) 4-shaft loom? Cotton warp? Weaving with ties? Chris chats about all these things and more during our visit. You'll love hearing about this tactile textile, and perhaps be encouraged to try something new in you...
Jan 05, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 -------------------- It's candid again! This week I'm opening up about business - how I fell into being an entrepreneur....what it looks like (for real!).... and a few things I've learned. Many of us have pivoted and done new things in the last couple of years. This is a look at my personal journey, in the hopes that it will encourag...
Dec 29, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 -------------------- My mother was a tremendous influence in my life, and not by her words, but by her example. In this episode I highlight a few of the lessons I learned from her, and how they impact my life to this day. She had a saying for every occasion (it seemed to me!) and a few of these are highlighted too. "A stitch in time ...
Dec 22, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Send us a text Welp, we had a dilly of a week! And these things happen to entrepreneurs on the regular, don't they? In the moment, it can be tough to learn the lessons...make the pivots...decide the decisions. So we (my husband Dave and I) pulled back the curtains on some of our rough spots and how we've worked through them. We talk about individual lessons learned, eye-openers in my business, and how we've learned to entrepreneur (is that a verb?) together. Want to try free motion quilting but ...
Dec 15, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text Leslie's studio is one you've GOT to see to appreciate! Warm...inviting...a great place for being creative and for hanging out with Gigi. Leslie and I chat about her process - how she first began thinking about what she even wanted in her creative room, and then her no-stress way of building it gradually. Plus we touch on quilting retreats with your besties, finding your style, and much, much more. Follow Leslie's studio adventures right here: Instagram : @leslie_quilts Want to tr...
Dec 02, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c5010 -------------------- Michelle Oliveto is new-ish to the world of quilt making, but a long-time surface designer. She's created a boutique fabric brand to showcase the artistry of designers from around the world. At it's heart is relationship with customers, designers, and community. Michelle and I chat about Dandelion Fabric & C...
Nov 24, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 -------------------- Lauren Wright is the creator behind Molly And Mama, a studio for pretty stitches. She loves pastel, sweet colors, and delicate prints. We chat about her inspiration, and how she designs many of her small projects made with straightforward techniques, and then adds details and embellishments. Think pincushions, se...
Nov 17, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 -------------------- Jess Zeigler shares her quilting story with us. It's a journey from her grandmother's projects, through simple quilt making, longarm quilting for others, and finally her current business model of a membership geared toward teaching and nurturing other longarm quilters. Jess is the creator behind the no-y-seam fea...
Nov 10, 2021•46 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 ------------------------- Laura and I had a riveting discussion about the art, the emotion, and the expression that are so visible in her one-of-a-kind pieces. Her words describe her technique the best: "My material is salvaged wood gathered in the aftermath of environmental tragedies, such as Hurricane Sandy, forest fires in Gatlinb...
Nov 03, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up https://view.flodesk.com/pages/615cd912f88d548e68f5c501 --------------------------- Cheryl Clossin has been quilting for a long time, and her pieces could more rightly be called works of art. She's pretty sure it's impossible to embellish fabric too much, whether it's applique...embroidery...beading...you name it. If you don't believe me, check out her Instagram feed! And zoom in! We chat...
Oct 27, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . ALL-OVER FEATHER sign-up ------------------------ Jemima is a crafter from way back, and joins us from her studio in Australia. She's inspired by all things fabric, textiles, buttons, ribbons and embellishments. "I started quilting in my teens, making quilts from leftover scraps from Mum's sewing projects. I was quickly hooked and then started to take classes to learn all about different quilting techniques and s...
Oct 20, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Send us a text Georgia is a machine quilter with vast experience, and the wisdom that comes with it. Her kindness and generosity toward novice quilters shines through our entire visit. She gives many tips on business building, and serving customers well. Follow Georgia in these places: Website Facebook Instagram 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 ...
Oct 13, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Send us a text Michele Crawford is a quilter with an impressive resume! She has designed MANY quilt patterns (you'll have to listen to find the exact number😁), and has worked with fabric designers and publications across the country. Michele has fascinating stories about building her business before Google, when you had to physically call the operator (remember making calls in the wee hours to get the discounted rate?), or send snail mail to reach the marketing department. And then of course, s...
Oct 06, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text Julia Ward is a military wife, mom to two precocious girls, and a brand new longarm quilting business. She loves to quilt graphic designs that add texture, and play a supporting role. Listen as she tells us stories of her travels, and quilts that come to her from overseas. Julia talks about getting to know her machine, and the learning curve of using digital designs. We talk about color theory (in a not-too-complicated fashion) and her love of rainbow quilts. You can find Julia in...
Sep 29, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text Laura Piland is a quilter, pattern designer, and homeschooling mom of three boys. She's also an ex-math teacher - and with a last name like Piland - there's a strong love of pi in her house! Laura publishes new quilt patterns from time to time, and likes to spend time offering supporting events such as quilt-alongs. She is also a teacher of her craft, particularly sewing for kids. Watch for her on upcoming episodes of the Missouri Star Quilt Company's YouTube channel! Laura has a ...
Sep 22, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . Janice E. Frisch received her PhD in folklore from Indiana University, where she studied women’s textile arts, particularly quilting. Her research focuses on transnational influences in textiles and on the stories women tell about their art. She has conducted research at numerous museums, including the International Quilt Museum, the Winterthur Museum, and the Quilt Gallery and Museum in York, England. Her ground...
Sep 15, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . Alice Ikenberry is a fantastic quilt maker! Many of her projects are hand-sewn, using a method called English Paper Piecing. And I realize we didn't really define that on the show, but Google can fill in all those details for you! We DID talk about the influence of Alice's grandmother, her preferred way to store and display her quilts, and some of her favorite fabrics and tools. Who doesn't want to talk color and...
Sep 08, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review here . Victoria Newmyer tells us why she calls herself the Midlife Quilter, and why this hobby has come to mean so much to her, plus her unique podcast recording location. She now operates a fabulous online shop, of course The Midlife Quilter , stocking absolutely scrumptious fabrics. Her goals are to sell beautiful fabrics, and provide excellent service. You need only scroll through her Instagram feed to see the beauti...
Sep 01, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text Carolina Moore has never met a craft she doesn't love! She is currently a quilter, pattern designer, mom, video producer, sewing educator, and YouTube-er, with a good dash of humor thrown in. Here are a few time-stamped highlights: 4:45 cutting usable selvages from your fabric 11:53 entrepreneurial opportunity 14:41 the definition of a "perfect" quilt 16:02 the importance of sharing the mental load, & systems for busy families 28:35 Carolina's generous mentoring philosophy Fin...
Aug 25, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text Trudy's love for storytelling and her life-long passion for fabrics and all the needle arts led to the joy she finds in creating. She creates and teaches fiber arts and art quilting, has written and illustrated a wonderful children's book (The Little Grey Mouse: A Fable in Fabric), and has even made commemorative book covers in quilt form. Trudy has (obviously!) some great stories, plus insights on SEEING, and developing your own creative pieces. Trudy can be found on her Facebook...
Aug 18, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 21
