A Quilter's Life

I am looking forward to using the tip that Yvonne Fuchs shares the next time I pin base a quilt. Yvonne is a former aerospace engineer turned modern quilter, designer, and technical editor. She has developed a style that bridges her technical background and love of bold color, specializing in transparency color play and bold, geometric designs. Yvonne’s quilts have been featured in numerous national and international magazines, quilt shows, and Modern Quilts: Designs of the New Century. Yvonne's Sesen Quilt Pattern And her Sunburst Quilt Pattern Here Yvonne is showing how she uses the Hera Marker on her Pulsar Quilt Connect with Yvonne Website: Quilting Jetgirl Facebook: Quilting Jetgirl Instagram: quiltingjetgirl YouTube Tutorials: Quilting Jetgirl Pinterest: Quilting Jetgirl And here's a direct link to Yvonne's blog for the tip on pin basting: Pulsar – Pin Basting Tip

I love the way Belle Brunner explains how quilting changes people. It causes changes in both the quilters and the recipients of the quilts. We all know this, but to hear it put into words was thrilling. Belle loves to make lovely things and the notions that she’s made are proof that we can use lovely things while quilting. Here's Belle's Dueling Diammonds pattern using the Wild and Forgotten fabric line by Art Gallery Fabrics Find out more about Belle and Seams Sew Me through the following links. Website: Seams Sew Me Instagram: seams_sew_me Facebook: Seams Sew Me YouTube: ‘Belle’ of Seams Sew Me Etsy: SeamsSewMeShop Pinterest: Belle of Seams Sew Me

I’m so glad that each of us are unique individuals. As an artist, Pamela Lozano, also known as PamDemonium envelops all the senses through photography, graphic art, music, nature and quilting. She says she doesn’t fit in the box, but who made that box anyway. I love how Pamela’s artistic talents shine as she describes the quilts that she loves. Here's the quilt that Pamela and I talked about during the episode The front is ordered and the back is chaos Find out more about Pamela with these links Sewing Page on Facebook: Pamdemonium Designs City of San Antonio Artist Page: Pam Demonium

I enjoy listening to Susan Smith’s podcast Measure Twice Cut Once. The other day I was listening to her interview with Maude MacDonald. And when I heard that Maude had been a roller derby girl, I had to send her a note. I just love roller derby and I had questions! Maude is The Retro Quilter and she has been designing beautiful modern quilts! Here's Maude's quilt Boogie Nights. The pattern for this is on her website. Connect with Maude: Website: the Retro Quilter Instragram: theretroquilter Facebook: The Retro Quilter YouTube: the Retro Quilter And I'm so thankful to Susan Smith for interviewing Maude first so that I had the opportunity to meet her. Check out Susan's episode on A Quilter's Life and here's her links: A Quilter's Life: Susan Smith Website: Stitched By Susan Facebook: StitchedBySusan Instagram: stitchedbysusan Pinterest: Sitched By Susan / Long arm quilter & teacher YouTube: StitchedBySusan And don’t forget to check out Susan’s podcast: Measure Twice, Cut Once and other life lessons learned from quilters

If you had the opportunity to listen to the interview I had with Susan Palmer a few weeks ago, you heard her mention Pam Fredericksen, the leader of the Cama Beach Quilters. The Cama Beach Quilters are the most lovely quilters with a mission to make quilts for the state park’s cabins, bringing back a little history to the park. The quilts are also for sale and the proceeds go to supplies and interpretative programs in the park. Pam is retired, but her volunteer activities keep her busier than when she was working. Here's the wall hanging Pam made of the Lower Falls of the Yellowstone This is #Lilija's Legacy More information about the Cama Beach Quilters and Cama Beach Park Facebook: Cama Beach Quilters Washington State Parks Website: Cama Beach Historical State Park Cama Beach Foundation Website: Quilts on the Beach   And Thanks to Susan Palmer for connecting me with Pam. Check out Susan's links. Website: A Quilt Life Instagram: #aquiltlife Facebook: Quilt Life with Susan Palmer

While looking on Tori McElwain’s website The Quilt Patch by Tori, I saw that she was offering a class with a guest teacher. Darla Hennessee Hall was so gracious to chat with me. She has been free motion quilting on her A-1 Longarm, lovingly named Frankie, for 16 years! She has quilted for clients all over the United States. She also has quilted 6 Best of Show quilts, and has been hired for quilt shops and pattern designers to quilt their featured quilts. Darla has developed her own style from her love of experimenting with different quilting motifs and wants to help other quilters develop their own organic style! During our conversation we talk about QuiltCon that was in Phoenix, Arizona from February 16th through the 20th of 2022. Since our interview was before the conference our comments indicate that it’s coming up, but it is over now. Here's a couple of examples of Darla's longarm quilting   You can find Darla on Instagram: longarmdarla TikTok: longarmdarla   You can also find Darla on Tori's website Website: The Quilt Patch by Tori   Thanks to Tori for connecting me with Darla! Here are a few more links to find Tori! FaceBook Group: The Quilt Patch by Tori Instagram: quilt_patch And Tori’s YouTube – Coffee Chats with Quilters

Pastor’s wife, Bible teacher, encourager, redeemed perfectionist. All these describe Christian speaker and author Nancy Kay Grace. Although quilter isn’t listed along with her description for her speaking engagements, Nancy did take a quilting class and learned so much from it. She has come through quite the life changing experience and I knew you’d want to hear her story. This is Nancy's Quilted Wall Hanging. I'm impressed with the hand quilting!! Here are links to connect with Nancy Website: Nancy Kay Grace Instagram: nancykaygrace Pinterest: Nancy Kay Grace Twitter: Nancy Kay Grace YouTube: Nancy Kay Grace GoodReads: Nancy Kay Grace

When I told Danelle Howard that her episode should be published on Valentine’s Day, she responded, “That’s perfect, I’m a florist. I won’t be able to get nervous, I’ll be too busy.” Danelle is a maker of "things that have stories." So we enjoyed chatting and hearing her story. She also has Cottage Path Quilting where she enjoys longarm quilting for others. This is the BACK of the Double Wedding Ring Danelle's grandma made for her. She is always awestruck by her stitching! Here are three photos of Danelle's own projects. These are client quilts that Danelle had the pleasure of machine quilting. Want to connect with Danelle? Here's her links: Website: Cottage Path Quilting Instagram: cottagepathquilting YouTube: Danelle Howard - My Gathering Basket

If you leave the ‘ers’ out of my web address you’ll end up on Susan Palmer’s A Quilt Life website. It’s so great to know that we can work together as quilters! You’ll easily see that she lives up to her mission statement of to create, grow and support the quilting and art community. You can see Susan fulfilling this statement especially in the town of Mukilteo and also with the Cama Beach Quilters. When I first heard of Susan she was making it possible for quilters to get their own designs on fabric at prices below retail! During Ruth McDowell's class, Susan created this pieced quilt from a picture of her seet boy cat. Here's Susan's fabric line that she just designed! You can connect with Susan Website: A Quilt Life Instagram: aquiltlife Facebook: Quilt Life with Susan Palmer

Sarah Fulks loves the sense of accomplishment she feels every time she finishes a quilt. A couple of years ago she started SnuggleBugStitching to make custom quilts. On her blog she offers great advice and it’s also where you can find her wonderful quilt patterns she has available. You can find Sarah at Blog: SnuggleBugStitching Instagram: snugglebugstitching Facebook: Snugglebugstitching Etsy: SnuggleBugStitching

When I saw a post on Facebook about Lora Zmak finding out her quilt had been in the Let It Snow Halmark Christmas movie, I reached out to find out more about her. We had so much fun together. Since the time of her quilt being in the movie, Lora and her twin sister, Lisa, have started the quilt pattern company, Material Girlfriends. Connect with Lora Website: Material Girlfriends Facebook: Material Girlfriends Instagram: material_girlfriends Flickr: Material Girlfriends YouTube: Material Girlfriends Patterns Etsy: MaterialGirlfriends Pinterest: Material Girlfriends Patterns Find their fabric at Marcus Fabrics    

Kari Lehman of Appalachia Modern Quilt Company believes everyone has a need to create and she loves to create quilts. I love her attitude of helping other quilters. Her statement that “The rising tide lifts all boats, so the more we do to foster the quilting community the better off we’re all going to be” affirms her perspective that we are better when we work together. You can find Kari on Facebook

Kris Driessen of Phoebe Moon Designs is a quilter who travels by RV. She specializes in printable quilt patterns, tutorials, and quilt mysteries. Kris has had the honor of designing for Connecting Threads, Northcott, and Banyan Batiks. She also has the privilege of her patterns being commercially distributed through Brewers Sewing and Supply. I don’t know how she does it all, but there’s no denying that Kris is a knowledgeable and experienced quilter! Here is Kris' Summer Storm Connect with Kris: Website: https://phoebemoon.com Blog: https://scrapdash.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoebemoondesgins/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makebelievequilters Quilt Patterns at Brewer Sewing: https://www.brewersewing.com/search.aspx?ctl00$Search$SearchBox=Phoebe%20Moon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisdriessen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Quiltbugs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/phoebemooncom/_saved/

Teara Cornmesser is continuing to quilt while adjusting to having a cute little baby to take care of this year. I love her strong family ties with naming her quilt business Lazy J Quilting using the family’s cattle brand as her logo. Teara is such an energetic lady with great plans for the future. Here are some of Teara's wonderful quilts. Some places to find Teara: Website: Lazy J Quilting Instagram: lazy_j_quilting Facebook: Lazy J Quilting Etsy: TriangleLazyJ

If you love mysteries and quilting, you’re going to love Kathryn Mykel’s new book series starting with Sewing Suspicion. Mykel is her pen name. You might remember her previous episode on A Quilter’s life as Kathryn LeBlanc. Kathryn and I had so much fun talking about her books and I’m excited that she has different quilts connected with each one of them. Kathryn’s previous episode Here's the best link to find out more about Sewing Suspicion! Contact Kathryn for the Goodie Two Shoo's Pattern at [email protected] Also find her on Facebook: Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio Instagram: Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio

It was wonderful to catch up with Tangular Irby and hear how she decided to write her books about the Gee’s Bend Quilts. I thought this would be a good time to share this episode with you just in case you’re looking for a wonderful Christmas gift to give this year. Here’s the link for Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt Black Friday Special Find out more about Tangular and her book, Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt: Website: Gees Bend Made Facebook: Gees Bend Made Twitter: Tangular Irby Linkedin: Tangular A. Irby, Adjunct Educational Consultant Instagram: geesbendmade YouTube of Story Time w/ Kayla where Kayla reads Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt  

Happy Thanksgiving as we celebrate in the USA. I am so thankful for you! Please listen this week to hear what I've been up to and what's happening with A Quilter's Life coming up. Quilts from the Mid-Ohio Valley Heritage Quilt Show "Terries Cherries" made by Albert Williams & Terrie Bohon. And was quilted by Marla Work. Albert Williams' episode Marla Work's episode "Harry Potter Project of Doom" made and quilted by Ginny Caplinger. Ginny Caplinger's episode "Star of the Orient" made by Jean Pickering and quilted by Lin Buell. Jean Pickering's episode Here are the baby quilts I'm working on.   Here are links that you'll want to check out: Carolina's episode Carolina’s website. Always Expect Moore.com Looking for her Spot on Dot? You can see a video on how they are used by clicking here. Other places to find Caroline are: YouTube: Carolina Moore Pinterest: Carolina Moore Instagram: craftmoore Facebook: Always Expect Moore   Tangular's episode Here's the link for Pearl and Her Gee's Bend Quilt Black Friday Special Find out more about Tangular and her book, Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt: Website: Gees Bend Made Facebook: Gees Bend Made

Although Nimble Thimble has closed the brick and mortar quilt shop in Gilroy, California, Linda Williams is excited to see what she can do next to help her town. Thanks to my previous guests, Annie Smith and Danell Cline, for telling Linda about A Quilter’s Life. Linda and I had a wonderful visit. Alexander Henry's Bow Wow Chow Mein Panel One Block Wonder Check out Linda's Facebook page to see what she's up to: Nimble Thimble Thanks again to Annie and Danell for sharing A Quilter's Life with Linda!! If you want to listen to Annie Smith's episode: Annie Smith Don’t forget to check out her website AnnieSmith.net And her podcast! You can also find her on Instagram anniesmithqs Also, you can listen to Danell Cline's episode: Danell Cline  

I had the opportunity to go to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and actually see Sylvia Hernandez’ quilt in the exhibit Fabric of a Nation, American Quilt Stories. Although Sylvia and I got to visit several months ago, we wanted to wait until the exhibit was opened to share her interview. This special exhibition opened on October 10th, 2021 and will be available until January 16th, 2022. Sylvia has great ideas on making art and I’m so happy for her that the museum reached out to her to be included in this exhibition. Here's a few pictures I took of Sylvia's quilt at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. The detail of the quilting is amazing Find out more about Sylvia on Facebook: Brooklyn Quilt Girl Thanks to the curator, Jennifer Swope, for connecting me with Sylvia. You can find out more about the quilt exhibit Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories on the museum's website: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston  

Suze Spensley is an avid quilter and makes one-of-a-kind quilts that she sells through her business Revelation Quilts. Each and every quilt she makes is personalized with love. It is her dream to motivate and inspire you to be your best self. As Suze and I chatted I found out that the day this episode is to be published is her mother’s birthday. So I wanted to add Happy Birthday to Suze’s mother. Congratulations on raising such a wonderful lady! Enjoy some of Suze's quilts Catalyst & Jeweled Windows Nonameyet & Pixelquilt Rainbow Circus Find more about Suze Website: Revelation Quilts Facebook: Revelation Quilts YouTube: Revelation Quilts YouTube: Suspense

Becci Ware is the owner of Living the Dream Quilt Shop in Bridgeport, WV. And that’s exactly what she’s doing! Living her dream! And through her dream she is helping others to live their dream. Becci is one of the friendliest people you will ever meet and I love how so many of the people that have come to her shop have become her friends. I’m so thankful for the friendship that she has offered me. You can find Becci at Website: Living the Dream Quilt Shop Facebook: Living the Dream Quilt Shop Instagram: Living the Dream Quilt Shop

I noticed Elena Watson putting out these funny reels on Instagram. She’s quite the master at putting them together and, of course, they’re about quilting so that makes them extra fun. Elena has created over a dozen beautiful quilt patterns. It was fun to hear more about the process of creating a pattern. Here is Elena's Yield pattern Find Elena on these social medias Etsy: LifeandPeaceQuiltCo Instagram: lifeandpeacequiltco Pinterest: Life and Peace Quilt Co. Website: Life and Peace Quilt Co. Facebook: Life and Peace Quilt Co.

One of the quilting Facebook groups that I enjoy is called Quilting. Carol Ann Ferrari-Rogers is the person that created that group. Besides having a day job, she also is the owner of Coziness Quilts. She is a certified APQS quilter and a certified Quilt in a Day instructor. What a busy lady! I was so happy that she took time out of her schedule to visit with me. Here's the wonderful portrait quilt of Carol's daughter, Michelle. And here's Carol with Millie, her long arm machine. Here's where you can find Carol: Website: Coziness Quilts Facebook Page: Coziness Quilts Facebook Group: Quilters Market Facebook Group: Quilting Instagram: cozinessquilts

It was an honor to be contacted by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, also known as the MFA, to have an episode about their upcoming exhibition, Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories. Curator, Jennifer Swope, talks to me about MFA and the quilt exhibition. This exhibition opens this month on the 10th and Guthrie and I plan to visit it on Wednesday, October 27th. I’m looking forward to seeing all these wonderful quilts and hope that you’ll have an opportunity to see them also. This special exhibition will run from October 10th, 2021 to January 16th, 2022. Make sure to take a look at their website after listening to this episode. Website: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

I had a wonderful time walking down memory lane with Dick Du Puis. I want to encourage you to go to Dick’s episode page on aquilterslife.com, if you haven’t already, to check out the pictures and links I’ve found for him. What does a successful clothing designer do when they retire? Evidently, part of that is making quilts! At 91, Dick is still busy making quilts, isn’t that great? He told me about a book that was done about his life, but I couldn't find it. Thanks to Cristina Perez for finding the book about Dick Du Puis!! Here's the link: Devotional Embers - Dick Du Puis Here are some of his quilts: This picture is of his girls in the garden Dick's designs are amazing! Here's the link. Jack Bryan designed by Dupuis. Found this great article that was written about Dick on August 8, 2011 Nursing Home Resident Surprises Staff With Rare Talent, Unknown Past

When I’m out and about I find myself talking about A Quilter’s Life podcast. I really don’t want to sound like I’m some type of sales person because as you know I’m not selling anything. So when Guthrie and I were at a podcasting conference and went to the gym in the hotel, a lady got on the treadmill beside me and I tried not to bring it up, but just couldn’t help myself. I’m so happy that Sherri Seitsinger chose that treadmill that day while she was there for a vacation. It was so great to meet another wonderful quilter! Sherri's Trip Around the World is machine quilted with a very simple pattern. This wall hanging has the Beatitudes on it. Sherri found this pattern in a book. It reminds her of the 70's when she was a teenager.

I’m very excited to bring this episode to you for several reasons. One is that this is the 100th episode of A Quilter’s Life! We’ve been able to reach this milestone because of you listening and because of all the wonderful quilters that agreed to be interviewed. Each episode has been wonderful! I’m so happy that Lura Wilcoxed is my guest on this episode. Lura is local to where I live and although we live in a small community I never would have met her if it wasn’t for A Quilter’s Life. 1863 Quilt 2019 Alzheimer's Quilt 2021 Alzheimer's Quilt Grandmother's Blocks Honeybee Quilt The cement leaves: If you'd like to donate to the 2021 Walk to End Alzehimer's under Lura: 2021 Walk to End Alzehimer's

Georgia Barker sounds like such a fun Granny! I just love how she can make cute games with her grandchildren to create such amazing memories. Family is so important and to be able to connect with some distant relatives and have such close ties with them is such a blessing to hear. Georgia also exemplifies what a great friend we should all strive to be. I’m so grateful to get to spend this time with her. This item used by great grandmother for helping to spin on the spinning wheel  

As Judy Lyon wanted something specific quilted into the quilt she had made for her son, she made her first pantograph. Her longarm quilter became a friend and they launched MeadowLyon Designs, LLC. Judy has spent the last 20 years designing and selling pantrographs at shows across the country. When her eight children would ask, “Why are you doing this Mom?” She answered, “It’s because I love creating. There’s so much of me they don’t even know about because I haven’t had time to “be all that I can be”.” Here's a few of Judy's quilts: Rainforest quilt for her son Safari Night Dawg Patch Painted Self Portrait Snowbirds Golden Wedding quilt and pillow Lewis & Clark Here's Judy working on Sashiko: Connect with Judy: Website: MeadowLyon FaceBook: JudyMeadowLyon Pinterest: Judy Lyon Twitter: JudyLyon Instagram: judyslyon  

If you have a chance, you need to take a look at Ann Bench’s quilts and sewing projects that are posted on her episode page at aquilterslife.com.&nbsp;Over the years she has made hundreds of quilts.&nbsp;I think she probably has the largest sewing room I’ve ever heard of.&nbsp;What fun to visit with Ann!Ann's Big Quilts: Ann's little wall hangings: Her other crafts: <img...

Robin Rhodes is a quilt artist and she hopes that her great grandchildren will see a glimpse into not only her life but also the life of the time. She likes to create things that can be recreated by others but gives the freedom for them to make it their own through careful color and placement.&nbsp;At Neverland Quilting, Robin teaches you how to tell your story through quilting so that it is not forgotten.Find out more about Robin and Neverland Quilting on her website:&nbsp;Neverland QuiltingAlso on Facebook: Neverland Quilting

I was able to contact Julie Bragg after I saw an ad for the 2021 Quilt Show put on by the Lorain County Piecemakers Quilt Guild in Ohio.&nbsp;Julie shared her story and also gave me information about the Quilt Show coming up soon on September 10th through the 12th.&nbsp;I’m hoping that some of you might be able to attend and I’d love to see you there. Here is Julie's Whigs Defeat quiltHere's information on the upcoming 2021 Quilt Show by The Lorain county Piecemakers Quilt GuildThis is the raffle quilt and the winning ticket will be drawn at the Quilt Show September 12th.A quilt friend and Julie pieced the blocks. Then Julie pieced the blocks, added the borders and appliqués the vine and leaves on. All the fabric was donated out of her stash.If you'd like more information about Julie check out her website Spirit of '76 quilts

Dara Tomasson is the weight and life coach for quilters. She is an elementary school teacher turned long arm quilter and now a life coach specializing in weight loss. You will find Dara spending a lot of her day helping fellow quilters lose weight and create more joy in their lives as she uses her life coaching skills to help them. Not only does Dara liberate your free motion quilting skills but liberates your mind to create what you truly want. Find Dara on her website: Dara Tomasson life &amp; weight coach Dara has also started her own podcast: Weight Loss for Quilters Podcast If you’d like to help Dara with the 12.5” Raspberry Kiss Block, you can find the instructions at Heritage Threads.

Susan Smith helps machine quilters create with confidence, freedom, and joy through her business Stitched by Susan.&nbsp;She also has a podcast called Measure Twice, Cut Once....and other life lessons learned from quilters, where Susan talks to her guests about the joy, hope, and even healing that can be found in the process of creating something beautiful.&nbsp;I’m so thankful that my friend, James Early of The Bible Speaks to You podcast, told Susan about me and my podcast.&nbsp;This quilt shows the typical edge-to-edge work that Susan loves to teach.And here's one of Susan's fancy quilts.Thanks Susan!Connect with Susan –Website: &nbsp;Stitched By SusanFacebook: &nbsp;StitchedBySusanInstagram:&nbsp;stitchedbysusanPinterest:&nbsp;Sitched By Susan / Long arm quilter &amp; teacherYouTube:&nbsp;StitchedBySusanAnd don't forget to check out Susan's podcast: &nbsp;Measure Twice, Cut Once and other life lessons learned from quilters&nbsp;Again, Thanks to James Early for connecting me with Susan!&nbsp;His podcast is The Bible Speaks to You.

What a blessing to spend time with Mary Leathea Pettway. When I interviewed Tangular Irby, she told me about her aunt that is such a great influence in her life and she even used some of her aunt’s quotes in the book she wrote: Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt! If you haven’t had a chance to listen to my interview with Tangular, you’ll want to find it and hear her story. In this episode with Mary Leathea I enjoyed the great wisdom she has to share in such a humble way. With Mary Leathea being a Gee's Bend Quilter, I am honored to be allowed to post pictures of her quilts. And this one on a doll bed is so adorable! Thanks to Tangular Irby for helping me to connect to Mary Leathea! Find out more about Tangular and her book, Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt: Website: Gees Bend Made Facebook: Gees Bend Made Twitter: Tangular Irby Linkedin: Tangular A. Irby, Adjunct Educational Consultant Instagram: geesbendmade YouTube of Story Time w/ Kayla where Kayla reads Pearl and Her Gee’s Bend Quilt

Hard to believe I've had the privilege of interviewing quilters for 2 years now! I enjoy each and every one. And I'm so looking forward to continuing to meet these wonderful people behind the beautiful quilts. This past year I finished these quilts for my twin nieces. And I'm sure you've seen that it's better to fold our quilts on the bias. So I've started to fold them like this to give them away.

Dual citizenship, intelligence officer, high school teacher. All of these have described Andi Stanfield. But Andi fell in love with quilting and is now a longarm quilter, pattern designer and teacher. She helps quilters enjoy, experiment, and excel as they express their creativity in a tangible way. Currently she is enjoying the challenge of monthly designs for the Island Batik Ambassador program. Andi and her mother have written a couple of books. Their first one was Monochromatic Quilts: Amazing Variety. Interestingly, monochromatic does not mean “one fabric”. It does mean a variety of shades, tints and hues within one color family. Here's Andi with her 2021 BOM This is Andi and her mom, Mary McElvain, with their first book - Monochromatic Quilts: Amazing Variety And this is Andi's Arizona Flag quilt Here's a link to listen to Andi's chat with Leah Day: Make Monochromatic Quilts with Andi Stanfield Connect with Andi - Website: True Blue Quilts Facebook: True Blue Quilts Instagram: truebluequilts Pinterest: True Blue Quilts YouTube: True Blue Quilts

I just had to take a little quiz that I found on Facebook when I saw the question, “Ever wonder what type of quilter you are?”&nbsp;It was posted by Jen Lee of Red Thread Studio.&nbsp;It was a fun little quiz and had a nice report to help me.&nbsp;Jen has a drive to help quilters, both new and experienced, throughout their quilting journey to make progress on and to complete their projects by overcoming common pitfalls that otherwise leave them uninspired, overwhelmed or chasing new projects.Connect with Jen -Website:&nbsp;Red Thread StudioInstagram:&nbsp;Red Thread Studio OnlineFacebook:&nbsp;Red Thread Studio OnlinePinterest:&nbsp;Red Thread Online

Nature has always called Benita Skinner and now she is getting to live off grid in a forest. It’s not always easy, but she loves it. Benita is celebrating 20 years of quilting this month of June in 2021. I’m sure you’re going to love her unique style! Benita’s Victoriana Album quilt: Connect with Benita: Website: Victoriana Quilt Designs Facebook: Victoriana Quilt Designs Twitter: Benita Skinner @VictorianaQuilt Pinterest: Victoriana Quilt Designs

What a joy to spend time with Tangular Irby as she shared with me about her journey to learn more about her Gee’s Bend family.&nbsp;I was very impressed with these three statements of hers that I hope to incorporate as I continue to make A Quilter’s Life podcast.&nbsp;She says, “When you see your family doing something you don’t realize that everybody doesn’t do it.”&nbsp;“You don’t know what’s special about your family until you learn about someone else’s family.”&nbsp;And also, “Let’s take the time to learn about each other’s families.”&nbsp;I’m so glad I’m able to record stories of others.&nbsp;And I hope we learn to really listen to each other.Find out more about Tangular and her book, Pearl and Her Gee's Bend Quilt:Website: Gees Bend MadeFacebook: Gees Bend MadeTwitter: Tangular IrbyLinkedin: Tangular A. Irby, Adjunct Educational ConsultantInstagram: geesbendmadeYouTube of Story Time w/ Kayla where Kayla reads Pearl and Her Gee's Bend Quilt

Shannon Gillman Orr solved a problem for herself and quickly found out other quilters wanted a product that she hadn’t even published yet.&nbsp;I’m amazed at how well she was able to pivot with it and made it possible for quilters to have such a wonderful product. It was fantastic to hear how she admired the tenacity, fortitude, &amp; grit of her great-great grandmother and then worked very hard to bring out those qualities in herself.Connect with ShannonWebsite: Eva Blake's MakeryInstagram: evabmakeryPinterest: Shannon Gillman Orr//Eva Blake's MakeryListen to Shannon's episode on the American Patchwork &amp; Quilting Podcast:&nbsp;Episode 495: Finally Tackle Your Pile of UFOs

I want to thank Sara White’s cousin, Barb, for connecting me with Sara!&nbsp;After we had scheduled this interview, but before the day we recorded, I realized that Sara is one of the wonderful quilters that makes quilts for Soothing Stitches because I saw her in a post on Facebook.&nbsp;Soothing Stitches is a great organization in our community that makes special quilts for very sick children.&nbsp;It’s an amazing organization.&nbsp;I loved this quote from Sara, “Quilting people are some of the best people there is.”&nbsp;Now isn’t that the truth?!Here's an article that was written about Soothing Stitches:Soothing Stitches Offers Comfort Through Quilts

Tori McElwain and I had such a fun visit. She is an International Teacher, Speaker, and Pattern Designer. Also she has been quilting for 20 years. After the interview Tori reached out to me and asked if I would be ok with her starting a YouTube channel to interview other quilters. There are so many wonderful quilters that there is no way I could ever interview them all, so of course I said Yes! If you’re enjoying A Quilter’s Life podcast, you’re going to want to check out Tori’s YouTube - Coffee Chats with Quilters. Connect with Tori Website: The Quilt Patch by Tori FaceBook: Tori McElwain Instagram: quilt_patch And Tori’s YouTube - Coffee Chats with Quilters

Kathryn LeBlanc of Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio has been busy bringing quilters and quilt designers together. So often we are busy building our own businesses that we forget that we’re in this together. Kathryn has created a special block of the month program where different designers create blocks in a theme so that quilters get an opportunity to be introduced to many designers. Although it’s called a block of the month I think the blocks are coming out weekly. We chat about her current Block of the month called US Tour. Since we recorded I have learned she also is working with the designers on a new block of the month that should be out later in 2021. I was also excited to realize that four of the designers in these projects have already been interviewed on A Quilter’s Life. Carolina Moore of Always Expect Moore, Ashli Montgomery of Quilt 2 End ALZ, Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis, and Carolyn Burgess of Appliques Quilts and More. A special thank you to Carolyn as she connected me to Kathryn. Here’s Kathryn’s quilt Goodie Two Shoo’s and the link to the pattern: Contact Kathryn for the Goodie Two Shoo's Pattern at [email protected] Also find her on Facebook: Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio Instagram: Dragonfly’s Quilting Design Studio &nbsp; Thanks again to Carolyn Burgess for connecting me with Kathryn. You can find Carolyn at: Website: Appliques Quilts and More https://www.appliquesquiltsandmore.com/ Twitter: Appliques Quilts and More -@AppliquesM Facebook: Appliques Quilts and More Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/appliquesquiltsandmore/_created/ Instagram: appliques.quilts.and.more

Meagan Rowell’s husband, Eric, wins the Most Patient Husband award.&nbsp;I love how Meagan explains how loving and helpful he is.&nbsp;Meagan is a coworker to Peter Phillip and Peter’s wife, Misty, is my friend and fellow podcaster with the podcast By His Grace.&nbsp;Misty and Peter also have Spark Media which helps Christian podcasters.&nbsp;So I wanted to thank them for connecting me with Meagan.Meagan's quilts: Thanks again Misty and Peter!You can find Misty's podcast here:&nbsp;By His Grace

When Danell Cline talked about licking the S&amp;H Green Stamps it brought back such a vivid memory that I could almost taste them.&nbsp;And I completely related to her when she was listing off the seven steps of the creative process.&nbsp;I want to thank Annie Smith, who is on a previous episode, for introducing Danell to A Quilter’s Life podcast and I’m so glad that Danell connected with me so that we could have such a wonderful visit!Here are some of Danell's quilts.Doug’s sewing themed quiltBonnie Hunter’s Appalachian Autumn patternKim Diehl’s mini mystery (17”x20”)Dean’s baby quiltAnd the quilt Danell made for her supervisorI want to thank Annie Smith for sharing A Quilter's Life with Danell.You can listen to Annie's Episode by clicking here.You can also find Annie’s favorite quilt, Patriotic Rose, at citystitcher.comDon’t forget to check out her website AnnieSmith.net

Quilting has changed Robin Koehler’s life in so many ways and she gets the most joy out of inspiring others! I had so much fun hearing her story as well as finding out how Nestlings by Robin came about. Robin’s main focus is being a quilt designer and teacher. But she also does hand quilting commissions and is an AQS certified quilt appraiser. The term she likes to use for herself is Heritage Architect which is so fitting! Here are some of Robin's quilts: Well Loved Ladies Tulip Pinwheels Tulip Flourish If you'd like to connect with Robin: Website: Nestlings By Robin Facebook: Nestlings By Robin Facebook Group: Robin's Rocking Needles Instagram: nestlings1 Blog: Nestlings By Robin

I found a list of the top 25 quilting podcasts, so I took a look to see if A Quilter’s Life was listed.&nbsp;It was.&nbsp;I also found another quilting podcast called The Quilter on Fire Podcast by Brandy Maslowski.&nbsp;I was so happy to find another quilting podcast that I enjoyed listening to.&nbsp;So I reached out to Brandy and she agreed to be a guest on my podcast.&nbsp;Brandy is a firefighter turned quilter.&nbsp;She considers herself a fiber artist, and loves humans, hiking and tea. She brings more joy and less overwhelm to quilters as a speaker, teacher and world traveler.Connect with Brandy:Website: Quilter on FireFacebook: Quilter on FireTwitter: Quilter on FirePinterest: Quilter on FireInstagram: quilteronfireYouTube: Quilter on Fire&nbsp;

I’m so glad that Lin McQuiston contacted me after her guild members Carolyn Burgess and Betsy Bauman had been interviewed.&nbsp;Lin and I had a wonderful time visiting. Have you ever journaled about what was going on in your life while making a quilt?&nbsp;It helped Lin realize how her quilt got her through the best of times and the worst of times.The quilt below is Stars and Springs (aka Life Interrupted) by Kim McLean.&nbsp;This was only Lin's second hand appliqué quilt.&nbsp;She used freezer paper and starch to turn the edges before hand stitching them to the background.&nbsp;It was started Dec 2011 and finished in the summer of 2014.&nbsp;She quilted this herself on a HQ Avante.&nbsp;She journaled her life during the making of this quilt.&nbsp;It won Best of Show at Lake Farmpark In Kirkland, Ohio in 2015.&nbsp;It was nominated by Linda McCuean for a Master Quilter award and was judges in Arizona in 2016.&nbsp;Although it did not win an award, it was an honor to be nominated.This quilt is named Benjamin Biggs.&nbsp;It is an adaptation of an antique quilt owned by Gay Bomers of Sentimental Stitches.&nbsp;Lin's method of appliqué is hand stitched, turned edge. It was a free BOM a few years ago.&nbsp;It is now available on Gay Bomers website.&nbsp;The quilt was quilted by Joy Voltenburg of Custom Quilts of Joy.&nbsp;It won Best of Show in 2020 at at the Lake Farmpark quilt show in Kirkland, Ohio and was accepted into the AQS Grand Rapids show.&nbsp;Unfortunately the show was cancelled due to Covid. This quilt is Red Ribbon Quilt.&nbsp;It was a free pattern on Beth Donaldson’s blog, a quilt originally published by Nancy Page in the Birmingham News on February 25, 1935.&nbsp;The two 9” borders were perfect to showcase the red Barbara Blackman fabric Lin had in her stash.&nbsp;Lin did the quilting on her HQ Avante.&nbsp;It won Best of Show in 2016 at the Lake Farmpark Quilt Show in Kirkland, Ohio. The next quilt is The 1857 Album Quilt.&nbsp;This was another free BOM by Gay Bomers of Sentimental Stitches.&nbsp;Lin replaced 9 of the original block patterns with her own, including silhouettes of her four grandchildren and hands of one of her granddaughters.&nbsp;All turned edge appliqué, hand stitched and hand embroidery.&nbsp;It won Best of Show at the Lake Farmpark quilt show in Kirkland, Ohio, in 2017, third place at the Shishewana Show in 2018, juried in the AQS Grand Rapids Show and was published in the 2020 AQS Quilt Engagement Calendar (January). The last quilt is the Shenandoah Valley Botanical Garden quilt.&nbsp;It was a BOM run by the Virginia Quilt museum, patterned after a quilt in their collection by Brenda Matthews in 1858.&nbsp;This quilt was quilted by Linda Sekerak of Medina, Ohio.&nbsp;It was displayed in the Beyond the Valley exhibit in both the Virginia Quilt Museum and The Houston Quilt Festival during the summer and Fall of 2018.&nbsp;It won Best of Show at the Lake Farmpark quilt show in Kirkland, Ohio in 2019.If you'd like to contact Lin, her email address is <a...

When I first saw one of Raymond Houston’s quilts it mesmerized me.&nbsp;I just wanted to follow the loops his blocks created.&nbsp;He uses the operations of symmetry and a single patch to create his very unique patchwork quilts.&nbsp;Raymond is an author, designer &amp; textile artist at Nacho Grandma's Quilts.&nbsp;While enjoying his retirement he’s making quilts and quilt patterns.Here's Raymond's quilt Log Cabin RoadsFind out more about RaymondWebsite: Nacho Grandma's QuiltsFacebook: Nacho Grandma's Quilts