Cozy Quilts + Creative Seasons with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed

Grab your comfiest quilt and a warm drink because today’s episode is extra cozy. I’m chatting with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed (pattern designer, Art Gallery Fabrics fabric designer, Nine Patch Quilt Collective pal, and now… published author!).We talk all about Abby’s brand-new book Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home, including what it felt like to finally hold the physical copy (spoiler: newborn baby energy), why the book is organized by seasons, and how she designs quilts and fabric with real-life making in mind. Plus: creative ruts, mom-life rhythm, and a lightning round that reveals Abby’s one-word creative season right now: playful.In This Episode, We Chat About:How Abby describes what she does and why she keeps it open-ended for whatever comes nextWhat it’s like to write a book over nearly two years and then finally hold it in your handsWhy seasonal structure made sense for Abby (Wisconsin’s four distinct seasons = big inspiration)The surprising deeper meaning behind the Watercolor Hearts quiltDesign “rules” she loves to break (multi-sizes, multi-colorways… maximum options, maximum effort)The hardest part of creative business life as a mom of four (and the constant balancing act)The best surprise: the deep friendships that come from the quilting communityUpcoming: Abby’s Social Bee Collective collection Summer Homestead coming in MarchQuiltCon Heads-Up ✨Abby plans to be at QuiltCon and will do a meet & greet / book signing at the Art Gallery Fabrics booth on Saturday (time is approximately 2pm—check her updates for the final details).Links + ResourcesAbby Maed Website: abbymaed.comInstagram: @abbymaedBook: Cozy Quilts for the Modern HomeWhere to buy: Abby’s site (signed copy if you’re in the US), plus Amazon, Barnes & Noble, C&T Publishing, and additional international retailers listed in Abby’s IG book highlight.Contact Abby:Quick question: Instagram DM (@abbymaed)Longer question: email [email protected]