Ep 009: Sewing Stories: My Friends, Judi & Ann - Part 2: Ann’s Story

Join me in Part TWO of a special episode featuring an interview with my freinds Judi and her daughter Ann, also known as Crafty Moose Quilts. Ann shares her journey from a tomboy childhood to discovering quilting during a period of illness and how that journey has brought her to her current quilting practice. Listen to the heartfelt stories behind her cherished quilts, the evolution of her T-shirt quilt business, and the important life lessons learned from her mother. This episode emphasizes the value of quilting traditions, community, and the bonds formed through shared creativity.   Find more about Ann and Crafty Moose Quilts at the following links: https://www.craftymoosequilts.com/patterns https://www.instagram.com/craftymoose_quilts/   Don’t forget! Podcast listeners get a 15% discount in my pattern shop with exclusive listener code: REVIVAL  Shop here! https://www.dreamlandquilting.com/shop   00:00 Welcome to Patchwork Revival 00:36 Special Episode Introduction 01:26 Ann's Early Life and Journey into Sewing 04:55 Health Struggles and Rediscovering Quilting 09:41 First Quilt and Learning the Basics 16:41 T-Shirt Quilting and Business Growth 24:37 The Joy of Custom Quilting 25:18 The Evolution of Quilt Labels 27:07 Challenges and Innovations in Quilt Labeling 29:53 The Nine Patch Quilt Collective 35:46 Mother-Daughter Quilting Bond 38:00 Teaching and Sharing Quilting Knowledge 39:58 The Future of T-Shirt Quilts 46:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts