Inside a Quilt Shop Base Camp: How Hangin’ by a Thread Builds Community

Note: This episode was originally recorded before our rebrand, so you'll hear references to Quilt Scouts throughout the conversation. Quilt Scouts is now Quiltbound, but the projects, tips, and creative adventures we share are just as relevant today. Thanks for being here, and welcome to Quiltbound!In this episode of the Quiltbound Podcast, I’m sitting down with Amanda Langner-Hurewitz, owner of Hangin' by a Thread in Lafayette, New Jersey and the Quiltbound Chapter leader behind one of the most joyful, community-driven camps out there.We talk about how her shop came to be, what it actually looks like to host a Chapter, and why quilting spaces don’t have to be serious, stuffy, or intimidating to be meaningful.This is a cozy, honest campfire chat about creativity, teaching, building community, and making room for fun — snacks, champagne, and all.In This Episode, We Talk About:• How Hangin' by a Thread grew from a garage business into a thriving quilt + fiber shop• What a Quiltbound Chapter really is (and what it isn’t)• What a typical Chapter meeting looks like at Amanda’s shop• How Chapters help build genuine friendships and low-pressure community• Why Quiltbound feels different from traditional quilting guilds• Making space for beginners and experienced quilters• Teaching skills without perfection or hierarchy• Why it’s okay to “suck at something and still enjoy it”• Amanda’s favorite Chapter moments (including some very chaotic binding lessons)• What’s coming up next at Hanging by a Thread — retreats, classes, and big ideasFeatured Quiltbound ChapterHangin' by a Thread📍 Lafayette, New Jersey🧵 Fabric + yarn shop offering quilting, garment sewing, knitting, crochet, and fiber arts classes🎖️ Quiltbound Chapter — meets the first Wednesday of every monthHow to Visit or Connect with Hangin' by a Thread• Website: https://hanginbyathreadnj.com• Instagram / Facebook / TikTok: @hanginbyathreadnj• In-store: 11 Route 15, Lafayette, NJ 07848• Shop in-store and Quiltbound members get 10% off• Shop on-line and use the code QUILTBOUND10Joining a Quiltbound ChapterThere’s no special signup process to “join” a Base Camp. You simply have to be a Quilt Scout member and attend events hosted by your local Base Camp shop.You can find Chapters (and learn how to start one) at:👉 https://quiltbound.com/pages/find-a-chapterEpisode SponsorThis episode is supported by HelloFresh — because we have zero time for dinner drama.Use the link 👇 to get your first HelloFresh box FREE and take one thing off your mental load. https://www.hellofresh.com/freebox/Mzc5NTk3NjgzLTAtNC0xNi1VUwA Friendly ReminderQuiltbound is about curiosity, community, and trying new things — not being perfect, productive, or “good enough.”Badges are earned, not owned. Snacks are mandatory. Drama is optional.Love the Podcast?If you enjoyed this episode:• Follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future campfire chats• Leave a review — it helps other quilters find the show• Share the episode with a friend who could use a little creative encouragementYou can find show notes and more at http://quiltbound.com