Sourdough, Swimsuits, and Sewing: Preparing for the Quilt Retreat

In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle catch up on their busy lives and share the behind-the-scenes preparation for an upcoming five-day quilt retreat for 11 people. Rochelle details her extensive prep work, from feeding her sourdough starter and baking fresh bread to the logistics of grocery shopping and packing ingredients using a resourceful orange lake cooler. The conversation also weaves through personal updates, including Leslie's recent garage cleanup that provided closure after a job transition, Ro's husband Lance's lakeside antics, and her ambitious family travel plans to Japan for her daughter’s 40th birthday—with the ultimate goal of helping her granddaughter visit all seven continents by age 13.The duo also dives deep into the world of quilting, sharing delightful stories and valuable industry insights. Rochelle recounts a memorable experience teaching a needle felting class to Jenny Doan and her talented granddaughter. From researching the latest affordable lap app attachments at Missouri Star to discussing the ethics of human nature in the science fiction book "Upgrade" and recommending "Theo of Golden," this episode is packed with laughter, quilting inspiration, and heartfelt life updates.Send us Fan MailSupport the showFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior