Creative Sparks

 Beehive Quilt Shop in Wellington, KS was honored to host internationally acclaimed textile artists and masters of color Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably for The Power of Color lecture and workshops featuring the Seed Packet and Country Snowballs quilts from Kaffe Fassett's Quilts on an English Farm. Following their inspiring lecture, Annarose White sat down with Kaffe and Brandon in a podcast recording studio for a candid conversation about creativity, color, teaching, and a lifetime of travel. Together, they share stories from around the world, reflections on decades of artistic exploration, and the experiences that have shaped their unique perspectives on design and color. From unexpected adventures to lessons learned while teaching thousands of students across continents, this episode offers a rare opportunity to hear Kaffe and Brandon's storytelling, humor, and wisdom up close. Whether you're a longtime fan of Kaffe's work or simply fascinated by the creative process, you'll come away inspired to see color—and the world around you—with fresh eyes. 🎨 Topics include:  The Power of Color Lecture reflections Creative inspiration  Teaching quilting and design around the world  Stories from a lifetime of travel  Kaffe Fassett's Quilts on an English Farm  book release  Finding beauty and creativity in everyday life Grab a pen and journal. You will want to take notes!For Now Follow:@thecrumblyquilter on Instagram andwww.beehivequiltshop.com 

In this episode, we dive into the creative world of quilting and why I decided to launch this podcast. Join me, Annarose White, as we explore the motivations behind starting a quilting journey and demystify what a quilt guild is all about. We also take a closer look at how color and quilting serve as a dynamic form of STEAM in the classroom—blending science, technology, engineering, art, and math—while functioning as a collaborative, out-of-the-box exercise in problem-solving.For Now Follow:@thecrumblyquilter on Instagram andwww.beehivequiltshop.com 

Searching for creative sparks in everyday life is a kind of magic.Welcome to Creative Sparks Podcast. I’m Annarose White, and this is a space for quilters, color lovers, makers, and anyone who’s ever felt that pull to create something.This first episode is a little different. I wanted to start at the beginning—to share the story behind this podcast, the quilt shop, and why I believe so deeply that quilting and creativity matters.Located in Wellington, Kan. Beehive Quilt Shop has been open for over eight years. Annarose and her Mom, Connie have created a shopping and inspiration destination for color enthusiasts. Hear stories straight from the cutting table. Fill your brain with inspiring stories and sparks of ideas from host, Annarose White as she explores all sorts of topics.For Now Follow:@thecrumblyquilter on Instagram andwww.beehivequiltshop.com