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A Quilting Life Podcast — 179 episodes

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What to do with Extra Batting, Selling PDF Patterns and No Design Board? No Problem

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Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles

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Elizabeth Hartman

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Jen Kingwell

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Josh Dunn from Moda Fabrics

6

Episode 171: Defining Our Signature Style, Saving Fabric for the Future, & Blending Collections

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Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY Interview, Shop Shout Outs & Upcoming Events

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Integrating Basic Prints with Floral Prints in a Quilt and 2026 Summer Sewing Plans

9

Creating the Midsummer Fabric Collection and h+h americas Trade Show Recap

10

Author Laura Vanderkam | Helping Quilters Find More Time to Sew and Quilt

11

Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms

12

Quilting Day Habits, Pressing vs Ironing, and Preventing Puckering & Wavy Borders

13

Selecting the Right Batting, Altering Quilt Patterns, & Naming a Quilt Shop

14

Choosing a Spring Color Palette, Spring Cleaning, and Spring Sewing

15

The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts

16

Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection

17

Sewing with Small Pieces and Valentine's Day Fun & Surprises

18

2025 A Quilting Life Awards Show

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2026 Quilting Goals and Looking at the Year Ahead

20

Managing Fabric During a Mystery Sew Along, Favorite Pre-Cut Quilts, and h+h Show

21

Designing the Birch & Willow Fabric Collection and Making the 2025 Quilting "Nice List"

22

New Fabric Announcement, Christmas Sewing, and Favorite Christmas Things

23

Hawaiian Quilt Retreat and Giving Thanks in 2025

24

Kaitlyn Howell of Knot & Thread

25

Sizing Considerations in Quilts and Start, Bench, Cut Halloween Edition

26

2025 Quilt Market Recap, Moda 50 Year Anniversary, and Exciting New Collaborations

27

Introducing the Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection

28

Coloring Quilt Patterns, Attending Quilt Shows and Why Square Quilts?

29

Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor

30

Sewing with Unreleased Fabric and our Top "Go-To" Quilts

31

New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories

32

Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure

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Struggles Quilters Face and Keeping a Positive Mindset

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The Right Amount of Projects, Sample Sewing, and Displaying a Quilt on Your Bed

35

Modavation Recap, Trimming Quilt Blocks Down, and Placing Low Volume Fabrics in Quilts

36

St. George Retreat Wrap-Up, New Quilt Retreat Tips, and Simple Quilted Gift Ideas

37

Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.

38

Quilt Block Construction from Idea to Finished Block and Writing Quality Quilt Patterns

39

2025 Quilter's Tool Buyer Guide and Traditional Piecing vs Specialty Rulers

40

Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts

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Deep Dive into Designing a New Fabric Collection and Making Crisp Quilt Blocks

42

Quilt Making Process | Starting a New Project & Sewing Efficiently and Accurately

43

Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection

44

Building a Quilting Bucket List

45

An In Depth Look at Thread and Favorite Valentine's Day Quilts & Decor

46

2025 Goals, AI in Quilting and Advancements in Quilting over the last 25 years

47

1st Annual A Quilting Life Awards and Favorite Bella Solid Fabrics

48

How Much Fabric Should I Buy, Masculine Fabric Lines & Paper Patterns vs PDF

49

Moda Fabric Designer Janet Clare

50

Sherri & Chelsi Quilt Retreat Info, 2024 Christmas Sewing and Recapping a Busy Year

51

Last Minute Quilting Gifts, Giving Thanks and Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Debate

52

Another Terrific Quilt Market! | 2024 International Quilt Market Recap

53

Prolific Quilter Nancy Lane

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Preparing for Quilt Market and Finding a Long-Arm Quilter

55

Selecting the Right Stitch Length, Hanging Quilts on Walls, and Cutting Mat Lifespans

56

Garden of Quilts Recap, Family Favorites Sew-Along, and Quilting History Resources

57

Electric Quilt 8 Software and Designing Quilt Patterns

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Lissa Alexander from Moda Fabrics

59

Back to School Means Back to Sewing and Quilting in Literature, Film, and Television

60

Profitable Quilt Projects, A Potential Retreat and Finishing "All the Things"

61

Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories

62

Quilt Preservation and Behind the Scenes at A Quilting Life

63

ModaVation Quilt Retreat Recap and 2024 Mid-Year Review

64

Overcoming the Dog Days of Summer with Fun and Productive Summer Sewing Ideas

65

Billy's Wedding, Family Favorites Quilt Book, & Our Eventful Trip to Fat Quarter Shop

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A Quilter's Identity, Managing Fabric & Batting Shrinkage and Quilting Superstitions

67

Listener Questions: Trimming Quilts, Coordinating Fabric, and Adding Size to Quilts

68

Sewing Machine Buyers Guide

69

Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive

70

Spring Cleaning and Sewing

71

Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

72

Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

73

Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

74

Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric

75

2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs

76

Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

77

A Quilting Life Academy, Favorite Podcasting Memories, and Looking Ahead to 2024

78

Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories

79

Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters

80

2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry

81

Improving Quilting Accuracy, Customer Feedback Influence, and Determining Fabric Yardage

82

Holiday Preparation, Two-Tone Quilts, and Quilt Market Anticipation

83

Quilting Fails, Overcoming Your Inner Critic, and Progressing as a Quilter

84

Precut Fabric Extravaganza

85

Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023

86

Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans

87

Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self

88

Linen in Quilts, Finding the Right Quilting Chair, and Project Management Strategies

89

New Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection and Strength in a Creative Community

90

Gifting Surprise Quilts and When Tragedy Strikes, Give a Quilt

91

Sewing while Traveling, Ultimate Summer BBQ Menu, and Favorite Outdoor Activities

92

Sewing with Shoes, Socks, or Barefoot? Keeping Seams Flat, & Quilt Guild Workshop Ideas

93

Managing Multiple Projects at Once, Paper vs PDF Patterns, and Fabric Variety

94

Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast

95

Quilting Finds the Internet and Technology in Quilting

96

Playing Thread Chicken, Bliss Quilt Kit Giveaway, and Favorite Hobbies

97

Quilting Trivia and "Billy Knows Quilting"

98

Sewing Room Refresh, Spring Traditions, and Our Trip to the Beach Cities Quilt Guild

99

New Bountiful Blooms Fabric Collection and What to do with New Fabric

100

Tips for Pressing Seams, Holding on to Fabric, and Designing Unique Quilt Patterns

101

Valentine's Day Quilts and Life Lessons Learned from Quilting

102

Curating Fabric, Quilt Border Options, and Choosing the Right Batting for your Quilt

103

Dealing with Sewing Funks and How to Get Out of Them

104

Realistic Goals and Expectations for New Quilters

105

2022 Podcast Outtakes Reel

106

Grading 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

107

Managing Fabric Stashes and Taking a Dream Quilting Class

108

2022 Holiday Prep Special

109

Growing as Fabric and Pattern Designers, Tips for Ordering Fabric, and Other Dream Jobs

110

Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions

111

Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along

112

Fall Sewing and Traditions

113

Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60

114

Quilt Retreat Tips, Being Intentionally Scrappy, and Summer 2022 Wrap-Up

115

Outdoor Quilt Display, Storage Ideas, and Negotiating Decor with Significant Other

116

How to Start a Business in Quilting and Enhancing your Sewing Experience

117

Simply Delightful Fabric Collection

118

10-Day Quilting Challenge, Ideas for Completing WIPS, and Mid-Year Goal Review

119

When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips

120

Summer Sewing and Christmas in July

121

Staying Motivated to Quilt, Plaid Fabrics, and Managing Sewing Room Time

122

Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels

123

Creating an Ideal Sewing Space

124

Finding a Quilt Retreat, Using Precut Fabric, and What is Saving Our Lives Right Now

125

Our Quilting Lives: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future

126

Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories

127

Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma

128

Quilts for Gifts and Charity, Substituting Quilt Blocks, and Seam Pressing Advice

129

All About Long-Arm Quilting

130

Favorite Part of the Quilting Process, Backing for Binding, and Labeling Antique Quilts

131

Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

132

Finishing Works in Progress in 2022 and Favorite Sewing Room Hacks

133

Year End Review and 2022 Goals

134

Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts

135

Listener Questions, Favorite Quilt Patterns, and Funny Stories

136

Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company

137

Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

138

Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

139

Pat Sloan "The Voice of Quilting"

140

Cutting Fabrics and Beginner Quilt Blocks

141

Moda Fabric Designer Stacy Iest Hsu

142

Fabric Grain, Donating Fabrics, and Our Education Background

143

Kristin Esser of Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

144

Brick-and-Mortar Quilt Stores and our Dream Quilt Shop

145

Selecting the Right Fabric for Quilts and Projects

146

How we Began Designing Fabric and Looking Back at our First Fabric Line, "Bright Sun"

147

2021 Goals Update and Small Quilting Projects

148

Choosing Thread Colors, Fabric Preparation, and Beginner Quilt Project Ideas

149

One Year Anniversary Special! Looking Back and Looking Forward, and the Future of Quilting

150

Our Quilting Journeys, Opening Pre-Cuts, and Finding Balance in Scrap Quilts

151

Quilt as You Go Method, Working with Family, and Choosing Fabrics for Scrap Quilts

152

Getting Started in Pattern & Fabric Design, Storing Quilts, and Las Vegas Quilt Shops

153

Favorite Size Quilt Blocks, Having Too Many Quilts, and Tone on Tone Fabric

154

Keeping Up with Challenges, Tips for Block Sashings, and Purchasing Fabric Online

155

Defining a Scrap Quilt, Quilting Bargains, and New Sherri and Chelsi Fabrics

156

Folded Corner Techniques, Keeping Track of Quilt Alongs, and Trimming Threads

157

Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique

158

Solid Coordinates for Fabric Collections, Curating Scrap Fabric, and Completing UFOs

159

Fabric Stashes, Seasonal Sewing, and Balancing Housework with Sewing Time

160

Setting Goals for 2021

161

Your Creative Year in Review

162

Family Influences, First Quilts, and 2021 Outlook

163

Stress Free Holidays, Quilting Magazines, and Christmas Wish Lists

164

Christmas Preparation Special

165

Sewing with Scraps, Background Fabrics, and Binding by Machine

166

Quilting Tips Special

167

Favorite Blogs and IG Accounts, Modern Fabrics with Traditional Decor, & Gifting Quilts

168

Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends

169

Quilt Decor, Design Software, and Leaders & Enders

170

Discovering New Patterns, Quilt Borders, and Quilting on a Budget

171

Project Organization, Joy in Quilting, and Storing Quilts

172

New "Happy Days" Fabric and Quilts, A Quilting Life Planner, and Quilt Layout Tips

173

Staying Inspired, Quilting as a Business, and Favorite Quilt Blocks

174

Quilting Essentials, Fabric Collection Colors, and Projects for Kids

175

Scrap Quilts, Quilting Tips, and Design

176

Tips for New Quilters, Organization, and Planning

177

Typical Days, Productivity, and Quilting Tips

178

Welcome to A Quilting Life Podcast!

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Introducing A Quilting Life Podcast