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A Quilting Life Podcast — 170 episodes
Author Laura Vanderkam | Helping Quilters Find More Time to Sew and Quilt
Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms
Quilting Day Habits, Pressing vs Ironing, and Preventing Puckering & Wavy Borders
Selecting the Right Batting, Altering Quilt Patterns, & Naming a Quilt Shop
Choosing a Spring Color Palette, Spring Cleaning, and Spring Sewing
The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts
Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection
Sewing with Small Pieces and Valentine's Day Fun & Surprises
2025 A Quilting Life Awards Show
2026 Quilting Goals and Looking at the Year Ahead
Managing Fabric During a Mystery Sew Along, Favorite Pre-Cut Quilts, and h+h Show
Designing the Birch & Willow Fabric Collection and Making the 2025 Quilting "Nice List"
New Fabric Announcement, Christmas Sewing, and Favorite Christmas Things
Hawaiian Quilt Retreat and Giving Thanks in 2025
Kaitlyn Howell of Knot & Thread
Sizing Considerations in Quilts and Start, Bench, Cut Halloween Edition
2025 Quilt Market Recap, Moda 50 Year Anniversary, and Exciting New Collaborations
Introducing the Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection
Coloring Quilt Patterns, Attending Quilt Shows and Why Square Quilts?
Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor
Sewing with Unreleased Fabric and our Top "Go-To" Quilts
New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories
Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure
Struggles Quilters Face and Keeping a Positive Mindset
The Right Amount of Projects, Sample Sewing, and Displaying a Quilt on Your Bed
Modavation Recap, Trimming Quilt Blocks Down, and Placing Low Volume Fabrics in Quilts
St. George Retreat Wrap-Up, New Quilt Retreat Tips, and Simple Quilted Gift Ideas
Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.
Quilt Block Construction from Idea to Finished Block and Writing Quality Quilt Patterns
2025 Quilter's Tool Buyer Guide and Traditional Piecing vs Specialty Rulers
Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts
Deep Dive into Designing a New Fabric Collection and Making Crisp Quilt Blocks
Quilt Making Process | Starting a New Project & Sewing Efficiently and Accurately
Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection
Building a Quilting Bucket List
An In Depth Look at Thread and Favorite Valentine's Day Quilts & Decor
2025 Goals, AI in Quilting and Advancements in Quilting over the last 25 years
1st Annual A Quilting Life Awards and Favorite Bella Solid Fabrics
How Much Fabric Should I Buy, Masculine Fabric Lines & Paper Patterns vs PDF
Moda Fabric Designer Janet Clare
Sherri & Chelsi Quilt Retreat Info, 2024 Christmas Sewing and Recapping a Busy Year
Last Minute Quilting Gifts, Giving Thanks and Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Debate
Another Terrific Quilt Market! | 2024 International Quilt Market Recap
Prolific Quilter Nancy Lane
Preparing for Quilt Market and Finding a Long-Arm Quilter
Selecting the Right Stitch Length, Hanging Quilts on Walls, and Cutting Mat Lifespans
Garden of Quilts Recap, Family Favorites Sew-Along, and Quilting History Resources
Electric Quilt 8 Software and Designing Quilt Patterns
Lissa Alexander from Moda Fabrics
Back to School Means Back to Sewing and Quilting in Literature, Film, and Television
Profitable Quilt Projects, A Potential Retreat and Finishing "All the Things"
Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories
Quilt Preservation and Behind the Scenes at A Quilting Life
ModaVation Quilt Retreat Recap and 2024 Mid-Year Review
Overcoming the Dog Days of Summer with Fun and Productive Summer Sewing Ideas
Billy's Wedding, Family Favorites Quilt Book, & Our Eventful Trip to Fat Quarter Shop
A Quilter's Identity, Managing Fabric & Batting Shrinkage and Quilting Superstitions
Listener Questions: Trimming Quilts, Coordinating Fabric, and Adding Size to Quilts
Sewing Machine Buyers Guide
Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive
Spring Cleaning and Sewing
Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites
Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting
Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter
Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric
2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs
Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop
A Quilting Life Academy, Favorite Podcasting Memories, and Looking Ahead to 2024
Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories
Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters
2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry
Improving Quilting Accuracy, Customer Feedback Influence, and Determining Fabric Yardage
Holiday Preparation, Two-Tone Quilts, and Quilt Market Anticipation
Quilting Fails, Overcoming Your Inner Critic, and Progressing as a Quilter
Precut Fabric Extravaganza
Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023
Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans
Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self
Linen in Quilts, Finding the Right Quilting Chair, and Project Management Strategies
New Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection and Strength in a Creative Community
Gifting Surprise Quilts and When Tragedy Strikes, Give a Quilt
Sewing while Traveling, Ultimate Summer BBQ Menu, and Favorite Outdoor Activities
Sewing with Shoes, Socks, or Barefoot? Keeping Seams Flat, & Quilt Guild Workshop Ideas
Managing Multiple Projects at Once, Paper vs PDF Patterns, and Fabric Variety
Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast
Quilting Finds the Internet and Technology in Quilting
Playing Thread Chicken, Bliss Quilt Kit Giveaway, and Favorite Hobbies
Quilting Trivia and "Billy Knows Quilting"
Sewing Room Refresh, Spring Traditions, and Our Trip to the Beach Cities Quilt Guild
New Bountiful Blooms Fabric Collection and What to do with New Fabric
Tips for Pressing Seams, Holding on to Fabric, and Designing Unique Quilt Patterns
Valentine's Day Quilts and Life Lessons Learned from Quilting
Curating Fabric, Quilt Border Options, and Choosing the Right Batting for your Quilt
Dealing with Sewing Funks and How to Get Out of Them
Realistic Goals and Expectations for New Quilters
2022 Podcast Outtakes Reel
Grading 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023
Managing Fabric Stashes and Taking a Dream Quilting Class
2022 Holiday Prep Special
Growing as Fabric and Pattern Designers, Tips for Ordering Fabric, and Other Dream Jobs
Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions
Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along
Fall Sewing and Traditions
Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60
Quilt Retreat Tips, Being Intentionally Scrappy, and Summer 2022 Wrap-Up
Outdoor Quilt Display, Storage Ideas, and Negotiating Decor with Significant Other
How to Start a Business in Quilting and Enhancing your Sewing Experience
Simply Delightful Fabric Collection
10-Day Quilting Challenge, Ideas for Completing WIPS, and Mid-Year Goal Review
When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips
Summer Sewing and Christmas in July
Staying Motivated to Quilt, Plaid Fabrics, and Managing Sewing Room Time
Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels
Creating an Ideal Sewing Space
Finding a Quilt Retreat, Using Precut Fabric, and What is Saving Our Lives Right Now
Our Quilting Lives: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future
Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories
Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma
Quilts for Gifts and Charity, Substituting Quilt Blocks, and Seam Pressing Advice
All About Long-Arm Quilting
Favorite Part of the Quilting Process, Backing for Binding, and Labeling Antique Quilts
Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
Finishing Works in Progress in 2022 and Favorite Sewing Room Hacks
Year End Review and 2022 Goals
Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts
Listener Questions, Favorite Quilt Patterns, and Funny Stories
Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company
Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop
Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Pat Sloan "The Voice of Quilting"
Cutting Fabrics and Beginner Quilt Blocks
Moda Fabric Designer Stacy Iest Hsu
Fabric Grain, Donating Fabrics, and Our Education Background
Kristin Esser of Simple. Handmade. Everyday.
Brick-and-Mortar Quilt Stores and our Dream Quilt Shop
Selecting the Right Fabric for Quilts and Projects
How we Began Designing Fabric and Looking Back at our First Fabric Line, "Bright Sun"
2021 Goals Update and Small Quilting Projects
Choosing Thread Colors, Fabric Preparation, and Beginner Quilt Project Ideas
One Year Anniversary Special! Looking Back and Looking Forward, and the Future of Quilting
Our Quilting Journeys, Opening Pre-Cuts, and Finding Balance in Scrap Quilts
Quilt as You Go Method, Working with Family, and Choosing Fabrics for Scrap Quilts
Getting Started in Pattern & Fabric Design, Storing Quilts, and Las Vegas Quilt Shops
Favorite Size Quilt Blocks, Having Too Many Quilts, and Tone on Tone Fabric
Keeping Up with Challenges, Tips for Block Sashings, and Purchasing Fabric Online
Defining a Scrap Quilt, Quilting Bargains, and New Sherri and Chelsi Fabrics
Folded Corner Techniques, Keeping Track of Quilt Alongs, and Trimming Threads
Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
Solid Coordinates for Fabric Collections, Curating Scrap Fabric, and Completing UFOs
Fabric Stashes, Seasonal Sewing, and Balancing Housework with Sewing Time
Setting Goals for 2021
Your Creative Year in Review
Family Influences, First Quilts, and 2021 Outlook
Stress Free Holidays, Quilting Magazines, and Christmas Wish Lists
Christmas Preparation Special
Sewing with Scraps, Background Fabrics, and Binding by Machine
Quilting Tips Special
Favorite Blogs and IG Accounts, Modern Fabrics with Traditional Decor, & Gifting Quilts
Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends
Quilt Decor, Design Software, and Leaders & Enders
Discovering New Patterns, Quilt Borders, and Quilting on a Budget
Project Organization, Joy in Quilting, and Storing Quilts
New "Happy Days" Fabric and Quilts, A Quilting Life Planner, and Quilt Layout Tips
Staying Inspired, Quilting as a Business, and Favorite Quilt Blocks
Quilting Essentials, Fabric Collection Colors, and Projects for Kids
Scrap Quilts, Quilting Tips, and Design
Tips for New Quilters, Organization, and Planning
Typical Days, Productivity, and Quilting Tips
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