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A Quilting Life Podcast — 175 episodes

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Josh Dunn from Moda Fabrics

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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

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

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

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Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms

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

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

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

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The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts

12

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

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

14

2025 A Quilting Life Awards Show

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2026 Quilting Goals and Looking at the Year Ahead

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

17

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

18

New Fabric Announcement, Christmas Sewing, and Favorite Christmas Things

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Hawaiian Quilt Retreat and Giving Thanks in 2025

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Kaitlyn Howell of Knot & Thread

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

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

23

Introducing the Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection

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

25

Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor

26

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

27

New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories

28

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

31

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

32

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

33

Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.

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

35

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

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Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts

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

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

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Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection

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Building a Quilting Bucket List

41

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

42

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

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

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

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Moda Fabric Designer Janet Clare

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

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

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Another Terrific Quilt Market! | 2024 International Quilt Market Recap

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Prolific Quilter Nancy Lane

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Preparing for Quilt Market and Finding a Long-Arm Quilter

51

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

52

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

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Electric Quilt 8 Software and Designing Quilt Patterns

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Lissa Alexander from Moda Fabrics

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

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

57

Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories

58

Quilt Preservation and Behind the Scenes at A Quilting Life

59

ModaVation Quilt Retreat Recap and 2024 Mid-Year Review

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

61

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

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

64

Sewing Machine Buyers Guide

65

Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive

66

Spring Cleaning and Sewing

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Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

68

Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

69

Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

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

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

72

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

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

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Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories

75

Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters

76

2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry

77

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

78

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

79

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

80

Precut Fabric Extravaganza

81

Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023

82

Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans

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Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self

84

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

85

New Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection and Strength in a Creative Community

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Gifting Surprise Quilts and When Tragedy Strikes, Give a Quilt

87

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

88

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

89

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

90

Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast

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Quilting Finds the Internet and Technology in Quilting

92

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

93

Quilting Trivia and "Billy Knows Quilting"

94

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

95

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

96

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

97

Valentine's Day Quilts and Life Lessons Learned from Quilting

98

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

99

Dealing with Sewing Funks and How to Get Out of Them

100

Realistic Goals and Expectations for New Quilters

101

2022 Podcast Outtakes Reel

102

Grading 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

103

Managing Fabric Stashes and Taking a Dream Quilting Class

104

2022 Holiday Prep Special

105

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

106

Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions

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Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along

108

Fall Sewing and Traditions

109

Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60

110

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

111

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

112

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

113

Simply Delightful Fabric Collection

114

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

115

When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips

116

Summer Sewing and Christmas in July

117

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

118

Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels

119

Creating an Ideal Sewing Space

120

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

121

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

122

Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories

123

Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma

124

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

125

All About Long-Arm Quilting

126

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

127

Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

128

Finishing Works in Progress in 2022 and Favorite Sewing Room Hacks

129

Year End Review and 2022 Goals

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Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts

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Listener Questions, Favorite Quilt Patterns, and Funny Stories

132

Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company

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Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

134

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

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Pat Sloan "The Voice of Quilting"

136

Cutting Fabrics and Beginner Quilt Blocks

137

Moda Fabric Designer Stacy Iest Hsu

138

Fabric Grain, Donating Fabrics, and Our Education Background

139

Kristin Esser of Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

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

141

Selecting the Right Fabric for Quilts and Projects

142

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

143

2021 Goals Update and Small Quilting Projects

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

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

149

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

150

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

151

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

152

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

153

Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique

154

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

155

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

156

Setting Goals for 2021

157

Your Creative Year in Review

158

Family Influences, First Quilts, and 2021 Outlook

159

Stress Free Holidays, Quilting Magazines, and Christmas Wish Lists

160

Christmas Preparation Special

161

Sewing with Scraps, Background Fabrics, and Binding by Machine

162

Quilting Tips Special

163

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

164

Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends

165

Quilt Decor, Design Software, and Leaders & Enders

166

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

167

Project Organization, Joy in Quilting, and Storing Quilts

168

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

169

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

170

Quilting Essentials, Fabric Collection Colors, and Projects for Kids

171

Scrap Quilts, Quilting Tips, and Design

172

Tips for New Quilters, Organization, and Planning

173

Typical Days, Productivity, and Quilting Tips

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Welcome to A Quilting Life Podcast!

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Introducing A Quilting Life Podcast