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A Quilting Life Podcast — 170 episodes

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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

4

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

5

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

6

The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts

7

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

8

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

9

2025 A Quilting Life Awards Show

10

2026 Quilting Goals and Looking at the Year Ahead

11

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

12

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

13

New Fabric Announcement, Christmas Sewing, and Favorite Christmas Things

14

Hawaiian Quilt Retreat and Giving Thanks in 2025

15

Kaitlyn Howell of Knot & Thread

16

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

17

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

18

Introducing the Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection

19

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

20

Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor

21

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

22

New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories

23

Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure

24

Struggles Quilters Face and Keeping a Positive Mindset

25

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

26

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

27

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

28

Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.

29

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

30

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

31

Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts

32

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

33

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

34

Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection

35

Building a Quilting Bucket List

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

Moda Fabric Designer Janet Clare

41

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

42

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

43

Another Terrific Quilt Market! | 2024 International Quilt Market Recap

44

Prolific Quilter Nancy Lane

45

Preparing for Quilt Market and Finding a Long-Arm Quilter

46

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

47

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

48

Electric Quilt 8 Software and Designing Quilt Patterns

49

Lissa Alexander from Moda Fabrics

50

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

51

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

52

Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories

53

Quilt Preservation and Behind the Scenes at A Quilting Life

54

ModaVation Quilt Retreat Recap and 2024 Mid-Year Review

55

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

56

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

57

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

58

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

59

Sewing Machine Buyers Guide

60

Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive

61

Spring Cleaning and Sewing

62

Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

63

Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

64

Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

65

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

66

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

67

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

68

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

69

Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories

70

Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters

71

2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry

72

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

73

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

74

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

75

Precut Fabric Extravaganza

76

Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023

77

Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans

78

Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self

79

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

80

New Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection and Strength in a Creative Community

81

Gifting Surprise Quilts and When Tragedy Strikes, Give a Quilt

82

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

83

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

84

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

85

Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast

86

Quilting Finds the Internet and Technology in Quilting

87

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

88

Quilting Trivia and "Billy Knows Quilting"

89

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

90

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

91

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

92

Valentine's Day Quilts and Life Lessons Learned from Quilting

93

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

94

Dealing with Sewing Funks and How to Get Out of Them

95

Realistic Goals and Expectations for New Quilters

96

2022 Podcast Outtakes Reel

97

Grading 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023

98

Managing Fabric Stashes and Taking a Dream Quilting Class

99

2022 Holiday Prep Special

100

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

101

Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions

102

Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along

103

Fall Sewing and Traditions

104

Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60

105

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

106

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

107

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

108

Simply Delightful Fabric Collection

109

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

110

When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips

111

Summer Sewing and Christmas in July

112

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

113

Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels

114

Creating an Ideal Sewing Space

115

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

116

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

117

Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories

118

Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma

119

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

120

All About Long-Arm Quilting

121

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

122

Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings

123

Finishing Works in Progress in 2022 and Favorite Sewing Room Hacks

124

Year End Review and 2022 Goals

125

Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts

126

Listener Questions, Favorite Quilt Patterns, and Funny Stories

127

Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company

128

Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

129

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

130

Pat Sloan "The Voice of Quilting"

131

Cutting Fabrics and Beginner Quilt Blocks

132

Moda Fabric Designer Stacy Iest Hsu

133

Fabric Grain, Donating Fabrics, and Our Education Background

134

Kristin Esser of Simple. Handmade. Everyday.

135

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

136

Selecting the Right Fabric for Quilts and Projects

137

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

138

2021 Goals Update and Small Quilting Projects

139

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

140

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

141

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

142

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

143

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

144

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

145

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

146

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

147

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

148

Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique

149

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

150

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

151

Setting Goals for 2021

152

Your Creative Year in Review

153

Family Influences, First Quilts, and 2021 Outlook

154

Stress Free Holidays, Quilting Magazines, and Christmas Wish Lists

155

Christmas Preparation Special

156

Sewing with Scraps, Background Fabrics, and Binding by Machine

157

Quilting Tips Special

158

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

159

Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends

160

Quilt Decor, Design Software, and Leaders & Enders

161

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

162

Project Organization, Joy in Quilting, and Storing Quilts

163

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

164

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

165

Quilting Essentials, Fabric Collection Colors, and Projects for Kids

166

Scrap Quilts, Quilting Tips, and Design

167

Tips for New Quilters, Organization, and Planning

168

Typical Days, Productivity, and Quilting Tips

169

Welcome to A Quilting Life Podcast!

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Introducing A Quilting Life Podcast