Meet Todd "The Bear Quilter"! - Ep. 117

Todd Leavitt, a Vermont transplant to North Carolina, has been on the quilt scene for quite some time now. But it hasn't always been his obvious passion. Todd and his brothers were all taught to sew at young ages by their mother. There was also some sewing during school for a home sciences class. Todd enjoyed sewing, but felt societal pressure to leave it behind and focus on his career. There weren't a lot of openly gay men in the sewing scene. All that changed when Todd experienced a heart-attack at 40. That was the wakeup call he needed to find more balance and start doing more of what he loved. That's where quilting entered his life. Now, he's a pattern designer, Craft-Thirster, Textile Daddy and content creator. The Bear Quilter has a new pattern to be released in October, and fabric kits and notions will be available on his website! Please enjoy this episode and go find Todd if you haven't already! Find The Bear Quilter here!Website: thebearquilter.com for merch and more. Instagram/Threads: www.instagram.com/thebearquilter  @Thebearquilter   This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Premium quality, ethically made bedding, loungewear and more. Use code GRANNYS at checkout to receive up to 40% off your total purchase! https://cozyearth.com/Want to see more? You can find it here:  Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me  Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!  Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany  YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow  Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop  Want to be on the show? Send us a message! Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.Logo art by Myranda Mondry.Want to see more? You can find it here:Find Podcast Merch here! nygqs.printify.meFollow along on Instagram: Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Long-arming - https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompanySubscribe to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshowSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshowWant to be on the show? Send us a message