A Quilting Life Podcast

In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy discuss their recent trip to Houston, Texas for the 2024 International Quilt Market. Sherri and Chelsi share some of the highlights of this year's trip and Billy gives his thoughts on Market as a first-time attendee. Sherri also shares some fun things happening with Moda Fabrics in a new segment, Moda Minute.

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30759

Cozy Earth 40% off in November of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

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Bountiful Baskets (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3zMCO2F

Magnolia (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN

Moda 50th Anniversary Contest Information: https://my.modafabrics.com/celebrating-50-years-of-moda-contest

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Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter Nancy Lane to the show! Sherri met Nancy through her quilt guild in Orange County, CA. Nancy has since pieced several of Sherrri's quilts and has done a fabulous job on every quilt she has pieced. Nancy has a great backstory as to how she first began quilting. She was a professional seamstress and costume designer at Disney for almost 20 years. Since retiring from Disney she has focused on quilting and has become a prolific quilter. We know you will enjoy her story and appreciate the advice and tips she shares in this episode.  Thank you Nancy for sharing your quilting life with us today!

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30628

Nancy's Instagram Account: @treehouse_quilts

Family Favorites Sew Along Links:

Family Favorites Book: http://shrsl.com/4pgdb

Brightly Sampler Kit: http://shrsl.com/4pgdj

Brightly Sampler Backing Set: http://shrsl.com/4pgdy

Family Favorites Sew Along Block 1 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr7o1-IFJc0

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Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their preparations before attending the International Quilt Market each year. They also offer advice for anyone attending Quilt Market for the first time. Lastly, they share some insight and advice for people interested in starting a long-arm quilting business and how to find a new long-arm quilter.

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30579

Cozy Earth 40% off in October of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Shine Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

Montage (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

Family Favorites Book: http://shrsl.com/4oiu0

Brightly Kit: http://shrsl.com/4oiu1

Brightly Backing: http://shrsl.com/4oiu3

Sew Charming Dresden Charms: http://shrsl.com/4ovxk

Strawberry Lemonade Fabric: http://shrsl.com/4p7lf

Laguna Sunrise Fabric: http://shrsl.com/4p7li

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include using the right stitch length for piecing, making napkins and placemats, hanging mini quilts, tips for chain piecing, cleaning and/or replacing cutting mats and rotary blades, quilt labels, and more! 

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-122-show-notes/

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Star Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Wh2Dku

Anthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

Summer Star Medley (Quilt above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3OfyPkf

How to Hang a Mini Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mixo0-efXQ4&t=88s

All About Moda Toweling by Janelle Kent Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MhJDQ1CQC4

Otter & Thyme YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@otterandthyme

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an upcoming sew-along they will be participating in with Chelsi's Brightly quilt from their new book, Family Favorites. Books are available now, and the sew-along will begin after Laguna Sunrise fabric has finished shipping. Fat Quarter Shop will be hosting this fun sew-along. Sherri then recaps her recent trip to the Garden of Quilts festival in Thanksgiving Point Utah. She had the opportunity to teach several classes at this year's event and had a great time doing so. She was also able to meet up with old acquaintances and meet some other accomplished quilters for the first time. Billy then shares some quilting history resources he has recently come across. These include two quilting documentaries and an interview with Ken Burns where he discusses his quilt collection that was once featured at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Links to these resources can be found below.

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30503

Cozy Earth 40% off in September of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Summer House (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4dNUQ3G

Happy Go Lucky 2 (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

Family Favorites in Sherri’s Shop: https://tidd.ly/4gncOMp

Family Favorites by Sherri & Chelsi from Fat Quarter Shop: http://shrsl.com/4oiu0

Brightly Sew Along Quilt Kit: http://shrsl.com/4oiu1

Brightly Sew Along Backing: http://shrsl.com/4oiu3

Family Favorites Book + Sew Along Intro Blog Post: https://blog.fatquartershop.com/its-time-for-family-favorites-by-sherri-and-chelsi/

Handmade is Heartmade shop (use code AQUILTINGLIFE for a free t-shirt on orders over $50--must add to the cart): https://heartmadethreads.com/

Garden of Quilts Website: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/garden-of-quilts/

Ken Burns Quilt Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdlRU5B3YsM&t=88s

Craft in America - Quilts: https://www.pbs.org/craft-in-america/tv-series/quilts/

Great American Quilt Revival Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-great-american-quilt-revival-1mii18/

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi do a deep dive into the software they both use to help them design their quilt patterns, Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8). They first share some new features that have recently been released and then discuss how this software has helped them throughout the years as they have continued to design new quilt patterns. They also talk about their process for designing quilt patterns and how they each have their own unique way of approaching the design process.

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30394

Cozy Earth 40% off in August of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Sweet Adventure (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4f29m96

Anthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

Family Favorites with Sherri & Chelsi is shipping now! http://shrsl.com/4nwqe

EQ8 Deep Dive: Fabrics, Panels and Photos (book): http://shrsl.com/4nwq9

EQ8 Software for Quilters: http://shrsl.com/4o04u

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade


Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome the prolific quilter and head of marketing for Moda Fabrics, Lissa Alexander, to the show! Lissa shares how she went from working at a local quilt shop to becoming the head of marketing at Moda Fabrics. She explains some of her responsibilities as the head of marketing and reveals how she still gets so much sewing done while managing everything on her plate. Lissa has also authored numerous quilt books. Some of which, are collaborations with her good friend Susan Ache (Episode 65). She shares how they first met and how she has developed such a knack for designing scrappy quilts. She also shares some great ideas for introducing younger children to sewing. Lissa is known to have her grandchildren join her in her sewing room regularly. She explains how to create a safe and fun environment for children to learn how to sew. Thank you Lissa for sharing your quilting life with us today!

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30269

Cozy Earth 40% off in August of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Charming From Lissa's Book (Quilt on the Wall): https://amzn.to/3yInWm1

My version of Surrounded by Lissa Alexander from her book (Quilt on the Table): https://amzn.to/3Axd1w2

Lissa’s Shop: https://modalissa.shop/

Lissa’s Blog: https://modalissa.com/

Lissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modalissa/

Celebrate with Quilts Book by Lissa Alexander and Susan Ache: https://amzn.to/4fQxfkk

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Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what they have accomplished so far this Summer and what they plan on completing by the end of 2024. Chelsi shares how she anticipates her schedule will change as her kids return to school. The group then discusses how quilting is represented in literature, film, television, and other aspects of pop culture.

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30210

Cozy Earth 40% off in August of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Sunshine Village (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4czhah5

Anthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

Curry Bungalow Pincushions: https://tidd.ly/3yytorC

Moda Blockheads 5 Quilt Finish: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/moda-blockheads-5-quilt-finish/

Quilt Spots in Film and Television Blog Post: https://melonypatch.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/quilt-spots-an-a-z-list-of-quilts-seen-in-movies-and-in-tv-series/

Barbara Brackman Blog Post on Quilts in Film: http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com/2019/05/quilts-in-movies.html

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer an excellent batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include making profitable quilt projects, a potential Quilting Life retreat, being unable to put a quilt down, managing multiple projects simultaneously, EQ8 tips, how to search for videos, a future tutorial, and more! 

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-117-show-notes/

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Harbor (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3VYjrLz

Star Bright 2 (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/4bEiRIW

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Raspberry Summer. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and the story of how they could not agree on the name. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Strawberry Lemonade and also features a  60" wide dresden block cheater print. Raspberry Summer is expected to ship to quilt shops in February 2025.  To wrap up this podcast, Billy shares a couple of inspirational quilting stories from listeners of the podcast. Watch to the end to hear these heartwarming stories.

Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30080

Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

Fireflies (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3VSU0Li

I Heart Flowers (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/4cZNmd5

Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-zE1Lwx_Q8

Raspberry Summer Introduction Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29999

Sherri’s Other Raspberry Summer Patterns:
Dresdens: https://tidd.ly/4cXeYQ9
Harbor: https://tidd.ly/3VYjrLz
Raspberry Summer Tote: https://tidd.ly/3WiXKHw
Star Bright 2: https://tidd.ly/4bEiRIW

Chelsi’s Raspberry Summer Patterns:
Star Crossed Remix: https://tidd.ly/3Wh2Dku
Sunshine Village: https://tidd.ly/4czhah5
Sweet Adventure: https://tidd.ly/4f29m96
Bountiful Baskets: https://tidd.ly/3zMCO2F
Anthem: https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

Support the show