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By Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
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The podcast currently has 125 episodes available.
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
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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.
Support the show
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
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
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.
Support the show
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.
Support the show
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
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss caring for quilts and quilt preservation. They discuss washing quilts, properly storing quilts and the importance of limiting sun exposure. The crew then gives a look into what happens behind the scenes here at A Quilting Life.
Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29977
Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]
All American (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3sk7nU8
United (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/45YrOeL
The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can’t: https://amzn.to/3zoHawO
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
In this episode, Sherri talks about her recent trip to Dallas, Texas where she attended the ModaVation quilt retreat hosted by Moda Fabrics. At this retreat, Sherri was privileged to teach a class and give a presentation to quilt shop owners from all across the country. She shares all the details and happenings of this wonderful retreat for shop owners and Moda fabric designers. Sherri and Chelsi then do a mid-year review of their 2024. As busy as this year has been, Sherri and Chelsi feel good about what they have accomplished so far and plan to accomplish even more for the remainder of 2024.
Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29926
Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]
Coastal Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3XTzx9N
Garden Stars Sampler (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh
Strawberry Lemonade Pre-Orders: http://shrsl.com/4kw0a
A Quilting Life Shop Owner’s Newsletter: https://aquiltinglife.ck.page/dbd3bf4107
Listener Quilts:
Happy Go Lucky: https://tidd.ly/3NwCRo3
Miss Magnolia: https://tidd.ly/3Vxb21C
Starlight: https://tidd.ly/3NuXjpf
CutterPillar Product Unboxing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFQRYczx6So
ModaVation Swag Bag Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFAuxaDlpJc
Scrappy Trip Around the World Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7zX_V5_9ms
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
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share and discuss ideas for overcoming the dog days of Summer with some ideas for Summer sewing projects and other things that can be done in your sewing space to help you feel productive and ready to create. This podcast also marks the 4th anniversary of the A Quilting Life Podcast! Thank you to all the loyal listeners and viewers who have supported us along the way. There would be no podcast without an audience!
Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29793
Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]
Hearts at Home (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3A3XCin
Magnolia (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN
2023 Block of the Month PDF: https://tidd.ly/4e0jxKN
Pink Toolbox (available in other colors): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Mini-10-83-in-Friction-2-Drawer-Pink-Steel-Tool-Box/5014358971
Summer Sewing Ideas:
1. Clean up your space: purge unnecessary items, inventory rotary blades, and thread, clean off flat surfaces, etc.
2. Go over works in progress: choose one per month to work on.
3. Sort fabrics for keeping, donating, selling…
4. Work on scrap organization either weekly or monthly throughout the summer.
5. Change your sewing machine needle.
6. Attend a local guild meeting or activity.
7. Set aside 20 minutes to sew daily—see how long you can keep up the streak!
8. Try a new technique.
9. Prepare a handwork bag to take with you on trips and outings.
10. Label a quilt.
11. Start a scrap quilt.
12. Plan your Christmas sewing projects.
13. Attend a quilt show.
14. Buy a new quilting ruler or tool you’ve been wanting to get.
15. Clean up your room for 10 minutes after each time you sew for a month
Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk
Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM
Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH
Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R
Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq
Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve
Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh
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
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