In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their process of sewing with a brand new fabric collection that has yet to be released. They share how they approach which quilt patterns they will make first and what they do if there are any hiccups in the process of sewing new patterns for the first time. They then share some of their top "Go-To" quilt patterns that have made time and time again. They explain why they feel these quilts are good choices for fast completions when you may need a quilt in a hurry.

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Eclairs (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3D1xnzc

Quilter's Cottage (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/43hsZXA

Scissors by Moda Fabrics: https://tidd.ly/4oPRWl1  

New York Times Article Featuring Sherri's Quilt: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/well/eleven-women-nine-dogs-not-much-drama-and-no-guys.html 

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Where to Find Us:

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

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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 debuts her new sewing studio and offers some tips and advice for anyone who might be transitioning into a new sewing space anytime soon. Sherri, Chelsi and Billy then share some of their back to school memories as Chelsi is preparing for her kids to head back to school after Summer break.

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Hearts at Home (Quilt on the Left): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=hearts+at+home&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=616509&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=616509&awc=6220_1754891731_8dbc308afa812497809a47cd1c6d2b16

Friendly Blooms (Quilt on the Right): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=Friendly+blooms&source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=616509&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=616509&awc=6220_1754891749_6db62337ac62fac8e3c06aec83ea52b5

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

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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 fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Jenelle Kent to the show! Jenelle joins us from her home country of Australia and shares her journey as a quilter, fabric designer, and shop owner. She also has just released a new fabric line, Summer Solstice, that is just now showing to the public and will be available for purchase towards the end of 2025. Thank you Jenelle for sharing your quilting life with us today! 

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-145-show-notes/

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

9-Patch Square Dance Pattern: https://tidd.ly/46qa5iH

Where to Find Jenelle:

Jenelle’s website and blog: www.piecestotreasure.com

Jenelle's Online Shop: https://www.piecestotreasure.com/shop-online

Jenelle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piecestotreasure/?hl=en

Jenelle’s YouTube channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcwfBCUHlrqTQfJAwJsktKg

Jenelle’s Facebook page: facebook.com/piecestotreasure

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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 and Chelsi discuss some of the struggles they faced when they began quilting and designing fabric. They share how they dealt with and overcame these struggles and also talk about the importance of keeping a positive mindset while quilting.

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Morning Walk (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/3wRtSCj

Sweet Snips Scissor Set: http://shrsl.com/4x1h1

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Where to Find Us:

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

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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 and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. They discuss how many projects they are comfortable working on at a time, how Sherri got involved in sample sewing, how to display a quilt on a bed, how to arrange fabrics in a scrap quilt, and more!

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Show Notes Blog Post:https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31903

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Starry Eyed (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

Quilting Life Academy Sign Ups (Course begins July 14, 2025): https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/pl/2148036381

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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 recaps here recent trip to Dallas Texas for the 2nd annual Modavation retreat. She shares some of the great insights and news she learned while there. Sherri and Chelsi then answer a couple follow-up questions from episode 135. They discuss how to tell if you have enough fabric to trim a block down. They also go a little more in depth with their fabric selection process. Specifically, on how they decide where to place their low volume fabrics in their quilts.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31878

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Dazzling (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/40bBH72

Dazzling Quilt Kit in Raspberry Summer: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4324641452/dazzling-quilt-kit?ga_search_query=dazzling&ref=shop_items_search_1&logging_key=f70a1c9cb11a788e2fa66760ee8c52fc27502847%3A4324641452 

Quilting Life Academy Sign Ups (Course begins July 14, 2025): https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/pl/2148036381

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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 and Chelsi recap their recent quilt retreat they hosted alongside Camille Roskelley in St. George, Utah. They share all the fun activities that were included with this retreat and give some new tips for a quilter looking to attend a retreat in the future. They then share some of the terrific gifts they received from retreat attendees. Many of these items would make great gifts for quilter friends.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31813

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Sea Breeze (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/43HKwqv

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

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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 fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Vanessa Christenson to the show! Vanessa shares how she first started quilting and blogging and how that led her to eventually connect with Moda. Vanessa also has a background in psychology and is a certified nutritionist and life coach. Vanessa is known for her ombre fabrics and she gives some great insight on how she uses the and how they can help enhance your quilting in a simple way. Vanessa is offering listeners of the A Quilting Life podcast a 25% discount in her shop for her Wellness Workbook and her patterns! Use the code AQL25 to receive this special offer. Thank you Vanessa for sharing your quilting life with us today! 

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31750

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Use the code AQL25 for a 25% discount in Vanessa's shop!

Where to Find Vanessa:

Website: https://vanessachristenson.com

Life Coaching Website: https://lifecoaching.vanessachristenson.com

Blog: https://vanessachristenson.com/blog/

Pattern Shop: https://vanessachristenson.com/shop/

One Year Wellness and Workout Workbook: https://vanessachristenson.com/product/wellness-workbook-for-strength-walking-and-wellness-program/

Quilting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vchristenson/

Coaching Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vchristenson.coach/

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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 and Chelsi discuss their process of constructing quilt blocks from start to finish. They share how they take their ideas from paper or computer into their sewing space to start constructing their blocks. They also discuss what makes a great quilt pattern and how important it is to have someone proofread patterns before they are published.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31695

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All American Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4kh1XW9

Vintage 2 (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/46MuNaa

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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 and Chelsi share their 2025 Quilter's Tool buyer guide list. They discuss tools and notions they think benefit quilters of all skill levels. Sherri also shares an exciting news about a quilting vacation she will be taking part of next Summer in England! We have linked all the tools and products discussed in the episode below.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=31593

Cozy Earth Special Sale May 2-4: Buy one get one free women's bamboo pajamas with the code AQUILTINGLIFE here: https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

Summer Slice (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3OgtnxB

Mix & Match (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/3IhvCwu

Jolly Bar Book: http://shrsl.com/4vrvd

Jolly Bars: http://shrsl.com/4vrve

New Bella Color Cards: https://tidd.ly/44PmVpE

Quilting Extravaganza with Sherri and Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique: https://www.craftours.com/tour/10-day-quilting-extravaganza-in-england-with-sherri-mcconnell-and-vanessa-goertzen/

Cutterpillar Link: https://cutterpillar.co/?ref=ahmqgued
Use Code AQUILTINGLIFE for 15% off

Tools & Notions Mentioned in Episode

45mm Olfa rotary cutter: http://shrsl.com/4vy2i
Olfa cutting mat: http://shrsl.com/4vy2j
Clover Seam Ripper: http://shrsl.com/4vy2k
Magic Quilting Spray (Sherri): http://shrsl.com/4vy2l
Flatter Quilting Spray (Chelsi): http://shrsl.com/4vy2m
Triangle Paper: http://shrsl.com/4vy2n
Bloc Loc Ruler: http://shrsl.com/4vy2p
Creative Grids Ultimate Flying Geese Ruler: http://shrsl.com/4vy2o
Diagonal Seam Tape: http://shrsl.com/4vy2q
Project Boards: http://shrsl.com/4vy2s
Wool Pressing Mat: http://shrsl.com/4vy2u
Pressing Bar: http://shrsl.com/4vy2v
Quilter’s Clapper: http://shrsl.com/4vy35
Mini Simple Folded Corners Ruler: http://shrsl.com/4vy34
Clover Wonder Clips: http://shrsl.com/4vy33
1/2" Ruler: http://shrsl.com/4vy32
Stiletto: http://shrsl.com/4vy30
Add a Quarter Ruler (for foundation paper piecing): http://shrsl.com/4vy2z
Quick Turn Fabric Tube Turner: http://shrsl.com/4vy2x
Accuquilt Go Cutter & Dies: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=537450&u=777195&m=50439&urllink=&afftrack=
Kimberly's Iron: http://shrsl.com/4vy2w

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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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