In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some topics discussed include improving quilting accuracy, how sales reports and customer feedback influence future pattern and fabric designs, determining yardage for a pre-cut-friendly quilt pattern, starching fabric, and more! Chelsi also announces a new sew-along with her All American quilt that begins on Thursday, November 9th. Kits are available for this sew-along while supplies last. There is a link below to purchase the kit. We hope everyone can join in!

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=28573

Autumnal (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3L3Kwta

Hey Pumpkin (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3uxjLEp

Fall Dash (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3PeRNGV

Quilt Tak: https://www.quiltak.com/

Moda Precut Yardage Equivalents: https://www.modafabrics.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MBS-equivalent-measures.pdf

Chelsi's All American Sew-Along Quilt Kit: https://tidd.ly/3tUKZXL

Helpful Videos for Quilting Accuracy:

Tips for Cutting Strip Sets Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bvFt8D7UUw&t=43s

Tips for Chain Piecing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGtsyyBN18Y&t=65s

Quarter Inch Seam Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqsw7WkSbVA&t=70s

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. They also discuss two-tone quilts and what they are most looking forward to at the International Quilt Market this year.

For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-95-show-notes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Coastal (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3F8a3ND

Blooms (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3rEauMz

Fall Dash (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3PeRNGV

Big Hexie Project Bag: http://shrsl.com/49dji

Simply Jelly Rolls Book: http://shrsl.com/49djo

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their past "quilting fails." They share what some of their past failures were, and what they learned from these previous mistakes. They also discuss how they have overcome their inner critic throughout their quilting journeys. They rate how critical they are of themselves and discuss how to find a healthy level of constructive criticism of their work to help them progress as quilters.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=28517

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Miss Magnolia (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3pPoNg9

Fall at Home (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/48EQn1i

Fall Dash (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3PeRNGV

Jodi’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/pleasant.home

Jodi’s Etsy Shop: https://tidd.ly/3F1nL4R

Captain Rick’s Seasoning: https://amzn.to/3PMVl3z

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss everything there is to know about precut fabrics. They first name and give the measurements for all of the Moda precut fabrics before diving into all the different ways they can make a quilter's life easier. They share what their personal precut fabrics are and which precuts would be most beneficial for a beginner quilter. Sherri also talks about when she first learned of precuts and how big of a difference they have made in her quilting journey.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-93-show-notes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Getaway (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/46S22cm

Four-Square (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3JU6Gwf

Garden Stars Sampler (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/44fL7hb

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things Fall sewing. They share what fabrics they plan on sewing with this Fall and what projects and fabrics they plan on displaying in their homes. They also talk about other designers' Fall fabrics they have sewed with in the past and others they are excited to sew with soon. They then talk about quilting on a budget. They give some tips on setting an annual budget for purchasing fabric and talk about great ways to save money throughout the year.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-92-show-notes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Sherri’s T-Shirt Link: https://tidd.ly/481PKP4

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

Sunshine Girl (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3pLyzjx

Garden Stars Sampler (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/44fL7hb

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

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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 Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans to the show. Sarah is the host of the Best Laid Plans podcast and the co-host of the Best of Both Worlds Podcast. Sarah is a mother of 3, a physician, and an avid runner. But today she joins the podcast to share tips and ideas about one of her other passions, planning. Sarah's podcast is focused on helping people plan and get organized to live a more manageable and enjoyable life. Sarah shares some great ideas on how quilters and other hobbyists can free up more time to do the things they love. Prior to today's interview, Sherri shares her own recent organizational accomplishment as she tells how she completely reorganized all of her quilts from the past 18 fabric lines.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-91-show-notes

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Bountiful Charity Quilt (Quilt on the Wall): http://shrsl.com/46uij

Cottage Charm (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/45d67Gv

Garden Stars Sampler (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/44fL7hb

Mad for Plaid Zipper Bags: http://shrsl.com/46uih

Where to Find Sarah:

Sarah's Website: https://theshubox.com/

Sarah's Blog: https://theshubox.com/

Sarah's Newsletter: http://theshubox.com/newsletter

Sarah's Best Laid Plans Academy Course Link: http://theshubox.com/courses

Best Laid Plans on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647

Laura Vanderkam & Sarah Hart Unger Best of Both Worlds Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-of-both-worlds-podcast/id1273625203

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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 and Chelsi discuss some of their favorite creative practices outside of quilting. They share how exploring other creative avenues influences their fabric and pattern designs. They also discuss how to take creative resets when they feel they need to make a change and talk about ways to get out of a creative slump. Lastly, they discuss how back-to-school schedules can affect quilters with children still in school in a positive way. Sherri adds how the back-to-school season makes an impact on her as well, even though she no longer has young children who attend school. 

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-90-show-notes

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Coastal Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3XTzx9N

Season's Greetings (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3XiF4GW

Montage (Quilt on the Ladder behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

Four Square (Quilt on the Ladder behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3JU6Gwf

Vintage 2 (Quilt on the Ladder behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/46MuNaa

Bucket List (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3NjsEtA

Moda Love (Back Wall): https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt.pdf

The Creative Act (book): https://amzn.to/3OQ561B

Creativity Inc. (book): https://amzn.to/47rp3D1

Big Magic (book): https://amzn.to/47t4JRG

The Creative Habit (book): https://amzn.to/47qlZqD

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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

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some of the topics discussed include nesting seams, king-sized quilt options, making a quilt pattern multiple times, helpful items for quilt retreats, bamboo batting, best quilting chairs, and more! Chelsi also give an update on her Regal Pines sew-along that just recently started.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-89-show-notes

Botanical Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3pGUeJH

Botanical Remix Kit Pre-Order: http://shrsl.com/461oi

Hearts at Home II (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3qPIdfg

Montage (Quilt on the Ladder behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

Four Square (Quilt on the Ladder behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3JU6Gwf

Summer Slice (Quilt on the Ladder behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/3OgtnxB

Bucket List (Wall Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3NjsEtA

Moda Love (Back Wall): https://my.modafabrics.com/webfiles/Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt.pdf

Quilters Candy Quilt Pattern Writing Course: https://learn.quilterscandy.com/a/2147484436/PcA2ZDL5

Quilting Life Discount Code for Pattern Course: SHERRI5372

Curry Bungalow Pincushion Shop: https://tidd.ly/3XbBnmf

Clover Dome Threaded Needle Case: http://shrsl.com/45wzh

Quilt Retreat Tips Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/10-tips-for-quilt-retreats/

Regal Pines Sew-Along Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3eQX4nkbP4

Fabric & Pattern Design Episodes:
Episode 83 – Elizabeth Chappell – 05/22/2023 – Pattern Design Class
Episode 69 – Growing as Fabric & Pattern Designers – 10/31/22
Episode 53 – Our Quilting Lives – 04/11/2022
Episode 32 – How We Began Designing Fabric – 07/12/2021
Episode 26 – Getting Started in Fabric and Pattern Design – 04/19/2021
Episode 10 – Design Software – 09/21/2020

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Strawberry Lemonade. They give some insights into the inspirations that went into designing this line. They share their favorite prints and talk about a couple of new colors that are debuting in this collection. They then share how some creative small business owners in their community came together to help with the photo shoot for the Moda catalog that Strawberry Lemonade is featured in this month. Also, Billy shares an exciting, non-quilting-related story, that recently took place.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-88-show-notes/

Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection Introduction Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/strawberry-lemonade-fabrics-by-sherri-chelsi

Moda Piece July 2023 Online Catalog: https://my.modafabrics.com/introductions/july2023

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

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

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

Regal Pines (Sew Along Starting July, 29): https://tidd.ly/3ZCM7dy

Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enA9CSmN2bY

Sherri’s Oher New Strawberry Lemonade Patterns:
Four Square: https://tidd.ly/3JU6Gwf
Summer Star Medley: https://tidd.ly/3OfyPkf
Coastal Summer: https://tidd.ly/3XTzx9N
Getaway: https://tidd.ly/46S22cm

Chelsi’s New Strawberry Lemonade Patterns:
Botanical Remix: https://tidd.ly/3pGUeJH
Miss Magnolia: https://tidd.ly/3pPoNg9
Sunshine Girl: https://tidd.ly/3pLyzjx
Summer Slice: https://tidd.ly/3OgtnxB
Hearts at Home II: https://tidd.ly/3qPIdfg

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss how to go about surprising someone with a new quilt without them knowing. They give some ideas on determining the right color and size of the quilt you plan to make without the recipient knowing. Sherri then shares a few of the most meaningful quilts she has made as gifts. The team then does a mid-year review of their 2023 goals.

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For complete show notes, pictures, and links to all of today's featured quilts and fabrics, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-87-show-notes

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

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

Beachfront (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3g9YCsD

Regal Pines Sew Along later this summer: https://tidd.ly/3ZCM7dy

Fat Quarter Shop Evergreen Quilt Along Details: http://shrsl.com/44x9y

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