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/

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

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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 summer-themed episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss sewing tips while traveling or on vacation. They talk about past experiences while flying with sewing machines, fabric, quilt patterns, and notions. They also discuss whether it is possible to sew while on a family vacation with young children. They then share what foods make their ultimate summer BBQ menus and their favorite outdoor summer activities. We want to wish all of our listeners a happy and safe 4th of July!

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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-86-show-notes

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

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Sugar Pine Stars (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/43IUnuM

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

Sherri’s Tips for Sewing on the Go Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/12-tips-for-sewing-on-the-go/

Happy Go Lucky Quilt Pattern: https://tidd.ly/3NwCRo3

Favorite Things Fabrics are now Shipping: http://shrsl.com/446te

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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, Chelsi is back and feeling better than ever! Sherri and Chelsi first give some updates on their current, and upcoming, summer quilt alongs. They then answer some listener questions that were saved for when Chelsi returned. They reveal whether they wear shoes, or socks or go barefoot when sewing. Other topics they discuss include, backstitching, keeping seams flat, teaching quilt pattern design, and ideas for quilt guild workshops. 

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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-85-show-notes

Juniper Berries (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3FTUBFU

Blissful (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3uOnLQs

Pineapple Quilt: https://patsloan.typepad.com/files/jackie-padesky-pineapple-quilt-1.pdf

Sampler Spree Quilt (above Pineapple quilt on the ladder): https://amzn.to/42x8C4h

Butterfly Quilt: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/butterflies/

Log Cabin Quilt: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1497995625/laguna-quilt-pattern-pdf-only?click_key=e024199d779e55bb66ffa61968cc86935ebe6233%3A1497995625&click_sum=ff3a6d1d&ref=shop_home_active_1

Gumdrops Scrappy Quilt: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/scrap-quilting-tips-scrappy-gumdrops-quilt/

Chelsi's free low-volume scrap buster pdf quilt pattern (Found in Sherri's Blog Post): https://www.aquiltinglife.com/free-low-volume-scrap-quilt-shop-update/

Our Fabric Stash Website: https://ourfabricstash.com

Happy Go Lucky Quilt Along Week 2 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr8nT3v0C8A

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

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.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 is joined by Billy as she answers a batch of listener questions. Sherri previews her upcoming Happy Go Lucky quilt along that starts on Thursday, June 1st, 2023. Billy also shares an excellent listener quilt and another interesting email with a great picture of a quilter from the late 1800s or early 1900s.

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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-84-show-notes

Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Y32PBK

Fresh Flowers (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3pZouPy

Rowenta Perfect Pro Steam Iron:  https://amzn.to/3WCauaK

Pattern Storage Box: https://amzn.to/42c19HV

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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 Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast to the show. Elizabeth is a quilter, a fabric designer, a pattern designer, an author, an entrepreneur, and a podcaster. Elizabeth also helps like-minded creative individuals start and pursue businesses in the quilting industry. Today Elizabeth shares how she was first introduced to the hobby of quilting and the business side of quilting. She talks about how she was inspired to pursue a business in quilting and explains how she helps others do the same. She also discusses her podcast, Craft to Career, and the Quilters Candy Membership community. Thank you, Elizabeth for sharing your quilting life with us today!

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

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-83-show-notes

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

United (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/37yHVG1

All American (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3sk7nU8

Where to Find Elizabeth:

Elizabeth's Website: https://quilterscandy.com

Elizabeth's Online Shop: https://quilters-candy-box.myshopify.com

Elizabeth's Blog: https://quilterscandy.com/quilters-candy-blog/

Quilters Candy Membership Link: https://quilterscandy.com/membership/

Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quilters_candy/

Craft to Career Podcast Website: https://quilterscandy.com/podcast/

Craft to Career Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-to-career/id1563230838

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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 how the internet has changed the landscape of quilting. They share how quilting blogs, tutorial videos, online quilt shops, and other innovations have helped quilting progress over the last 25 years. The hosts then look back on how different technological advancements have impacted quilting over the years. Billy also announces the winners of the Fat Quarter Shop Bliss Quilt Kit giveaway. Congratulations to the three lucky winners!     

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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-82-show-notes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Home Sweet Home Row Quilt (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=home+sweet+home

Country Home (Quilt on the Table): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=country+home+quilt+pattern

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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 announce a fun giveaway sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop. We will select three lucky listeners that will receive a free Bliss quilt kit and pattern set. Be sure to leave your comment telling what brings you joy in quilting to enter the giveaway. Sherri also shares a long-arm quilting term that she just learned of called "thread chicken." Billy shares some listener feedback from the last episode and then the group discusses their favorite hobbies outside of quilting. Lastly, Sherri and Chelsi give a quick update on their 2nd quarter quilting goals for 2023. 

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Use code, BLISS22 to get a free complete pattern set for the Bliss Quilt from Fat Quarter Shop when you purchase the Bliss Quilt Kit.

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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-81-show-hotes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Bliss Quilt Kit: http://shrsl.com/419h2

Community (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3rR0FFC

Regal Pines (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3ZCM7dy

Home Sweet Home Row Quilt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=home+sweet+home

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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 tells how she received a notification of a package that was to be delivered to her home from Moda Fabrics. However, this package was not addressed to her or Chelsi, but rather to Billy. What was in the package? The group reveals what was in the package and how it led to the topic for today's episode. First, Sherri and Chelsi quiz Billy on how well he really does "Know Quilting." Afterward, Billy quizzes Sherri and Chelsi on their knowledge of quilting history and other random quilting facts. Billy also shares the results from the podcast survey that was mentioned in the last episode. 

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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-80-show-notes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Happy Spools (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3YsofIe

Summer Sky 2 (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3yhkgUr

Barbara Brackman's Blog: http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com

Quilting Quiz from Quilting Daily: https://www.quiltingdaily.com/sew-you-want-to-be-a-quilter-trivia-quiz/

Quilting Quiz from PBS: https://www.pbs.org/americaquilts/fun/index.html

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

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

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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 trip to the Beach Cities Quilt Guild in Orange County California. They share some beautiful quilts the women in the guild brought to show during their visit. They then discuss Spring cleaning and decluttering tips for sewing rooms and sewing spaces. Lastly, they discuss some of their favorite Spring decor and traditions that tell them Spring has arrived. Billy also talks about a podcast conference he attended recently and has a favor to ask of all listeners and viewers. There is a link below to a survey that will help provide information that will benefit the podcast moving forward. Thank you in advance to all who participate!

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A Quilting Life Podcast Survey: https://forms.gle/xtajQLexpyAitMH79

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=27221

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Fall at Home (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3ZoCWgN

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

Regal Pines (Quilt on the ladder behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/3ZCM7dy

Summer Memories by Susan Ache: http://shrsl.com/3zpgv

Fruit Salad by Joanna Figueroa: http://shrsl.com/3zpgx

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/3z0n2xB

Laundry Love by Patric Richardson: https://amzn.to/3FM7Fwt

Quilty Notes Notebook: http://shrsl.com/3zph2

Declutter Your Fabric Stash Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/5-decluttering-tips-to-help-purge-a-fabric-stash/

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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 brand-new fabric collection, Bountiful Blooms. Chelsi gives her insights into what went into the design process of this collection and Sherri shares a few of her new quilts in Bountiful Blooms. They then discuss what they do when they get a new fabric collection. They discuss using other designers' fabric to make patterns they designed, and using their fabric for other designer's patterns. They also discuss how they decide what other projects to make when they receive the new fabric.

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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=27133

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

Flower Shoppe (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3mxuIV0

Maple Sky Remix (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3SXf5T1

Meori Storage Containers (variety of sizes available): http://shrsl.com/3yjs4

The Artist's Way by Julie Cameron: https://amzn.to/3yio4on

Rachel Hollis interview with Julia Cameron: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rachel-hollis-podcast/id1245763628?i=1000602038511

Greg McKeown “Transforming Mental Clutter into Clarity”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/174-transforming-mental-clutter-into-clarity/id1513285647?i=1000602160017

Sherri’s Bountiful Blooms Patterns
Maple Sky Remix: https://tidd.ly/3SXf5T1
Happy Spools: https://tidd.ly/3YsofIe
Summer Sky 2: https://tidd.ly/3yhkgUr
Aubri Tote: https://tidd.ly/3SVp23B
Flower Shoppe: https://tidd.ly/3mxuIV0

Chelsi’s Bountiful Blooms Patterns
Fall at Home: https://tidd.ly/3ZoCWgN
Hello Fall: https://tidd.ly/3KXXpEP
Autumnal: https://tidd.ly/3L3Kwta
Harvest Season: https://tidd.ly/3F29chK

Cross Stitch from Sherri’s Patterns
Happy Spools Cross Stitch: https://tidd.ly/3yeOZl9
Flower Shoppe Mini Cross Stitch: https://tidd.ly/3L0eb6k
Maple Sky Mini Cross Stitch: https://tidd.ly/3yiSCpY
3 Pattern Cross Stitch Bundle: https://tidd.ly/3kOKIBC

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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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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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