American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

Our staff is sharing the best sewing advice they've ever received! It's so fun to hear the advice that really changed all of our sewing lives for the better. Then, we chat about tips for sewing triangles and for binding your quilts, and share behind-the-scenes of some photoshoots in the famous Better Homes and Gardens Test Gardens. We end the episode with a Q&A with the mother-daughter design team Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton.

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On today's show, we're talking scrappy quilts! Whether you have a large scrap pile you're working through or want to start collecting scraps to make your first scrappy quilt, these tips will help your quilt look its best. Then we chat with Brenda Groelz from Handi Quilter about collecting and finishing antique quilt tops. We also share the history of charm quilts, one of our staff member's most cherished quilts, and a product we're loving.

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On today's show, we're chatting about displaying quilts -- we're sharing some creative ideas for showcasing your work for all to enjoy (including tricks of the trade from our art director)! We're also sharing 5 questions to ask yourself when you're organizing your workspace, tips for making binding and labeling less painful, and stories of quilters making a difference in their communities! We end the episode with an interview with Bev McCullough of Flamingo Toes, who shares how she got her start quilting, why she chose the name Flamingo Toes for her blog, how she approached building her dream sewing space, and landing on her signature modern vintage vibe.

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On today's show, we're talking about fabric storage. No matter what size your stash is, having the right organization system and the right storage tools can make the world of difference when you're choosing fabrics for a project. We hope the tips we share today help you get your fabric under control. We're also sharing a storage product we're loving right now, a behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in the office, and tips for using and storing acrylic rulers and templates. We end the episode with an interview with Annette Plog of Petite Quilts, who shares tips for starting a block swap group, what she looks for when buying an antique quilt, and her book True Blue Quilts.

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On today's episode, we're sharing 5 things that may be zapping your creative energy -- it's an eye-opening episode! If you're having trouble starting a new project or feel stalled on the creative process, these common culprits could be causing the problem. Then, we're sharing stories of quilters making a difference in the communities, tips for getting the right border size on your projects, and the history of crazy quilts. We also chat with Heidi Staples of Fabric Mutt about on-the-go sewing and tips for choosing fabrics.

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On today's episode, we're sharing tips for working with plush fabrics -- plush makes the coziest quilts, but it can be a challenge to work with, so we hope our tips help! Then, we're going back to basics to learn tricks for making triangle-squares. Our April issue of American Patchwork & Quilting just came out and it's getting a lot of buzz because it contains our next quilt-along quilt. We'll be sharing some important details for everyone looking to join in! And since it's the week of Valentine's Day, we're sharing a cute poem to sewing machines. We also chat with Andy Knowlton of A Bright Corner about fat quarters, fabric storage, and more!

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It's so exciting to own an antique quilt (whether you've inherited one or bought one in a store), but you need to treat them a little differently than you would a new quilt! On this episode, we're sharing how to repair, care for, wash, store, and display your antique quilts! We also share tips for working with a longarm quilter, a quilting book series we're loving, and tips for applique. Then we chat with Renee Nanneman -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss.

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We're sharing how handwork can help you slow down and unplug in this rushed society -- handwork is not only fun, but has a variety of health benefits that we'll share with you today. We also share what product we're loving now, ideas for organizing the junk drawer in your sewing room (we all have them!), and how to help the people and animals affected by the Australian wildfires. Then we chat with Monique Jacobs about her fabric lines with Maywood Studio, her stash-busting video series, and how she got started in the quilting industry -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss.

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We're sharing four common organizing personalities that quilters fall into -- if you're having trouble getting organized, we'll walk you through how these personalities can help you finally get a space you're proud of and can be creative in. We're also sharing a staff member's most cherished quilt and have some audiobook suggestions for when you're sewing. Then we chat with Jera Brandvig about quilt-as-you-go, her love of antique quilts, and her newest fabric line with Lecien Fabrics -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss.

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January is all about getting organized, so on today's show we have a few suggestions for organizing your quilting life. We share ideas for organizing your scraps -- and where to donate them if you're ready to part ways with your scrap bin. We give tips for sewing more efficiently (a great topic if you have a stack of UFOs to finish). We also share our listeners best storage tips and the history of solid fabrics in antique quilts. Then we chat with Philippa Naylor -- it's a conversation you don't want to miss.

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