Ever walked into a quilt show and felt both inspired and a little “not good enough”? Let’s talk about it.
A mindset shift from comparison to celebration
Why small local quilt shows are the heart of the quilting world
How every quilt—flaws and all—tells a powerful story
A hilarious “flying goose vs geese” moment you don’t want to miss
Gentle encouragement if you’ve ever felt like your quilt “isn’t good enough”
What’s the most inspiring or unexpected thing you’ve seen at a quilt show?
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🎙️Why your quilting voice matters: https://youtu.be/0QXVnVfIYpw?si=JjvEhm6wAqPquti7
🎙️Making friends as a grown-up Quilter: https://youtu.be/cS3w6tKC7Qs?si=AD0XCZMXtYjpMgCl
🎙️Forgotten WIPs, UFOs & Shame piles: https://youtu.be/z_7mTUwG4LA?si=K3FRQuAtTuuUl3Qj
🎙️Would you still gift a quilt with the blocks upside down?: https://youtu.be/V5mq4iJpm40?si=kve_DXdpvtph5ckV
00:00 Intro
00:31 What Quilt Shows *Really* Mean
01:15 When Shows Feel Intimidating (Been There!)
02:00 A Red Carpet for Creative Community
03:00 Why Little Quilt Shows Deserve Big Love
04:25 Every Quilt Tells a Story
05:17 Flip Comparison Into Curiosity
06:00 The Neon Thread Quilt That Stopped Me
07:10 You Never Know Who You’re Inspiring
07:46 From Measured to Moved
08:30 Final Pep Talk & Resources