Episode 24: Longarm Quilting with Adam Rateliff

This week, we’re joined by the incredibly talented Adam Rateliff: quilter, educator, and creative force behind @adamsewfun. Adam has stitched his way from a childhood love of fiber arts to a career teaching quilting around the globe, inspiring makers to embrace bold color, break a few “rules,” and have fun in their creative space.

In this conversation, Adam shares how discovering longarm quilting changed the trajectory of his life, the joys and challenges of teaching worldwide, and his advice for anyone curious about diving into this powerful quilting technique. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re already in love with longarming, Adam’s insights will help you approach your projects with more confidence and joy.

We also talk about finding your creative lane, pushing yourself outside your comfort zone, and the rewarding connections that come from being part of the sewing community. And, of course, we have some fun in our rapid-fire round because every great sewing conversation needs a little laughter.

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✨ Next week: Veruschka Zarate of Pride & Joy Quilting – don’t miss it!

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