In this episode Sherri & Chelsi discuss favorite notions, quilting blogs, sew alongs, using batting scraps, and fabric forecast trends. For complete show notes, visit the A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/2020/10/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-11-show-notes.html/  Support the show

Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends

Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.

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Home & Garden

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things sewing machines. Sherri recently purchased a new sewing machine so it was a good time to compare machines in different price ranges and also discuss how technology has advanced and changed what sewing machines are capable of doing. 

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

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29559

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

Lazy Daisy (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Tjt5Zl

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

Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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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Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show. Support the show

Sewing Machine Buyers Guide

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share what kept them excited about quilting after they were first introduced to this hobby. They then discuss how they have tried to introduce others to quilting and give some tips on how to share the joy of quilting with others. We also want to thank everyone who has subscribed to this YouTube channel over the past 4 years. We are thrilled that we have reached the 100,000 subscriber mark. We look forward to creating more fun and informative content for everyone.

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

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29495

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

Family Favorites Cover Quilt - Pre-Order Here (Quilt on the Wall): http://shrsl.com/4hcm2

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

Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show. Support the show

Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss spring cleaning tips and ideas and share what they plan on sewing with for this Spring season. They also discuss some of their Spring decor ideas and how they feel more productive during this time of the year. 

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

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-107-show-notes/

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

Moda 50th Anniversary Celebration Fabrics (contest kicks off in September 2024): https://shop.modafabrics.com/collection?group=Celebrating%2050%20Years%20Of%20Moda

Shine Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

Good Vibes (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3IhmBUr

Boxed Kit for Botanical Remix: https://tidd.ly/47SPsc1

Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

Montage (Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

Jelly Roll Sampler (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3OxWeMJ

Getaway (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/46S22cm

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show. Support the show

Spring Cleaning and Sewing

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Laguna Sunrise. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and talk about how it mixes and matches well with many of their previous fabric lines, including Strawberry Lemonade. They also share news about a new book they are releasing with Fat Quarter Shop, Family Favorites. One of Chelsi's quilts in this book will be featured in an upcoming sew-along. Laguna Sunrise is expected to ship to quilt shops in September 2024. 

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

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29324

Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection Introduction Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29230

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

Tulip & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3SZH9FG

Patchwork Garden Remix (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

Montage (Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

Jelly Roll Sampler (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3OxWeMJ

Getaway (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/46S22cm

New Moda Catalog: https://issuu.com/modafabrics/docs/cat_modapieceissue62

Sherri’s Newsletter Sign-Up: https://dogged-architect-9777.ck.page/42c3a81ccd

Family Favorites Book with Fat Quarter Shop Pre-Order: http://shrsl.com/4g600

Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPu1QMw9yK0

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show. Support the show

Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

In this episode, Billy shares a new email for the podcast where listeners and viewers can send all of their listener quilt photos and listener questions to be answered on the podcast. The email is aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss all things quilt backings. They share some of the things they consider when selecting the fabric for their backings and what size fabrics they prefer to use. They also discuss how they deal with mistakes they make while quilting. 

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

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29227

Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

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

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

Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

Heart of the Home Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCaad7isN8E&t;=621s

The Sticky Roller: https://thestickyroller.com/

Heartfelt Quilt Pattern: http://shrsl.com/4fkm7

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show. Support the show

Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends

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