In this episode we: reflect on the ubiquity of cotton in quilting, examine the lead times of fabric production, assess the pros and cons of PDF vs paper, and consider arranging for a shovel buddy for our stash.

Episode 046: Fran of @CottonAndJoy

From modern quilt pattern designs to web-based design software, from creating an exchange for unwanted fabric to “local” online fabric shops, the quilting community is a vibrant place of ingenuity, entrepreneurship, and incredible creativity. Quilt Buzz aims to create a platform to learn more about the “every” quilters’ stories from across the global quilting community, focusing on up-and-coming projects and people that are pushing the boundaries.

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In this episode we: reflect back on ninety-nine episodes, examine the “why” behind the podcast, and talk about what we’re looking forward to next once we come back from a little break from the show.

Episode 100: Amanda and Wendy of @quilt.buzz

In this episode we: discuss all the ways different arts nourish different parts of us, ponder setting our rotary cutters aside for our next patchwork project, and consider making a quilting frame.

Episode 099: Willie of @williequilts

In this episode we: compare notes about hand quilting on a hoop, consider the freedom that comes with making something by hand (and the importance of not beating yourself up over imperfections), and wrap our minds around designing in eighths.

Episode 098: Pat of @hawaiianquiltsbypat

In this episode we: consider what makes a quilting pattern truly for beginners, are lured by the promises of sharper seams thanks to starch, and consider the ups, downs, and rounds and rounds of multitasking.

Episode 097: Deidre of @lilabeanquilts

In this episode we: assess all the things to consider when it comes to being a vendor at a craft fair, consider the range of possible color palettes in quilting vs bag making, and compares notes about our personal limits for quilting on our domestic machines aka "when to call in the longarm quilter"! .

Episode 046: Fran of @CottonAndJoy

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