Ever wondered how all that beautiful fabric ends up on the shelves of your favorite quilt shop? In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Angie, and Julie take you behind the scenes of buying and stocking fabric from the perspective of shop owners. From attending fabric shows and meeting with reps to predicting trends and choosing what their customers will love, it’s a world full of color, strategy, and a little bit of risk!

Whether you're curious about what goes into curating a fabric collection or just want a peek behind the scenes of the quilting industry, this episode will give you a whole new appreciation for what it takes to stock the stash!

In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Angie, and Julie dive deep into the creative heart of quilting — the process that takes an idea and turns it into a beautiful, finished quilt.

From the first spark of inspiration to choosing fabrics, picking a pattern (or designing your own!), and laying out the perfect color story, the hosts share their personal approaches to bringing a quilt to life. You’ll hear how each of them tackles creative blocks, where they find inspiration, and how they balance intuition with technique.

Whether you’re planning your next project or just love hearing how other makers think, this episode is full of insights, laughs, and a few stories from the sewing room. Creativity starts here — let’s quilt!

In our very first episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, meet your hosts — Cathy, Angie, and Julie! As passionate quilt store owners, lifelong makers, and friends brought together by fabric and creativity, we're thrilled to launch this new adventure.

In this episode, we tell the stories of how we all met. Life has a funny way of connecting people in roundabout ways. We also discuss our plans for future episodes and why we started this podcast in the first place.

Whether you're a seasoned quilter, a curious beginner, or just love hearing from women building creative businesses, you're in the right place. Grab your favorite project and settle in — we’re just getting started!