This episode was a late bloomer.  Due to "reasons" (mostly cuz we couldn't get our act together) we had to delay this episode release by a day.  We discuss Stok cold brew coffee, the new season of Alone (TV show on History Channel), the Luna pants pattern by Made by Rae, Reversible Hobo Bag pattern sew along by Mrs. H, the Ruby Star Society Summer Quilt Along (Perfect Picnic Quilt) and a great bundle for this QAL by Hummingbird Lane Fabrics, the Sorento Bucket Hat pattern by Elbe Textiles, and Folkwear sewing patterns   Also, apparently there is a half-snail-half-leaf creature that Natalie tries to explain to me and all I want to know is does it have a slime trail or feet.  Feel free to listen while you work, drive, sip, sew, quilt, knit, crotchet, garden, fold laundry, run, walk or eat bonbons!  Enjoy xoxox

In this episode Amie and Natalie talk about their ideas of proper machine maintenance.  Several iterations of the word "maintenance" are used incorrectly.  Quilters Select rulers are mentioned because they were recommended by a reader, and Amie shamelessly begs for a freebie to try.  The proper pronunciation for Toblerone is also googled and most-likely botched.  Listen while you work, sew, quilt, bake, drive, or eat!

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Quilters Select Rulers - maybe a review will be in our future?

What do we say here?  Amie and Natalie talk about a lot of tidbits this week.  Sewing and quilting take a back seat to just general life musings.  We do sew a lot, but sometimes we just need a break and there's not as much to talk about.  Stick with us though, we record in person next week! 

This week Amie and Natalie talk discuss the lovely scent that Ruby Star Society fabrics have when you press them.  In addition, Natalie talks about armpits and their not-so-lovely scent.  Also discussed, a quick run-down on All The Directions of directional fabrics.  It makes a difference when cutting and laying out pattern pieces, wheather it is garment sewing, quilting, or bag making.  If you sew, you need to know about directional fabrics.

This week Amie and Natalie tackle not talking about not being "mean girls" online.  Also, there are some scant tips on taking quilt photos.  

This week Amie and Natalie talk about the stolen/hacked Instagram account deluge and why 2 factor "authentification" can help.  Ya, it's wrong, we know!  Also, when you want to sew something easy, what is a favorite make that you can always go back to?  The project that always works, that you can always count on, that is easy and makes you happy evertime is a great cure for when you just want to make something but don't know what.  We discuss our favorite sewing projects to re-make!  They are tried and true favorites AKA makes and re-makes.  From patchwork quilts to Zen Blocks and shopping totes to PJ pants, everybody has their favorite!  Thanks for joining us!

In this episode... Amie and Natalie discuss taking a quilt to the movie theatre as well as how you to take a length of fabric from a bolt.  If you want to sew with a piece of fabric off of a whole bolt, do you cut it or rip it off the bolt?  Also, Natalie has taken up shopping on Ebay for old crocheted afghans and gets a surprise in the mail.  We hope all of our American readers/listeners have finished their tax filings and can get back to sewing, quilting and all the making!