Mary and Heidi are back from H+H Americas in Chicago — and they have a LOT to share! From must-see new products and standout vendors to their honest first impressions of the show floor, this episode is your ultimate insider recap of the stitching world's biggest trade event.

Stuck on what to make next? Mary and I share how to build a quilting Idea Book to capture and fuel your creativity. We cover how to create one, how we use ours day-to-day, and why it's become one of our favorite quilting tools. Your next great project is waiting inside!

Mary and I are spilling everything inside our quilting and crafting Go Bags! We walk you through what we pack, how we put ours together, and why every quilter needs one ready to grab at a moment's notice. Whether you're heading to a retreat, guild meeting, or a spontaneous sewing session, this episode has you covered. 

In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, Mary shares her best tips for organizing, storing, and actually using your fabric scraps. If your scrap pile is growing faster than your projects, this episode is packed with practical solutions and creative ideas.

We cover simple systems that make scraps easy to find and use—plus quilt and sewing project ideas that turn leftovers into something worth finishing.

In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, Heidi and Mary sit down for a quick catch-up on everything happening right now. From upcoming quilt classes and retreats to travel plans and current projects in the studio, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s coming next.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a retreat, taking a class, or just want to hear what’s inspiring us lately, this is a great place to jump in.

Is clutter slowing down your creativity? In this episode of Stitching up Trouble with Mary and Heidi, we focus on one of the biggest productivity challenges in a sewing space—flat surface clutter and disorganized notions.

We walk through practical ways to clear off your work surfaces, sort through tools, and decide what should stay within reach and what can be stored or removed. We also share our methods for choosing the best tools, reducing duplicates, and creating a workspace that makes it easier to start creating the moment inspiration strikes.

If you want a cleaner, more functional creative area and simple strategies to stay organized and productive, this episode is packed with helpful ideas you can apply right away.

Choosing the right national quilt show can make a huge difference in your experience — but not every show is the right fit for every quilter.

In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, we break down how to decide which quilt shows are worth your time, travel, and budget. We talk about what makes each type of show unique, what to expect as an attendee, and how to choose events that match your goals — whether you love shopping, learning, networking, or simply being inspired by incredible quilts.

Perfect for quilters planning their next trip or trying to decide which big show to attend this year.

Fabric stash getting a little out of hand? You’re not alone. In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, Mary and Heidi share how they approach decluttering and organizing their fabric stashes in a way that’s realistic, flexible, and actually doable.

We talk about how to decide what stays and what goes, easy organization methods that don’t require perfection, and how to set up your stash so it supports the way you really sew. No guilt, no pressure, and no color-coded rules—just simple ideas to help you feel inspired instead of overwhelmed.

If you’ve been avoiding your fabric shelves or bins, this episode is your sign to keep it simple and make your stash work for you.

Fabric kits or stash fabric—which do you prefer when starting a new quilt? In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, Mary and Heidi dig into the real-life reasons quilters choose one over the other.

We talk about ease vs. flexibility, time vs. creativity, budget considerations, and how each choice impacts whether a project actually gets finished. There’s no right or wrong answer here—just honest insight into how kits and stash sewing fit into different seasons of quilting life.

Whether you love the grab-and-go simplicity of a kit or the creative challenge of pulling from your stash, this episode will help you feel confident in choosing what works best for you.

In this episode of Stitching Up Trouble, Mary and Heidi dive into the growing trend of Analog Bags—what they are, why creatives are obsessed with them, and how they blend function with a love for analog tools like pens, notebooks, planners, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned journaler or just analog-curious, this chat will inspire you to curate your own bag of analog joy.

Grab your favorite pouch and tune in!