Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing

Hey There!  Welcome to episode 36 of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast.  On this episode of the podcast, we're chatting about the skills you REALLY need before learning to quilt.  And I swear, it's not nearly as much as you think!

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Welcome to episode 34 of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast.  In today's episode I'm going to give you 4 tips for choosing your first quilting pattern.

Tip #1: Choose a quilt pattern that uses squares and rectangles
Tip #2: Use bigger pieces on a smaller project
Tip #3: Choose a pattern using precuts
Tip #4: Take a class

If you're interested in listening to my episode where I breakdown the most popular precuts currently on the market, click here.

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Welcome to Episode 33 of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast.  On today's episode I'm giving you a tour of my current quilting studio as well as how I used to quilt in the past.  I'm also giving you a sneak peek into the studio of my daydreams!

I talk about a lot of different notions and items in this week's episode so I'm just listing out links to everything so you can have a look!

June Tailor Get Squared Ruler
6" x 24" Acrylic Ruler
Thread Spool Rack
Cricut Maker
OttLite Desk Lamp
Janome M7 Continental
Ikea Melltorp table
Counter Height Chair
Peg Board Set
Glider and Ottoman
Rolling Cart
Extra Large Cutting Table

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Can you believe it's already time for Thanksgiving?!  That means gift giving is right around the corner.

In episode 26 of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing Podcast I walked you through setting your maker's calendar for your homemade holiday gifts.  In that episode, I told you to prepare for burn out and oversights.  That's what today's episode is for.

In this episode of the podcast, I'm providing you with 5 simple homemade gift ideas that make excellent stocking stuffers and small hostess gifts.

1. Tissue Holder
2. Zipper Card Pouch
3. Reusable Snack Bag
4. Oven Mitts and Hot Pad
5. Eyeglass Sleeve

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Welcome to episode 30 of the Stop Scrolling, Start Sewing podcast.  I will always advocate for streamlining our quilting supplies.  If you head back to episode 2, I go through the essential items and notions you'll need to quilt.  But that's not what we're doing here today.  Today is all about the cool notions that are not essential but oh so nice to have.  Think of this as your starter quilters Christmas list!


June Tailer Square Acrylic Ruler-4.5"
Creative Grids Stripology Slotted Ruler
Acrylic Ruler Rack
Ruler Gripper Handle
True Grips
Wool Pressing Mat
Rotating Self Healing Mat
Quilting Clapper
Hera Marker

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I get asked all the time where I find the patterns for the quilts that I make.  And how do I so consistently find quilt patterns that fit my "theme" or aesthetic when they are from such different designers.  And the answer is that I've done the self analysis.

I know, I know.  That sounds so extra.  And no, it's not some deep version of guilty therapy.  Instead, I suggest you start where all great art starts.  Pinterest.  Duh.  Just start pinning.  I suggest you start a board where you only pin quilt patterns that you like and would like to try one day.

Then take a step back and really find the commonality in the patterns you chose.  Do you prefer traditional blocks?  What about color?

Then I want you to find a fabric designer you love.  And check out the quilt patterns that they've created to go with their fabric lines.  Do you see where I'm going with this?

It's all about exploration.  But I love this exercise because not only will you figure out your favorite quilt pattern designers, but you'll find out your quilting aesthetic, your favorite fabric designers, and so much more.  This a quilty education rabbit hole and I hope you explore it!

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Quilt labels are often the unsung heroes of the quilt world.  They are a great way to leave your mark.  I always think about my grandchildren finding one of my quilts and seeing the tag and thinking about what grandma was up to in 2019.  I'm sure I'm overly romanticizing the whole thing, but you get the idea.

In this episode we talk about embroidery, iron ons, custom made and even how to print your own quilt labels on your home computer.  I go over information that you can include on your next label as well as ways to attach it to your quilt.  

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