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The First Stitch: Every Quilter Has a Story episodes
- Episode 1: My First Stitch Story + Tools to Help You Finish More Quilts
In this episode, I’m sharing my own First Stitch story—from learning to sew with my mom and grandma, to returning to quilting (many!) years later and eventually founding Wild Plum Lane. It’s a little backstory on how quilting became such a meaningful part of my life.
Free Resources to Help You Finish More Quilts
To help you make progress on your works in progress, I’m sharing my free library of quilty planning and organization tools, including planners, WIP trackers, free patterns, and more.
Get your quilting freebies All Access Pass
Favorite Tool of the Day
I’m also highlighting one of my all-time favorite quilting tools: the Martelli ergonomic rotary cutter. I share why I switched to it, how it helped relieve my arthritis pain, and why it’s kept me quilting for years.
Find the Martelli ergonomic rotary cutter
Share Your First Stitch StoryI’d love to hear your First Stitch story! If you’d like to be featured in a future episode, you can submit your story here:
- Send an email to: [email protected]
- Or use our quick submission form
5 min - Episode 0: Trailer
Welcome to The First Stitch, where every quilter has a story. Join host Lisa Donnelly from Wild Plum Lane for a brand-new podcast celebrating the stories, tips, and connections that stitch our community together.
What to Expect:
-Short & Sweet: 5–10 minute episodes perfect for your morning coffee or a quick sewing break.
-Weekly Inspiration: New episodes drop every Wednesday.
-Practical Tips: Real-world advice on finishing your WIPs so you can start your next favorite project.
-Community Stories: Authentic "first stitch" moments from quilters just like you.
Share Your Story
We want to feature you on the show! Whether it’s your journey into quilting or a favorite project-finishing tip, your story might be read in an upcoming episode.
Email: [email protected]
Submit Here: https://forms.gle/pVT851vkt32YwRVa8
Go ahead and Subscribe/Follow to join us for our first full episode starting in January 2026!
Website: https://www.wildplumlane.com/2 min
About The First Stitch: Every Quilter Has a Story
From the publisher's feed
Discover the shared experiences that connect all quilters. The First Stitch is the podcast dedicated to celebrating the journeys of the craft's most passionate members: YOU! Host Lisa Donnelly of…
Wild Plum Lane brings you short, impactful episodes that prove we are all more alike than we are different, no matter where or when we picked up our first set of needle and thread.
Every week, you'll hear:
-A Quilter’s Story: Hear the unique, personal accounts of how quilters began to quilt, overcome creative blocks, and found purpose in piecing. These are your stories, read aloud, emphasizing the universal themes of creativity, challenge, and community.
-Finishing Focus: Practical, no-nonsense tips and actionable strategies for completing your quilt projects (WIPs/UFOs). It's gentle motivation to finish those beautiful quilts!
-Quilting Tidbits: Essential, quick-hit information on tools, new fabric lines, techniques, and the latest happenings in the world of quilting.
Join us to recognize your own journey in the stories of others, gain practical quilt project planning and organization skills, and feel more connected to the quilting community as a whole.
New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.
Every week, you'll hear:
-A Quilter’s Story: Hear the unique, personal accounts of how quilters began to quilt, overcome creative blocks, and found purpose in piecing. These are your stories, read aloud, emphasizing the universal themes of creativity, challenge, and community.
-Finishing Focus: Practical, no-nonsense tips and actionable strategies for completing your quilt projects (WIPs/UFOs). It's gentle motivation to finish those beautiful quilts!
-Quilting Tidbits: Essential, quick-hit information on tools, new fabric lines, techniques, and the latest happenings in the world of quilting.
Join us to recognize your own journey in the stories of others, gain practical quilt project planning and organization skills, and feel more connected to the quilting community as a whole.
New episodes are released every Wednesday morning.