A Quilting Life Podcast
By Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
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Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.
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Festival of Quilts and Exploring England
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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What to do with Extra Batting, Selling PDF Patterns and No Design Board? No Problem
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Aug 31, 2026 |
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Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles
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Aug 24, 2026 |
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Elizabeth Hartman
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Aug 10, 2026 |
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Jen Kingwell
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Jul 27, 2026 |
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Josh Dunn from Moda Fabrics
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Jul 13, 2026 |
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Episode 171: Defining Our Signature Style, Saving Fabric for the Future, & Blending Collections
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Jun 29, 2026 |
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Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY Interview, Shop Shout Outs & Upcoming Events
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Integrating Basic Prints with Floral Prints in a Quilt and 2026 Summer Sewing Plans
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Jun 08, 2026 |
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Creating the Midsummer Fabric Collection and h+h americas Trade Show Recap
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May 18, 2026 |
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Author Laura Vanderkam | Helping Quilters Find More Time to Sew and Quilt
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May 04, 2026 |
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Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Quilting Day Habits, Pressing vs Ironing, and Preventing Puckering & Wavy Borders
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Selecting the Right Batting, Altering Quilt Patterns, & Naming a Quilt Shop
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Choosing a Spring Color Palette, Spring Cleaning, and Spring Sewing
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Sewing with Small Pieces and Valentine's Day Fun & Surprises
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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2025 A Quilting Life Awards Show
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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2026 Quilting Goals and Looking at the Year Ahead
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Managing Fabric During a Mystery Sew Along, Favorite Pre-Cut Quilts, and h+h Show
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Designing the Birch & Willow Fabric Collection and Making the 2025 Quilting "Nice List"
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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New Fabric Announcement, Christmas Sewing, and Favorite Christmas Things
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Hawaiian Quilt Retreat and Giving Thanks in 2025
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Kaitlyn Howell of Knot & Thread
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Sizing Considerations in Quilts and Start, Bench, Cut Halloween Edition
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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2025 Quilt Market Recap, Moda 50 Year Anniversary, and Exciting New Collaborations
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Introducing the Poinsettia & Pear Fabric Collection
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Coloring Quilt Patterns, Attending Quilt Shows and Why Square Quilts?
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Sewing with Unreleased Fabric and our Top "Go-To" Quilts
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Struggles Quilters Face and Keeping a Positive Mindset
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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The Right Amount of Projects, Sample Sewing, and Displaying a Quilt on Your Bed
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Modavation Recap, Trimming Quilt Blocks Down, and Placing Low Volume Fabrics in Quilts
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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St. George Retreat Wrap-Up, New Quilt Retreat Tips, and Simple Quilted Gift Ideas
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.
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May 26, 2025 |
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Quilt Block Construction from Idea to Finished Block and Writing Quality Quilt Patterns
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May 12, 2025 |
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2025 Quilter's Tool Buyer Guide and Traditional Piecing vs Specialty Rulers
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Deep Dive into Designing a New Fabric Collection and Making Crisp Quilt Blocks
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Quilt Making Process | Starting a New Project & Sewing Efficiently and Accurately
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Building a Quilting Bucket List
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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An In Depth Look at Thread and Favorite Valentine's Day Quilts & Decor
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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2025 Goals, AI in Quilting and Advancements in Quilting over the last 25 years
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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1st Annual A Quilting Life Awards and Favorite Bella Solid Fabrics
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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How Much Fabric Should I Buy, Masculine Fabric Lines & Paper Patterns vs PDF
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Moda Fabric Designer Janet Clare
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Sherri & Chelsi Quilt Retreat Info, 2024 Christmas Sewing and Recapping a Busy Year
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Last Minute Quilting Gifts, Giving Thanks and Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Debate
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Another Terrific Quilt Market! | 2024 International Quilt Market Recap
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Prolific Quilter Nancy Lane
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Preparing for Quilt Market and Finding a Long-Arm Quilter
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Selecting the Right Stitch Length, Hanging Quilts on Walls, and Cutting Mat Lifespans
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Garden of Quilts Recap, Family Favorites Sew-Along, and Quilting History Resources
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Electric Quilt 8 Software and Designing Quilt Patterns
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Lissa Alexander from Moda Fabrics
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Back to School Means Back to Sewing and Quilting in Literature, Film, and Television
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Profitable Quilt Projects, A Potential Retreat and Finishing "All the Things"
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Quilt Preservation and Behind the Scenes at A Quilting Life
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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ModaVation Quilt Retreat Recap and 2024 Mid-Year Review
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Overcoming the Dog Days of Summer with Fun and Productive Summer Sewing Ideas
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Billy's Wedding, Family Favorites Quilt Book, & Our Eventful Trip to Fat Quarter Shop
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May 27, 2024 |
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A Quilter's Identity, Managing Fabric & Batting Shrinkage and Quilting Superstitions
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May 13, 2024 |
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Listener Questions: Trimming Quilts, Coordinating Fabric, and Adding Size to Quilts
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Sewing Machine Buyers Guide
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Spring Cleaning and Sewing
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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A Quilting Life Academy, Favorite Podcasting Memories, and Looking Ahead to 2024
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Improving Quilting Accuracy, Customer Feedback Influence, and Determining Fabric Yardage
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Holiday Preparation, Two-Tone Quilts, and Quilt Market Anticipation
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Quilting Fails, Overcoming Your Inner Critic, and Progressing as a Quilter
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Precut Fabric Extravaganza
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Linen in Quilts, Finding the Right Quilting Chair, and Project Management Strategies
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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New Strawberry Lemonade Fabric Collection and Strength in a Creative Community
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Gifting Surprise Quilts and When Tragedy Strikes, Give a Quilt
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Sewing while Traveling, Ultimate Summer BBQ Menu, and Favorite Outdoor Activities
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Jun 26, 2023 |
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Sewing with Shoes, Socks, or Barefoot? Keeping Seams Flat, & Quilt Guild Workshop Ideas
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Jun 12, 2023 |
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Managing Multiple Projects at Once, Paper vs PDF Patterns, and Fabric Variety
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May 29, 2023 |
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Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy and the Craft to Career Podcast
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May 22, 2023 |
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Quilting Finds the Internet and Technology in Quilting
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May 08, 2023 |
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Playing Thread Chicken, Bliss Quilt Kit Giveaway, and Favorite Hobbies
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Quilting Trivia and "Billy Knows Quilting"
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Sewing Room Refresh, Spring Traditions, and Our Trip to the Beach Cities Quilt Guild
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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New Bountiful Blooms Fabric Collection and What to do with New Fabric
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Tips for Pressing Seams, Holding on to Fabric, and Designing Unique Quilt Patterns
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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Valentine's Day Quilts and Life Lessons Learned from Quilting
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Curating Fabric, Quilt Border Options, and Choosing the Right Batting for your Quilt
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Jan 30, 2023 |
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Dealing with Sewing Funks and How to Get Out of Them
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Jan 23, 2023 |
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Realistic Goals and Expectations for New Quilters
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Jan 09, 2023 |
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2022 Podcast Outtakes Reel
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Grading 2022 and Looking Ahead to 2023
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Managing Fabric Stashes and Taking a Dream Quilting Class
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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2022 Holiday Prep Special
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Growing as Fabric and Pattern Designers, Tips for Ordering Fabric, and Other Dream Jobs
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions
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Oct 24, 2022 |
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Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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Fall Sewing and Traditions
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Sep 26, 2022 |
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Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60
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Sep 12, 2022 |
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Quilt Retreat Tips, Being Intentionally Scrappy, and Summer 2022 Wrap-Up
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Aug 29, 2022 |
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Outdoor Quilt Display, Storage Ideas, and Negotiating Decor with Significant Other
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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How to Start a Business in Quilting and Enhancing your Sewing Experience
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Simply Delightful Fabric Collection
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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10-Day Quilting Challenge, Ideas for Completing WIPS, and Mid-Year Goal Review
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Summer Sewing and Christmas in July
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Staying Motivated to Quilt, Plaid Fabrics, and Managing Sewing Room Time
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May 30, 2022 |
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Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels
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May 23, 2022 |
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Creating an Ideal Sewing Space
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May 09, 2022 |
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Finding a Quilt Retreat, Using Precut Fabric, and What is Saving Our Lives Right Now
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Our Quilting Lives: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future
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Apr 11, 2022 |
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Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories
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Mar 28, 2022 |
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Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma
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Mar 14, 2022 |
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Quilts for Gifts and Charity, Substituting Quilt Blocks, and Seam Pressing Advice
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Feb 28, 2022 |
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All About Long-Arm Quilting
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Favorite Part of the Quilting Process, Backing for Binding, and Labeling Antique Quilts
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Jan 31, 2022 |
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Lisa Bongean of Primitive Gatherings
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Jan 24, 2022 |
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Finishing Works in Progress in 2022 and Favorite Sewing Room Hacks
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Jan 10, 2022 |
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Year End Review and 2022 Goals
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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Corey Yoder of Coriander Quilts
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Listener Questions, Favorite Quilt Patterns, and Funny Stories
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company
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Nov 22, 2021 |
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Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop
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Nov 08, 2021 |
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Fabric of a Nation: American Quilt Stories Exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston
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Oct 25, 2021 |
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Pat Sloan "The Voice of Quilting"
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Oct 11, 2021 |
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Cutting Fabrics and Beginner Quilt Blocks
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Sep 27, 2021 |
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Moda Fabric Designer Stacy Iest Hsu
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Sep 13, 2021 |
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Fabric Grain, Donating Fabrics, and Our Education Background
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Kristin Esser of Simple. Handmade. Everyday.
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Brick-and-Mortar Quilt Stores and our Dream Quilt Shop
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Aug 09, 2021 |
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Selecting the Right Fabric for Quilts and Projects
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Jul 26, 2021 |
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How we Began Designing Fabric and Looking Back at our First Fabric Line, "Bright Sun"
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Jul 12, 2021 |
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2021 Goals Update and Small Quilting Projects
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Jun 28, 2021 |
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Choosing Thread Colors, Fabric Preparation, and Beginner Quilt Project Ideas
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Jun 14, 2021 |
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One Year Anniversary Special! Looking Back and Looking Forward, and the Future of Quilting
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May 31, 2021 |
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Our Quilting Journeys, Opening Pre-Cuts, and Finding Balance in Scrap Quilts
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May 17, 2021 |
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Quilt as You Go Method, Working with Family, and Choosing Fabrics for Scrap Quilts
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May 03, 2021 |
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Getting Started in Pattern & Fabric Design, Storing Quilts, and Las Vegas Quilt Shops
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Apr 19, 2021 |
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Favorite Size Quilt Blocks, Having Too Many Quilts, and Tone on Tone Fabric
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Apr 05, 2021 |
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Keeping Up with Challenges, Tips for Block Sashings, and Purchasing Fabric Online
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Defining a Scrap Quilt, Quilting Bargains, and New Sherri and Chelsi Fabrics
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Folded Corner Techniques, Keeping Track of Quilt Alongs, and Trimming Threads
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Vanessa Goertzen of Lella Boutique
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Solid Coordinates for Fabric Collections, Curating Scrap Fabric, and Completing UFOs
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Fabric Stashes, Seasonal Sewing, and Balancing Housework with Sewing Time
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Setting Goals for 2021
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Jan 04, 2021 |
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Your Creative Year in Review
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Dec 28, 2020 |
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Family Influences, First Quilts, and 2021 Outlook
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Dec 21, 2020 |
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Stress Free Holidays, Quilting Magazines, and Christmas Wish Lists
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Dec 07, 2020 |
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Christmas Preparation Special
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Nov 30, 2020 |
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Sewing with Scraps, Background Fabrics, and Binding by Machine
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Nov 16, 2020 |
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Quilting Tips Special
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Nov 02, 2020 |
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Favorite Blogs and IG Accounts, Modern Fabrics with Traditional Decor, & Gifting Quilts
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Oct 19, 2020 |
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Favorite Notions, Finding Quilt Alongs, and Fabric Trends
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Oct 05, 2020 |
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Quilt Decor, Design Software, and Leaders & Enders
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Sep 21, 2020 |
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Discovering New Patterns, Quilt Borders, and Quilting on a Budget
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Sep 07, 2020 |
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Project Organization, Joy in Quilting, and Storing Quilts
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Aug 31, 2020 |
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New "Happy Days" Fabric and Quilts, A Quilting Life Planner, and Quilt Layout Tips
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Aug 17, 2020 |
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Staying Inspired, Quilting as a Business, and Favorite Quilt Blocks
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Aug 03, 2020 |
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Quilting Essentials, Fabric Collection Colors, and Projects for Kids
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Jul 20, 2020 |
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Scrap Quilts, Quilting Tips, and Design
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Jul 06, 2020 |
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Tips for New Quilters, Organization, and Planning
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Jun 29, 2020 |
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Typical Days, Productivity, and Quilting Tips
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Jun 15, 2020 |
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Welcome to A Quilting Life Podcast!
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Jun 01, 2020 |
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Introducing A Quilting Life Podcast
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May 26, 2020 |