A Quilting Life Podcast

In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter Nancy Lane to the show! Sherri met Nancy through her quilt guild in Orange County, CA. Nancy has since pieced several of Sherrri's quilts and has done a fabulous job on every quilt she has pieced. Nancy has a great backstory as to how she first began quilting. She was a professional seamstress and costume designer at Disney for almost 20 years. Since retiring from Disney she has focused on quilting and has become a prolific quilter. We know you will enjoy her story and appreciate the advice and tips she shares in this episode.  Thank you Nancy for sharing your quilting life with us today!Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30628Nancy's Instagram Account: @treehouse_quiltsFamily Favorites Sew Along Links:Family Favorites Book: http://shrsl.com/4pgdbBrightly Sampler Kit: http://shrsl.com/4pgdjBrightly Sampler Backing Set: http://shrsl.com/4pgdyFamily Favorites Sew Along Block 1 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr7o1-IFJc0NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmadeVisit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their preparations before attending the International Quilt Market each year. They also offer advice for anyone attending Quilt Market for the first time. Lastly, they share some insight and advice for people interested in starting a long-arm quilting business and how to find a new long-arm quilter.Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30579Cozy Earth 40% off in October of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglifeNew Podcast Email Address: [email protected] Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/432zvPMMontage (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkfFamily Favorites Book: http://shrsl.com/4oiu0Brightly Kit: http://shrsl.com/4oiu1Brightly Backing: http://shrsl.com/4oiu3Sew Charming Dresden Charms: http://shrsl.com/4ovxkStrawberry Lemonade Fabric: http://shrsl.com/4p7lfLaguna Sunrise Fabric: http://shrsl.com/4p7liNOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmadeVisit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include using the right stitch length for piecing, making napkins and placemats, hanging mini quilts, tips for chain piecing, cleaning and/or replacing cutting mats and rotary blades, quilt labels, and more!  Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-122-show-notes/New Podcast Email Address: [email protected] Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Wh2DkuAnthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd Summer Star Medley (Quilt above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3OfyPkfHow to Hang a Mini Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mixo0-efXQ4&t=88sAll About Moda Toweling by Janelle Kent Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MhJDQ1CQC4Otter & Thyme YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@otterandthymeNOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmadeVisit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an upcoming sew-along they will be participating in with Chelsi's Brightly quilt from their new book, Family Favorites. Books are available now, and the sew-along will begin after Laguna Sunrise fabric has finished shipping. Fat Quarter Shop will be hosting this fun sew-along. Sherri then recaps her recent trip to the Garden of Quilts festival in Thanksgiving Point Utah. She had the opportunity to teach several classes at this year's event and had a great time doing so. She was also able to meet up with old acquaintances and meet some other accomplished quilters for the first time. Billy then shares some quilting history resources he has recently come across. These include two quilting documentaries and an interview with Ken Burns where he discusses his quilt collection that was once featured at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Links to these resources can be found below.Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30503Cozy Earth 40% off in September of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglifeNew Podcast Email Address: [email protected] House (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4dNUQ3GHappy Go Lucky 2 (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNHFamily Favorites in Sherri’s Shop: https://tidd.ly/4gncOMpFamily Favorites by Sherri & Chelsi from Fat Quarter Shop: http://shrsl.com/4oiu0Brightly Sew Along Quilt Kit: http://shrsl.com/4oiu1Brightly Sew Along Backing: http://shrsl.com/4oiu3Family Favorites Book + Sew Along Intro Blog Post: https://blog.fatquartershop.com/its-time-for-family-favorites-by-sherri-and-chelsi/ Handmade is Heartmade shop (use code AQUILTINGLIFE for a free t-shirt on orders over $50--must add to the cart): https://heartmadethreads.com/Garden of Quilts Website: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/garden-of-quilts/Ken Burns Quilt Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdlRU5B3YsM&t=88sCraft in America - Quilts: https://www.pbs.org/craft-in-america/tv-series/quilts/Great American Quilt Revival Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-great-american-quilt-revival-1mii18/NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.Where to Find Us:Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.comChelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglifeA Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuiltsChelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmadeVisit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglifeEnjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.Support the show