American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

Quilt shows can be overwhelming -- but we're sharing tips to make the most of it while also having time to rest and feel inspired! We'll also share some heartfelt stories of quilters making a difference in their community and some ideas for getting organized before you attend a quilt retreat. And on this week's Getting Sewcial, we chat with Sarah Bond, a talented modern quilter, who shares about the rich history of quilting in her family and how that has influenced the designs she's making today. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

We know quilters love to visit their local quilt shops, so we're giving a few suggestions on how much of a fabric to buy when you don't have a specific plan for it. We'll also talk about how one of our editors stores her fabric, our upcoming trip to Quilt Market in Houston, and a few tips for pinning your projects. And on this episode's Getting Sewcial, we chat with Nicole of Modern Handcraft, who shares some details about her new winter pattern and gives some tips for straight line quilting.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

There are a lot of different battings on the market -- we share more about the characteristics of battings and the questions to ask yourself before choosing one for your project. We also examine when a UFO actually becomes a UFO, share the history of Log Cabin block quilts, and give ideas for storing your sharp tools like scissors and seam rippers. Then, we chat with Lindsey Neill of Pen + Paper Patterns, who shares her own experience with taking a break from sewing and how to set boundaries when you feel burned out.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

We're always looking for ways to save money while quilting. From changing your shopping habits to piecing batting scraps, we're sharing a variety of ideas for making the most of your budget while sewing. We'll give tips for storing your WIPs (or works in progress), so you can get organized before the new year. We chat about starting a meaningful birthday or calendar quilt. And we interview HollyAnne Knight of String & Story, who shares tips for free-motion quilting, staying healthy while sewing, and living in a stash culture.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Hear 8 bad quilting habits that we all relate to -- and how to overcome them! We share what we're loving now, behind-the-scenes stories from a few photo shoots, and give tips for working with fusible interfacing. We chat about our One Million Pillowcase Challenge and how you can help us reach out goal, plus a heartfelt story of a memory quilt bringing comfort to a family suffering loss. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the tools and techniques that will help you successfully sew with batiks. We also share ideas for organizing your digital patterns, must-know tips for using a rotary cutter, and creative ideas for labeling your quilt. We also explore tips for growing your social media accounts with expert Kim Niedzwiecki of Go-Go Kim.  Let's dive in.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Pressing well makes a big difference in your finished quilt's appearance. And when you're making a quilt, we can promise that you'll be doing A LOT of it! We'll share the secrets to pressing like a pro! We chat with Tara Curtis, a pattern designer and the inventor of Wefty Needle. We'll also give sewing storage hacks from your kitchen, tell the history of pincushions, and share stories of quilters making a difference in their communities.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Learn to de-clutter your sewing room, so you can have a more productive and less stressful time sewing. We have practical tips to make the process as painless as possible. We give ideas of what to do with unfinished quilt tops or blocks that have been gifted to you, announce a new quilt along, share what we're loving right now, and do a fun Q&A with designer, fabric weaver, and Instagram personality Mathew Boudreaux of Mister Domestic.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Mini quilts are so fun to make! They're a great way to test out a fabric combination or new-to-you technique. Or they can just give you the satisfaction of starting and finishing a quilt quickly! We're talking about the best tools, tips, and tricks for sewing mini quilts. We'll also give tips for using acrylic rulers, share stories of quilters making a difference in their communities, and interview designer Christopher Thompson of The Tattooed Quilter about his fabric lines and design process.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

We're breaking down the basics of needles and threads, so you can choose the best combinations for your projects. We gives tips for using wool batting and keeping your workspace clean, share heartwarming stories of quilters making a difference in their communities, and play a fun game with the staff from WOOD magazine (can they guess what common quilting terms mean?).For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Whether you’ve been growing your fabric collection for years or are just starting to build a stash, we find that some quilters are actually afraid to dig into their fabrics for their projects. So, we're sharing tips for getting started on using your stash.  We'll also share some tools the editors are loving, the history of signature quilts, give a behind-the-scenes look at a dream sewing space, and a fun Q&A with Australian quilter Helen Godden, who shares her best machine-quilting tips.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Have you ever been on a quilt retreat? It can be an inspiring and fun event for all those who attend -- and a way to make new quilting friends while you make a lot of progress on your projects. We're sharing advice on how to plan or attend a successful quilt retreat. And Vanessa Vargas Wilson of Crafty Gemini talks about the luxury quilt retreats she operates (sign us up!). We'll also chat how to stay accountable for your UFO projects, answer reader questions, and talk about sewing machine needles.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

T-shirt quilts are incredibly popular and a great way to create a quilted keepsake. We're sharing 10 tips for making T-shirt quilts -- from planning to piecing to quilting! Then we tell two stories of people making a difference in their community through sewing. And we interview Rachael Dorr, the quilter behind Quilting a Memory, a charity dedicated to providing free quilting services to the families of lost or fallen U.S. service men and women. To end, we give listener tips for setting up your design wall.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

We're going to be talking about an issue that plagues many quilters -- how to make more time to sew even when you're busy. Summer usually has our schedules packed, so Lindsay and Elizabeth give 5 ideas for squeezing more time in your sewing room! Then we tackle a listener question -- how to avoid bulk when many seams come together in your blocks. The staff shares what trends and designers they're loving right now. And we interview Emily Dennis, a quilt designer and author, who chats quilt alongs, photography tips, and keeping sewing simplified. To end, Elizabeth shares organization supplies you can find in the beauty aisle.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

We're sharing tips for storing and washing your quilts -- whether your quilts need a quick refresh or a deep clean, Lindsay and Alison share important information to consider. We interview Chawne Kimber, a mathematician and quilter known for expressing her political activism in her quilts. Then, Joanna shares top tips for labeling your quilt, no matter how easy or complicated you'd like your label to be. Jody gives resources to educate yourself on antique quilts before you shop, how much you should spend, and where to buy vintage finds. To end, Lindsay shares our listeners' best tips for choosing and storing thread.For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

We're sharing tips for a great on-the-go project -- English paper piecing. Jody and Doris, avid EPPers, share their favorite supplies and how-tos for this fun piecing technique. In the Ask Us Anything segment, we answer listener questions about using plush fabric as backing and what to do when your blocks don't turn out the same size. Then, Alison shares an inspiring story of a former prisoner who's making a name for himself by sewing garments. To end the show, we interview Giuseppe Ribaudo, who shares the story behind his new fabric line -- this mysterious story is one you don't want to miss!For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Welcome to Season 10 of the American Patchwork & Quilting podcast! As we enter our 10th season, we're going to take a little time to reflect before we dive into a sneak peek at all the fun things we have coming! Then, we interview longarm quilter Jess Zeigler of Threaded Quilting Studio, who offers great tricks for anyone quilting their own quilts. We give tips for deciding what to do with the projects that you aren’t certain are worth your time to finish, share ideas for what to do when you have just 5 minutes to do a speed clean or 60 minutes to do a deep dive into organizing your space, and share machine quilting tips from our readers!For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here.

Erin Sampson is the Creative Director for Aurifil USA, she is on the far right. The Aurifil team does amazing things and I've worked with them every since they started to make thread for the quilting industry.  Erin shares what goes on at their website, sustainability, and  more! ------------Jennifer Keltner is the Chief Visionary officer at Martingale Publisher. I've know Jennifer almost since I started in the industry. We've been close friends and it's so exciting to see her create incredible books for quilters.   We also shares about their event you can go to and the super great book club. ----------------Linda Pacini is the Director of Training, Education, and Events for Baby lock. I can not say enough about how knowledgeable she is. Her vision for education us on our machine wide and she knows the machines. Her team of trainers will get you sewing in no time! Plus she makes darn good quilts, like the one behind her!----------------When I first started my business, Benartex gave m

Jeannie Jenkins is an award winning quiltmaker, designer, longarmer, teacher and author. Her book Contemporary Paper Pieced quilts is full of not only very unique designs, but loads of wonderful tips for making them. ------------ If you have been to a show, you’ve meet Pat Yamin! She is the designer behind ‘Come quilt with Me’. She is an author and a teacher. Pat has been immersed in quilting since the last 70s and has such great stories! Check your shelves, you might own her ‘Brooklyn Revolver’ cutting mat! --------------- I’m delighted to chat with Frank Bennett the CEO of the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. The museum has so many great things going on from museum exhibits, challenges, and programs you can attend. -------------- My friends Kimberly and Keven Jolly are the owners of the Fat Quarter Shop. You know Kimberly from her wonderful videos, publishing company called ‘Sew Emma’, sew alongs, yearly charity project, and most recently cross stitch with all that floss we own! I love working with her

I’ve been a huge fan of Heidi Staples work for years at her website Fabricmutt and at her Instagram. Heidi joined me awhile back and I knew when I saw her new book Patchwork USA and new fabric with Riley Blake we needed an update! -------- My good friend Jacquelynne Steves is back to chat embroidery, sew alongs, tools and more! She is a amazing designer and her Block of the Month projects in her club are wildly popular. We talk about pulling fabric for a block of the month from your stash, which is really easier than you think. --------- Author and Designer Linda Hahn is know form making New York Beauty blocks easy to do. She has a great skill buidling book out called New York Beauty Quilts Electrified. Such fun and creative ways to use the block. And I can’t wait to hear about her new fabric line! ================ Visit American Patchwork & Quilting at www.allpeoplequilt.com. Visit host Pat Sloan at www.patsloan.com. ================ BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 60% off a subscription to American P