Not Your Granny's Quilt Show (Amanda Oros)
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| 05 Jun 2023 | Meet Shereece Nicole - Sew Hooked on Treasures - Ep. 67 | 01:27:25 | |
Amanda chats with Shereece Nicole, the brains and creativity behind Sew Hooked on Treasures. Shereece writes patterns both for quilts and crochet (!). She also teaches classes and speaks to guilds. In this episode, she shares that she will be teaching on a quilting cruise in 2024, and has more new patterns releasing this year. Amanda and Shereece go deep into the challenges and triumphs of parenting. They also discuss what it takes to find balance in it all. Shereece has so much more to share with the maker-verse, so sit back, buckle up and join them for the ride! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 01 Jul 2024 | Meet Meagan Guité, Ruby Star Society Project Coordinator! - Ep. 115 | 01:48:59 | |
Meagan Guité is a Project Coordinator for Ruby Star Society who loves color, anything vintage and pets. Meagan's mom, Sarah, taught her how to quilt over 15 years ago when she opened a quilt shop. Meagan worked for her mom, and learned to quilt so she could answer questions for customers. Meagan's joy of making things with fabric comes from Sarah, and is something Meagan cherishes even more now. After Sarah passed away in 2021, Meagan found a new energy to create and sew. She quilted through the pain of losing her mother as a way to keep her close. Since then, Meagan quit her corporate job, and in a leap-of-faith moment, she applied for the job posted by Ruby Star Society looking for a project coordinator/social media/marketing expert. She got the job (that she splits with Audrey Savage) and now gets to live in the creative space of quilting and sewing. As the Project Coordinator, Meagan organizes the projects that will be mocked up in new fabric lines being released. She also helps write and create project plans and patterns. The new 10 Years of Magic pattern is one of Meagan's designs. Meagan is clearly an asset to Ruby Star Society and the world of quilting. Her ideas and excitement for design are so inspiring! Go check out her work while you listen. Please enjoy! Find Meagan here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me | |||
| 08 May 2023 | Meet Jessica Rose! Quiltd Studios - Ep. 63 | 01:02:32 | |
Jessica Rose is the owner and lead designer of Quiltd Studios. Jessica joins Amanda to discuss how she went from taking the LSAT the day after her wedding to designing modern and stylish quilt patterns. Jessica has a wide range of customer service experience which gives her the ability to have a customer-forward business model while she stuns us all with her incredible designs. Please enjoy!
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| 01 Apr 2024 | Meet Lacie Messerly of Messy Quilts & The Grateful Thread podcast! - Ep. 102 | 01:16:11 | |
Lacie Messerly is a quilter and podcaster. Her show motto "You can sit with us" is a call to welcome all quilters who feel like they're not welcomed or invited in some quilty spaces. Lacie started with other hobbies, such as cross-stitching, scrapbooking, and painting wooden signs. As a stay-at-home mom, Lacie was looking for something new to do, so reached out to her mom for help learning how to quilt. After rage quitting for a few years, Lacie picked it back up again and started sharing her makes in 2015 on Instagram. With some experience under her belt with making some t-shirt quilts and the infamous "Lips" quilt, Lacie formed Messy Quilts in 2022. In 2023, Ashelyn, Lacie's sister-in-law invited her to create a podcast to talk about quilting. The Grateful Thread podcast was launched with quick growth and a devoted following of "Thread Heads". Lacie loves quilting and being able to share her gift with others, but also wants to be sure she's balancing her business and her personal artistic endeavors. Head to Lacie's website or her Instagram to see her beautiful work! Find Lacie here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes! Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| 10 Jun 2024 | Meet Ian Garland of Off Kilter Crafter! - Ep. 112 | 01:29:26 | |
Ian started with a Cricut, now we're here! Ian Garland is a lover of sewing and quilting. He truly started into his crafting journey by purchasing a Cricut to create stage lighting gobos. When that didn't pan out, he started using his Cricut to create paper crafts and greeting cards, and the rest is history. Ian has built the amazing Off Kilter Crafter community over on YouTube where he hosts live streams of sewing sessions. He also posts videos with sewing and quilting tips and tricks. Ian is an Instructional Designer by day and loves to work with his local guild to share new ideas and modern quilt designs. Catch Ian over on his YouTube Channel @OffKilterCrafterIan or his Instagram @OffKilterCrafterIan and be on the lookout for more of his amazing work! 988 - the National Suicide Prevention Hotline Find Ian Here: This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/ | |||
| 25 Jul 2022 | Teaching Abe to Quilt - Update 2 | 00:14:34 | |
Update number two on Abe learning how to quilt! After teaching him how to use the sewing machine and make a quarter inch seam, it is time for him to choose a pattern to make! He loves sacred geometry and wanted to find something that could fit in that category of aesthetics. We look at options, discuss what the pattern entails and talk about how we will try to accomplish the task of making his quilt! Our next step is to buy fabric! So stay tuned for that gem! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram!
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| 26 Jun 2023 | Meet Vickeidy Plybon of Sewspicious - Ep. 70 | 01:08:24 | |
Vickeidy Plybon is the talent behind Sewspicous. She is a quilt pattern designer, AGF Ambassador, and an Aurifil Artisan. Like Amanda, Vickeidy is a teacher turned quilter. Vickeidy loves to use bright happy colors in her quilts, which is evident in her AGF Sewcialite bundle called Alegria. She has more fun projects coming up this year, the first of which is her first-ever Quilt Along for the Rosalia pattern she released with her AGF bundle. And, we get to hear the tale of how she wore a cast for two months without breaking a bone. Please enjoy! Find Vickeidy here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 30 Oct 2023 | Let's Talk Quilt Shows! - Ep. 82 | 01:11:33 | |
This episode is a little different than the usual! Amanda does chat with Vicki Francis, and the focus of their conversation is Quilt Show judging. Amanda also shares her perspective on what it was like to be in the judging room, scribing for the NACQJ judges. Vicki is the 2023 Vice President of the Boise Basin Quilters guild. She was formerly a teacher, and now repairs and quilts vintage quilt tops. She is also working toward her international quilt judging certification. If the thought of entering your quilts in a quilt show makes you cringe, this episode will hopefully ease some of the cringiness for you! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | Meet Steven Bland! - Ep. 60 | 01:33:27 | |
On this episode, Amanda turns the tables and interviews Steven Bland of Bland Designs and The Idiot Quilter podcast. Steven is a former educator who, like many of us, found his way to quilting through many of the other crafty and creative trends. Steven hosts a show over on YouTube called Bland Designs and The Idiot Quilter where he interviews other quilters, or chats about what he's got going on at the moment. He hosts sewing days over Zoom and other "retreat" options with guest speakers and instructors for a fun time that does not involve the cost of travel. Steven is full of stories and passion for quilting, so please enjoy! Find Steven here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us an email! notyourgrannysquiltshow at gmail dot com | |||
| 10 Apr 2023 | The Badass Quilters Society - Ep. 59 | 01:30:37 | |
Today on the show Amanda talks with Maddie Kertay. She is an award-winning quilter and the founder and CEO of the BadAss Quilters Society. Maddie believes that dedicated community is far more important than a perfect quarter-inch seam or specific quilting style. A safe, supportive, and welcoming community for politically liberal quilters have been Maddie Kertay’s goal for 10 years and counting. BadAss Quilters Society specifically serves and supports politically liberal quilters with community, content, and commentary on the state of today’s quilting culture. Maddie is a long-time community builder having built her state’s first wholly inclusive and LGBTQIA-affirming homeschooling group to support her family and other progressive families like it when there was no place for her family to gather with others of a like mind at the time. Maddie is the mother to 6 children ranging in ages from 33-22 and grandmother to one, Maddie makes her home in Chattanooga TN in an old house she is restoring with her husband and way too many animals, including a rotating cast on neonatal kittens for which she is a professional foster and advocate for the most medically fragile of them year-round. Maddie is a fierce advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community of which she is a part. When not caring for kittens, slinging a hammer, or out in her garden you can find her writing on her blog to further the evolution of the larger quilting community to become a more welcoming and diverse place. Somewhere in there, she sneaks in time for her passion for art quilting and on occasion sewing some clothing. Find Maddie (and other Badass Quilters) here:
on Insta: @the_badass_quilter Website: https://www.badassquilterssociety.com/ Shop: https://badassquiltersshop.bigcartel.com/
Want to see more? You can find it here: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany https://www/instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us an email! notyourgrannysquiltshow at gmail dot com | |||
| 17 Oct 2022 | Astrid Bordush of Apples and Beavers - Ep 40 | 00:55:02 | |
In this episode, Amanda talks to Astrid of Apples & Beavers. Astrid is a pattern designer in Canada and has recently released some adorably fun patterns. They chat about everything from being their own bosses to embracing the challenges of parenting. Astrid was born and raised in Germany but moved to Canada as an adult. It was then that she started seeing quilts in abundance and started falling in love with them. As most small business goes, a passion hobby turned into something more for Astrid. Find Astrid here: Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | Meet Radha of Sewing Through Fog - Ep. 52 | 01:40:48 | |
Radha Weaver of Sewing Through Fog is our guest today. She left a career in the denim and fashion industry to start her sewing and quilting business. She brings her love of textiles and apparel into her art. As another medium/high silly person, Amanda and Radha get deep in conversation about the nuances of being entrepreneurs in the creative business space. Find Radha here:
Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Want to be on the show? Send us an email! | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | Meet Emily of Emily Watts Quilts! - Ep. 122 | 01:10:01 | |
Emily Watts creates slice-of-life quilts in a bright, maximalist, graphic style that honors the traditions of classic quilt-making, while exploring modern design influences. Her bias tape illustrations feature vibrant color and exuberant texture, making them the perfect fit in modern maximalist and eclectic home decor. Emily's award-winning original designs are featured in international quilt shows and publications. Emily is an animator by day, and spends her free time with her two children, caring for her mother and working on new quilt designs. As she helps care for her mother, who has Alzheimer's, Emily is more grateful than ever to have quilting in her life. She has realized the importance of having a skill or a hobby you can turn to in hard times and feels passionate about reaching others with her love of quilting. Emily and Amanda dig into the importance of quilting out in public and being willing to talk about quilting as a way to make sure more people learn about it and know it still exists. Quilting is NOT a dying art and it IS art! Go check out Emily's makes and see how they spark joy! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 08 Nov 2021 | Minky... Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread? - Ep 4 | 00:28:40 | |
No matter what pattern or fabric you choose, all quilts have one thing in common: You want them to be cozy! And nothing makes a quilt cozier than plush Minky backing. We use Minky on basically every quilt we make — and we get a lot of questions about it! How to get it, how to use it, and how to quilt it. Find out why we love Minky so much and ask your Minky questions in the comments below! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| 07 Mar 2022 | Meet Erica Jackman - Ep 19 | 01:00:20 | |
Hello, cute patterns! Erica Jackman is the creative brain behind Kitchen Table Quilting. Over 50 patterns in the last 10 years, and they keep on coming! If you haven't seen her patterns, go check them out. In the meantime, enjoy the show! You can find Erica's work here:
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| 13 May 2024 | Meet Mayre Perez of Handmade Goods by Mayre! - Ep. 108 | 01:26:45 | |
Mayre Perez is a Maker, Modern Quilter and a lover of crafting one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces. Mayre began sewing during the pandemic lockdown. Her love of baking for her colleagues was rudely interrupted, so she needed a new hobby! Mayre and her mom took on quilting together and her love for fabric and making beautiful, functional items blossomed. With a job change and sewing experience under her belt, Mayre opened her online shop in October of 2022. Her array of bags and quilted items show off a modern aesthetic. Mayre makes beautiful heirloom quality items that make great gifts for everyone you know...and for yourself too! Head to Mayre's shop to check out her amazing inventory and shop while you listen! Find Mayre here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 20 May 2024 | Meet Kate Brown of Kate Brown Quilts! - Ep. 109 | 01:52:14 | |
Kate Brown is the creative force behind Kate Brown Quilts where she publishes modern quilt patterns and tutorials. She focuses on using techniques that don’t require precision but deliver precise results, and values making quilting fun, accessible, and engaging for a variety of skill levels. Introduced to quilting in her 20s, Kate fell in love with foundation paper piecing (FPP) and its endless possibilities. Not all of her patterns use FPP, but many do. Beyond design, Kate loves connecting with fellow quilters, sharing experiences, and exploring new techniques together, making quilting not just a craft but an energizing blend of community and art. She started Quilt Quest 2024 with the idea of inspiring makers to get projects done and bring some new energy to her community. Go check out Kate's easy-to-make patterns and get the details about Quilt Quest so you can join in the fun! Find Kate and Quilt Quest 2024 here! This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | Meet Scott of Scott Culley Designs! - Ep. 128 | 01:05:15 | |
Join Scott Culley, an upcycled architect and quilt designer, as he shares his incredible journey of creativity, transformation, and personal growth. From his early days as a young man in search of a creative outlet, to his career shift from architecture to the world of quilting and back to architecture, Scott's story is one of resilience and reinvention. Tune in and discover how quilting became not just a craft, but a profound form of storytelling and healing for Scott Culley. Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| 11 Mar 2024 | Meet Janice Reimer of Prairie & Ocean! - Ep. 99 | 00:50:51 | |
Janice Reimer is a Structural Biologist by day and a Quilter by night...and weekends. After resisting becoming a quilter for much of her life, Janice was introduced to EPP and whole-cloth hand quilting. The rest, as they say, is history. Janice was born and raised in the Canadian prairies, and after working in San Diego for three years, she returned to Canada. Janice's analytical mind helps her create modern-traditionalist quilt patterns that have eye-catching design and flow. Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | Meet Lisa of Lovering Quilt Co.! - Ep. 124 | 02:00:56 | |
Lisa is the owner and head maker of Lovering Quilt Co. Lisa is a graduate of Buffalo State with a bachelor's in Fashion Textile Technology and has a passion for fabrics. When she picked up quilting in 2015, her adoration for quilting and buying fabrics (which we all know are two different hobbies) led her to a daydream of owning her own little online fabric shop. She chats about her transition from the corporate world into being a self-employed and the challenge of staying on top of your business as a solopreneur. They also dive into the changes in priorities as a result of the 2020 lockdowns and what that means for small businesses. Lisa also shares about the challenge of going out of your comfort zone to meet new people, but the "common thread" of quilting keeps us together as a community. And that common thread tied us to you, so please enjoy! This episode is sponsored by the lovely Cozy Earth. Shop now and use code GRANNYS at checkout to get 40% off your purchase! cozyearth.com | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | Meet Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed! - Ep. 80 | 00:53:27 | |
In this episode Amanda chats with Abby of Abby Maed Studio. Abby is a third generation quilter (her mom quilts too!) and has been quilting and sewing as long as she can remember. She learned to quilt from her grandma who shares the same middle name, Mae, which was inspiration for the name of her business. Abby had a career in politics as a policy analyst, and as things became remote, and her work decreased, she began her journey into the world of pattern design. Abby is not only an Art Gallery Sewcialite for 2023, but she is one of The Nine Patch Quilt Collective. Their introductory project is the Sweater Weather Sampler. Each of the Nine designed a block for the cozy autumn-inspired quilt. Head to Abby's shop (or any of the Nine Patcher's) to get your Sweater Weather Sampler today! Find Abby here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 10 Oct 2022 | Molly McOmber - Ep 39 | 00:57:35 | |
On this episode, Amanda talks with Molly, a brand new quilter! Abe (Amanda's husband) is classmates with Molly and introduced her to Amanda. Molly graciously agreed to be on the show so they could chat about her experience of making her first quilt. Amanda has a soft spot for young (or not!) new quilters because of the importance of getting more people interested in the craft. Molly's first jump into quilting was a big endeavor, and although it was tricky, she accomplished something awesome! Grab your drink, have a seat and hear all about it! Want more? You can also find Amanda here: YouTube: Etsy: Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 05 Feb 2024 | Meet Ben Millett! - Ep. 94 | 01:04:49 | |
Quilting is Ben Millett's creative outlet outside his work at an agriculture company in Des Moines, Iowa. Ben explores color and shape by applying contemporary color palettes to traditional quilt blocks, turning digital concepts into a physical reality with fabric and thread. He creates to play, to communicate ideas, to further the gay agenda, to make what he wants to see. site, with blog and shop: https://benmillett.us/ newsletter: https://benmillett.us/notes Instagram: https://instagram.com/benmillett/ CraftyMonkies class in March: https://www.craftymonkies.com/live-zoom-workshop-ben-millett-tiny-quilts-big-colour Cosmic Collection BOM: https://12minis.com/product/cosmic-mini-quilts-12-zodiac-blocks/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 22 Aug 2022 | Amanda Update - Ep 35 | 00:27:39 | |
On today's episode Amanda chats about the current goings on in her life, quilt projects she's been working on and an overall life update. She's excited for this season of new things happening. Her desire to grow and learn is leading her in a slightly new direction, but will hopefully continue to fuel her love for making gorgeous quilts and other crafty things. Thanks for being here, and let's dive in!
Want to be on our show? Email us at notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram! Purchase handmade quilts, minky and more on Etsy! Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow You can also find us on YouTube! | |||
| 09 Oct 2023 | Meet Rachel of Sew Joyful Studio! - Ep. 79 | 01:02:20 | |
In this episode, Amanda chats with Rachel, the face behind Sew Joyful Studio. She is a pattern designer, quilter, sewist, and outdoors-woman. She lives in Minneapolis, MN with her husband, and brand new baby boy! When she's not sitting at her sewing machine, you can usually find her on a bike or in the kitchen. Up until the end of 2021, she worked as a Civil Engineer. Leaving that career behind and pursuing a joy-filled life was one of the best decisions she ever made, and Sew Joyful Studio was born from that space. Rachel says the joy that she gets from sewing is unmatched, and her hope for Sew Joyful Studio is that she can use it to spread a little bit of that joy to others. Her best selling pattern is her Fanny Pack Pattern, but this year she began releasing quilt patterns, and has two available on her website now! Keep an eye out on her social media and in her email newsletters for her next quilt pattern release, coming around the holidays later this year! MERCH!!!! : nygqs.printify.me | |||
| 12 Feb 2024 | Meet Tara Evans of Taralee Quiltery! - Ep. 95 | 02:34:37 | |
Tara Evans is the owner/artist/designer behind Taralee Quiltery. As a student, Tara thrived in math, science and the arts. Her main focus was to take as many classes in the arts as she could. Amanda and Tara attended rival high schools in Boise, but the two ended up in their respective schools' choir programs. Painting was Tara's original outlet, which ultimately led her to study Fine Art in college. Before graduating, she got married and soon after becoming a mother, she started sewing for them. In 2018 Tara designed and made her first quilt pattern and the rest is history! Taralee Quiltery was born from wanting to share her love of art with the world and give other people access to her creative process by purchasing her patterns to make their own art. Tara sells her patterns both printed and PDF, as well as curated bundles. If you haven't seen her Ruby Star Starry bundles that are based on popular movies, you should check them out! Tara's style has high visual impact. Her quilts are designed to be show stoppers. Her aim is to push the boundaries in her artistic style, and in the quilting community at large. In this episode, Tara and Amanda discuss their responses to questions that were sent to Tara from some of her followers on Instagram. All the people/shops, as well as the articles they mentioned are linked below. Find Tara Here: site, with blog and shop: https://www.taraleequiltery.com// Everyone Mentioned (instagram handles) : @handmadegoodsbymayre @jecahoon26 @mtnairhandmade @kindredquiltco @mija.handmade @briarhilldesigns @keystonemoderncreative @piecefabricco @quiltingfromtheheart @wyldwoodcreative Articles Referenced: https://gitnux.org/quilt-industry-statistics/ https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/insights/john-jost-women-undervalue-themselves-setting-pay-rates Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 11 Sep 2023 | Meet Brooke of Eudaimonia Studio - Ep. 75 | 01:32:47 | |
In this episode, Brooke Shankland, the designer and maker behind Eudaimonia Studio joins Amanda to talk about her start into quilting. Brooke began sewing in 2016 and quickly became enamored with quilting. She soon began designing patterns that suited her love for philosophies. Brooke has had many life experiences and brings her multi-dimensional knowledge to running her small business. On top of being a fantastic pattern designer, Brooke is also one of the ten Art Gallery Fabrics Sewcialites for 2023. Please enjoy Brooke! Find Brooke here: website: https://eudaimoniastudio.com/ Free Patterns! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 16 Jan 2023 | Prepping for Long Arm Quilting - Ep. 49 | 00:20:22 | |
Do you keep running into issues when you are long arming, or having your quilts long-armed? Well Amanda is here today to give some advice on how to get great results. She has seen some tricky predicaments when it comes to quilting and hopes to help you and your long-arm quilter avoid troubles. Building a relationship with your quilter is super important, and the tips Amanda gives in today's episode will help build that trust. So get a pen and take some notes. You'll be ready to get your quilt sandwich ready for some fun! Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop YouTube: https://youtu.be/7NI97dybme8 Want to be on the show? Send us an email! | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | Meet Coach Jenni Grover! - Ep. 71 | 01:31:37 | |
Jenni Grover is a Wellness Coach for Makers. She's an author, quilter, and cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, and has created a “creative resilience” wellness coaching approach that covers physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. She is a lifelong crafter who sees the need for all of us to strengthen our 5 threads of wellness so we can show up in the world as our best selves more often. Not only does Jenni work with makers, she's also an entrepreneur who has worked in advocacy for chronic illness patients, and written tons of articles. Jenni loves to empower people to use their creative voice to express their passions and reach their life goals. Look for Jenni here: https://www.instagram.com/coachjennigrover/ - instagram https://coachjennigrover.com/scrappy-society-membership/ - her low-cost monthly membership to boost wellness and creativity https://coachjennigrover.com/coaching-program/ - where folks can learn about her coaching program
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| 02 Dec 2024 | Meet author Gina Gallaun! - Ep. 129 | 01:33:09 | |
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with author and courage advocate Gina Gallaun, whose book Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days chronicles the powerful stories of women who faced life’s toughest challenges and found strength they never knew they had. Gina traveled the world, gathering these incredible narratives of resilience, and in the process, she found her own life transformed—meeting her now-husband and gaining two wonderful step-children along the way. Join us as Gina shares her journey of collecting stories, discovering her own bravery, and how she is now creating spaces in Colorado, and beyond, where courage is celebrated and embraced. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about courage, community, and the importance of stepping into your own power. Catch this episode on both the podcast platforms and YouTube for an in-depth look into Gina’s mission to inspire others to "Embrace Your Brave." Want to see more? You can find it here:
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| 15 Apr 2024 | Meet Karen Wade of Bessie Pearl Binding Co.! - Ep. 104 | 01:11:33 | |
Bessie Pearl Binding Co. is the result of Karen Wade's retail/business experience and desire to help quilters. Karen saw an opportunity to supply quilters with notions and pre-made bias binding. This allowed her to stay home with her young children and do what she loves. Coming from the world of retail gives Karen a keen eye for what her customers want and need. Her bindings are excellently made with high-quality quilting cotton from manufacturers we know and trust. Her goal is to help quilters finish their projects with one less step to do in the process. Karen loves what she does and loves that she can also be flexible while raising her family. So, go check out her shop while you listen! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 30 Sep 2024 | Meet Stephanie of Hillside Stitches! - Ep. 120 | 01:07:35 | |
Stephanie is the owner of Hillside Stitches. She fell into quilting while pregnant and on bed rest. She tediously cut fabric squares with scissors while in bed, but once her baby was born, she quickly upgraded to a rotary cutter. Since then, she hasn't looked back. As she worked on her skills, she soon found herself self-drafting a pattern to achieve the scrappy pumpkin quilt of her dreams. After many requests for the pattern, Stephanie decided to write it up and sell it. So six-ish years ago, Hillside Stitches was born. Since then, she has written 38 patterns. Her latest pattern, Ex, came about as a forgotten project that would have been a gift for her son's swim teacher/life guard. After her kiddo spied the pattern on her computer and declared it needed to be made for his teacher this year, she finished it up and now we get to have it! Stephanie will be hosting a 4-week Sew-Along for the Ex pattern starting in early October, so head to her Instagram or her website to sign up! And while you're doing that, give the episode a listen! This episode is sponsored by Moss Ecommerce Management, a site management service. Get back to the parts of your small business that you love. Check out https://mossecommerce.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 04 Mar 2024 | QuiltCon 2024 Recap! - Ep. 98 | 00:53:18 | |
Amanda talks us through her first time going to QuiltCon! This year, 2024, it was held in Raleigh, North Carolina. If you've never heard of QuiltCon, go check it out! It's hosted by The Modern Quilt Guild each year. **Learn to Graffiti Quilt with Me!** Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 | Meet Kim : Mr. Bones Sews - Ep. 72 | 01:00:56 | |
On today's episode, Amanda has Kim, the face and voice behind Mr. Bones Sews! Mr. Bones is a tiny skeleton who loves to sew! Kim creates hilarious and endearing videos with Mr. Bones and his crew. They have many adventures including, opening minis of Little Tykes, candy and much more. Kim has a background of sewing and fashion design. She fell in love with quilting when she ventured to find the nearest fabric store in the town she and her husband moved to in 2017. Kim loves to play with fabric almost as much as she loves to come up with ideas for Mr. Bones. If you haven't encountered Mr. Bones yet, go get some "skeletonin"! Find Kim, ehem, Mr. Bones here: Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 16 Oct 2021 | How Two Millennials Got Started Quilting - Ep 1 | 00:12:15 | |
How did two millennials go from never using a sewing machine to becoming professional quilters? Blood, sweat, and tears. Lots and lots of tears. But only for a few months. If we can learn to quilt (without crying) so can you. Check out our story and share your own quilting stories below! Follow the Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show podcast!
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| 08 Jan 2024 | Meet April Singleton of Made In The Shed Quilts! - Ep. 90 | 01:00:26 | |
April Singleton is the owner and designer behind Made In The Shed Quilts. She didn't start quilting until she was gifted her grandmother's sewing machine in 2014, and she hasn't stopped since! In 2019, as the space in her house was now filled with kids, April built a shed in her backyard. This is where all the magic happens! In addition to designing and selling some beautiful quilt patterns, she also carries fabric! April hosted her first-ever Quilt Along with the launch of her most recent pattern "Sunkissed Stars". While you're listening, go check out April's shop and get some cute fabric! Find April here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 10 Jan 2022 | Meet Art Quilter Amy Carter - Ep 11 | 01:12:18 | |
In this episode, we're joined by Amy Carter of Experience the Quilt to talk all things art quilting. Don't know what that is? Don't worry, we didn't either. Amy paints her own fabrics, appliques amazing patterns, and melts things in her house to find out what textures she can create. She doesn't believe in traditional quilt patterns and loves to break the rules. Hey, we love that too. Find Amy on Instagram @experience_the_quilt https://www.instagram.com/experience_the_quilt/ and check out her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmEs1jN0E2xO669sSLnGkw Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| 24 Apr 2023 | The Retro Quilter, Maude MacDonald - Ep. 61 | 01:06:27 | |
In today's episode Amanda chats with Maude MacDonald of The Retro Quilter about life, quilting, designing patterns, momming and Maude's new podcast, Thread & Therapy. Maude's designs are modern while leaning into the retro vibe of bold colors, curves and big design. Maude embodies her love of retro vintage, and is fulfilling that niche in the quilting community by sharing it with all of us! If you haven't checked out her patterns or podcast, go do it! After listening to the episode, of course. Find Maude here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us an email! notyourgrannysquiltshow at gmail dot com | |||
| 19 Sep 2022 | Amari Thomsen (Next Gen Quilting) - Ep. 37 | 00:58:02 | |
This week, meet Amari Thomsen! If you haven't found her yet, go check out her Instagram! She creates budget- and environmentally friendly quilts and crafts. Her minimalistic lifestyle played a big role in how she approached learning to quilt (during the p@ndem1c no less). Amanda and Amari talk about the generosity of quilters and leaning into the community to help spread the love! Also, check the links below to find Amari's projects that she mentioned in the episode. - Chambray Shirt Quilt https://www.instagram.com/p/CP08dADnMA9/ - Wrap Ukraine in Quilts (my quilt donation and more about the program if listeners are interested) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfejaM2pXVl/ - Weftovers Quilt - the baby quilt I'm currently working on https://www.instagram.com/p/Cge2J7DLcEb/ - Frankenbatting https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxqDc7nmG6/ - Franken-piecing (piecing together small pieces of fabric to create a piece large enough for pattern requirements) - https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDK48nnESg/ and https://www.instagram.com/p/CNu5Wjhn1yY/ - More sustainable quilting tips https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc5pclOrW8i/ - My upcoming scrappy blazing arrows quilt project https://www.instagram.com/p/ChFhcZqJTwi/
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| 14 Nov 2022 | Brooke Stambersky of Brooke's Bitchin Stitches - Ep. 43 | 01:24:45 | |
In this episode, meet Brooke Stambersky, owner of Brooke’s Bitchin’ Stitches. She began her quilting journey about 6 years ago. She has always been a creative and crafty lady, and when she finds a new craft, she dives right in! Quilting was no exception and she fell in love at first stitch. Over the past year, Brooke has launched her new quilt pattern design company and website, Brooke's Bitchin' Stitches, where she is currently working on a quilt pattern series entitled, Home. This Home pattern series allows quilters to create the United States, state by state, using fabric. These patterns are a wonderful way for quilters to use their fabric stash and be an artist with fabric. Each pattern focuses on a specific state within the US and features mini quilt designs. Brooke and Amanda chat about their experiences with crafting and quilting. They share a kindred spirit and find joy in the process of designing and creating beautiful things. Please enjoy! Looking for Brooke? Find her here: Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com
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| 06 Nov 2023 | Meet Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern! - Ep. 83 | 01:04:40 | |
Erin Grogan is the pattern designer and founder of Love Sew Modern. She was introduced to sewing by her grandmother, a professional seamstress. As a child, Erin would fill a notebook with fashion designs and dream of growing up to become a clothing designer. On her many summer visits, Erin and her grandmother would go to Hancock Fabrics to get material and together they would sew her school wardrobe for the next year. These precious moments sparked her love for design. In 2017 Erin took her first trip to a modern quilt shop. Surrounded by all the bright and bold fabrics and modern quilts she knew in that moment she wanted to become a quilter. In January of 2020 Erin left her corporate job to focus on growing her dream, Love Sew Modern. Not only is Erin a pattern designer, but she is a sewing educator as well, teaching and instructing at conferences, guilds and in her own home. If you don't know Erin yet, this episode will give you a glimpse into her life. Take a listen and go check out her NEW Book - Out November 7, 2023 - called Retro Curved Pieced Quilts. Find Erin here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 20 Jun 2022 | Meet Holly Clarke Part 2 | 00:58:16 | |
**This is part two!** Joining Amanda this week is Holly Clarke of Holly Clarke Design. Her creative Instagram handle (@holdmyseamripper) caught Amanda's eye, and she's been a fan ever since! They chat about design, finding quilting inspiration in the wild and running a creative business. Holly's main business is graphic design, and she also has a baby clothing business called Small Potatoes that she started in 2005. So her foray into designing quilts seems like a natural progression. Her eye for design and color is what makes her work stand out. Find Holly's work here! Small Potatoes - https://www.small-potatoes.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holdmyseamripper Website - https://hollyclarkedesign.com/ Email us if you are interested in being on the show! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com Want more? You can also find Amanda here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow | |||
| 15 May 2023 | Meet Erin Bauchan-Caprara! - Ep. 64 | 01:22:25 | |
Today Amanda has Erin Bauchan-Caprara of Seam Ripper Society on the show! Erin tells Amanda how she came to quilting as a way to be able to add beautiful things to her home. Erin is a thrifty crafter and loves to source fabric and sewing tools from her local thrift shops. She learned the 3 R's (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) from her grandfather. Erin learned to quilt by diving head first into pattern-testing groups, which led her to learning a lot of new skills quickly. You can find Erin here: | |||
| 25 Sep 2023 | Meet Kelsey of White Rose Designs! - Ep. 77 | 01:56:03 | |
Here is the next episode! In this one Kelsey talks about her early introduction to sewing and quilting. She has been quilting off and on most of her life and found pattern design as a creative outlet for marrying traditional aesthetics and modern piecing. She is an Art Gallery Fabrics Sewcialite for 2023 and curated her bundle based on her romantic, picnic-in-the-garden, sunny spring day feeling designs. So while you go check out Kelsey's designs and fabric bundle, give her a listen! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 05 Dec 2022 | Recent Quilts Update! - Episode 45 | 00:26:48 | |
In today's episode, Amanda talks about some of the quilts she and her mom have been working on, as well as an update about her Christmas quilt. Links to the quilts she talked about: World AIDS Day Quilt: Simpsons Quilt: Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 19 Jun 2023 | Meet Orlando THE Quiltysaurus! - Ep. 69 | 01:06:29 | |
Orlando, the owner of Quiltysaurus Long Arming and Embroidery is on the show today. Orlando loves to long arm and his clients love him back. He loves complicated, FPP patterns that let him lose himself in the process. As a part time quilter, Orlando squeezes it in whenever he can. He loves the experience of working with so many styles of quilts and tastes as he long arms. The dedication Orlando has for quilting is evident in his body of work. From one long armer to another, Amanda and Orlando clicked and chatted like they were old friends. Enjoy! Find Orlando here! Want to see more? You can find it here: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | Teaching Abe to Quilt - Update 3 | 00:09:07 | |
They are on a roll now! In this update, Amanda and Abe head to a local favorite, The Quilt Crossing, to buy the fabric for Abe's quilt. They plan out what type of fabric Abe wants for each part of the pattern, and they dove in head first! Thankfully it didn't take them too long to find what they needed and they left happy! Abe is looking forward to cutting up the fabric and getting started on his quilt! They have to get as much done as they can in the next couple of weeks because Abe gets back to teaching university math courses for the fall semester! Enjoy the shopping trip and we'll see you for the next update! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram! Purchase handmade quilts, minky and more on Etsy! Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! Find us on YouTube to see all the fun! | |||
| 19 Feb 2024 | Meet Amber Elliot of Alderwood Studio! - Ep. 96 | 01:31:07 | |
Amber Elliot is the artist/pattern designer/quilter/educator behind Alderwood Studio. She has been sewing all her life, and has always loved bringing various fabrics together to give them new life. As a child, she used her grandmother's old clothes to create new fashion for her mom to wear. Then as a teen, Amber decided that she was going to make a quilt, so she did. Since then, Amber has quilted on and off, but when she started doing it more seriously, she realized that the design and the pattern layout was her favorite part. Up to that point, Amber had never used someone else's pattern. But, realizing that she wanted to try writing her patterns, she started purchasing patterns so she could learn how it was done. As Amber was building her pattern-writing skills, she had the idea for a subscription box that would bring fun projects right to your door (or inbox). In addition to the Modern Makes box, Amber felt compelled to create a pattern-writing course for budding designers. She decided to help other people do what she struggled to do on her own. If you know anyone who has taken her course, then you know that her platform builds strong partnerships in the quilting community. Amber believes in the old adage - "a rising tide lifts all boats". And as she pursues her dreams, Amber is now one of Riley Blake's new fabric designers! Her fabric line comes out this Fall, so call your local quilt shops to request it! Find Amber here: Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 11 Apr 2022 | How to Pick a Pattern - Ep. 23 | 00:42:45 | |
This is the second episode in the Beginners Series. Today Myranda joins Amanda to talk about the ups and downs of choosing your first pattern. There are definitely things you can look for to help you find a pattern that's not to big, and not too wild, but juuuuust right. We hope our hot tips help you pick out your first, or second... or fiftieth quilt pattern! Enjoy! Fat Quarter Fancy - https://sewcanshe.com/fat-quarter-fancy-quilt-pattern/ Fast Four Patch - https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/fast-four-patch-quilt-tutorial Lap of Luxe - https://artgalleryfabrics.typepad.com/weblog/2013/02/fat-quarter-gang-lap-of-luxe-by-quilt-dad.html Jumbo Rails - https://etsy.me/3urYbBg Rainbow Heart - http://www.etsy.com/listing/850376462 Spring Daisy Stitchery - https://springdaisystitchery.com/
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| 29 Jan 2024 | Meet Ann Skaehill of Crafty Moose Quilts! Ep. 93 | 01:47:03 | |
Ann Skaehill is the quilter/designer behind Crafty Moose Quilts. She started sewing in 2011 when she was gifted the use of her grandmother's sewing machine. Ann has built her brand and business around making t-shirt quilts, designing quilt patterns and loving her inventory of fat quarters. Ann is one of the Nine Patch Quilt Collective, whose launch of the Sweater Weather Sampler was a huge hit! Ann's block, Warm Woodlands is a fun patchwork twist on fall foliage. Among her traditionally-pieced patterns, Ann is coming up with a way to help make t-shirt quilts a bit easier for those who want to tackle the task on their own. Find Crafty Moose Quilts here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 26 Sep 2022 | Bee Sew Inspired - Ep 38 | 00:54:16 | |
On the episode this week Amanda chats with Jennifer Long of Bee Sew Inspired. Jennifer is a Riley Blake Designs Fabric Designer, Quilt & Doll Pattern Writer, Machine Embroidery Digitizer and online educator. The two chat about the lifey-ness of being entrepreneurs, "slashies", and the importance of showing grace to ourselves and others. Jennifer has two new lines of fabric out this fall and lots of great projects to carry you through the winter! Find Jennifer here: instagram.com/beesewinspired
Want more? You can also find Amanda here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 09 Jan 2023 | Happy New Year! 2023 - Ep. 48 | 00:17:00 | |
Hello! We're back from Christmas/New Year's/Amanda's Birthday, and we're ready for more! Amanda comes in to say hello and talk about her Sew-a-thon birthday celebration, and her goal for quilting in the new year. She is coming into it with some great projects to tackle, and she's ready to see all of yours! As a person who doesn't like to set resolutions for the new year, Amanda is focusing on living in her truth, taking care of herself and her loved ones, and sewing for fun A LOT more. How about you? Want more? You can also find Amanda here: IG: Etsy: Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 | Season 3 Opener - Amanda is here! - Ep. 116 | 00:31:28 | |
Welcome back everyone! Amanda is here to update you about what happened during her trip to Europe and why she came back early. She also talks about the sewing projects she is planning and things she has made. Amanda also talks about moving her business from her parents' house to her garage studio. Amanda's summer plans were cut short, but there was no shortage of good times had and fun quilting experiences. She's excited to be back with all of you and can't wait for the amazing lineup of guests she has for you! Links: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop use code GRANNYS to get 50% off! Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | Ramblings of a Millennial - Episode 46 | 00:23:50 | |
In this episode Amanda chats about her experience with trying to balance the hubbub of the holidays and the things she wants and needs to do to preserve her mental health. Sewing for oneself can seem to be a bit of a challenge this time of year, especially if you're the owner of a quilting business! The client quilts take priority! No complaints here! Just a jolly ol' check in with the hostess with the mostess(t). Link to last year's Holiday Project highlight video: Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 | Meet Angela Pingel Ep 33 | 01:13:56 | |
Amanda chats with math teacher/author/pattern writer/fabric designer/book lover/mom, Angela Pingel. The two discuss the ups and downs of life, parenting, owning your own business and everything in between. Angela recently released a new line of fabrics called Clueless with Windham Fabrics. Angela's love of books, more specifically stories, inspire her fabric design. The fun bright colors bring Nancy Drew's mysteries to life. Her previous line, Curious Dream, was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Go check them out! You can find Angela here: https://angelapingel.com/
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| 09 May 2022 | 3 Tips for Cutting Fabric - Ep 27 | 00:16:28 | |
Does the idea of cutting your fabric make you weak? Well that stops here! I used to dread cutting fabric, but follow my hot tips and the process won't scare you anymore! You might be thinking "yeah but what if I mess up?" And to that I say, you will at some point. But we all do! These tips will give you a better chance of avoiding mistakes and keeping your cuts crisp and accurate! Love you all! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram!
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| 15 Jan 2024 | Meet Barbie Mills!- Ep. 91 | 00:50:29 | |
Barbie Mills is a modern digital pantograph designer and long-arm quilter based in Utah. Barbie has been sewing for pretty much her whole life. She started quilting in high school and began her longarm business in 2012. Barbie was doing custom free-motion long-arming before she decided to go digital and leave the custom quilting behind. As her skills grew, so did her design portfolio, and now she has an Etsy shop full of hundreds of digital pantograph designs. Barbie also teaches a pantograph design course, so if you've been debating, go check out what she offers! In her Etsy shop you can purchase her designs and she also has a cute tshirt for sale! From her Instagram you can see all her designs and get connected with all the other amazing things she's doing. So snuggle in and shop while you listen! Find Barbie here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 20 Dec 2021 | Christmas Projects - Ep 10 | 00:14:33 | |
In this episode, we talked about our current Christmas projects, our new calendar, and more. Join us while we sew sew sew our way into the holidays! Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| 20 Nov 2023 | Meet Whitney of French Fry Quilt Co.! - Ep. 85 | 01:07:45 | |
Whitney is the owner and quilter behind French Fry Quilt Company. She lives in Northern California with her husband and two cats. She is a yoga instructor and running coach. She held a job as an non-fiction editor then moved into retail management. When the opportunity came up for Whitney to pursue her vision for starting a quilt/fabric shop, she jumped! As a quilter, Whitney enjoys using fun fabrics with bright colors. Her shop reflects the fun! Whitney hopes to expand one day, but for now is taking it one day at a time! So, if you haven't yet, go check out her shop while you listen! Find Whitney here: Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | Update / Intro - Ep. 20 | 00:03:59 | |
Another quick one coming at ya. I have a couple of things to tell you about, so here they are! Enjoy the sound of my voice as I remind you to follow me on Instagram, and please subscribe to my channel! Want more? You can also find Amanda here:
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| 13 Jan 2025 | Giuseppe aka Giucy Giuce! - Ep. 134 | 01:55:09 | |
In this episode Amanda is joined by the talented Giuseppe Ribaudo, better known as Giucy Giuce, a renowned fabric designer for Andover Fabrics. Giuseppe takes us on a journey from his background in musical theater to becoming a successful fabric designer and educator. We take a dive into his recent move back to New York after spending time in Maine during the pandemic lockdowns, and his inspiring experience at Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters, Oregon, where he participated in an artist's residency. Giuseppe also shares the exciting details of his collaboration with Alison Glass on the Mini Alphabet pattern set, and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming fabric line, 40, which is set to be released in 2025 to celebrate his milestone 40th birthday. Tune in for an insightful conversation about creativity, design, and the art of making! Find Giucy Giuce here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| 27 Mar 2023 | Meet Amanda Bauer! - Ep. 57 | 01:26:52 | |
Amanda? Amanda! Amanda?! AMANDA!!!
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| 19 Dec 2022 | Happy Holidays! - Episode 47 | 00:18:40 | |
In this episode, Amanda talks about her picks for the holiday showcase video that you can watch here https://youtu.be/muCSS-nU1K8 Please go check it out! This episode has a lot of visual components, so if you can watch, head on over to YouTube so you don't miss out on the fun! This episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VS3qdXxz-00 Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Email us! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com | |||
| 24 Jan 2022 | Meet Beth Milton - Ep 13 | 00:58:15 | |
In this episode, we're joined by Beth Milton to talk about her story and reminisce about our quilting family. Beth is who helped get us started in this wonderful craft. We are so thankful for her and for agreeing to come on this show and talk with us! Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on Instagram!
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| 23 May 2022 | 4 Tips for Quilt Sewing | 00:13:43 | |
In this final episode of the Beginner's Series, Amanda talks about her Top Tips for Sewing. Seam allowances, pinning, or clover clipping, and your speed all matter! It can be so frustrating to have wonky seams in your quilt. But with Amanda's tips, you will be sure to have an easier time sewing beautiful seams on your quilt. Having nice seams means your quilt blocks will come together better and you will have crisp, tight lines, which is what we all want in our quilts! Don't be silly and think that just because you follow Amanda's Top Tips that you won't have to seam rip... because you will! So make sure to keep your little seam ripper handy! Love you all! Please enjoy this episode! And if you want more, check out the links below! Follow us on YouTube!
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| 29 Apr 2024 | Meet THE Alexis of Stitched By Alexis! - Ep. 106 | 01:09:39 | |
Alexis Plunkett is the owner/long-armer/photographer of Stitched By Alexis. She began her long-arming journey a year ago and loves to merge her photography background with her quilting. Alexis photographs all of her client quilts as well as her personal projects. She is also a maker for Riley Blake Designs, getting the opportunity to make projects with new fabric several months ahead of their release. Alexis has a soft spot for Christmas and Halloween holiday fabric, so while all of us normal quilters are making spring and summer projects, she's already into the upcoming holidays. Not only is Alexis learning to maximize her learning on her long-arm, she's always up for opportunities to learn new skills and add new techniques to her photography. Alexis does beautiful work and I can't wait for you to see it! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 | Our Greatest Quilting Heroes - Ep 3 | 00:24:14 | |
One of the greatest parts of quilting is the community that comes with it. Through Instagram and other social channels we quickly discovered a vast community of modern makers, just like us. Makers who aren’t afraid of bright colors and bold patterns. Makers whose DMs are always open for quilty discussions. Makers we now call friends (whether they know it or not). Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| 21 Feb 2022 | Meet Mama Sweet Pea! - Ep 17 | 00:43:47 | |
In this episode, Amanda talks to the one and only Mama Sweet Pea (aka Mom, aka Michele, aka Craft Queen) about all the things. But if you take one thing away from this episode, it should be how attach better borders! So get comfy and listen in! You can follow us on YouTube!
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| 29 May 2023 | Meet Kristina Trogdon of Peinte & Co. - Ep. 66 | 00:59:40 | |
In this episode, Amanda talks to Kristina Trogdon of Peinte & Co. Kristina is an up-and-coming fabric designer who is paving her own way into the world of quilting cotton. Kristina shares about her history in kinesiology, surface design for fashion companies and her eventual journey into quilting. Kristina is looking to produce fabrics that she loves so she can share them with others who love them too. Peinte & Co. is doing new designs focusing on the newest home and fashion trends, while still offering the classic quilting favorites in a reimagined way. Find Kristina here: Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 29 Nov 2021 | Need Some Hot Tips for Seam Ripping? - Ep 7 | 00:12:42 | |
Even the best quilters occasionally have to bust out their seam rippers. And we’re not going to lie to you, it sucks. But there are a few ways to make the suckiest part of quilting a little less sucky. Hot tip: Make someone else do it for you. But really, drop your seam ripping stories in the comments and let’s commiserate together. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| 25 Apr 2022 | Picking Fabric - Ep 25 | 00:12:05 | |
Welcome back to the Beginner Series! In this episode I talk about tips and ideas for how to choose fabric for your quilt. I name drop some of my favorite designers, talk about precut fabric and what to do when you finally hit the shops! Dig in and let me know down below if you have any questions! I decided to go out into nature, so buckle up! My ADHD is in full force on this one! Online Shops I Like (Unaffiliated)
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| 13 Dec 2021 | Meet Designer Katarina Roccella - Ep 9 | 00:53:53 | |
In this episode, we sit down with one of our very favorite designers, the one and only Katarina Roccella, to talk pattern inspiration, fabric design, and more. Honestly, we're still a little star struck. Did we run out and buy her newest fabric line immediately after we spoke? Yeah, yeah we did. And you'll want to too, you've been warned. Find Katarina on Instagram @katarinaroccella https://www.instagram.com/katarinaroccella/ Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | Wendy Chow - Ep. 50 | 00:53:39 | |
On today's episode Amanda chats with quilt pattern-writer and fellow podcaster, Wendy Chow. Wendy is an Aussie modern quilter based in New York City. She is the founder of The Weekend Quilter, and designs modern quilts and writes quilt patterns to share her passion for quilting and inspire a new generation of quilters. She is the author of Urban Quilting and her new book, The Quilted Home Handbook, and co-hosts a quilting podcast called Quilt Buzz. Hashtags to follow: Find Wendy on Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook --> @the.weekendquilter
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| 17 Jun 2024 | Meet Sew Becca! - Ep. 113 | 01:45:56 | |
Becca Shifflett is a crafter at heart. She tried just about everything under the sun before she found quilting. But about 7 years ago, Becca went to her friend's "Sip n' Sew" to meet new people and try something new. The rest is history! Becca fell in love with sewing and learning how to make beautiful quilts. And about 3 years ago, Becca bought her longarm, a HandiQuilter Amara. As much as Becca loves the tech aspect of the computerized longarming, she will take that step in the near future. For now she does beautiful free motion longarming. In among all the fun she was having learning new skills in quilting, Becca decided to start a YouTube channel to share tips for sewing and her love of making beautiful quilts. Becca has a beautiful community of supporters that fuel her excitement for making content. Becca hosts a Live Stream on YouTube *almost* every Friday evening, so go check it out! While you're at it, go check her website where you can find her blog and some helpful information about how to start your own YouTube channel, you can browse her patterns and see what she's up to next. Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| 11 Dec 2023 | Meet Christina West of Kindred Quilt Co.! - Ep. 88 | 01:10:36 | |
Christina West is the color-obsessed owner and face behind Kindred Quilt Co. From making crib sheets and baby bedding, Christina has grown her love of fabric, color, and design through her over 9 years of sewing and quilting. Christina's first business venture of making and selling crib sheets came to a close and opened the door for quilting. In 2020 she started designing her own quilts, and in 2022 published her first pattern to share with the world. This year - 2023 - Christina has been an Art Gallery Fabrics Sewcialite. Her curated fabric bundle is called Wildflower Hill, full of bright happy florals. Part of being a Sewcialite means providing a free pattern to coincide with her bundle and sharing all of her amazing makes with other Art Gallery fabrics. Christina's obsession with color is evident in her online presence. Her quilts are bright, fun, and happy. Her fabric choices tell a color story of joy and bring a smile to anyone's face! If you aren't acquainted with Christina and Kindred Quilt Co., this episode is a great opportunity to get to know her! Find Christina here! This episode was supported by UNFOLD - https://integralcoach.youcanbook.me/ Check out the site and sign up to receive a FREE 30-minute coaching session. Mention Not Your Granny's Quilt Show and receive 10% off your program! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 25 Mar 2024 | Meet Emily of Em and Bear! - Ep. 101 | 01:16:31 | |
Emily is a TikTok famous quilter who has a huge following of young new quilters! She started making quilting videos and tutorials during the 2020 lockdowns. She was having fun quilting, so why not share the joy? Formerly in advertising, Emily had some helpful tips and tools about making interesting content. Not only did she go viral, but she has held a large following of young makers who are eager to learn. Her current role as a pre-K teachers gives her insight into making beginner-friendly tutorials for making beautiful quilts. Emily is an extrovert and loves to chat with her fans and followers. On her TikTok Live, she sews and answers questions from her viewers. This allows Emily to remove some of the barriers of having a long-distance sewing community. Emily is planning to take her famous hexagon quilt to more National Parks this year, and you'll probably be able to find her hanging out at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in July. In the meantime, check out the episode, and look into some of her great tutorials over on TikTok! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 09 Sep 2024 | Meet Todd "The Bear Quilter"! - Ep. 117 | 00:51:22 | |
Todd Leavitt, a Vermont transplant to North Carolina, has been on the quilt scene for quite some time now. But it hasn't always been his obvious passion. Todd and his brothers were all taught to sew at young ages by their mother. There was also some sewing during school for a home sciences class. Todd enjoyed sewing, but felt societal pressure to leave it behind and focus on his career. There weren't a lot of openly gay men in the sewing scene. All that changed when Todd experienced a heart-attack at 40. That was the wakeup call he needed to find more balance and start doing more of what he loved. That's where quilting entered his life. Now, he's a pattern designer, Craft-Thirster, Textile Daddy and content creator. The Bear Quilter has a new pattern to be released in October, and fabric kits and notions will be available on his website! Please enjoy this episode and go find Todd if you haven't already! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Premium quality, ethically made bedding, loungewear and more. Use code GRANNYS at checkout to receive up to 40% off your total purchase! https://cozyearth.com/ | |||
| 29 Aug 2022 | Quilt Chat - Ep. 36 | 00:20:57 | |
In this episode, Amanda talks about her most recent fabric-buying adventure. She had some realizations while fretting about finding the perfect pattern for the fabric. While patterns can be wonderful, and are such a fun way to work with fabric, sometimes keeping it simple is the way to go. If you like what you make, that's all that matters! Want to be on our show? Email us at notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram! Purchase handmade quilts, minky and more on Etsy! Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
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| 22 Nov 2021 | How to Prep Your Quilt for Long Arming - Ep 6 | 00:21:56 | |
We love hand-quilted quilts just as much as the next quilter, but we’re obsessed with long arm quilting. Is it because we run a long arm quilting business? Kind of. But also because we think long arm quilting is a beautiful and long-lasting way to finish a quilt. Whether you’re planning to long arm a quilt yourself or sending a finished quilt top to a professional, there are a few things you can do to prep your quilt for a flawless long armed finish. Where do you stand? Hand-quilted or long armed? Let us know in the comments below!
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| 18 Dec 2023 | Happy Holidays and Thank you! - Ep. 89 | 00:23:09 | |
Amanda is solo in this episode. She wants to thank all of you for being here with her this year, and can't wait to see what 2024 holds. Please be kind to yourself this holiday season. We love you and we are so excited to bring you new and exciting content in the new year! Cheers!
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| 31 Jan 2022 | An Unlikely Movie Review - Ep 14 | 01:14:03 | |
You’re here because you love podcasts (or quilting, or both) — we love ‘em too! One of our favorite podcasts is “How Did This Get Made” hosted by the hilarious Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas. It’s a podcast about bad movies and good friends. In this episode, we thought it would be fun to do our own riff on HDTGM with a quilty film from 1995, How to Make an American Quilt starring a young Winona Ryder, a bunch of other recognizable faces, and a brief but terrifying appearance by Jared Leto. Here’s what we thought. | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | Quilting Tools for Beginners? - Ep 5 | 00:16:22 | |
Anyone can quilt, even you. All you need are a few simple tools to get started. We discuss our favorite can’t-live-without-’em quilting tools that will make your quilting journey smooth as buttah. (Plus a few nice-to-have options). Did we miss anything? Drop your quilt tool recommendations in the comments below! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| 04 Nov 2024 | Meet Erin Nichole of Mija Handmade! - Ep. 125 | 00:55:30 | |
Erin Nichole Whinnery is the designer and maker behind Mija Handmade. Erin grew up, as she says, under her mother's sewing table. In 2011, she made a quilt for her niece, then her sewing sat on the backburner. Then, like a lot of us, she wanted something creative to do during the 2020 lockdown. She picked up some fabric and zippers and started making striped zippered pouches. When the novelty of pouches wore off, she dove into sewing in other ways. Stockings, home decor, quilts, improv... and along came the Sharrow Quilt. The first design of many to come from Mija Handmade. As you'll see in her patterns, Erin loves to incorporate bold lines with interesting geometry and movement. This is also demonstrated in her current Block of the Month: Learning Curves 2024. Erin and Amanda chatted about the beauty and inspiration that comes from what we see, and in the technical side of writing patterns. Erin views it as its own art, and Amanda agrees. Erin Nichole just released her latest pattern, Grandma Core, and is available now! You can also purchase acrylic templates to help get crisp even curves. Go check out Erin's patterns while you listen! This episode is sponsored by the lovely Cozy Earth. Shop now and use code GRANNYS at checkout to get 40% off your purchase! cozyearth.com | |||
| 12 Jun 2023 | Welcome Back Natalie from Sparkly Sewist! - Ep. 68 | 01:08:27 | |
Natalie is the force behind Sparkly Sewist. Since her first visit to the show, she has written two patterns and now works with Elizabeth Chappell of Quilters Candy. Natalie still has her fabric shop while she steps into her new role assisting Elizabeth and learning more about the business of quilting. Natalie's two patterns are so fun and great for any occasion. The first one released is called Flutter Stars, and the second is Fiona's Rainbow. Natalie is such a fun person, we just love her so much and Amanda was so excited to have her back on. Please enjoy! Find Natalie here: Want to see more? You can find it here: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow | |||
| 13 Nov 2023 | Meet Mike O'Dell of Legit Kits! - Ep. 84 | 00:54:57 | |
Mike O'Dell is an entrepreneur at heart, so when he started planning, designing and making his own foundation paper piecing patterns, he knew he had something special. That's when Legit Kits was born. Mike loves coming up with ideas that make people say "that's legit!". As he built his team, he worked to find people who are just as passionate about making cool quilts and art as he is. The company just launched their 50th design, the Kraken, and have ideas for many more to come. Mike loves to see what people make with his kits, and with the "enough fabric" policy, Legit Kits always guarantees that you'll have more than enough fabric to make your pattern. There are several visual examples shared in the YouTube episode, so please head over there to check it out, or head over to the Legit Kits website! Find Legit Kits here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 23 Sep 2024 | Meet Taiga Bentley of House of Taiga! - Ep. 119 | 01:35:38 | |
Taiga Bentley is the curator behind the whimsical color-gradient quilts and quilted jackets at House of Taiga. Since she was a young girl, Taiga has always felt drawn to rainbows, color gradients and art. As the owner of Olga Korper Gallery (started by her grandmother), she always has her eye on art. During the lockdown of 2020, Taiga was enamored by the quilt her friend was making, and a whole new world of craft was opened to her. As she browsed the internet for gorgeous fabrics, she knew there was no going back. She immediately purchased herself a sewing machine and began to learn to sew. Her rainbow gradient puff quilt was her first project, and is still a staple in the entertainment of her daughters as an "I Spy" game. Several quilts later, Taiga added quilted color-gradient jackets to her repertoire. Wearable quilts?! Why not! The same fabrics that are fun and eye-catching for children also make beautiful jackets for children and adults alike. Each one unique and tailored to the life of the client. Taiga lives for color and loves to share her passion with the masses. Not only can her quilts and jackets be purchased, but she also curates color-gradient bundles you can buy so you can make your own gorgeous color-gradient quilt! So jump on the Rainbow Connection, have a listen and go check out Taiga's world of color! Find Taiga here! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Premium quality, ethically made bedding, loungewear and more. Use code GRANNYS at checkout to receive up to 40% off your total purchase! https://cozyearth.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 13 Mar 2023 | Meet Loni of Loni's Havin' Sew Much Fun! - Ep. 55 | 00:55:29 | |
In this episode, Amanda chats with avid sewist, Loni Jakubowski. Loni's Havin' Sew Much Fun is a space of creative energy and Loni shows off all her amazing hand-made projects. Not only does she make some really beautiful clothing, she now has a fanny pack pattern out called the BFF Bag (and no, the BFF does not stand for Best Friends Forever). Loni and Amanda talk about the shared experiences of sewists, whether that be through quilting, making garments or anything in between. They also talk about the wonderful world of fabrics and the approachability of sewing for yourself. These two became fast friends and hope you join them for the fun! Find Loni here!! Want more? You can also find Amanda here: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Want to be on the show? Send us an email! | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | Meet Victoria Findlay Wolfe! - Ep. 123 | 00:48:47 | |
Victoria Findlay Wolfe is a New York City-based award-winning quilt artist, teacher, and author whose work balances modern, traditional and art quilting styles. A farm girl raised in Minnesota, her influences are heavily based on her grandmother’s scrappy colorful double knit polyester quilts which started her on this textile journey. Connect with Victoria on Instagram @victoriafindlaywolfe and on Facebook, Victoria Findlay Wolfe Quilts. Find her newest book by clicking the link below!
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| 25 Oct 2021 | Our Craziest Quilting Project Stories - Ep 2 | 00:19:24 | |
Listen, sometimes quilts don’t turn out how you expect them to. Sometimes you spend a lot of time seam ripping. Sometimes you just have to think on your feet. But the end result is always a beautiful, cozy quilt — with a story in the stitches. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| 08 Apr 2024 | Meet Caitlin Bentley of Feral Notions Co.! - Ep. 103 | 01:02:26 | |
Caitlin is the cool creator behind the sparkly and iridescent rulers we love. Feral Notions Co. (formerly Whipstitch Handmade) was born from the spark of an idea and some accessible business classes. Caitlin spent time in the business classes provided by Terrain Spokane honing her idea and building up her plan. And now, we get to reap the benefits! With her trusty laser (Big Red) and some cool acrylic, Caitlin designs and makes aesthetically pleasing rulers for sewing and quilting. Let your inner child rejoice at the glitter and confetti! Caitlin not only makes rulers and designs stickers and wearables, she is also a Spay/Neuter Veterinarian at a local shelter a few days a week. Caitlin's desire to spread love and joy with quilting is the fuel for her business (and people buying her rulers!), and she hopes her rebrand brings more joy and excitement. You have to be a little bit feral to be a quilter. Find Caitlin here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me | |||
| 03 Apr 2023 | Meet Suzy of Suzy Quilts! - Ep. 58 | 01:12:17 | |
On today's episode Amanda chats with Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts. Suzy is the founder of Suzy Quilts, a content author and Editor of their new magazine The Cutting Table. She is also a new designer for Art Gallery Fabrics. Suzy has an incredible team working with her to produce some amazing content for the quilty world. If you haven't experienced the Suzy Quilts world, you should go dive in! So get settled, wherever that may be, and enjoy! Find Suzy here: 8 Traits of Flow According to Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? | |||
| 22 May 2023 | Meet Jemima Flendt: Tied with a Ribbon! - Ep. 65 | 01:13:38 | |
Jemima Flendt is the face of Tied with a Ribbon. She and Amanda share a background of teaching school as well as crochet. Jemima has written several quilt patterns, 3 books and continues to teach quilting at conferences, guilds and quilt shows. Jemima has just released a new book titled "Quilt it Crochet it!" in which she merges her love for crochet and her love for quilting. Each pattern in the book is written both for fabric and for yarn. So whether you're a hooker or a poker, you can make her beautiful designs! Please enjoy Jemima! | |||
| 02 May 2022 | Meet Mi Esposo, Abraham - Ep 26 | 01:06:43 | |
Special episode alert! We reached 500 Instagram followers and 100 subscribers on YouTube!! So joining me today is my husband Abe! Reaching these milestones means I get to teach him how to quilt. We talk patterns, process and how he’s feeling about it all. Please enjoy! Online Shops I Like (Unaffiliated) Fat Quarter Shop: https://www.fatquartershop.com/ Farbric.com: https://www.fabric.com/ Missouri Star Quilt Company: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/ Etsy has some great shops as well one of my favorites is https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreyfinchcompany Don’t forget to follow Amanda on instagram! @SweetPeaDesignCompany https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow You can also find us here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-grannys-quilt-show/id1590692352 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xlx19xEptSVzx3N98vZ2W | |||
| 26 Feb 2024 | Meet Kate Hay! - Ep. 97 | 01:40:08 | |
The only thing Kate from @quiltwithmisskate loves more than quilts, is friendship! Kate’s first job ever was at a quilt store folding FQs, later becoming store manager to Virginia’s largest quilt shop, Patchwork Plus, later still becoming the Moda / Ruby Star Society rep for the southeast. Then, she met the great love of her life and moved to Maui. Which leads us to today! Although a long-time quilter, Kate is relatively new to the online quilt world, as moving to Maui forced he out of her comfort zone and onto the internet to find quilty friends! When not quilting Kate can be found traveling the world, reading like a fiend, championing escape rooms and eating tacos while watching trash tv and writing snail mail. Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 28 Mar 2022 | Quilting Bee Quilt Shop Ep 21 | 00:49:22 | |
Let's hit the road! While visiting family is fun, we just had to stop by The Quilting Bee Spokane! Whether it's choosing what fabrics to sell, or creating an unforgettable experience, the people of The Quilting Bee are busy! We chat with owner Scot and manager Makayla about it all! We hope you enjoy! You can find more on The Quilting Bee here:
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| 18 Nov 2024 | Meet Andrea Tsang Jackson of 3rd Story Workshop! - Ep. 127 | 01:21:22 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Tsang Jackson, a talented textile artist and quilt designer whose work bridges the worlds of art, design, and community. With a background spanning various design fields, Andrea has built a reputation for her vibrant, thought-provoking pieces that not only explore the boundaries of textile art, but also emphasize the power of collaboration and public art. In our conversation, Andrea shares her journey through design, her process of creating meaningful, community-centered projects, and how she brings people together through the tactile and transformative art of quilting. Her first book, Gemology: Transforming Fabrics Into Facets is a look at how transparency and light can be translated with fabric and color choice. Andrea’s second book, Quilting: A Modern Creative Journey through an Age-Old Craft will be released with Nine Ten Publications in early 2025. Whether you're an artist, designer, or simply someone who appreciates the intersection of creativity and connection, this episode is sure to inspire. Tune in to hear about the intersection of art, design, and social impact in the world of textile arts. Find Andrea here! Website: http://3rdstoryworkshop.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 04 Sep 2023 | Meet Johnny Barfuss! - Ep. 74 | 00:53:32 | |
On this episode, Johnny Barfuss is Amanda's guest. He is a Jack of All Trades, and has had many different life adventures. Like Amanda (and others),Johnny came to quilting later in his life, and it wasn't something he picked up from his grandma. Although he grew up playing under her quilting frame while she stitched quilts, he worked with his parents in their music shop from his teen years into early adulthood. Johnny has worked for HandiQuilter, had a quilt accepted into QuiltCon in 2018 and has been an active advocate for love, acceptance and mental health. Johnny and Amanda had a great time, and they hope you do, too! Look for Johnny here: Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 18 Mar 2024 | Meet Karlee Porter! - Ep. 100 | 02:05:17 | |
Welcome to the 100th Episode of Not Your Granny's Quilt Show! Karlee Porter is a professional quilter who came to the industry in a non-traditional way. Karlee has always been artistic and loved sharing her art with her friends and classmates all through school. To earn extra money, Karlee would sell her designs and homemade caramels. When she was out of high school, newly married, and needing a job, she worked for HandiQuilter as a builder of subcomponents for the longarm machines. This is how Karlee was introduced to quilting. When she realized she could translate her drawings and art style onto fabric, she practiced for hours at work and at home to hone her skills. Find Karlee here! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 27 May 2024 | Meet Amy Freyn of Quito Quilts! - Ep. 110 | 01:13:07 | |
Amy Freyn is a queer longarm quilter living in Quito, Ecuador. A university professor by day- but quilts (or thinks about quilting) in all of her free time. In this episode Amy shares how she got from the Midwest of the United States all the way to Quito, Ecuador. Amy's life as a professor just keeps getting better as she continues to add patchwork and quilting into the university curriculum as well as LGTBQ Lit studies classes. Amy is living her best life at the equator, finding creative ways to move quilts to and from the US as well as acquiring more machines to master. Amy is bringing quilting to the university setting so that her students can learn another medium of art and expression by sharing her passion. Amy also quilts in collaboration with Dee of Pixel Quilts to create beautiful works of art. Please go look at her work while you listen, and please enjoy this episode! Find Amy here! This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | Meet Atha of Fancy Lad Quilt Co! - Ep. 126 | 01:04:13 | |
Atha is the designer behind Fancy Lad Quilt Co. and her dog Kip is the "mascot". He is even featured in her logo. Atha loves to design and make pop culture quilts. She likes animated shows (Bob's Burgers, King of the Hill, Invincible, One Punch Man, Archer, etc), so she tends towards projects featuring those as a way to express her love for the characters. She also likes designing fancy dresses, so the designs are a mix between show characters and dress designs. You can see her work on her instagram and her Etsy shop. Atha doesn't write up patterns to sell for everything she designs due to copyright, but shares her makes on her Instagram. The others are for sale in her Etsy shop! And now through the end of January 2025, if you make one of Atha's patterns and send it to Amanda to be longarmed, you'll get a discount on the quilting services! Go check it out! This episode is sponsored by the lovely Cozy Earth. Shop now and use code GRANNYS at checkout to get 40% off your purchase! cozyearth.com Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||