Behind the Quilts Podcast Episode 4 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 4 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with Andi Stanfield of True Blue Quilts! Andi shares with us what exactly is ... Read More about My Interview with Andi Stanfield
My Interview with Andi Stanfield
Best Tips for Attending a Quilt Show
How to make the most of your trip! One of my favorite travel destinations is definitely the quilt shows. I mean, gadgets, new fabrics, workshops and amazing quilts all in one place? What’s not to love?? However, your first time at a show can seem a little overwhelming. Here's my tips for getting the best out of your trip attending a quilt show. My very first quilt show I attended was the Carolina Lily Quilt show here in North Carolina several years ago. It's a great guild show to visit ... Read More about Best Tips for Attending a Quilt Show
Quilt Show Reno Recap 2022
more quilting fun in the nevada desert We're causing a ruckus at the Quilt Show in Reno, Nevada! This was the husband's first time at a National Quilt Show. In it's new location at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, quilters came together from all over the US for inspiration, learning and plain ole quilting fun! What I didn't expect to see what a HUGE travel trailer INSIDE the building with tons of fabulous quilting supplies! The owner of said travel trailer is my new hero. In my ... Read More about Quilt Show Reno Recap 2022
What is the White Sands in New Mexico
One of the biggest items on my travel bucket list was the White Sands in New Mexico. And in May, 2022 I finally got to check it off the list! What I found out about this amazing desert was nothing like I thought! You might recognize the white sandy desert from many documentaries, television shows and movies like Jarhead, Young Guns II and even Year One. With it's rolling hills of pure white sand, it makes a pretty dramatic backdrop! But, what are they exactly? Chemically, the White ... Read More about What is the White Sands in New Mexico
My Interview with Linda J Hahn
Behind the Quilts Podcast Episode 3 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 3 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with Linda J Hahn! Click below to watch Episode 3 of Behind the Quilts with Linda J ... Read More about My Interview with Linda J Hahn
Is the Alamo Really that Small?
my take was a little different than most After 3500 miles and stops in Alabama, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona, my son and I finally made it to Nevada. And what a trip we had!! Both he and I were able to cross off a couple Bucket List items! One of them was quite by happenstance. Originally, we were going to spend some time with friends in Arizona. However, their daughter contracted COVID so that left us with an extra day on the drive. But, where should we go? What should we ... Read More about Is the Alamo Really that Small?
Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop
A Quilt Shop Spotlight While mom and I were on our cross country road trip in the summer of 2021 it was my first time in the state of Nebraska. So, when we ventured into Cozad I wasn't sure what to expect. What this little town lacks in size it more than makes up for in art, history, community, and quilts! Take a walk with us through the amazing Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop!! Why visit cozad, nebraska? I kid you not. Cozad, Nebraska should be on every traveling quilters ... Read More about Prairie Point Junction Quilt Shop
Why Visit Grand Canyon West?
Why West is better than the national park! Up until last year I didn't even know that Grand Canyon West was even a thing. Even while living in Arizona all those years ago we only ever visited the Grand Canyon National Park. Low and behold, heading over to Grand Canyon West was less expensive and we had a BLAST! Grand Canyon West is not actually a part of the Grand Canyon National Park. In fact, it is the home of the Hualapai (WALL-uh-pie) Tribal Nation. One million acres and ... Read More about Why Visit Grand Canyon West?
Top 15 Hotel Safety Tips for Women
Staying safe while sleeping on the road Throughout the years I’ve traveled to nearly every state in the US and a few countries internationally. I’ve stayed at hotels of every size from the flea-bag no-name motel in Indiana that we discovered had a bed bug problem to the 4-star hotel in Dublin where service and safety were their top priority. No matter where you stay, there are a few key hotel safety tips to help give you that peace of mind to get the most out of your trip. At Check ... Read More about Top 15 Hotel Safety Tips for Women
Handwork – a FREE Quilt Block
And detailed how to make y-seam instructions! Earlier this year I got to ring in the new year with the first block of 2022 in the Sew Much Fun Quilt Block Tour! Making the Checklist quilt block was 'sew much fun' I decided to do it again! Enter my new Handwork Quilt Block. Last year I began learning and working with much more handwork projects and teaching myself English Paper Piecing that it seemed like the perfect addition to the Sew Much Fun Block Hop Tour. However, this tour is ... Read More about Handwork – a FREE Quilt Block
My Interview with Charisma Horton
Behind the Quilts Episode 2 Welcome to Behind the Quilts podcast! Get a one of a kind look 'behind the curtain' at our vast quilting world. In this short series, I sit down with industry insiders to discuss all aspects of how the quilting industry runs. From fabrics to barn quilts, quilt shows to quilt shops and everything in between! In episode 2 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with Charisma Horton! Not only does she have over 300 published quilt patterns, but she's been ... Read More about My Interview with Charisma Horton
Who Am I?
Confessions of a Quilter The morning before I set out on my first cross country filming/book tour, things were... tense. My anxiety was up. But why? This was supposed to be my dream in reality. Well... I'll tell you... SHOW NOTES The real posts about my Quilt Show Reno adventure. Click HERE to listen to the Home.Made. podcast episode where I talk more about my anxiety and how quilting changed my life! Click HERE to watch the episode with my Tutorial about How to Take Your ... Read More about Who Am I?