Behind the scenes of a National Quilt Show Have you ever wondered how a national quilt show comes together? What it looks like? How the teachers are chosen? What the vendors do behind the scenes? We answer all those questions and tons more in this episode of "Rona the Ribbiter: The Traveling Quilter!" SHOW notes Interested in any of the guests on this episode of the Traveling Quilter? Click below to check out their websites! Patterns shown in the video Do you use ... Read More about Confessions of a Quilt Show
Confessions of a Quilt Show
Around the Block: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
I have always wanted to go to Cheyenne, WY. Ever since I first heard the song "Beaches of Cheyenne" by Garth Brooks, I have wanted to see what was so special about this town. Well, this summer I finally got my wish. And, what does any respectable traveling quilter do when venturing into a new town? Find a quilt shop, of course! Located just off of the Interstate 25 in Cheyenne, Wyoming you’ll find a little quilt shop that has a whole lot of passion. Welcome to Around the Block Quilt ... Read More about Around the Block: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Vend at a Quilt Show
Lessons I learned working the Quilt Show Reno I’ve been vending at various small size events for a few years now. I’ve also vended at a few guild size shows and one quilt shop show. However, the Quilt Show Reno taught me more than I ever could have imagined. The Quilt Show Reno is a smaller National Quilt Show held in Reno, Nevada every June. Because it usually falls around my mother’s birthday and Father’s Day (and my parents live nearby) I try to fly out every year for the show. ... Read More about How to Vend at a Quilt Show
To Vend or Not to Vend
Behind the Quilts Episode 1 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 1 of Behind the Quilts podcast I sit down with a couple of quilt show vendors and non-quilt show vendors to discuss in the ins and outs of ... Read More about To Vend or Not to Vend
How Many Quilt Shows Are There?
More than you think! When I went to my first quilt show, it was put on by my local quilt guild here in North Carolina and I had no idea what I was getting into. Flash forward a few months when someone asked me to attend my first National quilt show. My jaw dropped. You mean there's more than one type of quilt show?! Properly broken down, there are in fact 6 different types of quilt shows. Each one offers a unique experience for quilters of every level!! Guild Shows The first are ... Read More about How Many Quilt Shows Are There?
Five Eighth Seams – Charleston, SC
A Quilt Shop Spotlight When an old friend reaches out to say they’ll be on your coast and wants to hang out for a day, of course you find a quilt shop! While palling around Charleston, South Carolina we found ourselves at the fabulous Five Eighth Seams quilt shop. And boy was I surprised by what we found inside! Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop Planner!Send me the PlannerWe respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at anytime. A few weeks ago, my roommate from the big Ireland trip, ... Read More about Five Eighth Seams – Charleston, SC
Sierra Sewing, Quilting & Vacuums
A Reno, Nevada Quilt Shop Spotlight Every year I make at least one trip out to see my family in Reno, Nevada. While I’m there, I also try to stop in to at least one of the several quilt shops in the area. This last trip I decided to hop in to see the folks at Sierra Sewing, Quilting and Vacuums in their south Reno location. As this was my first trip into the store, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The shop is located in a small strip mall on South Virginia street. It’s so well placed, ... Read More about Sierra Sewing, Quilting & Vacuums
Ireland Traveling Game #2: Traveling by Toilet
Seeing EVERY side of the Emerald Isle Ok, I’m sure your imagination is running wild about now wondering just how crazy and disgusting was this trip? Let me set your fears aside and explain. In 2017 I was fortunate enough to attend a Craft Tour trip to Ireland with master quilter Mark Sherman where he debuted his amazing Book of Kells quilt. The experience was, shall we say, life altering. When we first landed in Ireland (3 AM their time) it hadn’t really set in yet that I was in a ... Read More about Ireland Traveling Game #2: Traveling by Toilet
Ireland Traveling Game #1: Collecting Bartenders
Toasting Ireland One Pub at a Time Most people that know me personally can attest to how shy I usually am when meeting new people. Quite often I’m the lonely one in the corner doing my due diligence to make sure that darn wall doesn’t fall down. It’s a selfless job. However, my trip to Ireland brought out a whole new side to my personality no one expected, least of all me. Things started innocently enough. On our first night in Ireland, my roommate, Jeanne and I had stopped in to ... Read More about Ireland Traveling Game #1: Collecting Bartenders
SewEndipitous: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
The Jewel of Rock Hill! Here in the Carolina's, we're pretty lucky to have an abundance of quilt shops. However, the town of Rock Hill, South Carolina stood out as in dire quilt shop need. That was until Lisa from SewEndipitous decided to bring her online store into a brick and mortar quilt shop. When you grow up surrounded by generations of quilters, it stands to reason that you might become a quilter yourself. Well, Lisa Baker, owner of SewEndipitous Quilt Shop in Rock Hill, SC ... Read More about SewEndipitous: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Choose a Sewing Machine for Quilting
From the Neck to the Feet, we've got you covered! Are you looking to upgrade your sewing machine? Or maybe purchase one as a gift but not sure how to choose the best model? That’s where my friends over at Crafty Hangouts come in. They’ve shared these great tips to help get you started with how to choose a sewing machine! 🙂 Take it away guys… How to Choose a Sewing Machine for Quilting Quilting can be a great hobby, allowing you to express yourself creatively. The good news is ... Read More about How to Choose a Sewing Machine for Quilting
How to Make the Checklist Quilt Block
A link in the Sew Much Fun Blog Hop tour! One of the first things I like to do at the start of a new year is to make a list of all my quilt projects. Which ones I didn't finish from the year before and which ones I want to tackle in the coming year. So, when I sat down to create a "New Year" themed quilt block, my checklist was the first thing that popped in my mind! Sew Much Fun Quilt Tour Last year a group of designers all participated in a super fun Quilt Around the Block tour ... Read More about How to Make the Checklist Quilt Block