Quilt Babble Live Episode 6 Show Notes It's finally Spring Time!! 🌷 How's your sewing room looking? If you're like mine and Lisa's sewing rooms, it's not looking so good. That's GREAT! Because in our March edition of Quilt Babble LIVE with Lisa and Rona we're issuing a Spring Clean Challenge! And in this episode we have a guest joining us and sharing her best tips on sprucing up your sewing space. Welcome the FABULOUS Brandy Maslowski - AKA the Quilter on Fire!! 🔥 In this ... Read More about Studio Spring Clean Challenge QB Style!!
Studio Spring Clean Challenge QB Style!!
Ultimate Packing List for Your Next Road Trip
What to Pack for a Shop Hop Road Trip I have been taking road trips for most of my life. Even as a child I looked forward to my mother and I hitting the road in her old ’77 Caprice Classic. All those trips over the years have helped teach me what items are absolutely necessary for my ultimate road trip packing list. When packing for a road trip there’s really 4 lists you need to make: Just in Case Items Generally speaking, all of your ‘just in case’ items will go in the ... Read More about Ultimate Packing List for Your Next Road Trip
Miss D’s Quilt Shop: a Quilt Shop Spotlight
A Little bit of everything for every quilter! For several months I heard over and over, "You haven't been to Miss D's yet!? Oh you MUST GO!" But for some reason I didn't listen. Then, I was presented with the opportunity to participate in Miss D's first annual Spring into Summer quilt show. Y'all, they were right! Miss D's is definitely a Bucket List worthy quilt shop. Here's why. Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop Planner!Send me the PlannerWe respect your privacy. Unsubscribe ... Read More about Miss D’s Quilt Shop: a Quilt Shop Spotlight
Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore – a Quilt Shop Spotlight
Your one stop florida quilt shop! Sure Orlando, Florida is a big draw. But the real action for quilters lies just outside the city at the Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore! Let me tell you why… Not to long ago I had the opportunity to vend at Miss D’s Quilt shop in Florida. It was my first time at a Florida quilt show and we had a blast! At one point, a wonderful woman came up and introduced herself as none other than Mary-Jeanine from the Florida Quilt Network. As it turns out, she ... Read More about Sewing Studio Fabric Superstore – a Quilt Shop Spotlight
The Mad Hatter: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
Not just a Quilt Shop... but Sew much more! About 150 miles east of Reno, Nevada along Interstate 80 lies a gem of a town with a rich history and more importantly, a quilt shop! I present to you the Mad Hatter Quilt Shoppe. This amazing little quilt shop in the middle of this historical town did not actually start out as a full-service quilt shop. In fact, it began as a screen-printing shop. The owner, Patty’s mother-in-law actually named the shop the Mad Hatter because they would do ... Read More about The Mad Hatter: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Plan a Shop Hop Road Trip
Step one on the Road to Fabric land! We all love fabric. We love any excuse to buy fabric. But, the most fun is when we get to travel AND buy fabric! That’s where the infamous Quilt Shop Hops come in. I’ll show you the 3 main things you need to do to plan the perfect shop hop road trip! What is a Shop Hop? Quite simply, a Shop Hop is when quilters visit multiple quilt shops in a single trip, or over the course of a few days. Basically, there are two different types of Shop ... Read More about How to Plan a Shop Hop Road Trip
How to Store Quilting Supplies in Small Spaces
Every Gadget has it's home My mother used to always say, “Everything has a home.” Even inanimate objects like paper and boxes and pretty, pretty fabric that calls us to touch and play. Yes, even the fabric should have a ‘home.’ Plus, when everything is in its home, it’s easier to find. When I first started quilting, the only space I had to use was our dining room. I quickly took over the room completely so our little family was forced to eat dinners on folding tables in the living room. ... Read More about How to Store Quilting Supplies in Small Spaces
How to Spring Clean Your Studio
It's That Time of Year Again! When traveling takes up so much of your time, like mine, things like cleaning and organizing your studio just seem to fall by the wayside. But, since we're all at home anyway, now's as good a time as any to 'get 'er done'! Not too long ago, I signed up to participate in the Spring Clean Your Studio challenge. The results even surprised me! I hate cleaning. There. I’ve said it. Honestly, I am my father’s daughter. We live in a world of “organized ... Read More about How to Spring Clean Your Studio
Sew Original – a Quilt Shop Spotlight
You're One Stop Quilt Shop in Boone, NC Located in a little shopping center just off of Hwy 421 in Boone, NC you will find a ‘one stop quilt shop’ called Sew Original. Operating since 2003 in generally the same location, Sew Original quilt shop also has a sister store in Winston-Salem. Together, they are owned by the lovely Melinda Rose and Shirley Bailey. On my visit to the North Carolina mountains I decided to stop in and have a look around. And, oh boy was I glad I ... Read More about Sew Original – a Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Turn A Quilt Show into A Grand Adventure!
My Visit to the Quilt Show Reno while discovering history and talent in the Remote CA Desert When your mother’s birthday lands on the same weekend as a huge Quilt Show in Reno, Nevada… your destiny is written. So, last week I hopped on a plane and headed for the desert! Quilt Show Reno The Quilt Show Reno did not disappoint. In fact, (bad Ribbit) I got so wrapped up in everything happening that I forgot to take pictures! In retrospect, that’s probably a good thing. That means we ... Read More about How to Turn A Quilt Show into A Grand Adventure!
Quilting Adventures Quilt Shop – A Quilt Shop Spotlight
The only Quilt Shop near Richmond, VA open on Sundays! On all my adventures I always try to stop by the local quilt shops. It gives me a chance to talk with fellow quilters and get inspiration for future products. Plus, each store always has something unique about them. In the case of Quilting Adventures in Henrico, Virginia, it’s definitely their batik collection! A Hopping we will Go A couple weeks ago I was on my way home from my trip to Richmond, VA when I actually found a ... Read More about Quilting Adventures Quilt Shop – A Quilt Shop Spotlight
What’s on Your Quilting Bucket List?
Quilt Babble Live Episode 5 show notes In the fifth installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we discuss all things Quilting Bucket List. What's on our lists. What you should add to your lists. And even some fabulous tips on patterns, designers and gadgets to use on your projects! In this episode we shared: Bucket List Travel!! Toward the end of our discussion I cover a few of my favorite Quilting Travel locations that should be on everyone's bucket lists! ... Read More about What’s on Your Quilting Bucket List?