A Quilt Shop SpotlightWhile mom and I were on our cross country road trip in the summer of 2021 we ventured through a little town in the middle of Nebraska with a very sordid past and an amazing little quilt shop! Welcome to More Than Quilts!October of 2013, a little quilt shop was born. At that time Mary was just the manager. However, after only being open for 1 month the owner decided the quilt shop life was not for her. So, Mary took over and brought More Than Quilts to life!Located in the ... Read More about More Than Quilts – Sidney, Nebraska
More Than Quilts – Sidney, Nebraska
Who Am I?
Episode 2 of Confessions of a QuilterThe 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 NOTESThe 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 Sewing Machine ... Read More about Who Am I?
Confessions of a Quilt Show
Behind the scenes of a National Quilt ShowHave 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 notesInterested in any of the guests on this episode of the Traveling Quilter? Click below to check out their websites! Patterns shown in the videoDo you use Rumble? Click HERE to ... Read More about 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 Shop!Owned ... Read More about Around the Block: A Quilt Shop Spotlight
How to Vend at a Quilt Show
Lessons I learned working the Quilt Show RenoI’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. However, this ... Read More about How to Vend at a Quilt Show
To Vend or Not to Vend
Behind the Quilts Episode 1Welcome 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 vending at a ... Read More about To Vend or Not to Vend
Confessions of a Quilter – Episode 1
Why I do all thisAfter the worst quilt show of my career, I took some time to reflect on what my purpose really is. Why am I running this business? Is it for the money? Or, is it perhaps for a much higher purpose? SHOW NOTESOriginal Sewing & Quilt ExpoClick HERE for more episodes of Confessions of a QuilterClick HERE for more episodes of my YouTube show!Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel!RELATED POSTS:Complete list of Quilt Shows around the WorldPlanning a ... Read More about Confessions of a Quilter – Episode 1
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 ShowsThe first are guild shows put on ... Read More about How Many Quilt Shows Are There?
Five Eighth Seams – Charleston, SC
A Quilt Shop SpotlightWhen 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, that lives on the ... Read More about Five Eighth Seams – Charleston, SC
Sierra Sewing, Quilting & Vacuums
A Reno, Nevada Quilt Shop SpotlightEvery 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, unless you knew ... Read More about Sierra Sewing, Quilting & Vacuums
Ireland Traveling Game #2: Traveling by Toilet
Seeing EVERY side of the Emerald IsleOk, 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 different ... Read More about Ireland Traveling Game #2: Traveling by Toilet
Ireland Traveling Game #1: Collecting Bartenders
Toasting Ireland One Pub at a TimeMost 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 the ... Read More about Ireland Traveling Game #1: Collecting Bartenders