Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 17 Show Notes In the 17th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we were joined by pattern and fabric designer Scott A Flanagan (4th & Main Designs) and pattern designer Nancy McNally to walk you through EQ8! In this episode we discussed: Interested in purchasing the Electric Quilt Program or learn about their monthly downloads and block packages? CLICK HERE! WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Scott Flanagan (4th & Main ... Read More about Intro to Electric Quilt (EQ8) Part One
Intro to Electric Quilt (EQ8) Part One
Stitching “On the Cut”
Stitching the Globe Episode 2 One of my favorite shows is the Peaky Blinders from Netflix. Especially in season 1, they do a lot of work 'on the cut', which is a series of canals throughout England. What happens when one Quilt Pattern Designer decides to turn one of those 'narrow boats' on the cut into a sewing studio? Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel! A few months before I left for the United Kingdom, I received an email asking me if I'd like to ... Read More about Stitching “On the Cut”
Welcome to the UK!
Stitching the Globe Episode 1 In the first episode of Stitching the Globe, we kick things off in the grand ole' city of London. Follow me as we explore Great Britain's capital in search of the perfect quilt photo! We'll learn about Tower Bridge, Buckingham Palace, the London Eye. Join me as we stitch the first 'block' of the world's grandest quilt... in London! Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my channel! London, England. The Royal seat of the United ... Read More about Welcome to the UK!
More Than a Hobby, Quilting is Therapy
How Quilting Changed my Life. 9 years ago, I was afraid of my own shadow. Hard to believe when you look at me today, but it’s true. My life consisted of panic attacks and anxiety. I was eating my feelings and pretending everything was ‘ok.’ When, in fact, everything was far from ‘ok’. The only solace I had was in my quilting. Of course, at that time it was very much a solo venture. I had no idea just how vast the quilting world was, let alone how much of an impact it would have on my ... Read More about More Than a Hobby, Quilting is Therapy
How to Create Your Own Barn Quilt Treasure Hunt!
Not Just Art on a Building, these Barn Quilts are an Adventure! Do you remember going on long road trips and playing the ‘I Spy’ game just to pass the time? "I spy with my little eye something... red." "Is it that quilt on a barn?" In this Article: How the Barn Quilt Trails Began Donna Sue Groves, whose mother was a quilter, grew up playing the ‘I spy’ game spotting things like barns! When she and her mother later bought a farm in rural Ohio, it had an old ugly tobacco ... Read More about How to Create Your Own Barn Quilt Treasure Hunt!
Sewing Studio Makeover!
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 16 Show Notes In the 16th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we were joined by Bobbi Jakic from Arrow Sewing and Designer/Teacher Christa Watson! In this episode we discussed: WHERE TO FIND OUR GUESTS: Arrow Sewing Christa Watson - Christa Quilts Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We hate spam too and will never send ... Read More about Sewing Studio Makeover!
The Ultimate Traveling Quilters Bucket List
How many have you accomplished? Have you taken the Bucket List Challenge? Here's how the Ultimate Quilter's Bucket List Challenge works. It starts with 3 levels. Each level gets progressively harder to accomplish. But, each level also leads into the next. For instance, Level 1 requires you to visit 5 new Quilt shops. Where in Level 2 you are required to visit 25 new Quilt shops, and so on. I've also added an extra section at the end of my personal Quilters Bucket List items that ... Read More about The Ultimate Traveling Quilters Bucket List
How to Deal With Travel Anxiety
Why You Always Trust Your Gut to Overcome Fear I am a huge proponent of always trusting your gut. Right up until your gut steers you in the wrong direction. One brief conversation and it's pretty obvious how much I love to travel. My face lights up and my demeanor changes the moment I begin recounting my latest travel adventures. Quilt shows and events, all things art and history the world over. I love to share my love of travel with anyone willing to listen. However, what you may ... Read More about How to Deal With Travel Anxiety
Holly Jolly Quilt Babble Party 2
Quilt Babble LIVE! Episode 15 Show Notes In the 15th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we were joined by Brian Wacaster (Lewis & Irene), Kathy Phillips (Springs Creative & Free Spirit), Melissa Struttman (Osage Hills Retreat Center), Nancy McNally (Nancy McNally Quilts) and our "Man behind the curtain" Steve Baker!! For this Holly Jolly quilt party we ventured away from our usual discussions and decided to have some extra special holiday fun! In this ... Read More about Holly Jolly Quilt Babble Party 2
What is a Quilt Retreat?
Quilt Babble Episode 14 show notes In our 14th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we are joined by 2 fabulous guests to answer all your questions about Quilting Retreats! In this episode we discuss: Where to find our guests: Melissa struttman - Osage Hills Retreat Center Teresa Justice - Retreat Organizer Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, coupons and much more!Sign me up!We ... Read More about What is a Quilt Retreat?
Mamaw’s ‘Trash’ Christmas Candy Recipe
The best and easiest christmas candy around! Generations approved. Every year that I can remember, my Mamaw would make big piles of what she called 'Trash'. I just call it crack. lol Seriously, this stuff is that addicting. You've been warned. My Mamaw was a powerhouse in the kitchen. It's the truth. Her chicken fried steak was legendary. And her chocolate pie? They talked about her chocolate pie all the way across the country. And those didn't even touch her Christmas candy making ... Read More about Mamaw’s ‘Trash’ Christmas Candy Recipe
Quilting with Your Domestic Machine
Quilt Babble Episode 13 show notes In our lucky 13th installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we are joined by 3 fabulous Domestic Machine Quilt Teachers to answer all your questions about Domestic Machine Quilting! In this episode we discuss: Where to find our guests: JO Westfoot - The Crafty Nomad Sheena Roberts - Green Man Quilts Jane Hauprich - Stitch by stitch quilting Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome ... Read More about Quilting with Your Domestic Machine