Quilt Babble Episode 9 show notes In the ninth installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we are joined by 3 fabulous mavericks in the Quilt Fabric industry to talk all things Quilting Fabric! In this episode we discuss: This is definitely one of the most information packed episodes we've done to date. And we didn't even get all of our questions asked! Maybe we'll need to do a follow up episode in the future! Where to find our guests: Brian Wacaster with ... Read More about Quilting Fabric: Design Concept to Store Shelves
Quilting Fabric: Design Concept to Store Shelves
Sew ‘N Save Quilt Shop
Racine, Wisconsin Quilt Shop Spotlight Located in the same location since it's purchase in 1984, Sew 'N Save quilt shop has anything and everything a quilter could need! Recently, I was invited by the Lighthouse Quilters Guild in Racine, WI to speak at their lovely guild. Since I arrived a little early before the guild meeting began, I decided to check out a local favorite quilt shop... Sew 'N Save! Get a FREE Mini Quilt Shop Hop Planner!Send me the PlannerWe respect your ... Read More about Sew ‘N Save Quilt Shop
Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Recap
Quilting Fun in Madison, Wisconsin! One of my favorite regional destination quilt shows has to be the Great Wisconsin quilt show. Not only is it a staple in Madison, WI but it is also one of the most unique quilt shows in the world! Want to know why? Hear it directly from one of the people who founded the show! show notes Where to find more deanna springer and Sewing with nancy ---> Learn more about the Stitch it Sisters Show HERE ---> Watch episodes of Sewing with ... Read More about Great Wisconsin Quilt Show Recap
Quilt Pattern Design: Concept to Print
Quilt Babble LIVE Episode 8 show notes In the eighth installment of Quilt Babble LIVE! with Lisa and Rona, we are joined by Quilt Pattern designers Nancy McNally and Andi Stanfield to answer your questions about all thing Quilt Patterns! In this episode we discuss: Where to find our guests: Andi Stanfield - True Blue Quilts Nancy McNally - nancy mcnally quilts Join us at the Pond!Receive weekly emails full of awesome Quilty travel tips, shops, shows, ... Read More about Quilt Pattern Design: Concept to Print
Studio Spring Cleaning Wrap-up!
Quilt Babble LIVE Episode 7 Show Notes So, how did we do? After 1 month of work, Lisa and I managed to make quite a bit of progress on our work spaces for the Spring Clean Challenge! Unfortunately, Steve (aka 'The voice of Oz') needed a little extra time for his work space. NOT TO WORRY! Because we didn't receive as many 'after' photos as we did 'before', we agreed to extend the deadline to get organized and get those photos in! In this episode we also discussed: ... Read More about Studio Spring Cleaning Wrap-up!
Top 7 Safety Tips for the Traveling Quilter
How to Travel Safely When talking with all the amazing quilting friends I meet, the one travel concern that always comes up is Safety. Especially in today’s world post COVID, whether traveling solo or in a group, safety comes up time and time again. So, let’s face the nitty gritty of the issue and go over my best overall Safety Tips for the Traveling Quilter. #1 – If you Don’t Feel Comfortable, Don’t Go Another way to say this is; don’t be afraid to say ‘no’. This goes for ... Read More about Top 7 Safety Tips for the Traveling Quilter
How to Turn Life’s Scraps into Quilts
How one trip along the Bonneville salt flats yielded friendships and Fun A funny thing happened while driving across country. A wayward traffic cone. A bent pipe. 4 flat tires and a crazy ingenious AAA driver just for starters. After all, you meet the most amazing people in the middle of nowhere. Picture it. A mother daughter team driving all the way across this vast country of ours has no idea what’s just over the hill. Tragedy Strikes If you’re unfamiliar with the area, driving ... Read More about How to Turn Life’s Scraps into Quilts
Frond Design Studio: a Quilt Shop Spotlight
2 Quilt Shops, 1 fabric line and a little german heritage Show Notes Welcome to Fairfax, Iowa! A quilting gem just outside Cedar Rapids, Iowa where you'll find multiple quilt shops, an incredible German heritage town and some of the most beautiful fabric in the US! Say hello to Frond Design Studios and fabric designer, Stephanie Brandenburg! Keep scrolling for more information about Frond and the Amana Colonies! Do you use Rumble? Click HERE to subscribe to my ... Read More about Frond Design Studio: a Quilt Shop Spotlight
Top 5 Best Quilting Projects to Sew on the Road
Quilting from anywhere! I love a great road trip. No matter if I’m traveling cross country or cross town to the next Quilt Shop, any excuse to get out for a new adventure and I’m in. But, for those longer journeys, here’s a list of the 5 best quilting projects to sew on the road. Awhile back I traveled by air to Nevada for my mom’s birthday. It’s a trek I make every year. That year we drove down to Las Vegas for an added adventure. However, driving from Reno to Las Vegas is an 8 hour ... Read More about Top 5 Best Quilting Projects to Sew on the Road
How I Became the Traveling Quilter
What if one chance encounter changed the course of your life? There I was, flipping through my copy of Kaffe Fasset's 'Quilts in Ireland' book (again), perusing all the brilliantly colorful photos and locations, petting the pages as if I were petting the quilts themselves. Without warning, I began to cry. What in the world?! And in that split moment I realized, I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be. And it all started with Ireland. How Color can change your perspective Truthfully, I ... Read More about How I Became the Traveling Quilter
How to Design a Quilt Pattern for Beginners
Step by Step with photos! When I first learned to quilt, I was basically flying blind. The only thing I knew about sewing in general was how to stitch a straight seam. That was it. However, because I have a ‘math brain’, that straight seam was all it took to start me on the path to how to design a quilt pattern! When first learning how to design a quilt, it’s best to grab the basics: I can’t emphasize enough about the eraser. Relying simply on the little erasers that come on the ... Read More about How to Design a Quilt Pattern for Beginners
Quilt N’ Sew Connection
A Quilt Shop Spotlight Not too long ago I made my way out to visit the Mountain Top Quilters Guild in Prescott Valley, Arizona. Wouldn't you know it? There was a quilt shop right around the corner. I took that as a neon sign that I HAD to stop in and say hello. Let me introduce you to... Quilt N' Sew Connection! Located about an hour and a half North of Phoenix, Prescott Valley, and the city of Prescott, are a jewel in the Arizona desert! Full of gorgeous mountain views and steeped ... Read More about Quilt N’ Sew Connection