A Quilting Life Podcast

In this episode, Sherri welcomes the talented Moda fabric designer Deb Strain to the podcast. Deb shares her journey from art teacher to renowned fabric designer, revealing her meticulous process of creating fabric collections and embroidery kits. Discover how her passion for art and quilting intertwines, and gain insights into her creative process and industry trends. Deb is the most seasoned Moda fabric designer and has been with Moda since 1996. Thank you Deb for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33988 Go to https://www.curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE You can also find Cure on Amazon! Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Visit debstrainstitches.com and use code IHEARDDEB for 20% off your order at checkout. Quilt on the Wall: Winter 2026 American Patchwork & Quilting: https://tidd.ly/4Bj7wfj Posies & Pears (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.2590239&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DPosies%2B%2526%2BPears Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode Sherri sits down with Jennifer Keltner in our last interview from Modavation 2026. Sherri and Jennifer discuss ways to increase creativity and how using other outlets, outside of quilting, can help grow your creative mind. Jennifer is a maker of many things and has been involved with the quilting world for many years. She has worked for American Patchwork & Quilting and Martingale Publishing who have published the majority of Sherri's books. Jennifer loves to learn about and explore new ways to enlighten her creative side. Today she shares some of what she has discovered with us in this episode. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33943 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Go to https://www.curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE You can also find Cure on Amazon! Corn Maze (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.2054774&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DCorn%2BMaze Autumn Breeze (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.2054949&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DAutumn%2BBreeze Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2 Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Coastal Breeze. They explain why this collection feels like a return to their signature style after designing three holiday/seasonal specific collections prior to this one. This collection can be viewed as a sister collection to their other two coastal collections, Seashore Drive and Balboa. Coastal Breeze fabrics should be shipping to stores in May 2027. Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-178-show-notes/ Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Go to https://www.curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE You can also find Cure on Amazon! Bloom & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057590&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4581199002%2Fbloom-vine-throw-wall-hanging-qld288%3Fga_search_query%3DBloom%252B%252526%252BVine%252BThrow%252B%25252B%252BWall%252BHanging%26ref%3Dshop_items_search_1%26pro%3D1%26logging_key%3Db3b28d850d53c1b87ea373760549df4fd5d1ccfe%253A4581199002 Coastal Stars (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057809&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DCoastal%2BStars Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2 November 2026 Retreat Registration Link: https://eternityevents.regfox.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one Coastal Breeze Fabric Collection Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91eawdwyfxs Sherri's other Coastal Breeze Patterns: Honeybun Sampler: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057906&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHoneybun%2BSampler Garden Spools Wall Hanging: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1058087&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DGarden%2BSpools Tulip & Vine: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1058162&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DTulip%2B%2526%2BVine Chelsi’s New Coastal Breeze Patterns: Coastal Breeze Pattern Home Page: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200606&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26section_id%3D60557042 Coastal Girl: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200235&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DCoastal%2BGirl Tesserae: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200281&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DTesserae Lighthouse: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200342&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DLighthouse Dreamy Days: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200461&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DDreamy%2BDays Seafaring: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200490&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DSeafaring Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri gives an in-depth recap of her recent trip to England. She shares some of the sewing activities that took place and recounts many of the historical places she was able to visit on her trip. Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33817 Go to https://www.curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE You can also find Cure on Amazon! Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Whimsy Night (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.352693&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DWhimsy%2BNight Hey Pumpkin (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.352774&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DHey%2BPumpkin Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2 The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Complete Book Set: https://amzn.to/4xTmmXN Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. These include questions dealing with quilt batting, selling PDF quilt patterns, ways to layout a quilt without a design board and more! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33761 Go to curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE Cozy Earth Labor Day Sale: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from Tuesday August 25th through Tuesday September 8th. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Fall Dash (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.85295&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DFall%2BDash%2BQuilt%2B%252B%2BMini Pumpkin Patch (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.85296&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DPumpkin%2BPatch%2BNew Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2 Family Favorites Book by Sherri & Chelsi 30% off: https://tidd.ly/4xenkOz Chelsi Stratton Patterns 25% off: https://tidd.ly/4zjcuYp Fusible Batting Tape for Quilting: https://www.amazon.com/Fusible-Batting-Tape-For-Quilting/dp/B0CXSGR251/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RGKLXK7BI6OH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9LEJTqQ7eYqgZy1UJz_MOJq4hMZ2NQR868oV8hD2B0TFSkFhRxa3zqJXQ_wJFc-NhaaeZEIqqdAeRid-qJl4M6Bq0ydvv3VZ_h-X9lutvBRMyPFyCvHzmv7929LMQ6YJVqlUWOr6djK3MfQz4wnv73SKOflIgWDebqZRpE9qpa_KqsPmwck5YZI2KAqXJLGhVTLJgYGsEsxwPRWyFpafQ1HtPrsP4S527VCT38EAAHzjj3ONCGSw3XTerJmx421mOGNPCf7ligKQ-M1E8k8B27iX4aOoZYxUebrslp5-s5w.2dvfPYTrhepEqW3boAXloLGjI2elgedsZpdEkBJouig&dib_tag=se&keywords=XMJY%2Bfusible%2Bbatting&qid=1788161356&sprefix=xmjy%2Bfusible%2Bbatting%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2&th=1 Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles. Lynne explains how she first started quilting and how her determination to simplify and modify quilt patterns led to her to designing her own quilts and opening a brick and mortar quilt shop. She then tells the story of how she was introduced to Moda and started designing fabric. 27 years later Lynne is still designing new fabric collections each year for Moda. Soon she will be u o 100 collections! Thank you Lynne for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33737 Go to curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE Cozy Earth Labor Day Sale: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from Tuesday August 25th through Tuesday September 8th. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife All American Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DAll%2BAmerican%2BRemix%2B- All American Remix Kit: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4305612176%2Fall-american-remix-quilt-kit-pre-order%3Fga_search_query%3DAll%252BAmerican%252BRemix%26ref%3Dshop_items_search_2%26frs%3D1%26logging_key%3Dcf646227b5d69d337e7ca344fc76232953b9860c%253A4305612176 Hello Fall (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DHello%2BFall Birch & Willow Project Package: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4545735895%2Fbirch-willow-project-package-ships%3Fref%3Dshop_home_active_1%26frs%3D1%26crt%3D1%26logging_key%3D42a23007d2bede9bfe5ca08d902dcfd5e6770c7e%253A4545735895 Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2 November 2026 Retreat Registration Link: https://eternityevents.regfox.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one Where to Find Lynne: Kansas Troubles Website: http://www.ktquilts.com Kansas Troubles Online Shop: http://www.ktquilts.com/online-store.htm Kansas Troubles Instagram: @lynnektq Kansas Troubles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/ Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by fellow Moda fabric designer, Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth shares how she was led to quilting after beginning her career in another sewing related industry. Elizabeth is known for many of her fun animal themed quilt patterns. She gives some insight on these patterns and shares why she is drawn to the colors and patterns she designs. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33629 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR find Cure now at Target! Cure Hydration at Target: https://on.ltk.com/+JObDTfCBtSnjTVIGFQngsQ Liberty Sampler (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DLiberty%2BSampler Our Town (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2 Where to Find Elizabeth: Elizabeth's Website: https://elizabethhartman.com Elizabeth's Shop: https://elizabethhartman.com/collections/all-patterns Elizabeth's Instagram: @elizabethagh Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by Jen Kingwell of Jen Kingwell designs. Jen explains how she first entered the quilting industry and how she began to prioritize hand piecing over machine work. She shares how she eventually started designing fabric for Moda even though she was hesitant to do so at the start.Jen is well traveled and has taught hand piecing classes all over the world. Thank you Jen for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33609 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR find Cure now at Target! Cure Hydration at Target: https://on.ltk.com/+JObDTfCBtSnjTVIGFQngsQ Whimsy Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer Picnic Stars (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DPicnic%2BStars Where to Find Jen: Jen's Website: https://www.jenkingwelldesigns.com Jen’s Shop: https://www.jenkingwell.com Jen’s Instagram: @jenkingwell Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode Sherri sits down with Moda Fabric's Vice President of Operations, Josh Dunn, while on the road in Dallas Texas at the 2026 Modavation event. Josh shares a brief history of Moda fabrics and how his father, Mark Dunn, first founded the company. Josh then shares his experience of growing up and working for the company from a young age and getting to learn and work in a variety of positions and roles. He discusses some of his favorite things about his current position, his vision for Moda in present day and future, current trends in the industry, and also shares the backstory of how his now very popular fabric shirts came to be. Thank you to Josh for sharing his story and insight with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33549 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Home - Piece by Piece Quilt Book by Moda: https://www.fatquartershop.com/home-piece-by-piece-quilt-book-moda Together (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DTogether Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DGame%2BDay%2BQuilt Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Whimsy Summer (Quilt in Shop Shout Outs): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Billy first provide some more thoughts on their trip to Dallas for Modavation 2026. They give an overview of what attendees are able to participate in and see while at the retreat. Sherri and Chelsi then answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, iron-on interfacing, quilt panels, defining their signature fabric style, mixing cotton with woven fabrics, type of batting for different projects, and more! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33450 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Poinsettia & Pear Sew Along Start Date: July 9th, 2026! Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown Sparkle 2 (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Billy take the the show on the road as they share their first interview from the Modavation event in Dallas, Texas with Moda fabric designer Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY. Sarah explains how she first entered the world of quilting and how she eventually let it evolve into everything she does today. Sarah designs fabric and quilt patterns, has authored a book, designs long arm pantograph templates, and travels around the country to teach each year. She shares how her unique background, prior to entering the quilting industry full time, as a professional pilot has helped shape different aspect of her new career as far as fabric design and a mathematical approach to her patterns and quilting. Thank you Sarah for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! This episode also features our first round of "Shop Shout Outs" form Modavation and Sherri shares some important announcements on an upcoming live stream with Cutterpillar on Thursday June 25th and an update on an upcoming sew along. Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33414 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Picnic Stars (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DPicnic%2BStars All American Remix (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DAll%2BAmerican%2BRemix Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Whimsy Summer (Quilt in Shop Shout Outs): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer Rainbow Quilt Color Method (Sarah's Book): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1711212948%2Frainbow-quilt-color-method-book%3Fref%3Dshop_home_active_3%26crt%3D1%26logging_key%3D3f20c93df4061f1f54911ab0f8ac3104e76aee36%253A1711212948 Where to Find Sarah: Sarah's Website: https://www.sariditty.com Sarah’s Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SARIDITTYshop Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sariditty Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their plans for their 2026 Summer sewing. They then define what a "basic print" is and share how they like to utilize these prints in their quilt patterns. Then they discuss floral prints and show how these prints work with the basic prints in their quilts. They share how utilizing these two prints together can create a terrific finished product. Chelsi also goes in depth into her process of designing floral prints. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33311 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Hometown Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3Dhometown%2Bsummer Liberty Sampler (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3Dliberty%2Bsampler Chelsi's Together Pattern in Paper and PDF: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3Dtogether Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224 Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the inspiration and share more details about their new fabric collection, Midsummer. They discuss how this fabric line has been in the works for quite awhile and how they put their own signature touches on this red, white, and blue collection. Midsummer is expected to ship to quilt shops in December of 2026. Sherri then shares all about her recent trip to the h+h americas trade show. She discusses some of the differences between this show and the former International Quilt Market show they attended for over a decade. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33249 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from May 18th - June 1st 2026! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Magnificent (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DMagnificent Star Party (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DStar%2BParty Midsummer Fabric Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2mJPOF0mv0 Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri welcomes best selling author Laura Vanderkam to the show. Laura's new book, Big Time come out tomorrow, May 5th, 2026. Sherri was able to read an advanced copy of this terrific book prior to their conversation and throughly enjoyed what she read and learned. Laura provides great advice for quilters to help manage their time better and create new opportunities to do what they love. A link to order her new book, Big Time can be found below. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33216 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=our+town&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=US_Content_affiliates&utm_content=4689442&ranMID=54027&ranSiteID=doKkOzlwHPU-hMI_bzsp0NkWZ_InLUhLUQ&AffGroup=Content Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.etsy.com%2fshop%2fSherriQuilts%3fsearch_query%3dgame%2bDay" Big Time: https://amzn.to/3OCha9v Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms on the show! Camille is a fellow Moda fabric designer and was great source for advice and information when Sherri and Chelsi first started up their pattern and fabric businesses. Camille shares how she first was introduced to quilting and how she grew her hobby into a future business. She shares some of her quilting habits shares how she accomplishes her creative goals. She also shares a fabric collection that is in stores now, and two other collections that will be in stores soon. Thank you Camille, for sharing your quilting life with us today! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33158 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Star Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=star+crossed+remix Sunny Days (Quilt on the table): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=Sunny+Days Use code AQUILTINGLFE for 20% off purchases at Camille's shop from 4/27/26 - 5/3/26 Camille’s Shop: https://thimbleblossoms.com/ Camille’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimbleblossoms November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their quilting habits. They then discuss the difference between "pressing" and "ironing" and give tips on how to avoid puckering and wavy borders. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33104 Cure Hydration: Visit https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife for 20% off your order OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Special Offer: Use code AQUILTINGLIFEBOGO for a buy one get one sheets special offer from April 12th, 2026 through April 18th, 2026. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Summer Shores (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4vsdLKN Weekender (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4t7dhYS Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, picking a name for a quilt shop, selecting the correct batting for a quilt based on what the quilt is intended for, altering quilt patterns, inspiring children to learn how to quilt, and more! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33052 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Simply Sweet (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4s69ObM Hearts at Home (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4v4UO0K Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife All About Long-Arm Quilting Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKNuqKbCYEA&t=2105s Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss why they feel it is so important to get some Spring cleaning done every year in their sewing space. They explain how Spring cleaning can help kickoff your Spring sewing season. They also share their favorite Spring colors and create individual Spring color palettes. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33026 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Tulip & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4rQUCPQ Summer House (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4sVxIrg Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X Chelsi's Spring Town Quilt Pattern: https://creatorlink.shop/4ssuMCR Retreat Information: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Podcast Email for Listener Quilts and Questions: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss and define what they believe the key aspects of "The Quilting Process" are. They walk through the different tasks that must be completed in order to finish a quilt. They then discuss quilt photography and provide tips for helping you take the best possible pictures of your quilts and projects. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32957 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Hearts at Home II (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4lhCEUX Sunshine Girl (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4s0gWaA Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X Eternity Quit Events--visit this page on/after March 12th, 2026 for more details: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ A Quilting Life Academy Session 5 Sign-ups: https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/sherris-sales-page The Quilting Process 1. Select Fabric 1a. Starch 2. Test Block/Testing 3. Cutting 4.Piecing 5. Borders 6. Choose Backing Fabric 7.Longarm/Pantograh 8. Binsding NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the latest fabric trends they have observed and also share why they don't believe it is important to stay up to date with fabric trends as a designer. They then discuss what to do with older/vintage hand me down fabrics and unfinished quilts and projects. Lastly, they revisit their 3rd ever fabric collection, Desert Bloom. They share why this collection was so pivotal in their careers and share some of the unique features of this fabric collection. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32886 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Happy Go Lucky 2 (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/3MXDRDZ Fireflies (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4s4agYo Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X Dutch's IG & Tik Tok Handle: @dutchdalab NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show