In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy discuss their recent trip to Houston, Texas for the 2024 International Quilt Market. Sherri and Chelsi share some of the highlights of this year's trip and Billy gives his thoughts on Market as a first-time attendee. Sherri also shares some fun things happening with Moda Fabrics in a new segment, Moda Minute.Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30759Cozy Earth 40%...

In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter Nancy Lane to the show! Sherri met Nancy through her quilt guild in Orange County, CA. Nancy has since pieced several of Sherrri's quilts and has done a fabulous job on every quilt she has pieced. Nancy has a great backstory as to how she first began quilting. She was a professional seamstress and costume designer at Disney for almost 20 years. Since retiring from Disney she has focused on quilting and has become a prolific quilter. We kno...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their preparations before attending the International Quilt Market each year. They also offer advice for anyone attending Quilt Market for the first time. Lastly, they share some insight and advice for people interested in starting a long-arm quilting business and how to find a new long-arm quilter.Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30579Cozy Earth 40% off in Oc...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include using the right stitch length for piecing, making napkins and placemats, hanging mini quilts, tips for chain piecing, cleaning and/or replacing cutting mats and rotary blades, quilt labels, and more! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-122-show-notes/New Podcast E...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an upcoming sew-along they will be participating in with Chelsi's Brightly quilt from their new book, Family Favorites. Books are available now, and the sew-along will begin after Laguna Sunrise fabric has finished shipping. Fat Quarter Shop will be hosting this fun sew-along. Sherri then recaps her recent trip to the Garden of Quilts festival in Thanksgiving Point Utah. She had the opportunity to teach several classes at this year's event and had a...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi do a deep dive into the software they both use to help them design their quilt patterns, Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8). They first share some new features that have recently been released and then discuss how this software has helped them throughout the years as they have continued to design new quilt patterns. They also talk about their process for designing quilt patterns and how they each have their own unique way of approaching the design process.Help Support o...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome the prolific quilter and head of marketing for Moda Fabrics, Lissa Alexander, to the show! Lissa shares how she went from working at a local quilt shop to becoming the head of marketing at Moda Fabrics. She explains some of her responsibilities as the head of marketing and reveals how she still gets so much sewing done while managing everything on her plate. Lissa has also authored numerous quilt books. Some of which, are collaborations with her good...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what they have accomplished so far this Summer and what they plan on completing by the end of 2024. Chelsi shares how she anticipates her schedule will change as her kids return to school. The group then discusses how quilting is represented in literature, film, television, and other aspects of pop culture. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30210Cozy Earth 40% ...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer an excellent batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include making profitable quilt projects, a potential Quilting Life retreat, being unable to put a quilt down, managing multiple projects simultaneously, EQ8 tips, how to search for videos, a future tutorial, and more! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-117-show-not...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Raspberry Summer. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and the story of how they could not agree on the name. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Strawberry Lemonade and also features a 60" wide dresden block cheater print. Raspberry Summer is expected to ship to quilt shops in February 2025. To wrap up this podcast, Billy shares a couple of inspirational quilting stories from lis...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss caring for quilts and quilt preservation. They discuss washing quilts, properly storing quilts and the importance of limiting sun exposure. The crew then gives a look into what happens behind the scenes here at A Quilting Life. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29977Cozy Earth 30% off with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltingli...

In this episode, Sherri talks about her recent trip to Dallas, Texas where she attended the ModaVation quilt retreat hosted by Moda Fabrics. At this retreat, Sherri was privileged to teach a class and give a presentation to quilt shop owners from all across the country. She shares all the details and happenings of this wonderful retreat for shop owners and Moda fabric designers. Sherri and Chelsi then do a mid-year review of their 2024. As busy as this year has been, Sherri and Chelsi feel go...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share and discuss ideas for overcoming the dog days of Summer with some ideas for Summer sewing projects and other things that can be done in your sewing space to help you feel productive and ready to create. This podcast also marks the 4th anniversary of the A Quilting Life Podcast! Thank you to all the loyal listeners and viewers who have supported us along the way. There would be no podcast without an audience!Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzs...

In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy recap Billy's wedding and share some of their favorite memories from the ceremony and reception. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss their trip to Fat Quarter Shop in Austin, Texas. While there, they attended the photo shoot for their upcoming book, Family Favorites. This book will be available in September of 2024 right around the time the Laguna Sunrise fabric collection will be shipping to stores. A link to pre-order this book can be found below. They ...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what it means to be a quilter. They distinguish what it means to identify as a quilter and everything that entails. They also share their thoughts on managing shrinkage in fabrics and batting and read a quilting superstition/tradition from a listener.Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29693Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the co...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include trimming quilts, the difference between traditional and modern quilts, low-volume prints, searching fabrics, coordinating solid fabrics, scalloped borders, long-arm quilting, and more! Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/supportShow Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29614New Podcast Email Address: [email protected] & Ma...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things sewing machines. Sherri recently purchased a new sewing machine so it was a good time to compare machines in different price ranges and also discuss how technology has advanced and changed what sewing machines are capable of doing. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29559 Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/ Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share what kept them excited about quilting after they were first introduced to this hobby. They then discuss how they have tried to introduce others to quilting and give some tips on how to share the joy of quilting with others. We also want to thank everyone who has subscribed to this YouTube channel over the past 4 years. We are thrilled that we have reached the 100,000 subscriber mark. We look forward to creating more fun and informative content for...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss spring cleaning tips and ideas and share what they plan on sewing with for this Spring season. They also discuss some of their Spring decor ideas and how they feel more productive during this time of the year. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-107-show-notes/ Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/ Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with...

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Laguna Sunrise. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and talk about how it mixes and matches well with many of their previous fabric lines, including Strawberry Lemonade. They also share news about a new book they are releasing with Fat Quarter Shop, Family Favorites. One of Chelsi's quilts in this book will be featured in an upcoming sew-along. Laguna Sunrise is expected to ship to quilt shops in...

In this episode, Billy shares a new email for the podcast where listeners and viewers can send all of their listener quilt photos and listener questions to be answered on the podcast. The email is [email protected]. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss all things quilt backings. They share some of the things they consider when selecting the fabric for their backings and what size fabrics they prefer to use. They also discuss how they deal with mistakes they make while quilting. Help...

In this episode, Sherri welcomes Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter to the show. Amy is a quilter, a blogger, a fabric designer, a pattern designer, and an author. Today, Amy shares how she first started quilting and continued pursuing her new hobby as a young mother with young children. Sherri and Amy also discuss their early blogging days and how they found each other online. Amy has a new fabric collection, Albion from Riley Blake Fabrics, that will be available to the public next month....

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share a couple fun finds and answer a new batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include the new navy Strawberry Lemonade print, design boards, sewing machine covers, strike-off fabrics, starting a quilting YouTube channel, sorting fabric, and more!  Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-103-show-notes Sunshine Girl (Quilt on...

In this episode, Billy joins Sherri at the main desk as Chelsi is recovering from an illness and caring for a sick child. Sherri shares her goals for 2024, talks about unfinished projects she intends to complete this year, and hints at several sew-alongs she plans on joining/hosting in 2024. Billy relays all of the same information for Chelsi in her absence and also shares a few of his own goals for 2024. Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog...