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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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/

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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

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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!

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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/

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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

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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.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33104

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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/

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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!

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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

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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/

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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