Inappropriate Quilters

This week, we had such a fun time catching up and diving into all the recent life and quilting adventures! From Rochelle navigating Lance’s smooth shoulder surgery recovery and a wild morning of errand traffic to tackling an unexpected water main mess at home, there was never a dull moment. We also chatted about Leslie's exciting trip to IKEA to grab new storage dressers for her longarm setup, plus a handy new method for cutting batting right on the longarm table. Between hosting a cozy family Halloween hayride and reflecting on teaching a fantastic panel quilt retreat, this episode is packed with real-life moments and lots of creative inspiration.

The girls also shared updates on upcoming quilting projects, including fun plans for Halloween stitching and an upcoming garment class using Hawaiian rice bags. Plus, they touched on touching community efforts like the "A Memory Grows" project and shared insights from Ina Garten’s new book. To top it off, they shared sweet stories about the grandkids, a fun local exhibit on Route 66, and a meaningful story about an ancient tree. It was a wonderful, heartfelt conversation full of laughs, life lessons, and plenty of quilty goodness!

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In this episode, Rochelle and Leslie catch up on all their latest adventures, starting with Rochelle’s memorable trip to Hawaii with her grandchildren! Between navigating travel with kids on the spectrum, teaching fabric classes, and dealing with a cliff diving injury that left her on crutches, Rochelle shares the wild story of her island getaway alongside updates on hurricane repairs back at her condo. Meanwhile, Leslie shares her excitement from attending the Claremore Quilt Show, winning moments, and making progress on seasonal projects before her upcoming European river cruise adventure!

Beyond all the travel chatter, the duo dives into life updates, wellness wins, and community support. Leslie shares her progress with a new nutrition plan via the Nourish app and exciting news about receiving a lipedema compression pump. They wrap up with a heart-to-heart on TV shows like The Traitors, fun evening plans, and the vital importance of spreading kindness and grace within the quilting community. Tune in for a warm, fun, and stitch-filled conversation!

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Welcome back to another lively episode! Today, Leslie and Rochelle dive into all things fun, fabric, and life updates. Rochelle spills all the details from her recent quilting retreat in Shipshewana, sharing her clever strategy for tackling multiple projects and her fascinating observations of the local Amish community. Meanwhile, Leslie brings us up to speed on her latest completed longarming quilt for a friend—a stunning Highland Coo quilt—and shares the exciting, AI-designed transformation of her patio pathway.

The chat doesn't stop at the sewing machine! The duo talks about preparing for upcoming adventures, including Rochelle’s family trip to Hawaii and Leslie’s fun plans for the Tulsa State Fair and an Ella Langley concert. They also get candid about closet purging, flight-booking strategies, and upcoming medical milestones, before wrapping up with inspiring recommendations for the winter sew-along. Tune in for plenty of laughs, crafty inspiration, and cheerful catch-ups!

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Welcome back to another thread-filled episode! Today, Leslie and Rochelle sit down for an action-packed catch-up session straight from the heart of the quilting community. From navigating the highs and lows of sewing retreats—including missing instructors, unexpected machine malfunctions, and pre-cutting mishaps—to celebrating recent show wins and discussing exciting new quilt patterns, this chat is packed with relatable moments every maker will love. Plus, the duo spills the tea on local discount fabric hunts, travel adventures, and even a few hilarious personal detours involving dental hygienist drama, Botox, and controversial Barbie dolls!

Grab your favorite cup of tea and your latest project as we dive deeper into the heartwarming and humorous side of the quilting life. Leslie and Rochelle talk through health updates, upcoming travel plans, and the creative joy of finishing special gifts like pieced-back quilts. Whether you're here for the fabric haul secrets, the pattern inspiration, or just to hear two passionate quilters laugh through life's unexpected snags, this episode is bound to keep your needles flying and your spirits high!

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In this action-packed episode, the girls dive into the high-energy world of outdoor adventure and creative pursuits! From building serious endurance for an upcoming climbing trip to Devil’s Tower and navigating safety on the rocks, to recounting wild travel mishaps, delayed flights, and secret cross-country road trips, this conversation is packed with fun stories.

On the quilting front, the excitement continues with behind-the-scenes stories from a recent pet portrait workshop and the heartwarming reveal of a secret surprise quilt presentation in Kansas City! Rochelle also walks through her current projects while sharing updates on upcoming retreats, guild events, and her focus on Art East designs. Tune in for a joyful mix of stitches, stories, and everyday inspiration!

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Welcome to another fun-filled episode of the podcast! In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle hang out with special guest Dee to chat about all things creative, candid, and quilty. Dee shares the exciting news about launching her Pixel Quilts website, a fabulous tool that converts your favorite photos into custom quilt patterns using top fabric lines. The group also dives into the secret world of their "Stitch and Ambush" project, sharing the joy and sneaky logistics of surprising inspirational makers with custom pixel quilts.

Beyond the cutting mat, the conversation gets real with heartfelt discussions on home renovations, family heirlooms, navigating menopause, and the life-changing benefits of hormone replacement therapy. Between longarm quilting updates and laughing over the messy reality behind social media, this episode is packed with warmth, inspiration, and honest talk. Tune in for a great reminder to stop waiting for perfection and just take the next step!

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Welcome back! In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle catch up on everything from recent reads, climbing training for Devil's Tower, and making Peking duck to dealing with a car accident involving Rochelle's daughter, Lena. They also chat about walking out of "Grease 2" at Circle Cinema, organizing quilt kits, working with a ScanNCut 325 machine, and completing embroidery projects like labeling quilts and making small pumpkin-shaped bags.

This is a great week to settle in, do some stitching, and cozy up to a podcast with your friends. So sit back, relax and enjoy this episode!

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In this action-packed episode, the girls have their friend,Jenelle as a guest and she drops the ultimate news: Foxy's Stitching Studio is officially opening its doors in Owasso! From navigating abandoned middle schools to finding the absolute perfect sweet spot for a community space, the girls dive into the wild journey of bringing this new quilting hub to life. Jenelle spills all the details on upcoming open sew days, retreat plans, community service projects, and her exciting new role as sales manager for Quilting.com!

Of course, no stitch session is complete without plenty of side-gabbing! The conversation bounces from incredible $1.49 Aldi bag modifications and clever cat-calming hacks to medical updates, cherry-themed fashion trends, and progress on the legendary "Son of a Nutcracker" quilt. Grab your favorite fabric scraps, settle in, and join the fun for an episode full of big announcements, creative inspiration, and endless laughs!

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Welcome to another wildly fun episode where we prove that going live on YouTube completely by accident is actually the best way to kick off a great chat! In this episode, the girls sit down for an impromptu catch-up that covers everything from the hilariously confusing days of the week to some serious health talk about hormone therapy, mammograms, and the quest for 90 grams of protein daily. We also take a moment to honor the legendary Dolly Parton and remember a dear childhood friend, Bridget, reflecting on the beautiful, naturally spinning wheel of life. Through the laughs and the heartfelt moments, it’s a beautifully candid reminder that we’re all just figuring it out as we go!

The creative sparks are truly flying as we dive headfirst into the wonderful world of crafting and quilting! Get ready for the inside scoop on Rochelle's progress with her gorgeous McKenna Ryan "Dog Park" quilt, some heavy-duty pattern-theft drama on Etsy, and Leslie's sweet plans to whip up Peter Pumpkin totes for the grandkids. Plus, we talk about the ultimate patience test of waiting for a delayed Scan-A-Cut machine from World Widener and the absolute joy of discovering a Mary Poppins doll pattern that brings back the sweetest childhood memories. Grab your favorite beverage, cozy up, and join us for this delightful medley of stitches, stories, and pure friendship!

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Get ready for an action-packed episode as we dive into a little bit of everything! We are sharing the scoop on Leslie's recent quest for a better doctor experience. But it's not all medical talk—we are also dishin' on some wild local news about a nearby tank fire, sharing a hilarious story about a quilting group secretly playing blackjack, and giving a major shout-out to the power of friendship and supporting each other through life's ups and downs.

Of course, we couldn't forget the crafty updates! We are talking about the ultimate historical makeover as Leslie details the multi-generational restoration of her mother's vintage 1970 Sears Kenmore sewing machine—complete with big plans for a fresh coat of white Dixie Belle paint. Plus, we are breaking down the latest progress on the "Son of the Nutcracker" quilt project with "2 L Michelle", sharing our favorite fabric starching tips, and chatting about some heartwarming animal rescue stories.

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Welcome back, quilting friends! In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle catch up on all things sewing, life, and the hilarious moments in between. They kick things off with a laugh about an incredibly tall 7 Brew Coffee bouncer and the daily struggle of keeping up with Instagram when you’d rather be stitching. Leslie dishes on an amazing $80 Target bag find and recent retreat fabric hauls, and Rochelle on her new Thursday schedule over at the Merc. Plus, they dive into some sweet family updates, Leslie's exciting upcoming trip to Germany, and the unexpected culprit behind Leslie’s wrist injury—an old can opener!

From sourdough bread adventures to Captain Hook quilts, this chat is packed with creative inspiration. The duo explores everything from the handy Whatnot app for fabric hunting to how Lance is optimizing space by hanging equipment from the ceiling. Rochelle also shares the details on the upcoming guild meeting where members are decorating mannequins for the "Cups of Courage" breast cancer awareness project. To wrap it all up, Rochelle shares a heartwarming story about a former student that will absolutely touch your heart. Grab your current stitching project, press play, and join the fun!

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Welcome back to another episode where we recap the latest "Inappropriate Quilters Retreat" at Osage Hills. In this post-retreat catch-up, the girls dive into the wild success of hosting 8 amazing participants. From crafting prosperity hens, mosaics, and buntings to behind-the-scenes role as a pattern tester, we kept our creative hands full. We also share Rochelle's adventures braving the chaotic lines at 7 Brew coffee shop for free t-shirts and refreshers. Plus, we pull back the curtain on what it really takes to feed a hungry crowd and manage a retreat.

But it wasn't all smooth sailing in the heat! We laugh about Rochelle's intense experience burning boxes in scorching weather. Between daily sourdough baking, fabric shopping sprees at Red Barn with Brenda, and deep chats, this retreat was one for the books. We also reflect on the unique differences between hosting versus attending an event and the challenges of scheduling our next getaway around everyone's packed calendars. Grab your sewing supplies and join us for all the behind-the-scenes gossip, laughs, and quilting camaraderie!

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In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle catch up on their busy lives and share the behind-the-scenes preparation for an upcoming five-day quilt retreat for 11 people. Rochelle details her extensive prep work, from feeding her sourdough starter and baking fresh bread to the logistics of grocery shopping and packing ingredients using a resourceful orange lake cooler. The conversation also weaves through personal updates, including Leslie's recent garage cleanup that provided closure after a job transition, Ro's husband Lance's lakeside antics, and her ambitious family travel plans to Japan for her daughter’s 40th birthday—with the ultimate goal of helping her granddaughter visit all seven continents by age 13.

The duo also dives deep into the world of quilting, sharing delightful stories and valuable industry insights. Rochelle recounts a memorable experience teaching a needle felting class to Jenny Doan and her talented granddaughter. From researching the latest affordable lap app attachments at Missouri Star to discussing the ethics of human nature in the science fiction book "Upgrade" and recommending "Theo of Golden," this episode is packed with laughter, quilting inspiration, and heartfelt life updates.

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In this episode, we are thrilled to sit down with the incredibly talented Julie Porter, the creative mind behind Farmhouse Cottons. Julie takes us behind the scenes of her gorgeous sewing space in Siloam Springs and shares her amazing journey into the world of primitive quilting. We chat about her mentor Sherry Payne, hilarious teaching mishaps like a literal candle fire, and the emotional connection to history and heritage that quilting brings to all of us.

We also dive deep into some fun quilting tips and techniques, from Julie’s unique right-side freezer paper appliqué method to Rochelle's wild plans for a graffiti-style painted quilt. Plus, Julie breaks down the story behind her popular "Christmas Bleu" pattern and we debate the ultimate question: what are your top three P's? Tune in for a warm, chatty conversation filled with laughs, creative inspiration, and a reminder of why the quilting community is so incredibly special.

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Get ready for a jam-packed episode where we dive deep into the heart of the quilting community! We’re sharing all the fun details from a recent quilting retreat, including a clever UFO quilt exchange and the heartwarming project of making bears from antique scraps. Plus, Leslie opens up about her massive "spring cleaning" turned organization overhaul and the joy of passing down tools and fabric to the next generation of quilters. It’s all about clearing out the old to make room for new inspiration!

We also tackle the "not-so-seamless" side of things, from troubleshooting podcast tech glitches to tracking down missing Amazon orders. But the excitement doesn't stop there—we’re talking about Leslie’s winter sew-along sponsorship with Laurastar, Rochelle’s secret 35-pound button project, and even some tips on using ozone machines for your vintage finds. Grab your favorite project and join us for a conversation full of quilting tips, personal updates, and a lot of laughs!

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In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle dive into a colorful mix of quilting updates and life adventures! From the excitement of a button project using Lori Holt fabrics to the preparation for upcoming quilting retreats in Missouri, they share their latest creative sparks. We also hear about Rochelle's mission to find rare Starbucks glass bear mugs, a surprising conversation with a tobacco distributor on a plane, and her plans for an upcoming trip to Europe to hunt for the perfect Black Forest cuckoo clock.

The conversation gets real with heart-to-heart updates on family health and the everyday hurdles of being a maker, including managing arthritis while appliqueing and navigating a green algae bloom in the swimming pool. Between tips on needle turn applique and the best thread colors for the "Stillwater" quilt, they reflectson the importance of fellowship in the quilting community. It’s an episode packed with crafty inspiration, personal anecdotes, and plenty of "quilty" fun!

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Hold onto your sewing chairs because this episode is packed with wild holiday adventures, high-stakes ticket hunting, and a touch of real-life magic! First up, we’re breaking down the ultimate 4th of July survival guide—from dealing with thunderstorm-induced puppy drama to enjoying a front-row view of Disney’s fireworks from a presidential suite. Plus, you’ll hear the full, nerve-wracking saga of scoring floor seats to Ella Langley's sold-out Tulsa show, the independent streaks of the grandkids, and exactly how many miles your feet will endure during a non-stop Disneyland marathon (spoiler alert: it's a lot!).

But it’s not all theme parks and adrenaline; we’re diving deep into the creative studio with some serious quilting updates! Find out how an entire 10-yard bolt of gingham fabric transformed Leslie's sewing table with a custom table skirt with box pleats, and get a peek at a newly finished, unicorn-backed masterpiece. From the logistics of restoring "lost elf magic" in California to a beautiful, listener-submitted closing story about the lifelong power of childhood fairy dust, this episode is a heartwarming reminder of how small traditions stitch together the most unforgettable memories!

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Welcome to another action-packed episode where we dive deep into the world of early morning gym sessions and high-stakes camper maintenance! We’re chatting about Leslie’s new 5 a.m. workout routine and the hilarious, albeit sweaty, struggle of de-winterizing a trailer in the summer heat. You’ll hear how a simple car jack became the ultimate hero for a longarm quilting machine repair. It’s all about grit, perseverance, and knowing exactly when to take a cold shower. Plus, we’re sharing some must-watch movie recommendations and the secret to cleaning pool stairs with vitamin C!

The creativity doesn't stop there as we check in on Rochelle’s massive "secret button project" involving over 1,600 individual pieces. We’re also talking through the heartfelt side of life, from remembering a special service dog named Shelby to finding the perfect "light" read for your next book club. Between scaling climbing gym walls and mailing out dog rescue quilts, there is never a dull moment in our crafting corners. We even touch on the surprising scale of the Tulsa State Fair and why your next quilt might need an orange peel pattern. Grab your coffee and join the conversation!

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In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle dive into a whirlwind of life updates, from surviving torrential rain commutes to navigating the "joys" of teeth whitening and new dental hygienists. We also celebrate some big news for Rochelle’s husband, Lance, as he transitions back to his favorite pipeline work just in time for July. Between dodging floodwaters and discussing the latest book reads, we find plenty of humor in the everyday chaos of life. It’s a relatable mix of professional shifts and personal hurdles that you won’t want to miss.

Then, we’re talking all things quilting and family fun! Rochelle gives us a deep dive into her complex Japanese-themed quilt project and demonstrates some expert needle turn appliqué techniques. We also chat about the legendary Buc-ee’s experience in Arizona and brainstorm the perfect plans for granddaughter Lily’s big birthday, including a potential girls' trip to Disneyland. To wrap things up, we share a heartwarming metaphor about eggs, potatoes, and coffee beans that might just change how you look at life's challenges. Join us for a session filled with stitches, stories, and plenty of heart!

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Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the colorful world of quilting and creativity. Get ready for a jam-packed session full of life updates and exciting project reveals. We’re talking about everything from my successful monovision contact lens trial—which is a total game-changer for Leslie's sewing—to the sweet moments teaching her granddaughter how to quilt on a real machine. Plus, we're sharing the scoop on a special package from John filled with the most adorable "Team Dawn" and "Team Dusk" patterns that you absolutely have to hear about!

The creative energy doesn't stop there as we pivot to some big travel plans and retreat updates. Rochelle gives you the inside look at her recent craft night at Circle Cinema and her upcoming trip to Hamilton for Jill Finley’s class. We also get real about the practical side of the quilting business, covering everything from 3D-printed accessory mishaps to organizing Brooks bag kits. Whether we’re discussing historical EMP survival stories or the best travel tips for road trips, this episode is a cozy mix of technical tips and heartfelt stories. Grab your fabric scraps and let’s get started!

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