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| Meet Rachel Ivy Clarke! - Ep. 135 | 20 Jan 2025 | 01:27:20 | |
In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Ivy Clark, a textile artist and scholar who merges the worlds of quilting and data science. Rachel's quilting journey began at a young age when she didn't get into her first-choice class of making stained glass in third grade. What started as a creative outlet soon became a lifelong passion. Over the years, Rachel sewed everything from clothes to community quilts, sharing her art with friends and loved ones. | |||
| Giuseppe aka Giucy Giuce! - Ep. 134 | 13 Jan 2025 | 01:55:09 | |
In this episode Amanda is joined by the talented Giuseppe Ribaudo, better known as Giucy Giuce, a renowned fabric designer for Andover Fabrics. Giuseppe takes us on a journey from his background in musical theater to becoming a successful fabric designer and educator. We take a dive into his recent move back to New York after spending time in Maine during the pandemic lockdowns, and his inspiring experience at Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters, Oregon, where he participated in an artist's residency. Giuseppe also shares the exciting details of his collaboration with Alison Glass on the Mini Alphabet pattern set, and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming fabric line, 40, which is set to be released in 2025 to celebrate his milestone 40th birthday. Tune in for an insightful conversation about creativity, design, and the art of making! Find Giucy Giuce here! Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| Meet Erin Nichole of Mija Handmade! - Ep. 125 | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:55:30 | |
Erin Nichole Whinnery is the designer and maker behind Mija Handmade. Erin grew up, as she says, under her mother's sewing table. In 2011, she made a quilt for her niece, then her sewing sat on the backburner. Then, like a lot of us, she wanted something creative to do during the 2020 lockdown. She picked up some fabric and zippers and started making striped zippered pouches. When the novelty of pouches wore off, she dove into sewing in other ways. Stockings, home decor, quilts, improv... and along came the Sharrow Quilt. The first design of many to come from Mija Handmade. As you'll see in her patterns, Erin loves to incorporate bold lines with interesting geometry and movement. This is also demonstrated in her current Block of the Month: Learning Curves 2024. Erin and Amanda chatted about the beauty and inspiration that comes from what we see, and in the technical side of writing patterns. Erin views it as its own art, and Amanda agrees. Erin Nichole just released her latest pattern, Grandma Core, and is available now! You can also purchase acrylic templates to help get crisp even curves. Go check out Erin's patterns while you listen! This episode is sponsored by the lovely Cozy Earth. Shop now and use code GRANNYS at checkout to get 40% off your purchase! cozyearth.com | |||
| Teaching Abe to Quilt - Update 3 | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:09:07 | |
They are on a roll now! In this update, Amanda and Abe head to a local favorite, The Quilt Crossing, to buy the fabric for Abe's quilt. They plan out what type of fabric Abe wants for each part of the pattern, and they dove in head first! Thankfully it didn't take them too long to find what they needed and they left happy! Abe is looking forward to cutting up the fabric and getting started on his quilt! They have to get as much done as they can in the next couple of weeks because Abe gets back to teaching university math courses for the fall semester! Enjoy the shopping trip and we'll see you for the next update! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram! Purchase handmade quilts, minky and more on Etsy! Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! Find us on YouTube to see all the fun! | |||
| 3 Reasons To Pattern Test - Ep 34 | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:22:10 | |
Hello everyone! Today Amanda shares her best 3 reasons for being a quilt pattern tester for quilt pattern designers. She has tested several patterns and shares the perks of the process. Skill building is important as a quilter, and pattern testing is one way you can do that. Being part of a testing group is a way to build up the quilting community and create a space of collaboration, vulnerability and growth. So if you've ever wondered about testing patterns, let Amanda convince you to do it! It's worth it! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram! @SweetPeaDesignCompany @NotYourGrannysQuiltShow Purchase handmade quilts, minky and more on Etsy! Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! You can also find us here: | |||
| Teaching Abe to Quilt - Update 2 | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:14:34 | |
Update number two on Abe learning how to quilt! After teaching him how to use the sewing machine and make a quarter inch seam, it is time for him to choose a pattern to make! He loves sacred geometry and wanted to find something that could fit in that category of aesthetics. We look at options, discuss what the pattern entails and talk about how we will try to accomplish the task of making his quilt! Our next step is to buy fabric! So stay tuned for that gem! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram!
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| Meet Angela Pingel Ep 33 | 18 Jul 2022 | 01:13:56 | |
Amanda chats with math teacher/author/pattern writer/fabric designer/book lover/mom, Angela Pingel. The two discuss the ups and downs of life, parenting, owning your own business and everything in between. Angela recently released a new line of fabrics called Clueless with Windham Fabrics. Angela's love of books, more specifically stories, inspire her fabric design. The fun bright colors bring Nancy Drew's mysteries to life. Her previous line, Curious Dream, was inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Go check them out! You can find Angela here: https://angelapingel.com/
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| Meet Anna Martinez - Barcelona Edition - Ep 32 | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:24:49 | |
Welcome to the Spain Edition of the Not Your Granny's Quilt Show Podcast! Abe and Amanda went to Barcelona for their anniversary (they've been married for 10 years!), and thought "hey, why don't we try to interview a quilter in Spain?!?" And here we are. We got in touch with Anna Martinez of Sew & Patch in Barcelona, Spain. She bravely welcomed us into her shop and agreed to speak with us at her store. She is a Bernina dealer and hosts sewing and patchwork classes in her shop. The walls are filled with threads of all colors, rotary cutters, rulers, needles... basically any sewing notion you could ever need! Amanda and Anna also spill the beans on their secret stashes of fabric. Oh well, at least Anna's secret will be safe since her husband doesn't know English. Amanda loved chatting with Anna, and she hopes you love her too! Gracias por vernos! Check out Anna's shop here!
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| Meet Holly Clarke Part 2 | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:58:16 | |
**This is part two!** Joining Amanda this week is Holly Clarke of Holly Clarke Design. Her creative Instagram handle (@holdmyseamripper) caught Amanda's eye, and she's been a fan ever since! They chat about design, finding quilting inspiration in the wild and running a creative business. Holly's main business is graphic design, and she also has a baby clothing business called Small Potatoes that she started in 2005. So her foray into designing quilts seems like a natural progression. Her eye for design and color is what makes her work stand out. Find Holly's work here! Small Potatoes - https://www.small-potatoes.ca/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/holdmyseamripper Website - https://hollyclarkedesign.com/ Email us if you are interested in being on the show! notyourgrannysquiltshow@gmail.com Want more? You can also find Amanda here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow | |||
| Meet Holly Clarke Part 1 | 13 Jun 2022 | 01:15:10 | |
| Meet Julie from Running Stitch Quilts - Ep. 30 | 06 Jun 2022 | 00:51:02 | |
Julie of Running Stitch Quilts joins Amanda today to talk about that quilt life. Julie is a pattern designer, an avid fitness lover and a super mom. They chat about everything from Julie buying a sewing machine on a whim to fabric choice to wrangling little ones while sewing. She has some amazing quilt patterns and just recently released a new pattern called Chevron Points. Enjoy! Find Julie here: Website- https://runningstitchquilts.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/runningstitchquilts Want more? You can also find Amanda here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Find us on YouTube! https://youtu.be/Yic5mde2Na0 Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow | |||
| Meet The Sparkly Sewist - Ep. 29 | 30 May 2022 | 00:56:56 | |
Natalie, the Sparkly Sewist herself, joined Amanda in conversation about getting started in sewing and quilting and their love of pretty fabric. She runs her shop out of her home, and loves to curate fabric bundles for quilts, as well as picking fabric combos for her doll clothes. Natalie has found a niche for doll lovers of all ages! The clothes she creates for 18 inch dolls are so dreamy and Amanda wishes they were her size! Kick back, relax and enjoy the conversation with Natalie! Want to check out her shop?
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| 4 Tips for Quilt Sewing | 23 May 2022 | 00:13:43 | |
In this final episode of the Beginner's Series, Amanda talks about her Top Tips for Sewing. Seam allowances, pinning, or clover clipping, and your speed all matter! It can be so frustrating to have wonky seams in your quilt. But with Amanda's tips, you will be sure to have an easier time sewing beautiful seams on your quilt. Having nice seams means your quilt blocks will come together better and you will have crisp, tight lines, which is what we all want in our quilts! Don't be silly and think that just because you follow Amanda's Top Tips that you won't have to seam rip... because you will! So make sure to keep your little seam ripper handy! Love you all! Please enjoy this episode! And if you want more, check out the links below! Follow us on YouTube!
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| Meet Lisa of Lovering Quilt Co.! - Ep. 124 | 28 Oct 2024 | 02:00:56 | |
Lisa is the owner and head maker of Lovering Quilt Co. Lisa is a graduate of Buffalo State with a bachelor's in Fashion Textile Technology and has a passion for fabrics. When she picked up quilting in 2015, her adoration for quilting and buying fabrics (which we all know are two different hobbies) led her to a daydream of owning her own little online fabric shop. She chats about her transition from the corporate world into being a self-employed and the challenge of staying on top of your business as a solopreneur. They also dive into the changes in priorities as a result of the 2020 lockdowns and what that means for small businesses. Lisa also shares about the challenge of going out of your comfort zone to meet new people, but the "common thread" of quilting keeps us together as a community. And that common thread tied us to you, so please enjoy! This episode is sponsored by the lovely Cozy Earth. Shop now and use code GRANNYS at checkout to get 40% off your purchase! cozyearth.com | |||
| 3 Tips for Cutting Fabric - Ep 27 | 09 May 2022 | 00:16:28 | |
Does the idea of cutting your fabric make you weak? Well that stops here! I used to dread cutting fabric, but follow my hot tips and the process won't scare you anymore! You might be thinking "yeah but what if I mess up?" And to that I say, you will at some point. But we all do! These tips will give you a better chance of avoiding mistakes and keeping your cuts crisp and accurate! Love you all! Don’t forget to follow Amanda on Instagram!
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| Meet Mi Esposo, Abraham - Ep 26 | 02 May 2022 | 01:06:43 | |
Special episode alert! We reached 500 Instagram followers and 100 subscribers on YouTube!! So joining me today is my husband Abe! Reaching these milestones means I get to teach him how to quilt. We talk patterns, process and how he’s feeling about it all. Please enjoy! Online Shops I Like (Unaffiliated) Fat Quarter Shop: https://www.fatquartershop.com/ Farbric.com: https://www.fabric.com/ Missouri Star Quilt Company: https://www.missouriquiltco.com/ Etsy has some great shops as well one of my favorites is https://www.etsy.com/shop/thegreyfinchcompany Don’t forget to follow Amanda on instagram! @SweetPeaDesignCompany https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ Join our Patreon and help us keep the show going! https://www.patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow You can also find us here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-grannys-quilt-show/id1590692352 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xlx19xEptSVzx3N98vZ2W | |||
| Picking Fabric - Ep 25 | 25 Apr 2022 | 00:12:05 | |
Welcome back to the Beginner Series! In this episode I talk about tips and ideas for how to choose fabric for your quilt. I name drop some of my favorite designers, talk about precut fabric and what to do when you finally hit the shops! Dig in and let me know down below if you have any questions! I decided to go out into nature, so buckle up! My ADHD is in full force on this one! Online Shops I Like (Unaffiliated)
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| Meet Fran Gulick - Ep 24 | 18 Apr 2022 | 00:57:08 | |
Fran Gulick of Cotton + Joy joins us on this episode to discuss all things pattern design, fabric design, and what it is to be a millennial quilter. She has an array of skills and experience that were so fun to learn about! Go look for her NEW fabric line and stay tuned for her upcoming line being released in December 2022. Please enjoy Fran Gulick! Find Fran here: https://cottonandjoy.com www.instagram.com/cottonandjoy Want more?
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| How to Pick a Pattern - Ep. 23 | 11 Apr 2022 | 00:42:44 | |
This is the second episode in the Beginners Series. Today Myranda joins Amanda to talk about the ups and downs of choosing your first pattern. There are definitely things you can look for to help you find a pattern that's not to big, and not too wild, but juuuuust right. We hope our hot tips help you pick out your first, or second... or fiftieth quilt pattern! Enjoy! Fat Quarter Fancy - https://sewcanshe.com/fat-quarter-fancy-quilt-pattern/ Fast Four Patch - https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/fast-four-patch-quilt-tutorial Lap of Luxe - https://artgalleryfabrics.typepad.com/weblog/2013/02/fat-quarter-gang-lap-of-luxe-by-quilt-dad.html Jumbo Rails - https://etsy.me/3urYbBg Rainbow Heart - http://www.etsy.com/listing/850376462 Spring Daisy Stitchery - https://springdaisystitchery.com/
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| Quilting Tools for Getting Started - Ep 22 | 04 Apr 2022 | 00:08:58 | |
If you’re new, welcome! If you’re not; hello! Nice to see you :) In this series, I will specifically be addressing the beginner quilter. I was new once, and it was magic having people, my community, to point me in the right direction. I’m hoping I can provide that for you here if you don’t have that available to you in person. So settle in, and get ready to take notes! All the items I mention are linked below, so please check it all out! And, as always, please shop local when you can!
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| Quilting Bee Quilt Shop Ep 21 | 28 Mar 2022 | 00:49:22 | |
Let's hit the road! While visiting family is fun, we just had to stop by The Quilting Bee Spokane! Whether it's choosing what fabrics to sell, or creating an unforgettable experience, the people of The Quilting Bee are busy! We chat with owner Scot and manager Makayla about it all! We hope you enjoy! You can find more on The Quilting Bee here:
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| Update / Intro - Ep. 20 | 14 Mar 2022 | 00:03:59 | |
Another quick one coming at ya. I have a couple of things to tell you about, so here they are! Enjoy the sound of my voice as I remind you to follow me on Instagram, and please subscribe to my channel! Want more? You can also find Amanda here:
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| Meet Erica Jackman - Ep 19 | 07 Mar 2022 | 01:00:19 | |
Hello, cute patterns! Erica Jackman is the creative brain behind Kitchen Table Quilting. Over 50 patterns in the last 10 years, and they keep on coming! If you haven't seen her patterns, go check them out. In the meantime, enjoy the show! You can find Erica's work here:
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| Meet Jennifer Price - Ep 18 | 28 Feb 2022 | 01:01:39 | |
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to join a quilters guild? Well, now you don't have to! I chatted with Jennifer Price, the new President of my local quilt guild - Boise Basin Quilters. We got off to a quick conversation about all things sewing, crafting and, of course, the guild! Follow the Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show YouTube channel!
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| Meet Victoria Findlay Wolfe! - Ep. 123 | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:48:47 | |
Victoria Findlay Wolfe is a New York City-based award-winning quilt artist, teacher, and author whose work balances modern, traditional and art quilting styles. A farm girl raised in Minnesota, her influences are heavily based on her grandmother’s scrappy colorful double knit polyester quilts which started her on this textile journey. Connect with Victoria on Instagram @victoriafindlaywolfe and on Facebook, Victoria Findlay Wolfe Quilts. Find her newest book by clicking the link below!
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| Meet Mama Sweet Pea! - Ep 17 | 21 Feb 2022 | 00:43:47 | |
In this episode, Amanda talks to the one and only Mama Sweet Pea (aka Mom, aka Michele, aka Craft Queen) about all the things. But if you take one thing away from this episode, it should be how attach better borders! So get comfy and listen in! You can follow us on YouTube!
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| Amanda's Update - Ep 16 | 14 Feb 2022 | 00:20:44 | |
This is just a quick update of what I've been working on. I will have guests again soon however, things got pretty busy and so I'll have to wing a couple of these podcasts. Follow the Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show podcast!
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| Meet Hayley Springer - Ep 15 | 07 Feb 2022 | 01:47:57 | |
When we say we love meeting our quiltspiration idols, we mean it! Hayley Springer of Spring Daisy Stitchery is no exception in this arena. She creates gorgeous patterns, does some fantastic EPP, and has some adorable Corgis who help her with her craft. We hope you enjoy hearing from Hayley as much as we enjoyed chatting with her about her quilty journey. Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| An Unlikely Movie Review - Ep 14 | 31 Jan 2022 | 01:14:03 | |
You’re here because you love podcasts (or quilting, or both) — we love ‘em too! One of our favorite podcasts is “How Did This Get Made” hosted by the hilarious Paul Scheer, June Diane Raphael, and Jason Mantzoukas. It’s a podcast about bad movies and good friends. In this episode, we thought it would be fun to do our own riff on HDTGM with a quilty film from 1995, How to Make an American Quilt starring a young Winona Ryder, a bunch of other recognizable faces, and a brief but terrifying appearance by Jared Leto. Here’s what we thought. | |||
| Meet Beth Milton - Ep 13 | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:58:14 | |
In this episode, we're joined by Beth Milton to talk about her story and reminisce about our quilting family. Beth is who helped get us started in this wonderful craft. We are so thankful for her and for agreeing to come on this show and talk with us! Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on Instagram!
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| Meet Sarah Holst - Ep 12 | 17 Jan 2022 | 00:32:29 | |
In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Holst to discuss her story, quilt photography, an upcoming pattern release. and more. Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEPHeSuFjeQNIUPfk78ynA Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram!
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| Meet Art Quilter Amy Carter - Ep 11 | 10 Jan 2022 | 01:12:17 | |
In this episode, we're joined by Amy Carter of Experience the Quilt to talk all things art quilting. Don't know what that is? Don't worry, we didn't either. Amy paints her own fabrics, appliques amazing patterns, and melts things in her house to find out what textures she can create. She doesn't believe in traditional quilt patterns and loves to break the rules. Hey, we love that too. Find Amy on Instagram @experience_the_quilt https://www.instagram.com/experience_the_quilt/ and check out her YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvmEs1jN0E2xO669sSLnGkw Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| Christmas Projects - Ep 10 | 20 Dec 2021 | 00:14:33 | |
In this episode, we talked about our current Christmas projects, our new calendar, and more. Join us while we sew sew sew our way into the holidays! Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| Meet Designer Katarina Roccella - Ep 9 | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:53:53 | |
In this episode, we sit down with one of our very favorite designers, the one and only Katarina Roccella, to talk pattern inspiration, fabric design, and more. Honestly, we're still a little star struck. Did we run out and buy her newest fabric line immediately after we spoke? Yeah, yeah we did. And you'll want to too, you've been warned. Find Katarina on Instagram @katarinaroccella https://www.instagram.com/katarinaroccella/ Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| Meet The Fixer - Jen Smyth - Ep 8 | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:36:50 | |
In this episode, we sit down with our bestie Jen aka "the fixer" aka "the craft queen" to discuss why rag quilts are actually way harder than regular quilts, what to do when you accidentally cut your entire quilt in half, and how the powers of friendship fuel our quilting. Don’t forget to follow Myranda and Amanda on instagram! @MyrandaMakes https://www.instagram.com/myrandamakes/ @SweetPeaDesignCo https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany/ Purchase handmade quilts and more on Etsy! Sweet Pea Design Co. shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop/ MyrandaMakes shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MyrandaMakesShop | |||
| Meet Emily of Emily Watts Quilts! - Ep. 122 | 14 Oct 2024 | 01:10:01 | |
Emily Watts creates slice-of-life quilts in a bright, maximalist, graphic style that honors the traditions of classic quilt-making, while exploring modern design influences. Her bias tape illustrations feature vibrant color and exuberant texture, making them the perfect fit in modern maximalist and eclectic home decor. Emily's award-winning original designs are featured in international quilt shows and publications. Emily is an animator by day, and spends her free time with her two children, caring for her mother and working on new quilt designs. As she helps care for her mother, who has Alzheimer's, Emily is more grateful than ever to have quilting in her life. She has realized the importance of having a skill or a hobby you can turn to in hard times and feels passionate about reaching others with her love of quilting. Emily and Amanda dig into the importance of quilting out in public and being willing to talk about quilting as a way to make sure more people learn about it and know it still exists. Quilting is NOT a dying art and it IS art! Go check out Emily's makes and see how they spark joy! Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| Need Some Hot Tips for Seam Ripping? - Ep 7 | 29 Nov 2021 | 00:12:41 | |
Even the best quilters occasionally have to bust out their seam rippers. And we’re not going to lie to you, it sucks. But there are a few ways to make the suckiest part of quilting a little less sucky. Hot tip: Make someone else do it for you. But really, drop your seam ripping stories in the comments and let’s commiserate together. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| How to Prep Your Quilt for Long Arming - Ep 6 | 22 Nov 2021 | 00:21:56 | |
We love hand-quilted quilts just as much as the next quilter, but we’re obsessed with long arm quilting. Is it because we run a long arm quilting business? Kind of. But also because we think long arm quilting is a beautiful and long-lasting way to finish a quilt. Whether you’re planning to long arm a quilt yourself or sending a finished quilt top to a professional, there are a few things you can do to prep your quilt for a flawless long armed finish. Where do you stand? Hand-quilted or long armed? Let us know in the comments below!
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| Quilting Tools for Beginners? - Ep 5 | 15 Nov 2021 | 00:16:21 | |
Anyone can quilt, even you. All you need are a few simple tools to get started. We discuss our favorite can’t-live-without-’em quilting tools that will make your quilting journey smooth as buttah. (Plus a few nice-to-have options). Did we miss anything? Drop your quilt tool recommendations in the comments below! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| Minky... Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread? - Ep 4 | 08 Nov 2021 | 00:28:40 | |
No matter what pattern or fabric you choose, all quilts have one thing in common: You want them to be cozy! And nothing makes a quilt cozier than plush Minky backing. We use Minky on basically every quilt we make — and we get a lot of questions about it! How to get it, how to use it, and how to quilt it. Find out why we love Minky so much and ask your Minky questions in the comments below! Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| Our Greatest Quilting Heroes - Ep 3 | 01 Nov 2021 | 00:24:13 | |
One of the greatest parts of quilting is the community that comes with it. Through Instagram and other social channels we quickly discovered a vast community of modern makers, just like us. Makers who aren’t afraid of bright colors and bold patterns. Makers whose DMs are always open for quilty discussions. Makers we now call friends (whether they know it or not). Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| Our Craziest Quilting Project Stories - Ep 2 | 25 Oct 2021 | 00:19:23 | |
Listen, sometimes quilts don’t turn out how you expect them to. Sometimes you spend a lot of time seam ripping. Sometimes you just have to think on your feet. But the end result is always a beautiful, cozy quilt — with a story in the stitches. Subscribe to our YouTube channel!
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| How Two Millennials Got Started Quilting - Ep 1 | 16 Oct 2021 | 00:12:15 | |
How did two millennials go from never using a sewing machine to becoming professional quilters? Blood, sweat, and tears. Lots and lots of tears. But only for a few months. If we can learn to quilt (without crying) so can you. Check out our story and share your own quilting stories below! Follow the Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show podcast!
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| Meet Melissa de Leon Mason! - Ep. 121 | 07 Oct 2024 | 01:12:01 | |
Melissa de Leon Mason had a pretty unique introduction to sewing and quilting. While living in Cairo, Egypt early in her marriage, she stumbled upon the textile Souq - a marketplace full of wonderful fabrics in bright colors and bold patterns. That was all it took for her to dive into learning how to sew. A few years of trying to figure it all out, Melissa is now designing foundation paper piecing patterns, teaching classes and workshops and having her quilts hung in national quilt shows such as QuiltCon and the National Quilt Museum. She is no longer looking for towels or discarded materials to stuff into her quilts to make them fluffy. She is in the big leagues! And like many of us, Melissa has a day job. She recently graduated and is a licensed practicing counselor. This plays a factor in her love of teaching. She loves to work with people and support them in their growth. She shares that teaching is fulfilling because she gets to see people walk away with a new skill that they can use to grow their quilting knowledge library. She also offers equity pricing on her classes and workshops. Melissa also recently launched her FPP Design course! The class is online and on-demand. However, sign ups are limited per enrollment period so Melissa can be present and available for her students. So keep an eye out for the next session to open! If you haven't seen Melissa's work, then pop over to her website or Instagram and check it out while you listen! Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| Meet Stephanie of Hillside Stitches! - Ep. 120 | 30 Sep 2024 | 01:07:35 | |
Stephanie is the owner of Hillside Stitches. She fell into quilting while pregnant and on bed rest. She tediously cut fabric squares with scissors while in bed, but once her baby was born, she quickly upgraded to a rotary cutter. Since then, she hasn't looked back. As she worked on her skills, she soon found herself self-drafting a pattern to achieve the scrappy pumpkin quilt of her dreams. After many requests for the pattern, Stephanie decided to write it up and sell it. So six-ish years ago, Hillside Stitches was born. Since then, she has written 38 patterns. Her latest pattern, Ex, came about as a forgotten project that would have been a gift for her son's swim teacher/life guard. After her kiddo spied the pattern on her computer and declared it needed to be made for his teacher this year, she finished it up and now we get to have it! Stephanie will be hosting a 4-week Sew-Along for the Ex pattern starting in early October, so head to her Instagram or her website to sign up! And while you're doing that, give the episode a listen! This episode is sponsored by Moss Ecommerce Management, a site management service. Get back to the parts of your small business that you love. Check out https://mossecommerce.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| Meet Taiga Bentley of House of Taiga! - Ep. 119 | 23 Sep 2024 | 01:35:38 | |
Taiga Bentley is the curator behind the whimsical color-gradient quilts and quilted jackets at House of Taiga. Since she was a young girl, Taiga has always felt drawn to rainbows, color gradients and art. As the owner of Olga Korper Gallery (started by her grandmother), she always has her eye on art. During the lockdown of 2020, Taiga was enamored by the quilt her friend was making, and a whole new world of craft was opened to her. As she browsed the internet for gorgeous fabrics, she knew there was no going back. She immediately purchased herself a sewing machine and began to learn to sew. Her rainbow gradient puff quilt was her first project, and is still a staple in the entertainment of her daughters as an "I Spy" game. Several quilts later, Taiga added quilted color-gradient jackets to her repertoire. Wearable quilts?! Why not! The same fabrics that are fun and eye-catching for children also make beautiful jackets for children and adults alike. Each one unique and tailored to the life of the client. Taiga lives for color and loves to share her passion with the masses. Not only can her quilts and jackets be purchased, but she also curates color-gradient bundles you can buy so you can make your own gorgeous color-gradient quilt! So jump on the Rainbow Connection, have a listen and go check out Taiga's world of color! Find Taiga here! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Premium quality, ethically made bedding, loungewear and more. Use code GRANNYS at checkout to receive up to 40% off your total purchase! https://cozyearth.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| Meet Rachel Pierman of Crafty Monkies! - Ep. 118 | 16 Sep 2024 | 01:39:14 | |
After training at the prestigious, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Rachel acted for a while but then through a mutual friend found out about a TV presenting gig, and that was that! Off she went in search of a new career. After a successful run of broadcast television jobs and hosting live events, her last TV presenting gig was for a craft channel working with lots of different artists selling their products. When this came to an end, it was a natural transition for media and the world of craft to combine when Rachel started CraftyMonkies, a place where people can go and learn a variety of art and sewing, mostly quilting based skills with incredible artists from all around the world via live interactive Zoom classes, or via their monthly member VIP club, and at in-person retreats in both the USA AND UK. After hearing amazing stories from classmates and teachers about how they had overcome blocks in their life using creativity, it was only a matter of time before Rachel started the podcast ‘Breaking the Blocks. The first episode was launched in February 2024 and it continues to grow at a fast pace! Rachel is successfully building a fantastic community of like-minded creative souls who regularly come together to share their passion with each other, and as she says, ‘the door is always open’ so go check out CraftyMonkies and the podcast if you feel so inclined! "We have two lives, the second begins when we realize we only have one." -- Confucius Find Rachel here! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Premium quality, ethically made bedding, loungewear and more. Use code GRANNYS at checkout to receive up to 40% off your total purchase! https://cozyearth.com/ Want to see more? You can find it here: | |||
| Meet Todd "The Bear Quilter"! - Ep. 117 | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:51:22 | |
Todd Leavitt, a Vermont transplant to North Carolina, has been on the quilt scene for quite some time now. But it hasn't always been his obvious passion. Todd and his brothers were all taught to sew at young ages by their mother. There was also some sewing during school for a home sciences class. Todd enjoyed sewing, but felt societal pressure to leave it behind and focus on his career. There weren't a lot of openly gay men in the sewing scene. All that changed when Todd experienced a heart-attack at 40. That was the wakeup call he needed to find more balance and start doing more of what he loved. That's where quilting entered his life. Now, he's a pattern designer, Craft-Thirster, Textile Daddy and content creator. The Bear Quilter has a new pattern to be released in October, and fabric kits and notions will be available on his website! Please enjoy this episode and go find Todd if you haven't already! This episode is sponsored by Cozy Earth. Premium quality, ethically made bedding, loungewear and more. Use code GRANNYS at checkout to receive up to 40% off your total purchase! https://cozyearth.com/ | |||
| Season 3 Opener - Amanda is here! - Ep. 116 | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
Welcome back everyone! Amanda is here to update you about what happened during her trip to Europe and why she came back early. She also talks about the sewing projects she is planning and things she has made. Amanda also talks about moving her business from her parents' house to her garage studio. Amanda's summer plans were cut short, but there was no shortage of good times had and fun quilting experiences. She's excited to be back with all of you and can't wait for the amazing lineup of guests she has for you! Links: Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop use code GRANNYS to get 50% off! Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||
| Meet Kitty Wilkin! - Ep. 133 | 06 Jan 2025 | 01:19:32 | |
Welcome to the first episode of 2025, where we kick off the new year with a special guest, Kitty Wilkin, known online as Night Quilter. Kitty's quilting journey began 13 years ago, inspired and encouraged by her Grammy June. Since then, she’s become a creative powerhouse, sharing her quilting expertise with the world. Want to see more? You can find it here: Want to be on the show? Send us a message! | |||