Explore every episode of the podcast The Quilt Scouts Podcast
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| Welcome to The Quilt Scouts Podcast — Where Quilting Is an Adventure | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:01:38 | |
Welcome to The Quilt Scouts Podcast, a weekly quilting podcast for modern, adventurous quilters who want more creativity, confidence, and connection in their quilting life. Hosted by Megan, founder of Quilt Scouts, this podcast is part cozy campfire chat, part creative field guide — designed to support quilters who love learning new skills, trying fresh ideas, and finding joy in the process (even when projects go a little sideways). In this short trailer episode, you’ll get a feel for what The Quilt Scouts Podcast is all about: warm conversations, playful encouragement, and gentle nudges to explore new creative trails. Each episode is created to help quilters feel less alone, more inspired, and more confident showing up to their sewing space. Expect weekly episodes featuring: • Honest solo chats about quilting, creativity, and self-care for quilters • Conversations with quilters, designers, and shop owners sharing real lessons and “scout wisdom” • Encouragement to try new techniques, color palettes, and projects • Support for quilters feeling stuck, burnt out, or short on time • A welcoming, millennial-friendly quilting community vibe The Quilt Scouts Podcast is for you if you love quilting but crave more connection, motivation, and creative courage — without pressure, perfectionism, or gatekeeping. New episodes drop every Thursday, starting January 1. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite quilt, and come hang out around the campfire. | |||
| Welcome to Quilt Scouts — A Creative Camp for Quilters | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:08:54 | |
Quilt Scouts is a creative framework that encourages a playful and exploratory approach to quilting. It provides a supportive community and a choose-your-own-adventure experience for quilters of all levels. Takeaways
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| Why Trying New Things Feels Hard | 01 Jan 2026 | 00:08:43 | |
Ever caught yourself thinking, “I really want to try that… but not today”?
This week, we’re talking about why trying new things in quilting feels harder than it should — and how to get unstuck with humor, curiosity, and zero perfection pressure. ✨ In this episode: Start small. Stay curious. That’s enough. 🪡 Find full notes + links at quiltscouts.com 👉 Follow @quilt_scouts | |||
| Self-Care for Quilters: Adapting Through Illness & Injury with Ann of Crafty Moose Quilts | 08 Jan 2026 | 01:01:33 | |
Quilting can be a mental escape… but as Ann from Crafty Moose Quilts shares, it can’t always be the physical escape your body needs. In this honest, hope-filled conversation, we talk about chronic illness, injury, grief, and what it really looks like to make quilting sustainable—through adaptations, support systems, boundaries, and seasons when rest isn’t optional. Key Takeaways
Ann (Crafty Moose Quilts) is a quilt pattern designer, t-shirt quilt maker, and the owner of a small online fabric shop known for beautiful quilt kits and practical, beginner-friendly resources—especially for quilters who want structure, clarity, and confidence. Links & Resources Mentioned
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| Quilting Tools: What Helped, What Didn’t, and What I’d Skip If I Started Again | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:15:27 | |
Buying quilting tools can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re just getting started. In this episode, Megan breaks down quilting tools through real experience instead of product hype. She shares which tools genuinely helped her early on, which ones she bought too soon, which ones she thought she needed (but didn’t), and how she decides now whether a tool is actually worth buying. This isn’t a shopping list or a product demo. It’s honest trail notes from a quilter who’s learned — sometimes the hard way — that confidence doesn’t come from owning more tools, but from using the right ones at the right time. If you’ve ever wondered:
This episode is for you. Key Takeaways
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| Quilts in the Wild: Collecting Memories, Not Dust | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:13:56 | |
Episode Summary Quilts aren’t fragile museum pieces — they’re meant to be used, washed, loved, and lived with. In this episode of the Quilt Scouts Podcast, Megan explores some of the most adventurous Quilt Scouts badges — the ones that get you out of the sewing room and into the world. From hiking with a quilt for photos, to picnicking in the park, to bundling up under the stars, this episode is all about using quilts to collect memories instead of dust. Megan shares personal stories, the origins of several early Quilt Scouts badges, and why these experiences “count” just as much as precision piecing or perfect points. If you’ve ever wondered whether quilts are really meant to touch grass… this episode is for you. In This Episode, We Talk About:
Quilts are made to be washed. (You don’t have to earn them all — just pick one and go.) Episode Sponsor: HelloFreshWhen life gets busy, dinnertime doesn’t have to be another source of stress. HelloFresh takes the planning out of meals with simple instructions, flexible options, and recipes that fit real life — leaving you with more time and energy for creativity. 👉 Get your first HelloFresh box free Ready to Take a Quilt on an Adventure?You don’t have to hike miles or camp under the stars. And let your quilt be part of your life — not just your sewing room. 🔔 Stay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future campfire chats. Leaving a review is one of the best ways to help other quilters find this podcast. 🌲 Show notes, badges, and more: quiltscouts.com Until next time — happy trails, Scout | |||
| Inside a Quilt Shop Base Camp: How Hangin’ by a Thread Builds Community | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:49:12 | |
In this episode of the Quilt Scouts Podcast, I’m sitting down with Amanda Langner-Hurewitz, owner of Hangin' by a Thread in Lafayette, New Jersey and the Quilt Scouts Base Camp leader behind one of the most joyful, community-driven camps out there. We talk about how her shop came to be, what it actually looks like to host a Base Camp, and why quilting spaces don’t have to be serious, stuffy, or intimidating to be meaningful. This is a cozy, honest campfire chat about creativity, teaching, building community, and making room for fun — snacks, champagne, and all. In This Episode, We Talk About:
Hangin' by a Thread
There’s no special signup process to “join” a Base Camp. You simply have to be a Quilt Scout member and attend events hosted by your local Base Camp shop. This episode is supported by HelloFresh — because we have zero time for dinner drama. Use the link 👇 to get your first HelloFresh box FREE and take one thing off your mental load. https://www.hellofresh.com/freebox/MzU1OTcwNjczLTAtNC0xNi1VUw A Friendly ReminderQuilt Scouts is about curiosity, community, and trying new things — not being perfect, productive, or “good enough.” If you enjoyed this episode:
You can find more episodes, show notes, and Quilt Scouts resources at 👉 quiltscouts.com Until next time — | |||
| Cozy Quilts + Creative Seasons with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:40:36 | |
Grab your comfiest quilt and a warm drink because today’s episode is extra cozy. I’m chatting with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed (pattern designer, Art Gallery Fabrics fabric designer, Nine Patch Quilt Collective pal, and now… published author!). We talk all about Abby’s brand-new book Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home, including what it felt like to finally hold the physical copy (spoiler: newborn baby energy), why the book is organized by seasons, and how she designs quilts and fabric with real-life making in mind. Plus: creative ruts, mom-life rhythm, and a lightning round that reveals Abby’s one-word creative season right now: playful. In This Episode, We Chat About:
Abby plans to be at QuiltCon and will do a meet & greet / book signing at the Art Gallery Fabrics booth on Saturday (time is approximately 2pm—check her updates for the final details). Links + ResourcesAbby Maed Website: abbymaed.com Contact Abby:
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| Finally Starting My Temperature Quilt (And How You Can Too) | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:07:55 | |
This week’s episode is short, personal, and straight from the sewing table. I’m sharing the story behind something I’ve admired for years but kept putting off… a temperature quilt. After a little nudge from one of our Quilt Scouts (hi, Brendan in New Zealand 👋), I decided this is the year. And I’m walking you through exactly how I planned it — in a way that feels doable for a full 365 days. In This Episode
I started with fabric first — pulling from my stash and building a 16-color gradient from coldest to warmest. All of the fabrics I’m using are Pure Solids from Art Gallery Fabrics (available in the Quilt Scouts shop if you want to copy the palette). Most quilters use 10–20 fabrics depending on their design. Sixteen felt like the sweet spot for me: enough movement to show change, but not so many colors that it feels chaotic. A Smarter Temperature KeyHistoric temperatures where I live range from -27° to 102°, which is a huge spread. Instead of dividing that evenly, I:
This creates more visible color shifts during common temperatures and keeps extreme days from overwhelming the quilt. Small tweak. Big difference. The LayoutEach day = one half square triangle. One half represents the daily low. The other half represents the daily high. It captures contrast, adds movement, and keeps the sewing manageable. When you’re committing to 365 days of something, simple is smart. Why It MattersTemperature quilts aren’t really about weather. They’re about noticing. About marking time. About letting a quilt quietly collect memories. At the end of the year, it won’t just be a gradient — it’ll be a visual record of what this season of life felt like. 📥 Grab the Free Temperature Quilt PlannerIf this project has been whispering to you too, I made a free planner to help you get started. Inside you’ll find:
It turns temperature tracking into a simple daily ritual instead of a mental burden. 👉 Download the free Temperature Quilt Planner here! If you enjoyed this episode, follow or subscribe to the Quilt Scouts Podcast so you don’t miss what’s next. Leaving a review helps more quilters find this creative little corner of the internet. Happy trails. 🧵✨ | |||
| Quilt Photography with Megan Saenz aka The Quiltographer | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:29:29 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by quilt photographer Megan Saenz, known online as The Quiltographer, to talk all things quilt photography — from her start in high school darkroom classes to becoming the photographer behind five quilt books. We chat about:
If you’ve ever wanted your quilts to shine on Instagram, in a pattern release, or maybe even in a future book of your own, this conversation is packed with both encouragement and practical advice. 🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned📸 Follow Megan on Instagram: 🌐 View Megan’s portfolio & galleries: 🎈 Rainbow balloon arch shoot: 📚 Books Megan has photographed:
Inside Quilt Scouts, we have a dedicated Quilt Photography Badge to help you document your quilts beautifully and confidently. Explore the membership and all the available badges at: Come join us and turn your next finished quilt into a full-on photo adventure. | |||
| Quilting, Storytelling & Stewardship with Brooke Bauman of the National Park Service | 26 Feb 2026 | 00:34:07 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Bauman, a communications specialist with the National Park Service (NPS). Brooke works in the Water Resources Division, supporting more than 430 park sites across the country — not just the big-name national parks, but also national seashores, monuments, recreation areas, and more. Her role? Helping scientists translate complex research about lakes, rivers, groundwater, and marine ecosystems into stories that everyday visitors can actually understand. In other words, she helps make the science behind our parks accessible and meaningful. And here’s what makes this conversation extra special for us: Brooke is also a quilter. She learned from her grandmother, an incredible maker who passed down both skills and stories. From family reunions at Rocky Mountain National Park to quilts inspired by Alaska wildlife, Brooke’s story beautifully weaves together creativity, patience, family tradition, and conservation. In This EpisodeWe talk about:
Plus, we wrap with a rapid-fire round: sunrise vs. sunset, favorite park smells (hello petrichor), classic PB&J trail snacks, and machine vs. hand quilting. Resources Mentioned
You can also find individual park social media accounts through each park’s page at nps.gov. Want to Blend Quilting + Adventure?If this episode sparked something in you — maybe a desire to hike with a quilt, stitch inspired by landscapes, or slow down and notice the details — you’re going to love Quilt Scouts. Quilt Scouts is an online membership for adventurous quilters who want more creativity, confidence, and connection in their quilting life. Each month includes a new badge theme, tutorials, patterns, and creative prompts designed to help you try something new. ✨ Learn more or join us at: https://quiltscouts.com | |||
| From Fabric to Friendship: Sandy Weise of Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:38:02 | |
What really happens inside a quilt shop? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sandy, owner of Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop in Arvada, Colorado—a cozy, community-centered shop that started as a spontaneous idea and quickly became something much bigger. Sandy shares the story behind opening her shop during a season of life that was already full (hello, five kids 😅), and what it’s actually like to run a quilt business—from inventory and emails to balancing family life and the unexpected emotional role quilt shops often play. We talk about how quilt shops become more than just places to buy fabric. They turn into gathering spaces where friendships are formed, stories are shared, and people move through some of life’s biggest moments—new babies, grief, celebrations, and everything in between. We also dive into:
This episode is a love letter to local quilt shops—the heart, the people, and the magic that happens between the bolts of fabric. Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Quilt Scouts: Listener Love: Happy trails, | |||
| Preserving Quilt History with Carolyn Ducey of the International Quilt Museum | 12 Mar 2026 | 01:06:25 | |
What does it take to preserve quilts for future generations? In this episode of the Quilt Scouts Podcast, I’m joined by Carolyn Ducey, former curator of collections at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Carolyn spent 27 years helping grow and care for one of the largest publicly held quilt collections in the world, which now includes around 9,000 quilts and textile objects from across centuries and cultures. We talk about what visitors can expect when they step inside the museum, how quilts are preserved and cared for on an institutional level, and why quilts are such powerful historical documents. Carolyn shares practical advice for preserving quilts at home, including how to protect textiles from light damage, why quilts should be refolded regularly, and why archival storage matters for heirloom pieces. We also dive into the importance of labeling your quilts. Carolyn encourages quilters to document the who, what, where, when, and why behind their quilts so future generations — and future quilt historians — can better understand the stories behind the work. If you can’t visit the museum in person, the International Quilt Museum offers many ways to explore its collection virtually, including an online quilt database, virtual exhibition tours, recorded lectures, and educational resources about quilt history. This episode pairs perfectly with the International Quilt Museum Badge and Quilt Historian Badge inside Quilt Scouts. Resources Mentioned in This EpisodeInternational Quilt Museum Plan Your Visit Current Exhibitions World Quilts (educational quilt history resource) Quilt of the Month newsletter International Quilt Museum YouTube Channel Quilt Index (quilt research database) Craft in America Follow or subscribe to the Quilt Scouts Podcast so you don’t miss future episodes. Leaving a review is one of the best ways to help more quilters discover the show. You can find more from Quilt Scouts at quiltscouts.com. | |||
| Stargaze on a Quilt: Light Pollution, Dark Skies, and Quilting with Sarah Martin | 05 Mar 2026 | 00:33:53 | |
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Martin, Chief Development Officer at Dark Sky International, a global nonprofit working to reduce light pollution and restore our connection to the night sky. We talk about:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode Dark Sky International Website: https://darksky.org Find a local chapter: https://darksky.org/who-we-are/chapters/ Five Principles of Responsible Outdoor Lighting: https://darksky.org/resources/guides-and-how-tos/lighting-principles/ International Dark Sky Places interactive map: https://darksky.org/what-we-do/international-dark-sky-places/ Community advocacy toolkits: https://darksky.org/what-we-do/advancing-responsible-outdoor-lighting/darksky-outdoor-lighting-codes/ “How to Talk to Your Neighbor” guide: https://darksky.org/resources/what-is-light-pollution/light-pollution-solutions/lighting/my-neighbors-lighting/ Capture the Dark Photography Contest (submissions open in June, winners announced in August) https://darksky.org/what-we-do/events/photo-contest/ Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksky_org International Dark Sky Week April 13–20 Dedicated website with toolkits, trivia night guides, book display ideas, and community event resources https://idsw.darksky.org Stargazing App Star Guide (mobile app for identifying stars, planets, and satellites) Books Sarah Recommends Sleepless by Annabel Abbs-Streets Night Magic by Leigh Ann Henion Want to Keep the Adventure Going? Quilt Scouts is an online membership for adventurous quilters who want more creativity, confidence, and connection — one badge at a time. 👉 Learn more and join here: | |||
| Catalog Your Quilts & Preserve Their Story with Kiley Ferons | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:43:14 | |
What if your quilts could tell their full story—who they were made for, what season of life you were in, even the fabrics you used? In this episode, I’m joined by Kiley Ferons, founder of Kiley’s Quilt Room and co-creator of the My Quilts app. We’re diving into something many quilters don’t think about until it’s too late: documenting and cataloging your quilts. Kiley shares how her quilting journey evolved from longarming to pattern writing, fabric design, and now building a quilting-specific app with her husband. We talk about why quilt documentation matters (especially for future generations), how quickly quilt stories can get lost, and how to start cataloging your projects in a way that feels simple and sustainable. If you’ve ever forgotten when you made a quilt—or who you gave it to—this episode is your gentle nudge to start preserving your quilting legacy, one project at a time. In This Episode, We Cover:
Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of documenting all your quilts? Start with one. Just one project is enough to begin building your quilt story. 🔔 Don’t Miss an EpisodeIf you loved this episode, make sure you’re following along so you never miss a new campfire chat. New episodes drop weekly (unless it’s my birthday… then we celebrate first 🎂). | |||
| Quilting History: From the 1930s to Today (Part 2) with Emily of Patchwork Revival | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:58:57 | |
In this special crossover episode, I’m joined by Emily, host of the Patchwork Revival podcast, as we continue our conversation on the history of quilting in America. This is Part 2 of our series, so if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to head over to the Patchwork Revival podcast first—we cover early American quilting through the 1930s and set the stage for everything we dive into here. In this episode, we pick up in the 1930s and explore how quilting evolved through the Great Depression, World War II, the Quilt Revival of the 1970s, and into the modern quilting world we know today. We talk about how quilters adapted during times of scarcity, how community shifted from small local groups to nationwide connections, and how quilting grew into the creative, expressive craft we love today. We also chat about quilting co-ops, feed sack quilts, the rise of quilt guilds and shows, and how television (hello PBS!) helped shape how generations of quilters learned new skills. This episode is all about connection—how quilters have always found ways to gather, create, and share knowledge, even as the world around them changed. In This Episode, We Cover:
If you loved this episode, come join me inside Quilt Scouts where we turn ideas like this into hands-on projects, badges, and creative adventures. And if this episode sparked something for you, I’d love to hear—what part of quilting history surprised you the most? | |||