Explore every episode of the podcast The Quilter on Fire Podcast
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| QOF Episode 279 - Vendulka Battais - Award Winning Quilter | 29 Sep 2026 | 01:29:52 | |
Today's guest is Vendulka Battais — I had the joy of judging alongside her at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham this summer, and let me tell you, she taught me so much and made the whole experience an absolute blast. She's a textile artist, tutor, speaker, long arm quilter, and certified quilt judge whose creative roots go all the way back to sewing with her mother as a young girl in the Czech Republic. A beginners patchwork class many years ago lit a spark that's grown in every direction since. This quilter has a gift for exploration. She has won awards (alongside her husband Olivier) as well as on her own for a wonderful array of techniques and designs from painted quilts to modern quilts and few collaborations along the way. Her work is inspired by yoga, sacred geometry, and symbolism. I got to see a few of her quilts up close at Festival of Quilts this summer and looking at the variety, you’d never know they were all made by the same person. This gal has some real talent. Find Vendulka Battais right here: https://www.oliven.co.uk/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 278 - Karen Bolan | 22 Sep 2026 | 01:25:14 | |
Karen Bolan is a teacher, lecturer, pattern designer and traveller. She's an artist who loves sharing her joy and her process and bringing people along with her. Quilting started as a quiet counterbalance to her career as an Engineer, something she picked up on the side. But that side pursuit kept pulling at her until she finally took the leap into a fully creative life. Today, Karen is based in Santa Rosa, California, working as a quilt teacher, lecturer, and pattern designer. Her designs are out of the box, blending geometry, experimentation, and layered texture, and she brings an encouraging, engineering-influenced approach to her teaching. Her quilts have shown in national exhibits and major publications, and her creative voice keeps growing with every new piece. Find Karen Bolan right here: https://karenbolan.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 277 Aline Bugarin of Orbital Quilting | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:45:11 | |
My guest today is Aline Bugarin, she is half of the Brazilian duo that also includes Natasha Bugarin and their quilty biz is called Orbital Quilting. Natasha came to quilting from architecture, while Aline 's background is in character design for film. Together, they've built a creative business around helping quilters gain confidence with free-motion quilting and design. They're the brains behind Orbital Quilting Architecture, their own approach to custom quilting, as well as a growing collection of tools, books, classes, and quilting methods. Their work is all about movement, creativity, and making the whole process feel a little less intimidating. Find Orbital Quilting right here: https://orbitalquilting.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 276 - Eva Saunders | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:04:54 | |
My guest today is Eva Saunders, the designer, teacher, and creative mind behind Gingerly Quilt Co. With a background in visual arts, design, teaching, and filmmaking, Eva brings a fresh perspective to quilting. She's known for creating modern, approachable skill-building quilt patterns that help quilters build confidence. And she has a unique “quilt painting” workshop where you make the iconic Starry Night by Van Gogh. Eva has a wonderful way of bringing out the quilt artist in you. But today, we are about to feature her latest adventure which has gripped my attention like a good magical mystery novel – we are going to dive into every detail that we are allowed to share so far about the DARK MAGIC SAMPLER. Eva believes there's an artist inside every one of us—we just need the confidence to let it out. And she has assembled a collection of designers with skill that is pushing boundaries and she’s rolling this sampler out in a way that makes it achievable for everyone. Grimoire DARK MAGIC SAMPLER Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 275 - Brigitte Heitland of Zen Chic | 01 Sep 2026 | 01:18:36 | |
Today I’m chatting with Brigitte Heitland, a quilt and fabric designer from Germany known for her modern quilting style through Zen Chic Studio. She has one of the most recognizable brands in the quilting world and when you scroll her Instagram feed you’ll know why. She’s built an incredible career designing fabric collections, writing quilting books, teaching internationally, and creating modern quilts known for their clean lines, balanced colour, and approachable style. Her work has inspired quilters around the world who love modern design with a sense of calm and simplicity. And today we’ll talk about creativity, colour, quilting, and how her design background continues to shape everything she makes. Brigitte Heitland's website - https://www.brigitteheitland.de/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 274 - Gail Heller of Erie Quilt Art | 25 Aug 2026 | 01:11:12 | |
My guest today is is Gail Heller, the owner of Erie Quilt Art Inc. based in Calgary, Alberta. Gail spent years working as an intensive care nurse and then a manager in the medical industry before shifting her focus to the quilting world. She started out representing fabric lines and eventually established a wholesale company that distributes top tier quilting and sewing products to businesses across Canada. In addition to managing the business, Gail is a quilting teacher and certified Aurifilosopher and she supports and mentors quilting businesses and shops across Canada. Find Gail's website here: https://eriequiltart.com/ anf follow Erie Quilt Art on Instagram. Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 273 - David Taylor | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:16:38 | |
My guest today is David Taylor. He's known around the world for his stunning pictorial appliqué quilts featuring birds, animals, and nature. The closer you look, the more incredible they become. Every feather, every shadow, every detail is created with fabric and thread. And behind all that award-winning work is a funny, down-to-earth teacher who believes quilting should tell a story and make people feel something. GO LOOK AT THE QUILTS IN THE GALLERY ON HIS WEBSITE (I don't often use all caps.) David Taylor Quilts website: https://www.davidtaylorartquilts.com/ New England Quilt Seminars: https://newenglandquiltseminars.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 272 - Marylin Armand | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:25:23 | |
My guest today is Marilyn Armand, founder and creative force behind Le point visible, a modern quilting studio based in Quebec's Eastern Townships. Raised by her grandmother and aunts, all talented seamstresses, Marilyn grew up surrounded by fabric, creativity, and the traditions of making by hand. Today she's one of the few quilters recognized as a Professional Artisan by the Quebec Crafts Council and she has built a thriving business creating contemporary quilts, wearable art, and custom textile pieces from reclaimed and sustainable materials. Her work has been featured in publications including House Beautiful, The Globe and Mail, Elle Canada, and more. Marilyn’s Instagram caught my eye because she's taking an art form that has deep roots in women's history and bringing it into modern homes in a beautiful and meaningful way. Le point visible modern quilts website: https://lepointvisible.com/en Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 271 - Cindy Grisdela | 04 Aug 2026 | 00:58:41 | |
Today I’m chatting with quilt artist, teacher, and author Cindy Grisdela. I recently met her at QuiltCon interviewing her about her quilt that was accepted into Quilt National 2025. Cindy is known for her bright, modern improv quilts and her relaxed approach to creativity. She creates freehand curved quilts without patterns or templates, and her work has been shown in galleries and quilt exhibits across the U.S. She’s also the author of Artful Improv, Adventures in Improv Quilts, and Freehand Curve Quilts, where she encourages quilters to let go of perfection and have more fun with colour and design. Her work just feels happy. Her quilts are bold and artistic, and full of personality. Cindy's website: https://cindygrisdela.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 270 - Catherine Redford | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:21:51 | |
My guest today is award-winning quilter, teacher, author, and machine quilting expert Catherine Redford. Originally from England and now based in Illinois, Catherine is known for her beautiful machine quilting, innovative techniques, and her ability to teach complex ideas in a really approachable way. You may know her from her book Modern Machine Quilting, her appearances on Quilting Arts TV and TheQuiltShow.com, or from the many workshops and lectures she’s taught across the quilting world. Whether you love piecing, quilting, embroidery, or handwork, Catherine believes there’s room for all of it—and that quilting should bring joy, not pressure. Find her website here: https://catherineredford.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 269 - Cecilia Koppmann | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:01:47 | |
My guest today is Cecilia Koppmann! She is an internationally recognized textile artist, teacher, and colour expert based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Cecilia has been creating and teaching textile art since 1998. What she's especially known for is her incredible understanding of colour. Through hand-dyed fabrics, art quilts, workshops, and lectures around the world, Cecilia helps makers see colour in a completely new way. She has taught throughout North and South America and Europe, served as a juror for major textile festivals, and she spent 14 years bringing patchwork and quilting into homes across Latin America through television. Her work has been exhibited around the world, including Houston, Birmingham, France, Brasil, and the Excellence in Fibers Show San José Museum of Quilts & Textiles in California just to name a few. She has presented major solo exhibitions and retrospectives of her work. You know if you. Hear the word retrospective they’ve been at the top of their game for a while. Find her website here: https://ceciliakoppmann.com/en Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 268 - Stephanie Organes | 14 Jul 2026 | 01:04:26 | |
Stephanie Organes is a graphic and surface designer with a background in advertising, which lends itself so well to being a quilter and pattern lover. She’s known for her soft colour palette, very pretty details, and joyful storytelling in her fabric designs. From sewing quilted accessories for her children and starting her brand called Pretty Please to designing multiple collections for Andover Fabrics, she’s built a creative business inspired by her family culture in Mexico City and her love of nature. Find her website here: https://www.stephanieorganes.com/ Follow her on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/prettyplease.mx/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 267 - Tara Lee Evans | 07 Jul 2026 | 01:40:21 | |
My guest today is Tara Evans of Tara Lee Quiltery. She is an artist who didn’t just find quilting—she claimed it as her medium after years of creating in all kinds of ways. From painting to photography to raising four kids, her creative path has been anything but straight—and I love that. Now she’s known for bold, graphic, modern quilt designs that really stop you in your tracks. With over 30 quilt patterns designed and in her shop, and a passion for originality and inclusivity, she’s bringing something fresh to the quilting world with her bold designs, and meaningful storytelling. Check out my interview of Tara at QuiltCon in front of her quilts at QuiltCon: https://youtu.be/5uR_s3fHXXY?si=lv3zeTE50GGDvr8B Find Tara's website here: https://www.taraleequiltery.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 266 - Abigail Vargas | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:56:02 | |
Today I’m sitting down with Abigail Vargas, a contemporary textile artist based in Winters, California, whose work is vibrant, thoughtful, and deeply rooted in storytelling. Abigail creates quilts inspired by nature, science, and family to name a few—often combining contemporary fabrics with vintage and repurposed materials to add layers of meaning and texture to her work. Her quilts have been exhibited at shows like QuiltCon and Quilt National, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles as well as international exhibits in Taiwan. Abigail brings together so many influences—modern art, folk art, collaboration, even science—and turns them into quilts that feel emotional and alive. I first saw her work at QuiltCon when I interviewed her for Quilt National and I was instantly drawn into her quilt Bumblebee Jasper to look at every detail. She’s also the creator of the collaborative Exquisite Quilt Project, inspired by the Surrealist “Exquisite Corpse” game, where multiple artists contribute without seeing the full design ahead of time. Abigail Vargas Designs - https://www.avargasdesigns.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 265 - Karla Overland | 23 Jun 2026 | 01:17:32 | |
My guest today is Karla Overland from Cherrywood Hand-Dyed Fabrics, a company with a beautiful history that started over 35 years ago. From humble beginnings, Cherrywood has grown into a globally recognized name, known for its rich, luminous colours and that signature soft, almost suede-like texture. Karla Overland is the colourist who creates and maintains 200 formulas for gorgeous colours. She is also a quilt designer, pattern designer and graphic designer. Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics is known worldwide in the quilting industry, and employs ten women in Brainerd/Baxter, Minnesota. Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics - https://cherrywoodfabrics.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 264 - Jean Wells | 16 Jun 2026 | 01:41:05 | |
Today I’m chatting with quilter, teacher, shop owner, author, and community builder Jean Wells of the Stitchin’ Post in Sisters, Oregon. From opening her quilt shop over 50 years ago to helping build Sisters, Oregon into a quilting destination known around the world, Jean has spent decades bringing quilters together through creativity, education, and community. Jean opened Stitchin’ Post back in 1975, making it one of the very first quilt shops in the United States. Over the years, she’s become one of the most respected voices in quilting through her 30 books, her classes, fabric collections, and her huge influence on the quilting world. Find the Stitchin" Post Quit shop right here: https://stitchinpost.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 263 - Cornelius Quiring | 09 Jun 2026 | 01:19:32 | |
My guest today is Cornelius Quiring, a Canadian garment maker, educator, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the sewing world right now. Cornelius is known for his deep understanding of pattern drafting and garment construction—but what really makes his work stand out is the why behind it. Cornelius has been on a journey in garment making that has grown into a whole platform where he teaches others how to draft their own patterns, sew their own garments, and rethink what clothing can be. From online courses to collaborations in the sewing industry, his work is all about empowerment through making. Visit Cornelius' website here - https://cornelius.ooo/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 262 - Toni Smith | 02 Jun 2026 | 01:39:17 | |
My guest today is Toni Smith – we all know her as Quiltoni! Pixelated quilts that make you smile and fabric for everyone especially if you like video games, comics, pop culture and more.…if you want to enter a world full of smiles, geekiness, some crazy antics as well as be inspired by some massive action with heartwarming charity work then it’s time for you to meet QUILTONI! Phew! Today we will have an action packed episode talking about all the wonderful, weird and geeky things Toni brings to the sewing and quilting world. Her smiles and laughter are contagious, and her heart explodes all over everyone she meets in her charity work. Listen in to hear her story. Find Toni's website here: https://quiltoni.com/ Link to donate to Starlight here: https://quiltoni.com/collections/50k-for-50q Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 261 - Tami Jones | 26 May 2026 | 01:28:28 | |
My guest today is Tami Jones, the creative force behind Hometown Quilt Company. She has built a huge following by simply being real. Tami has this incredible gift for taking the ups and downs of quilting like the bobbin drama, the wonky seams, and the moments we all quietly struggle with, and turning them into something we can laugh about and learn from. Her content has reached hundreds of thousands of makers because it feels honest, relatable, and refreshingly human. She doesn’t just teach techniques, she teaches mindset. Tami is bursting online with creativity, curiosity, and permission to not get it perfect every time. You can find Tami's website Hometown Quilt Company right here: https://hometownquiltcompany.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 260 - Bianca Springer | 19 May 2026 | 02:18:30 | |
My guest today is Bianca Springer of THANKS I MADE THEM, SEW CAN YOU! She has been touted as a Black Change Maker by Love Crafts for “her passion for sewing and her talent as a maker to spark change in the craft world!” I’ve seen her vendor booth in the past at big shows like QuiltCon From pattern weights to DIY Kits to sewing-themed jewelry, her product line features refreshing, quirky and inspirational designs. Bianca Springer is well known as a vibrant, trendy garment maker, instructor, embroidery artist and the author of her inclusive embroidery book, “Represent!" Grab a cup of tea and check out her Instagram feed because you will be there for a while! Find her website here: https://biancaspringer.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 259 - Tina Craig | 12 May 2026 | 01:11:19 | |
My guest today is Tina Craig of Seaside Stitches! has been stitching since 1990 — when a beginner sampler class turned into a lifelong passion. After moving to a seaside town in Rhode Island, she launched Seaside Stitches. Tina is known for teaching quilters how to master precision piecing — especially foundation paper piecing and English paper piecing — along with domestic machine quilting. Her work has won awards at regional shows, been exhibited internationally, and she’s even taught at major events like the International Quilt Festival in Houston. And we’ll also chat today about her recent appearance on theQuiltshow.com. So settle in…this is a good one. Go to Tina's website right here: https://seaside-stitches.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 258 - Ursula McClintock | 05 May 2026 | 01:17:50 | |
My guest today is Ursula McClintock. She is half of the team also comprised of Roy Zhao the owners of LDH Scissors in Toronto, Canada. Their scissors are designed for makers—quilters, sewists, textile artists—anyone who appreciates a tool that works beautifully and feels good in your hands. From traditional fabric shears made with industrial-grade carbon steel to specialty snips and pinking shears, their tools are built to cut through layers of fabric with precision and comfort. Ursula's Website: https://ldhscissors.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 257 - Carson Converse | 28 Apr 2026 | 01:08:01 | |
My guest today is Carson Converse, an artist and designer whose work lives right at the intersection of dynamic modern sensibility and grounded in tradition. Carson originally studied sculpture at Boston University before going on to earn a master’s degree in interior design from the New England School of Art and Design. That mix of artistic training and design thinking shows up beautifully in everything she creates—from hotel interiors to award-winning modern art quilts her work is thoughtful and bold, with a strong sense of form, beautiful materials, and a real attention to detail. And if that does't get you to listen in, she has won more ribbons at QuiltCon than any other quilter. Carson's Website: www.carsonconverse.com Today's advertiser is Qraftful (AccuQuilt). Discover your next favourite quilting must-have like the GO! Bolt Electric Fabric Cutter RIGHT HERE. Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 256 - Monika Henry | 21 Apr 2026 | 01:00:25 | |
Today I’m chatting with Monika Henry from Penny Spool Quilts, where bright colours, bold shapes, and simple, fuss-free patterns help you build confidence—one block at a time. Today we’ll talk about her Quilt the North Boxes, which are a fun way to bring beautiful regional themed and Canadian designed projects right to your doorstep. If you love traditional quilt patterns with bold fresh fabrics, FPP block patterns, and printable tutorials —and you’re ready to feel a little more ease and joy in your quilt making—this episode’s for you. ORDER you Quilt the North Box today: FIND OUT MORE Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 255 - Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh | 14 Apr 2026 | 01:49:49 | |
Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh are thriving creative quilters each to their own but put them together and some kind of magic happens. I think it’s called friendship and when you bring that to an event, a workshop, or any kind of experience it becomes fun for everyone. Jenni and Kay are the hosts for Quiltfolk Magazine’s "Adventure Workshops," delivering virtual quilting experiences that combine travel, storytelling, and in-depth sewing techniques. Based in Yorkshire, England, these two are experienced quilting teachers known for their work with Liberty of London and for creating projects that promote creativity and wellness. Jenni & Kay's Website: www.jenni-smith.co.uk QuiltFolk Coupon Code 20% Off Link: FIRE20 Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Square One Textile Art Workshop Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 254 - Tania Tanti | 07 Apr 2026 | 01:00:55 | |
My guest today is Tania Tanti, a Melbourne-based art quilter who loves screen printed fabric paint and embroidery thread! She uses painting and stitch to create bold, expressive art pieces. Her work often lands somewhere between abstract landscapes and portraiture, usually with strong colour, lots of contrast, compelling messaging that opens up the conversation and more than a hint of humour. Tania's Website: taniatanti.com.au Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 253 - QuiltCon 2026 | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:52:21 | |
It’s the QuiltCon Episode! So many sweet people came into the Oliso Story Space to say hello and be on the podcast! Watch this full video on YouTube or listen in to the podcast - it’s your choice. Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 251 - Lisa Solomon All About Colour | 17 Mar 2026 | 01:24:55 | |
Lisa Solomon is an accomplished mixed media artist and teacher whose previous books include A Field Guide to Color, The Color Meditation Deck, Crayola: a Visual Biography, and 20 Ways to Draw a Chair. Colour is her kryptonite in the best way ever – because she loves to do that deep dive and today we’ll do a deep dive into her latest book - Art, Craft, Color! She is also an instructor on Creative Bug, reaching thousands of students worldwide. Let’s find out how colour can guide us, calm us, and even challenge us creatively with Lisa Solomon. You can find her website here: https://www.lisasolomon.com/ ART CRAFT COLOR Contributors in order of appearance in book
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| QOF Episode 250 - Lorena Uriarte | 10 Mar 2026 | 01:19:48 | |
My guest today is Lorena Uriarte. She is an internationally recognized, Sydney-based textile artist, a modern quilter, and educator known for her vibrant designs, intricate handwork, and innovative use of repurposed fabrics, often creating unique quilted coats. With over two decades of experience, she teaches patchwork and quilting workshops locally in Australia and globally, merging traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, and she was the 2024 QuiltCon Raleigh Charity Quilt designer. A quote from this podcast episode: "It's really important to constantly be learning and try new things. And part of that is that not everything works. We all make mistakes in quilting and in life. Forgive yourself and move on." - Lorena Uriarte You can find Lorena on Instagram @lorena_in_syd Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 249 - Leanne Parsons | 03 Mar 2026 | 01:09:38 | |
If you love scrappy goodness, and lots of tiny pieces… you’re going to love this episode. My guest today is Leanne Parsons – the Devoted Quilter. She’s a Canadian pattern designer with over 40 patterns in her shop, a quilt teacher, and free-motion quilting lover, who has been quilting since the late ’90s, blogging for over a decade, and designing quilt patterns that blend contemporary style with a love for traditional blocks. She has a scrappy membership you’ll love to help you turn those treasured scraps into quilts! And she was featured as the first designer in the all new Quilt The North boxes. If you are Canadian and you haven’t heard about this box – you ‘re gonna love it. We’ll give you more details later in this podcast, but right now - let’s explore the story of Leanne Parsons. Leanne's wonderful BLOG: https://www.devotedquilter.com/ Quilt the North Box: https://www.pennyspoolquilts.com?sca_ref=9114029.imYkDDpRcJprS1 Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 248 - Mike O'Dell | 24 Feb 2026 | 01:23:49 | |
My guest today is Mike O’Dell of Legit Kits! With a full time job as a nurse anesthetist, Mike had the luxury of trying out a side hustle that didn’t need to put food on the table. He’s been sewing for decades so his newfound joy with the FPP project in 2020 was the perfect fit to give it a try. Legit kits now has a team of full-time employes, and brings in freelance designers to boost its offerings with fresh new designs that cater to quilters of all levels from beginner to advanced and everything in between. You can find Legit Kits right here: https://legitkits.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 247 - Sara Buscaglia | 17 Feb 2026 | 01:19:40 | |
Sara Larson Buscaglia is a self-taught organic farmer, natural dyer, quiltmaker and founder of Farm & Folk. She has amassed 100K followers on social media attracting an audience that is joyfully invested in hand-stitched quilting, natural dyed materials, and the art of creating lasting heirlooms. Her first book launched in 2023 and it is called Farm & Folk - Quilt Alchemy – A high country guide to natural dyeing and making heirloom quilts from scratch. You can find Sara's website right here: https://www.farmandfolk.com/ OUR SPONSOR for this episode is COTTON CUTS: Looking for your next quilting obsession? Introducing Cotton Cuts, your online fabric shop and home of the Puzzle Mystery Quilt! Each month, you’ll unwrap a new “clue,” featuring beautifully curated, precut pieces and easy-to-follow instructions so you can skip the cutting and dive straight into stitching. No spoilers here, the final design stays under wraps until the big reveal! With a gorgeous range of fabrics, clever pre-cut kits, and a community of passionate quilters cheering you on, Cotton Cuts makes every stitch an adventure. Join the thousands of quilters who’ve discovered quilting made simple. Visit Cottoncuts.com and get started today! http://cottoncuts.com/get-started Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 246 - Hillary Goodwin - Featured Speaker - QuiltCon 2026 | 10 Feb 2026 | 01:01:14 | |
Hillary Goodwin has been a modern quilter from the early days of the establishment of the Modern Quilter Guild and has had at least one and often several quilts juried into every Quiltcon since 2015 (minus Quiltcon away when she was busy ER doctoring during the pandemic and didn’t submit any). Before there were restrictions on the numbers of quilts juried into Quiltcon per person, she has had the most on record-8 of her own and 1 in a group quilt in 2017. She has a Best of Show Quilt from Quiltcon 2022 and she was also part of a group quilt that won Best of Show in 2019. She designed and made the Quiltcon Raffle quilt in collaboration with Rachael Dorr in 2020. Her work has been featured in the books “Why We Quilt”, “Quilt Out Loud” and “Country Cottages” and in multiple magazines including the cover of Quiltcon Magazine 2025. She was the featured artist at Quilt SanFrancisco in 2024 had a solo show at “Hello Stitch Studio” in 2019 and has had her work displayed in multiple group shows throughout the world. Lastly, her quilt “Nude is Not a Color”, a community project was acquired and is part of the permanent collection of The Henry Ford Museum in Detroit, Michigan. You can find Hillary's website right here: https://entropyalwayswinsblog.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 245 - Kim Jamieson-Hirst | 03 Feb 2026 | 01:10:02 | |
Kim Jamieson-Hirst is the founder of Chatterbox Quilts — a quilter, teacher, pattern-designer, vintage-machine lover, and — let’s face it — delightful human being. She’s the voice behind hundreds of YouTube videos, thoughtful blog posts, (she did a Q&A blog post with me back 2015) That’s a decade ago! She hosts online courses designed to help quilters get past fear, perfectionism, and “the quilt police.” Kim believes quilting is more than perfect seams and matchy-matchy blocks. It’s about joy, experimentation, and community. She’s built an online membership — The Quilter's Way — where quilters from around the world learn, stitch, laugh, share mistakes, and grow together. You can find Kim right here: https://www.chatterboxquilts.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 244 - Jo Avery | 27 Jan 2026 | 01:45:06 | |
Today, I’ll have a chat with special guest Jo Avery. From intricate handwork and appliqué in cotton and wool threads to bold improv quilts inspired by the woods around her Scottish home, my guest today shows us that quilting is more than technique—it’s expression, exploration, and pure joy. On this episode of Quilter on Fire, we dive into her journey from childhood sewing to leading one of the most creative online quilting communities in the world. My business/website info You can find Jo's books and Aurifil Thread collections on her website with worldwide shipping. Her PDF patterns are available to buy there along with some Dream Birds/Dream Flowers merchandise and her new original textile artworks. https://store.stitchgathering.co.uk/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 243 - Tori and Andi | 20 Jan 2026 | 01:13:30 | |
PODCAST SWAP! This time we recorded together and it was so much fun! — Tori McElwain and Andi Stanfield — the co-hosts of the Quilting on the Side podcast joined me for a candid conversation about all kinds of quilty topics including the Pantone colour of the year, a talk about ai and so much more. Tori of HeyTori and Andi, from True Blue Quilts, bring the perfect mix of real talk, business smarts, and deep quilting passion. They share what it actually takes to grow a quilting business while juggling life, family, and creativity — because most of us are wearing about 17 hats at once. On Quilting on the Side, they dig into everything from digital marketing tips and mindset shifts to time-saving strategies and branding truths, all through honest, no-fluff conversations about building successful side hustles from quilting dreams. Tori and Andi are supportive, smart, and relatable voices every quilter needs in their corner. Find the Quilting on the Side Podcast RIGHT HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@quiltingontheside Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 242 - Lynne Goldsworthy | 13 Jan 2026 | 01:19:20 | |
Lynne Goldsworthy has been making quilts for over 2 decades, and she’s the mastermind behind the idea of Thread House Academy with her good friends Jo Avery and Karen Lewis. She has designed for numerous companies, magazines, and for television and her books include, Quick and Easy Quilts, and 500 Quilt Blocks. Today I’ll have a chat with UK Quilter – Lynne Goldsworthy. Find out more about Scotland and the Festival of Quilts UK: https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/all-craft-journeys/patchwork-quilting-holidays/item/scottish-threads-to-festival-of-quilts?category_id=59 Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 241 - Sue Sherman | 06 Jan 2026 | 01:07:40 | |
Sue Sherman is a national and international award-winning quilt artist who transforms white cotton into breathtaking wildlife portraits. Through precise painting with dyes and thread, Sue gives voice to the animal kingdom, creating lifelike images inspired by her travels. Her work has earned recognition at prestigious events including Houston's International Quilt Festival, the Canadian National Juried Show, AQS Paducah in the USA and Festival of Quilts Birmingham in the UK. As a Juried Artist Member of SAQA, Sue combines artistry with activism, hoping her stunning textile creations will inspire urgency around protecting Earth's creatures and their habitats. Go to Sue's website right here: https://sueshermanquilts.com/ Find out more about Scotland and the Festival of Quilts UK: https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/all-craft-journeys/patchwork-quilting-holidays/item/scottish-threads-to-festival-of-quilts?category_id=59 Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 240 - Katie Pasquini Masopust | 30 Dec 2025 | 01:23:09 | |
Katie Pasquini was inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame in 2024. She is a trailblazer, an artist, author, teacher and speaker who has spent over forty years turning fabric into breathtaking works of art. Katie began as a painter, but somewhere along the line she discovered that fabric and thread could carry the same depth, emotion, and movement as paint. Katie is a world-renowned teacher and lecturer, traveling from her studio in California to classrooms around the world — Europe, the Far East, Australia, New Zealand — sharing her contemporary quilting theories, her fearless approach to color and design, and her love for quilting as true art. She is dedicated to her craft, and is truly inspiring to quilters around the world. You can find Katie's website right here: https://www.katiepm.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 239 - Dr. Karen Nyberg | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:18:29 | |
My guest today is Dr. Karen Nyberg! She is an Astronaut, Earth Ambassador, and Artist. Have you ever spoken to a person who has literally left this earth and been to outer space? I haven’t…until now! My guest on the podcast today stitched a 9” square star-themed quilt block in space and encouraged others to create their own star-themed quilt blocks on earth. No one realized how quickly the project would grow. NASA received over 2400 quilt squares from around the world for the Astronomical Quilt Block Challenge. Tune in today as I have a chat with Dr. Karen Nyberg. Happy Holidays everyone! OLISO IRON GIVEAWAY - Sign up for their newsletter - That's it! Contest ends Dec. 31, 2025 at midnight Central. www.oliso.com - scroll to the bottom, enter your email and click the little arrow to subscribe. Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 238 - Fiber Fix Fam Launch with Mel Beach | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:28:32 | |
JOIN THE FIBER FIX for 2026! We'll be making fiber art postcards together all year long! It's a chance to stretch your skills—one small, joyful project at a time with 12 fiber art challenges, monthly LIVES with Brandy & Mel and a community you will love. Be in the room LIVE WITH US once a month! $85USD/$120CAD/year. TODAY'S PODCAST is all about our new adventure for 2026! I've joined forces with my good friend Mel Beach for a monthly creative punch! Grow, connect, and get that monthly spark of inspiration in the Padlet community with Brandy Maslowski & Mel Beach! NOW OPEN - Kickoff Party (Dec.30th) First Midnight Prompt (Jan.1st) Plus we'll have a BONUS PenPal finale in December! We'd love to have you join the FAM! Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 237 - Maria Shell | 09 Dec 2025 | 01:14:11 | |
From her studio in Alaska (or sometimes Kansas), my guest today transforms scraps into vibrant improvisational art quilts that have earned national recognition. Her fearless approach to color and pattern will leave you inspired to create your own original fabric from your stash. I saw her speak a few years ago in Duluth, Minnesota and her story left me inspired. Today on the Quilter on Fire Podcast I’ll have a chat with Maria Shell. Find her website here: https://mariashell.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 236 - 5 Year Anniversary! | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:38:18 | |
Welcome to a very special celebration—the 5th Anniversary Episode of the Quilter on Fire Podcast. I can hardly believe it! Five years of stories, stitches, laughter, tears, inspiration, and those little moments where something someone says just clicks and you feel your heart expand a little wider. PLEASE send me your thoughts in the comment section on the Youtube video and I'll respond to every single one - I promise. I'd love to hear your takeaways from the last 5 years. The video is a bit more raw than the expertly edited podcast but it's all here for you to enjoy! Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 235 - Artist e bond | 25 Nov 2025 | 01:05:22 | |
Today on the Quilter on Fire Podcast we're diving into the creative world of artist, educator, graphic designer, and printmaker e bond. Her work has been published in numerous books including 500 Handmade Books: Inspiring Interpretations of a Timeless Form and 1,000 Artists’ Books: Exploring the Book as Art. Now she's creating beautiful fabric collections for Free Spirit Fabrics and has half a dozen collections under her belt. She even has new thread sets coming out to coordinate with her fabric collections! It’s a match up that quilters will love. Bringing her bold, abstract aesthetic to quilters everywhere—Get ready for a conversation about creativity, book art, and beautiful design—this is e bond. Check out her website: https://ebondwork.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 234 - Lorelai Kueker | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:53:55 | |
My guest today is Lorelai Keeker a 16 year old quilter and garment maker who is taking the industry by storm. At her young age she has already won numerous awards including Viewer’s Choice awards AQS Branson and Paducah, Best of division for a quilted dress at Missouri State Fair, her quilt, "Fabulous Fireworks," was displayed at the Houston International Quilt Festival as part of the, "50 years of Great Quilts," exhibit and this year she won first place for her quilt Magnetized at QuiltCon 2025. It’s quite an accomplishment to even get a quilt into Quiltcon never mind win your category. She has accomplished so much and has plenty more dreams where that came from. Lorelai's Website: https://www.pigsinablanketquilting.com/ Lorelai's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pigs.in.a.blanket.quilting/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 233 - Karen Lewis | 11 Nov 2025 | 01:25:13 | |
My guest today is Karen Lewis — printmaker, fabric and pattern designer, author, and the creative force behind Karen Lewis Textiles. You might know her from her fabric lines with Robert Kaufman or her books Screen Printing at Home and Wabi-Sabi Sewing. She is also one of the 3 wonderful designers behind the Threadhouse Academy. Check out the Quilter on Fire video right HERE! Karen's Website: https://www.karenlewistextiles.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 232 - Karlee Porter | 04 Nov 2025 | 01:44:55 | |
My guest today is Karlee Porter of Karlee Porter Designs! She’s known for inventing Graffitti Quilting and she will invite you into her community with open arms to explore your free motion quilting potential. Karlee is a lifelong artist who transformed her passion into a quilting career. I met her a few years ago for the first time at QuiltCon. She was decked out head to toe in this gorgeous black and white quilted coat just when the craze of quilted garments was getting started. She was like a walking art gallery of intricate graffiti style quilting designs. She brings a whole host of products, ideas, books and workshops to the quilting world with her graffiti quilting! You can check out Graffiti Quilting with Karlee Porter right here! Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 231 - Giuseppe Ribaudo | 28 Oct 2025 | 01:22:17 | |
My guest today is GIUSEPPE RIBAUDO! His creative path feels like a storybook for modern makers. Better known to the quilting world as Giucy Giuce, he grew up on Long Island, New York, in a bustling Sicilian-American household where food, family, and creativity were always close at hand. He learned to sew from his grandmother — a talented seamstress with a sharp eye and even sharper expectations. He is known for his stunning fabric collections, his storytelling through color and pattern, and the modern, moody aesthetic that has inspired makers to get quilting! We’ll talk about the family roots that shaped his creativity, his leap into the fabric industry, and the inspiration behind his fabric collections including, Enrapture his first collection with FreeSpirit Fabrics and what’s coming soon! Find Giuseppe right here: https://www.giucygiuce.com/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| QOF Episode 230 - Susan Brubaker Knapp | 21 Oct 2025 | 01:19:04 | |
Today on the podcast you’ll meet SUSAN BRUBAKER KNAPP - Artist, author, photographer, and host of "Quilting Arts TV." She has quilts in museum collections and has won seven Best of Show awards. She is a maker who transforms photographs into art quilts using whole cloth painting, fused appliqué, thread sketching, quilting and more. Her quilts display a delightful variety of innovative techniques. From traditional quilter to QATV host, she's got quite the story. You can find Susan right here: https://susanbrubakerknapp.com/ Subscribe to QATV right here: https://www.quiltingdaily.com/quilting-arts-tv-quilting-daily/ Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||
| BONUS! Chelsea Porter & the Benson Boone Vest | 16 Oct 2025 | 00:54:44 | |
YOU'VE ALL SEEN IT! The Benson Boone quilted vest. The Chelsea Porter magic. I could not stop watching those IG videos @chelsea_b_porter — the creativity, the confidence, the absolute vibe of it all. Tune in right here for an EXCLUSIVE interview just days after the concert with full emotion, full excitement and all the glorious details. Today I'll have a chat with Chelsea B. Porter! Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/ Thank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast. | |||