Inappropriate Quilters

Hi everyone, and welcome back to another crafty catch-up session where we dive deep into the world of stitches and surprises! In today’s episode, Leslie and Rochelle dish on everything from high-speed industrial sewing machine dramas to zebra-patterned desk makeovers in Texas. Leslie is currently battling a missing white wire for her new 5500-stitch-per-minute beast, while Rochelle shares tales fr...

Today, we’re catching up on everything from dental checkups to high-stakes library presentations. Rochelle just returned from a Nebraska fundraiser where she stepped up as a keynote speaker to talk all things literary quilts, including that stunning Anne of Green Gables piece. We also dive into some "quilty" lifestyle updates, like Lance’s new tallow soap-making venture—which the cat, Pe...

In this episode, Rochelle and Michelle Schneider of Malva Muse Quilt Company, take us behind the scenes of their incredible quilting friendship, and let me tell you, it is a total stitch! We dive into Michelle’s impressive background with BlockLoc and her love of pattern design. The duo shares how they met through the quilting community and have since become quite the pair. We got a sneak peek int...

In this jam-packed session, we catch up with our friend, John MacPhail from Art East Quilting Co. and we’re dishing all the details on Art East’s stunning new Peter Pan quilt, 2nd Star to the Right. We talk all about the design hurdles of mixing character scales and those gorgeous dawn and blue colorways! We also hear about the incredible collaboration with Riley Blake, the secret behind those col...

Welcome back to the stitch-side of life, where we’re diving into a whirlwind of quilting magic and road-trip adventures! From the mystery of three identical "Queen of Diamonds" quilts made with totally different techniques to the buzz about a new blue whale building on Route 66, this session was packed with inspiration. We even tackled the tough stuff, like troubleshooting finicky irons...

Hi everyone! In this episode, we’re diving stitch-first into the vibrant world of modern quilting with the fabulous Jenelle Abbott, founder of Foxy's Kits and Quilts. We track Janelle’s inspiring journey from Etsy hobbyist to a burgeoning business owner, including the scoop on her highly anticipated "Son of a Nutcracker" block-of-the-month project. Between technical mic checks and h...

This week’s episode was an absolute feast of topics, starting with everything from managing those tricky dietary habits to the inspiring financial savvy of our younger generations. We got a fun glimpse into the world of tech with the arrival of a brand-new electric rotary cutter, which is basically the Tesla of fabric tools—talk about a great investment! The chat even spun off into celebrity news,...

We just wrapped an incredible episode with the talented Belle Brunner (Seams Sew Me), and you won’t want to miss her inspiring journey from COVID-19 beginner to a professional fabric designer! She gave us the inside scoop on her debut collection, "Montgomery Mountain Charm," which is a beautiful tribute to her roots in Arkansas. We also dove deep into the world of sewing gear, comparing...

In this episode, Rochelle takes us on a whirlwind tour of QuiltCon, where she snagged a brand-new Bernina L890 serger and mastered some seriously cool letter templates. We dove deep into the art of the declutter, discussing how to evaluate those long-standing quilt kits and works in progress to make room for new creativity. Between hilarious stories about fabric yardage myths and a very lucky cat...

Get ready for a burst of color and creativity as we visit with the amazing Mac! We dove deep into her transition from social work and paper crafting into the vibrant world of quilting, sparked by a life-changing trip to QuiltCon. Mac shared all the deets on her journey as a quilting influencer, traveling the country and building a fantastic community through her YouTube channel. From her love of r...

This week, the girls catch up on Galentine's. Rochelle had 2, yes TWO, Galentine's Retreats back to back and they had quite the adventures! Meanwhile, Leslie's crushing it in the quilt kit business—she sold 60 kits in record time after Angela Walters told her to go big or go home. Rochelle dropped some serious wisdom bombs about fabric cutting efficiency, including the genius hack o...

Welcome back to another fantastic episode of Inappropriate Quilters! This week, Rochelle and Inappropriate caught up on everything from wild weather adventures to heartwarming community connections. Despite challenging snow conditions affecting mail delivery and commutes, Leslie and family rallied together to support Sam through her recovery from a serious leg injury requiring surgery. The excitem...

Get ready for a fantastic deep dive into the world of modern quilting! We sat down with the incredibly talented Matt Harr, a quilt designer and instructor, who gave us the lowdown on his upcoming fabric line with QT Fabrics, set for a hot July release. Matt also spilled the beans on a massive project: organizing the first official quilt fashion show at QuiltCon in Raleigh next month! Plus, we hear...

This week, the girls had a whole lot of fun catching up! Rochelle took us down memory lane with a fantastic story about her college friend Jarma and her accordion skills, all while sharing the latest scoop on her clogging classes. But the excitement didn't stop there; it was a rollercoaster of credit card adventures, including a swift response to fraud and some relatable tales of less-than-st...

Hey, quilt-lovers! Get ready to dive deep into the mind of Julius from Julius Handmade! In this episode, he spills all the tea on his incredible journey, starting from making dog collars to becoming the foundation paper piecing (FPP) master we know and love. We get the inside scoop on his design philosophy, including why he’s obsessed with blender fabrics and how he miraculously keeps his projects...

Hey, quilty friends! Leslie and Rochelle just had a wild chat covering everything but the kitchen sink. Rochelle is fully committed to her new life as a Clogger and Rock Climber, having danced for four hours straight and tackled a challenging climb. Meanwhile, Leslie is recovering from a baking disaster that involved a batch of burnt chocolate chip cookies. The entertainment front was equally chao...

Howdy, Quilters! This week’s thread was packed with so many fun updates, we’re buzzing with inspiration! Leslie and Rochelle kicked things off with personal updates, including Rochelle’s recovery from ear complications and her excitement for an upcoming clogging class—time to break out those Keds! They also dished on some fabulous fabric finds, like the dreamy Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake,...

Hey, quilters! This episode Is packed with updates from Leslie and Rochelle, kicking off with a fun chat about Leslie's new, fatefully-located table and chairs, perfect for future in-person podcast guests. Rochelle shared an update on her brave beagle, Birdie, who's being a bit dramatic post-surgery but is on the mend—sending all the good vibes her way! On the sewing front, Rochelle is a...

This week on the show, Leslie and Rochelle got together for a delightful chat that covered everything from custom bling to future crafting adventures! The duo gushed over fabulous new loot, including gorgeous custom bags made by Reba and a thoughtful surprise from Debbie Mitchell. They also took a moment to appreciate the kindness of their community, all while chatting about exciting events like t...

Welcome back, everyone! We're diving in and this one was a festive mix of holiday chaos and serious stitching insights! The girls kicked things off with a wild discussion about the Elf on the Shelf and that age-old dilemma of needing last-minute gifts, which led to a brilliant hack for turning Moda quilt panels into personalized pillows—genius! They also got real about the ups and downs of lo...

Hey quilting enthusiasts! The Inappropriate Quilters brought their A-game to this week's meetup, sharing everything from winter weather woes to exciting sewing projects on the horizon. The crew swapped stories about pets, discussed an upcoming July retreat, and explored creative ideas for decorating a 6-year-old's sewing machine with custom stickers. They dove deep into quilting techniqu...

Get ready to dive into the creative heart of the quilting community, kicking off with Hawaiian quilt projects and the exciting world of needle felting. Rochelle shared some fantastic tips, including using dollar store dog brushes to blend wool roving and noting that higher-numbered needles achieve a finer felt. They both highlighted a great mix of detailed crafting techniques, personal project upd...

In this hilariously chaotic quilting retreat, the Inappropriate Quilters gathered with special guests Lina Owens from Bluebell Designs and Dee Bushrod from Pixel Quilts for a spicy, laughter-filled conversation spanning cultural traditions, quilting projects, and plenty of inappropriate tangents! The group shared stories about their multicultural backgrounds, with Lina discussing her recently laun...

The Inappropriate Quilters met at Cherry Springs Retreat Center in Texas, where they discussed their journey there, including Leslie's stop at Moda warehouse and Dee's experience with traffic in Waco. They shared stories about their current quilting projects, including Rochelle's pixel quilt of a Nutcracker and Dee's Elizabeth Hartman Show and Tell pattern featuring animals hol...

In this episode, Rochelle and Leslie stitched together conversations as colorful as their fabric stashes! They shared exciting personal projects, with Rochelle completing a wedding quilt and diving into her label-making obsession, while both exchanged travel wisdom about the Mobile Passport Control app and Viking cruise adjustments. The crafty duo discussed upcoming retreats, Halloween plans with...