American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

On this episode, we’re giving some tips for displaying quilts on a quilt ladder – everything from choosing the right ladder to hanging your quilts to protecting your quilts while on display. We also give some basics for repairing antique quilts in your collection, hear what a staff member is currently working on, share our listener’s best tips for cutting, and introduce a fun new segment aimed at...

On this episode, our staff and listeners share stories of how quilting brings them joy. It’s so inspiring to hear how sewing makes others happy – quilting is such a meaningful hobby, and we love taking the time today to reflect on that. We also chat with Kate Basti and Quilt with Kate. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-p...

On this episode, we talk about cleaning and freshening your quilts – everything from removing dust and pet hair to treating small stains to washing and drying the quilt. We also chat with Audrey Esarey of Cotton & Bourbon. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-476-get-your-quilts-spotless Learn more about you...

On today’s show, we're sharing 10 tips for choosing fabric – picking fabrics and colors that look good together can sometimes be hard, so these tips will hopefully make the process easier. We’re also sharing a few inspiring stories of quilters making a difference in their communities, tips for making Flying Geese units, some products we’re loving, and ideas for keeping your UFO list from getting l...

Anyone else find it challenging to find affordable artwork that doesn’t feel cookie cutter? Welcome to the beauty of wall quilts! You can select fabrics that perfectly match the rest of your furniture/decor and create something truly one of a kind. And you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy hangers. On today's show, we're sharing some creative ideas for hanging quilts in your home – and not al...

On this episode, we're talking about cleaning your work space. A clean work space gets you organized so you can maximize your time sewing – and you can accomplish it with just a few minutes a day! We also have an exciting quilt-along announcement and an interview with the amazing Kristina Brinkerhoff of Center Street Quilts. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: www.allp...

On today’s show, we’re talking about a fun solution that will let you enjoy the nice summer weather while also getting some sewing done! We’ll also be chatting about how to make a handwork sewing kit, simple ways to corral the mess on your work space, and a fun project a member of our staff is working on. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: www.allpeoplequilt.com/magaz...

This show’s theme is about displaying your quilts outside! We chat about how to display your quilts safely outdoors, so you (and everyone who passes your home) can enjoy them as we all spend more time outside. We also dive into the history of English paper piecing and discuss the pros and cons of various marking tools. A member of our staff shares a fun project that she’s working on right now – an...

On today's show, we're sharing our best tips for making a stylish bed – everything from fabric and designs to consider when making a bed quilt, how to make your bed pretty, and tips for measuring your bed to make the perfect size quilt. We’re also sharing some favorite products for handwork – we know summer is a popular time for handwork, and these tool suggestions will really up your game! One of...

On today's show, we're sharing tips for using your stash! Using your stash can sometimes be intimidating or overwhelming, but now's a great time to get your fabrics organized and start putting them to use in your current projects! We share some reader tips aimed at having more fun in your sewing room. Then we announce the 10 featured shops in the newest issue of Quilt Sampler -- we love using this...

On today's show, we're sharing tips to prevent back and neck pain while sewing. Now is a more important time than ever to care for your body, so especially if you've been doing a lot more sewing recently, these tips will help keep you feeling good and limber. We also share the story of a staff member's most cherished quilt, the history of sampler quilts, and an upcoming virtual quilt retreat we're...

Today’s show is a fun one – we’re sharing how to commit a random act of quiltiness during these times. Now only will it bring joy to those around you, but it’ll also bring immense happiness to yourself, too. We’re giving a few ideas for how to get some basics organized and clean in your sewing space – especially if you’re spending more time quilting these days. We share a few stories of quilters m...

On today's show, we're sharing 5 money-saving sewing tips. Quilting can be an expensive hobby, especially with the current economy. These tips may help you make do, so you can keep sewing while still being frugal. We're also sharing tips for fussy-cutting, a popular technique to add to your quilts. Make your next quilt backing "WOW" with some ideas for piecing your backing and prepping it correctl...

On today's show, we're talking about tips for straight-line quilting and stitch-in-the-ditch! It's a great time to finish some quilts and you can get really amazing results with these two simple techniques. We're also sharing how to help health care professionals by sewing masks. And then we also do a wrap-up of trends we saw at Quilt Con last month. We end the episode with a Q&A with Meg Dunton o...

This episode is going to be a little different than usual – no interviews, no chats with our staff about tips and tricks. Today, we want to focus solely on the coronavirus and what we can all do to help each other and keep ourselves safe. It’s crazy times right now – there are constant updates on the news, new precautions to take, new closures around the city, and many of us are having to change o...

Our staff is sharing the best sewing advice they've ever received! It's so fun to hear the advice that really changed all of our sewing lives for the better. Then, we chat about tips for sewing triangles and for binding your quilts, and share behind-the-scenes of some photoshoots in the famous Better Homes and Gardens Test Gardens. We end the episode with a Q&A with the mother-daughter design team...

On today's show, we're talking scrappy quilts! Whether you have a large scrap pile you're working through or want to start collecting scraps to make your first scrappy quilt, these tips will help your quilt look its best. Then we chat with Brenda Groelz from Handi Quilter about collecting and finishing antique quilt tops. We also share the history of charm quilts, one of our staff member's most ch...

On today's show, we're chatting about displaying quilts -- we're sharing some creative ideas for showcasing your work for all to enjoy (including tricks of the trade from our art director)! We're also sharing 5 questions to ask yourself when you're organizing your workspace, tips for making binding and labeling less painful, and stories of quilters making a difference in their communities! We end...

On today's show, we're talking about fabric storage. No matter what size your stash is, having the right organization system and the right storage tools can make the world of difference when you're choosing fabrics for a project. We hope the tips we share today help you get your fabric under control. We're also sharing a storage product we're loving right now, a behind-the-scenes look at what's ha...

On today's episode, we're sharing 5 things that may be zapping your creative energy -- it's an eye-opening episode! If you're having trouble starting a new project or feel stalled on the creative process, these common culprits could be causing the problem. Then, we're sharing stories of quilters making a difference in the communities, tips for getting the right border size on your projects, and th...

On today's episode, we're sharing tips for working with plush fabrics -- plush makes the coziest quilts, but it can be a challenge to work with, so we hope our tips help! Then, we're going back to basics to learn tricks for making triangle-squares. Our April issue of American Patchwork & Quilting just came out and it's getting a lot of buzz because it contains our next quilt-along quilt. We'll be...

It's so exciting to own an antique quilt (whether you've inherited one or bought one in a store), but you need to treat them a little differently than you would a new quilt! On this episode, we're sharing how to repair, care for, wash, store, and display your antique quilts! We also share tips for working with a longarm quilter, a quilting book series we're loving, and tips for applique. Then we c...

We're sharing how handwork can help you slow down and unplug in this rushed society -- handwork is not only fun, but has a variety of health benefits that we'll share with you today. We also share what product we're loving now, ideas for organizing the junk drawer in your sewing room (we all have them!), and how to help the people and animals affected by the Australian wildfires. Then we chat with...

We're sharing four common organizing personalities that quilters fall into -- if you're having trouble getting organized, we'll walk you through how these personalities can help you finally get a space you're proud of and can be creative in. We're also sharing a staff member's most cherished quilt and have some audiobook suggestions for when you're sewing. Then we chat with Jera Brandvig about qui...

January is all about getting organized, so on today's show we have a few suggestions for organizing your quilting life. We share ideas for organizing your scraps -- and where to donate them if you're ready to part ways with your scrap bin. We give tips for sewing more efficiently (a great topic if you have a stack of UFOs to finish). We also share our listeners best storage tips and the history of...