Fussy Cutters Club

In this conversation, Ange Wilson chats with Joanna of Kustom Kwilts, who is known for her fussy cutting and EPP patterns. Joanna shares her creative journey, from being an Agricultural Sciences teacher to becoming a full-time quilter. She discusses her love for Tula Pink fabrics, her fascination with the Millefiori patterns, and her preference for non-symmetrical cuts. They talk about their favou...

Join Ange, from GnomeAngel, as she sits down to talk with her friend Nic, otherwise known as @Nicship. Ange and Nicole discuss their love for fussy cutting and novelty fabrics. They share their love of finding unique and unusual prints, storytelling within their quilts, and the joy of fussy cutting. They also talk about their favourite fabric companies and motifs they can't resist. They also cover...

Ange Wilson (GnomeAngel) sits down to chat with one of her favourite fabric designers, illustrators, paper enthusiast, small business owner, mother and all-round wonderful human being; Lizzy House. They talk all things fabric design, running a small business while juggling mental health wellbeing and having a family. They also discuss the joy of loving and appreciating one's own work, as well as t...

Ange Wilson sits down for a fun conversation with John from Art East Quilting Company. Together they explore new sewing projects, appreciate hand work, and discuss the balance between efficiency and enjoyment in quilting. They also talk about the pressure to finish quilts quickly and the importance of protecting the joy of quilting. They discuss the use of solids in quilt patterns and the evolutio...

Come for a look behind-the-seams as Ange “GnomeAngel” Wilson shares the origin story for 100 Days 100 Blocks, which started as a sew-along where participants sewed one block from the book City Sampler for 100 days. The project grew in popularity and became an annual event, with different block patterns each year. Ange discusses the challenges of running the event and the importance of community in...

In this conversation Ange Wilson sits down to chat with Kim from Persimon Dreams. Kim runs an online event called Project Quilting, where participants have one week to start and finish a quilt challenge. The challenges are posted on Kim's blog every Sunday during the season. The challenges are open to anyone and there is no sign-up or fee required. Participants can interpret the challenges in...

In this conversation, Ange chats with Teresa from Teresa Down Under. They discuss Teresa's background, her experiences living in different countries, and the challenges of sourcing quilting materials in Morocco. Teresa shares her journey of starting a crafty blog and YouTube channel and her specialisation in creating short and straightforward tutorials. They also explore the balance between person...

Ange sits down for a conversation with Katie, a lawyer and avid quilter specializing in English paper piecing (EPP). Together they discuss the concept of fabric waste in fussy cutting and how it can be minimized by finding creative uses for leftover pieces. Katie shares her journey as a quilter and her love for creating EPP quilts using quilt kits. They also explore the process of fussy cutting an...

In this conversation, Ange talks with Chelsea from Pink Door Fabrics. They discuss the background of Pink Door Fabrics and how it started in Chelsea's basement. They also talk about the acquisition of Renaissance Ribbons and the unique kits offered by Pink Door Fabrics. Chelsea shares the thought process behind the kits and the upcoming kit called Hide and Seek. They also discuss the collaboration...

In this episode, Ange Wilson interviews Sam Hunter of Hunter's Design Studio. They discuss Sam's background in quilting, her design style, and her journey into embroidery. They talk about Sam's quilting patterns and her recent focus on fussy cutting. Sam shares her advocacy for fair pricing in the quilting industry and her involvement in a panel on pricing quilts for the Modern Quilt Guild. Ange a...

Welcome to Bake Club! In this episode, Ange, Sam, and Cath discuss their love of baking and quilting and their new Bake Club. They talk about their plans to bake their way through the book 'Snacking Bakes' and share their experiences with recipes they have already made. They also discuss their preferences for ingredients and substitutions, as well as their favourite TV shows and fabrics. The episo...

Ange sits down for a conversation with Amy from During Quiet Time. Amy shares her journey as a pattern designer and her love for fussy cutting and foundation paper piecing. She discusses her background in art history and math, and how it influences her approach to pattern design. Amy also introduces the Graphic Tee Quilt Along and provides tips for lining up motifs in foundation paper piecing. She...

In this episode, Ange Wilson sits down to chat with Kristy from Quiet Play about foundation paper piecing (FPP), fussy cutting, spatial awareness and the importance of video games in friendships.. They discuss the benefits and challenges of foundation paper piecing, the use of tone-on-tone and solids in FPP, and the importance of fussy cutting in creating unique designs. Kristy also shares her exp...

In this episode Ange Wilson (GnomeAngel) and Jo Westfoot (The Crafty Nomad) have a conversation that explores embracing imperfections and positive self-talk, being open to experimenting with different techniques and approaches, the joy and magic of quilting, the timeless nature of quilts and the realities of running a business. The conversation also touches on the difficulties of dealing with crit...

In this episode, Ange Wilson sits down for a conversation with Laura from PreQuilt.com. They discuss the fussy cut feature in PreQuilt and how it can be used for fabric planning and quilt design. Laura shares her quilting style and the evolution of PreQuilt as a tool for quilters. They also discuss future plans for PreQuilt and the impact it has had on the quilting community. Ange and Laura also d...

In this episode, Ange and Raylee discuss quilting for fussy cut quilts. They share their background and friendship, as well as their approach to quilting as a collaboration. They explore different quilting examples, including the X Plus Quilt, Gypsy Wife Quilt, Focal on Point Quilt, and Inception Squared Quilt. They emphasise the importance of using and enjoying fabric, and encourage listeners to...

In this conversation, Ange “GnomeAngel” Wilson and Bobbie from the Geeky Bobbin discuss their love for fussy cutting and quilting. They talk about their journey as quilters and how they fell in love with fussy cutting as a technique. They also discuss their approach to projects, designing quilt patterns, and the different techniques and fundamentals of fussy cutting. They share their favourite fab...

Ange Wilson, also known as GnomeAngel, shares her journey into quilting and her love for fussy cutting fabric. She discusses how she discovered quilts and heirloom crafts, and how she found her passion for quilting after receiving her grandmother's sewing machine. Ange talks about her experiences taking quilt courses and finding the right teacher who helped her develop her skills. She also highlig...