Inappropriate Quilters

This week the girls are retreating together with 6 of their great friends at Osage Hills Retreat Center in Skiatook, Oklahoma! Rochelle gives an update on Quilt Nebraska and plans for Camp Rochelle Wanna Sew that is coming up in October. They are joined by two of their retreater friends, Mary from Nebraska and Cheri from South Dakota. They talk about their recent fun at Quilt Nebraska and we find...

This week, Leslie updates Rochelle on a project for her house. They are going to expand their patio, so lots of plans! Leslie talks about her daughter and updates Rochelle on her new love life. They also dish on the trip to Gainesville to visit the Common Threads Quilt Guild. Ro brings a new treat for Leslie to try. She also updates on her recent trip to Tennessee. They talk about Quiltfolk and th...

This week, the girls went to Gainesville, Texas to hang out with some new friends at the Common Threads Quilt Guild. Wow! The hospitality was off the charts! Just what you would expect from some amazing quilters in the beautiful state of Texas. The laughter, food, and even singing. You are going to enjoy this one. There is nothing quite like a live show and hanging out with 50 fabulous women in th...

Boom! Leslie and Rochelle get some new equipment to solve a problem that has been going since the beginning of the podcast. The problem that everyone has complained about forever. Rochelle not staying on the microphone has been solved! The girls get new equipment and it includes headsets!  Rochelle goes to Pawhuska and is blown away by the Pioneer Woman and her dishes. She gives the low down on th...

The girls finally get to sit down and chat with their friend, Rona Ribbit Herman (Rona the Ribbiter), the traveling quilter! She is a fantastic vlogger on YouTube who travels all over and quilts til her heart is content. She is a pattern designer and author of travel journals and bucket list challenges! She is a blast to watch and the girls had too much fun catching up with her. Sit back and enjoy...

The girls are back out at Osage Hills Retreat Center this week talking to several brilliant entrepreneur women who love crafting and sharing their ideas with other amazing entrepreneurs. They like to refer to this as speed dating! First up, their good friend from across the pond (and now a Tulsan), Dee Bushrod also known as Pixel Quilts on instagram, joins the girls and talk shop! You will LOVE li...

This week the girls sit down with Osage Hills Retreat Center Owner, Melissa Struttmann and Jody Leonardo with Purple Daisy Quilt Designs. Melissa hosted a Master Minds Retreat with several phenomenal women who are entrepreneurs and crafters. They circle back on their trip to Liberty, Missouri and their experiences at the Quilt Walk. Find out why Leslie didn't camp there and why she also did n...

You've asked and waited for it and now it's here! The Inappropriate Quilters hang out with the two quilting queens in one place, Jenny Doan and Angela Walters! Leslie and Rochelle make a trip to Quilt Walk 2024 in Liberty, Missouri and spend some fun time visiting with their gal pals and talk shop. You should grab your favorite snack, a beverage and some poise pads because this one is go...

This week the girls are catching up on Leslie's dad and making sure he is doing okay.  She also talks about her mom and the poems she wrote over the years. She is planning to go fishing with her dad and go to church for Father's Day.  Rochelle picks a hero of the podcast and also talks about Jelly Roll. Not a fabric jelly roll. Jelly Roll, the rapper. Rochelle asks Leslie if she has hear...

This week the girls get a few fun gifts from some precious listeners and open them during the show. Rochelle issues an apology to Jarma regarding the Peeps conversation last week. She also talks about her new quilting space and how it is coming along. She has some new ideas on how to utilize her guest room. Leslie talks about the recent guild meeting she attended in her home town of Fort Smith, Ar...

This week the girls visit with The Little Green Bean herself, Missy Luukkonen! She may be best known for her gnome shop on Etsy, but she is a full-time maker and has been sewing for more than 30 years! Her whimsical, but practical items caught Leslie's eye and her love for teaching caught Ro's. She runs her business full time with her husband, Mike. They have 3 boys and live in Minnesota...

The girls eat popcorn all the way through this episode so brace yourselves. Leslie catches Rochelle up on all the things about her dad. Rochelle talks about an opportunity to go fishing in Alaska. Leslie lets Rochelle know that she missed the Northern Lights in Oklahoma. They talk about their Mother's Day extravaganzas. Rochelle goes to Arizona and does a polar plunge and Leslie spent time wi...

In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle talk about their moms. Leslie just recently lost her mother and they talk about her experience and lessons learned through that. Cherish your mom. Call her. Love on her. Life is short and your mom is your mom. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! And thank you for your prayers! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Follow Leslie on Instagram at @lesli...

Enjoy this fun episode this week. Leslie loads these up and this week she is just going to load without any description. Her mother passed away suddenly and has left her without much to give, but she wanted you to have some joy this weekend despite her sorrow. Please be thinking of her as she navigates this new world without her mom. May her memory be for a blessing. Until she meets her again, res...

The girls are back from retreats and getting caught up on all the things. Rochelle is pattern testing and still fighting ear infections. They talk about their fake tattoos that they forgot to do, but make plans for future opportunities to style their tattoos. Leslie talks about Lyla's wee-ball and the joys of grandparenthood. Leslie talks about compartmentalizing her work and her hobbies. The...

Season 3 kicks off with special guest, Angela Walters who joins the girls on the podcast this week from their Airbnb in Liberty, Missouri. They get comfy, have some beverages, try some new snacks and talk all things quilting! Angela is a long-time friend of the show and named the podcast for the girls originally back in 2022. What better way to kick off the 3rd season of the show? It is always a s...

Sit back and enjoy this candid conversation with the Doan Girls - Jenny, Natalie and Misty Doan. They are good friends of the girls and the most gracious of guests! They do some taste testing of chocolate from Australia provided by a precious listener, Diedre who met Leslie and Rochelle at the Doan Girls retreat. Then, the Doan Girls were provided with a little pampering by the Inappropriate Quilt...

Rochelle is back from Arizona and shares some of her favorite moments at the Bernina Connection. The girls are preparing for their quilting vacation next week in Hamilton and Liberty, Missouri. Hear how Leslie is preparing and packing for her travels ahead of time.  She talks about her projects she is planning to work on and the machine she is taking. Leslie will be babysitting her three grand-bab...

The girls get a visit from Quiltfolk Magazine and talk about their photo shoot. It was so fun and interesting! Rochelle did her research on the question about Amish and lipstick. They also talk about all things royal and a few listeners have their ideas on where Kate is. Of course this episode was recorded prior to the news of Princess Catherine's health issues being released. Rochelle update...

Raw edge bindings are becoming a thing! Find out how some of our listeners are doing this in new ways. Rochelle brings in a new flavor of peeps to try. Find out if Leslie likes them. She has also been in her "sourdough era" and is making all kinds of things with her discards. And she is staying up at all hours because she is baking! The girls have a lot of retreats coming up, so Leslie i...

Rochelle shows up to record with a wrinkly shirt and everything else looking amazing. She has a reason. A lot going on. And it all starts with bread. Yes, bread. They talk about dental work and whether or not you can sell your gold crowns. Inquiring minds want to know! Rochelle wants to see how much of an adventurous eater Leslie is and gives her a new thing to try this week. Find out if Leslie is...

The girls are back this week talking about the different kinds of peeps available and which ones are hot on the market. Leslie has decided to take up garment sewing and is loving it, which only leads to another hobby that she has to work into her schedule. Rochelle has to buy new earbuds and you won't believe why. They receive some hate mail and discuss that, too. Rochelle helps Leslie work t...

Leslie recaps the weekend o' grandkids and how she is now completely recovered. It's a LOT watching three under 4 for more than a couple of days! Rochelle is concerned about Leslie's energy levels for the upcoming retreats they have planned for April and strategizes ideas on how to ensure Leslie gets the rest she needs. The girls also talk about Quiltcon and missing the fun (which t...

Leslie had a full extended weekend with grandkids, so this episode is coming in hot on Sunday night before 8:00 p.m. which is a triumph in itself! Enjoy this week's episode full of updates from Rochelle's trip to Hawaii, Leslie's latest purchase at their favorite quilt shop in Catoosa and find out what Rochelle's mother has been up to. You don't want to miss this hilarious...

Leslie gets a new hair color. Find out who Rochelle thinks she looks like now. Also, shirts have sold out, but will be restocked when Rochelle gets back from Hawaii, They are also looking to add some new merch to the shop. Stay tuned to hear more! Leslie talks about the baby quilt she just did using Lori Holt's Spelling Bee book. The girls talk about panel quilts this week. They also talk abo...