Measure Twice, Cut Once

Send a text Mary is a dear friend! She has so much wisdom, humor, and grace, and she brings all of that to her crafting endeavors.  You'll hear how she was pulled into the art of quilting, why she loves the detail of handwork so much, and what that expression has meant to her in re-imagining her life. Plus, you won't want to miss the story of her unexpected visit with Vice President Bide...

Send a text Karen is a matriarch of machine quilting - she began in 1997! She chats about finding your own trim, judged quilts, the quilting community in her brick and mortar store, and even muskie fishing! Plus, of course, the original freehand design now affectionately known as "McTavishing". Look for Karen's books and classes to become available for streaming on her website, June...

Send a text Tia chats about teachers who do the OPPOSITE of encouraging crafters, worldwide travels, her passion for Welsh quilting, and her marvelous feathers. Tia is a gifted educator with a wealth of experience, and she brings her enthusiasm and love of exploration to this episode. email: tiacurtisquilts@gmail.com Instagram Facebook Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start...

Send a text Jen has an encouraging story to tell - she has explored some very beautiful ways to convey faith in her very original custom-printed fabrics, plus many patterns and group sewing projects. Jen has great tips for those who have a great idea, and want to use fabric as their medium, as well as some advice for minimalist crafters. Is there even such a thing? Jen (and her quilting devotional...

Send a text Elizabeth and her young family spent a period of time in Korea. She has great perspective on NEW - new crafts...new opportunities...new materials and skills.... website pattern shop courses instagram: @elizabeth.epidastudio.com facebook: epidastudio Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going. Are you looking to ADVANCE your machin...

Send a text Jill has SO many  stories! She talks about designing a series of patterns based on her friend Jim's slavery-era family quilts, and having the chance to show them at QuiltCon. Then we chat about quilts in theater....an original way to shop in your fabric stash....and how to decide what to quilt on your treasure. Facebook Etsy shop   for patterns Instagram Jim's book, plus quil...

Send a text My guest, Sam, began her quilting journey at Mile 0 on the Alaska Highway. We chat about the twists and turns of building a quilting business, and how Sam has done that in a small Canadian town. She gives tips for marking, finding your niche, and building a client base. Solid advice if you're launching or building your business.  Plus, Sam acquired her longarm in a totally unique...

Send a text Krista and I chat about how dyslexia herded her into a lifelong love affair with sewing, some of the fun she's having with her 60* ruler and a bajillion innovative patterns, and just general quilting enthusiasm! Krista can be found in all these places: Website:           https://www.kristamoser.com Facebook :       https://www.facebook.com/kristamoserquilt/ Pinterest :        http...

Send a text Rachelle and I chat about her background in engineering, and how that has served her well in writing quilt patterns and instructions. We talk about finding pattern ideas in unexpected places (like antique farming tools!) Rachelle's tips for fabric selection, and being inspired by the little things in life. Rachelle can be found in all these places: Instagram : @rachelle_handmade P...

Send a text Introductions are in order! In this very first episode, I'm chatting with my sister about our childhood (a wee bit unconventional), the influences of our crafting mother/grandmother/aunts, and some of our thoughts about preserving the treasures of the past for the families of the future.   Future episodes will feature quilters' and other crafters' stories.  Some are smal...