Not Your Granny's Quilt Show

On today's episode Amanda chats with Suzy Williams of Suzy Quilts. Suzy is the founder of Suzy Quilts, a content author and Editor of their new magazine The Cutting Table. She is also a new designer for Art Gallery Fabrics. Suzy has an incredible team working with her to produce some amazing content for the quilty world. If you haven't experienced the Suzy Quilts world, you should go dive in! So g...

Amanda? Amanda! Amanda?! AMANDA!!!  Amanda has a chat with Amanda Bauer. The creator of Quilt It List and the brains behind ALeeB Creative. Amanda B is a creative pattern designer who, like our host, wants to see the quilting world continue to grow into a loving space. The two Amandas chat about their love of asking Why? and their love of finding structure in the chaos of life. ALeeB Creative is t...

Amanda shares some updates to her life. There's been a lot going on and some internal transformation happening. Amanda felt like sharing with ya'll and getting a little vulnerable with you. Authenticity and transparency is the name of the game! So jump in and enjoy! Want more? You can also find Amanda here:  Insta : https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany  https://www/instagram.com/notyour...

In this episode, Amanda chats with avid sewist, Loni Jakubowski. Loni's Havin' Sew Much Fun is a space of creative energy and Loni shows off all her amazing hand-made projects. Not only does she make some really beautiful clothing, she now has a fanny pack pattern out called the BFF Bag (and no, the BFF does not stand for Best Friends Forever). Loni and Amanda talk about the shared experiences of...

Amanda interviewed Ashelyn Downs of Urban Dwell Studio and The Grateful Thread podcast. Ashelyn is a wife, mom of five, pattern designer, podcast host and artist. From an early age, Ashelyn was always creating. From playing “art school” with cousins and forcing her younger sisters to practice dance routines and plays for hours on end to constructing mini homes from Q-tips and glue, there was alway...

Meet Lea Wysong! She's a momma of five, a wife, has a degree in fashion merchandising and loves to quilt! Lea, like a lot of us, took the opportunity that 2020 presented and started doing her quilting business full time. Over the last few years, Lea has taken a dive into the pattern-writing world and is working on her first-ever pattern for sale that will be released April 1, 2023. You can see Lea...

Radha Weaver of Sewing Through Fog is our guest today. She left a career in the denim and fashion industry to start her sewing and quilting business. She brings her love of textiles and apparel into her art. As another medium/high silly person, Amanda and Radha get deep in conversation about the nuances of being entrepreneurs in the creative business space.  Radha has a new quilt pattern releasing...

Amanda is back! Do you struggle with balancing what brings you joy with what makes you money? This week she shares some newly evolving things in her life. She is working toward more balance with work and play and trying to focus on what brings her joy. And so much joy is felt through sewing, this podcast and her family. Snuggle up in your favorite quilt and chat with Amanda. She's happy you're her...

On today's episode Amanda chats with quilt pattern-writer and fellow podcaster, Wendy Chow. Wendy is an Aussie modern quilter based in New York City. She is the founder of The Weekend Quilter, and designs modern quilts and writes quilt patterns to share her passion for quilting and inspire a new generation of quilters. She is the author of Urban Quilting and her new book, The Quilted Home Handbook...

Do you keep running into issues when you are long arming, or having your quilts long-armed? Well Amanda is here today to give some advice on how to get great results. She has seen some tricky predicaments when it comes to quilting and hopes to help you and your long-arm quilter avoid troubles. Building a relationship with your quilter is super important, and the tips Amanda gives in today's episod...

Hello! We're back from Christmas/New Year's/Amanda's Birthday, and we're ready for more! Amanda comes in to say hello and talk about her Sew-a-thon birthday celebration, and her goal for quilting in the new year. She is coming into it with some great projects to tackle, and she's ready to see all of yours! As a person who doesn't like to set resolutions for the new year, Amanda is focusing on livi...

In this episode, Amanda talks about her picks for the holiday showcase video that you can watch here https://youtu.be/muCSS-nU1K8 Please go check it out!  This episode has a lot of visual components, so if you can watch, head on over to YouTube so you don't miss out on the fun!  Amanda quickly talks through why she picked each project, and what about it caught her eye. After this episode, we here...

In this episode Amanda chats about her experience with trying to balance the hubbub of the holidays and the things she wants and needs to do to preserve her mental health. Sewing for oneself can seem to be a bit of a challenge this time of year, especially if you're the owner of a quilting business! The client quilts take priority! No complaints here! Just a jolly ol' check in with the hostess wit...

In today's episode, Amanda talks about some of the quilts she and her mom have been working on, as well as an update about her Christmas quilt.  Links to the quilts she talked about:  World AIDS Day Quilt:  https://www.instagram.com/p/ClrpObPv9Yp/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Simpsons Quilt: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cld5y1zLZ1w/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Want more? You can also find Amanda her...

Hi! Amanda here. I wanted to do a little deeper dive into sustainable quilting and what that can look like in my life. There are varying degrees to which we all try to do our part (think recycling, reusing plastic bags, etc.) and I think that approach can work for quilting too. I found some things out there on the innerweb, and I share my thoughts on it in this episode. So tuck in, and enjoy! Want...

In this episode, meet Brooke Stambersky, owner of Brooke’s Bitchin’ Stitches. She began her quilting journey about 6 years ago. She has always been a creative and crafty lady, and when she finds a new craft, she dives right in! Quilting was no exception and she fell in love at first stitch. Over the past year, Brooke has launched her new quilt pattern design company and website, Brooke's Bitchin'...

In this episode, Amanda updates us on her recent activities, and the ever-changing landscape of her life. She talks about her newest adventures with the local quilt shop, her Christmas quilt, and what's coming up for her. She has had a whirlwind of a time these last couple of months, but she's working on making sure you don't go without content! Have fun projects you want to share? Share them with...

In this episode, Amanda chats with vintage quilter, Jessie Eblen. Jessie started SouthernChick Quilts in 2019, and loves to work with vintage pieces, helping to repair them for longer term use and preservation. Jessie learned to quilt the "old fashioned way" and has only recently given in to owning a sewing machine. Her love of hand-crafting goes so far as to have something with her at all times....

In this episode, Amanda talks to Astrid of Apples & Beavers. Astrid is a pattern designer in Canada and has recently released some adorably fun patterns. They chat about everything from being their own bosses to embracing the challenges of parenting. Astrid was born and raised in Germany but moved to Canada as an adult. It was then that she started seeing quilts in abundance and started falling in...

On this episode, Amanda talks with Molly, a brand new quilter! Abe (Amanda's husband) is classmates with Molly and introduced her to Amanda. Molly graciously agreed to be on the show so they could chat about her experience of making her first quilt. Amanda has a soft spot for young (or not!) new quilters because of the importance of getting more people interested in the craft. Molly's first jump i...

On the episode this week Amanda chats with Jennifer Long of Bee Sew Inspired. Jennifer is a Riley Blake Designs Fabric Designer, Quilt & Doll Pattern Writer, Machine Embroidery Digitizer and online educator. The two chat about the lifey-ness of being entrepreneurs, "slashies", and the importance of showing grace to ourselves and others. Jennifer has two new lines of fabric out this fall and lots o...

This week, meet Amari Thomsen! If you haven't found her yet, go check out her Instagram! She creates budget- and environmentally friendly quilts and crafts. Her minimalistic lifestyle played a big role in how she approached learning to quilt (during the p@ndem1c no less).   Amanda and Amari talk about the generosity of quilters and leaning into the community to help spread the love!  Also, check t...

In this episode, Amanda talks about her most recent fabric-buying adventure. She had some realizations while fretting about finding the perfect pattern for the fabric. While patterns can be wonderful, and are such a fun way to work with fabric, sometimes keeping it simple is the way to go. If you like what you make, that's all that matters!  **Star Glow is a free pattern download by Sarah Made htt...

On today's episode Amanda chats about the current goings on in her life, quilt projects she's been working on and an overall life update. She's excited for this season of new things happening. Her desire to grow and learn is leading her in a slightly new direction, but will hopefully continue to fuel her love for making gorgeous quilts and other crafty things. Thanks for being here, and let's dive...

They are on a roll now! In this update, Amanda and Abe head to a local favorite, The Quilt Crossing, to buy the fabric for Abe's quilt. They plan out what type of fabric Abe wants for each part of the pattern, and they dove in head first! Thankfully it didn't take them too long to find what they needed and they left happy! Abe is looking forward to cutting up the fabric and getting started on his...