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A Quilting Life Podcast

Discussions on quilting, fabric, inspiration, creativity and more. Hosted by mother and daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton, A Quilting Life Podcast with Sherri & Chelsi is a series of light-hearted and informative conversations that provide the listener with quilting industry news, quilting tips, and creative inspiration.

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Update frequency
every 13 days
Average duration
44 minutes
Episodes
151
Years Active
2020 - 2025
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Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor

Fantasy Fabric Draft and Favorite Fall Fabrics and Decor

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi participate in their first ever fantasy fabric draft as they both select colors from Moda Solids to begin their hypothetical Fall fabric line. They also discuss the…

00:40:26  |   Mon 08 Sep 2025
Sewing with Unreleased Fabric and our Top

Sewing with Unreleased Fabric and our Top "Go-To" Quilts

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their process of sewing with a brand new fabric collection that has yet to be released. They share how they approach which quilt patterns they will make fir…

00:41:50  |   Mon 25 Aug 2025
New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories

New Sewing Studio and Back to School Memories

In this episode, Sherri debuts her new sewing studio and offers some tips and advice for anyone who might be transitioning into a new sewing space anytime soon. Sherri, Chelsi and Billy then share so…

00:41:22  |   Mon 11 Aug 2025
Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure

Jenelle Kent of Pieces to Treasure

In this episode, Sherri welcomes fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Jenelle Kent to the show! Jenelle joins us from her home country of Australia and shares her journey as a quilter, fabric desi…

00:46:31  |   Mon 28 Jul 2025
Struggles Quilters Face and Keeping a Positive Mindset

Struggles Quilters Face and Keeping a Positive Mindset

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss some of the struggles they faced when they began quilting and designing fabric. They share how they dealt with and overcame these struggles and also talk ab…

00:49:22  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
The Right Amount of Projects, Sample Sewing, and Displaying a Quilt on Your Bed

The Right Amount of Projects, Sample Sewing, and Displaying a Quilt on Your Bed

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. They discuss how many projects they are comfortable working on at a time, how Sherri got involved in sample sewing, how to displ…

00:37:32  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
Modavation Recap, Trimming Quilt Blocks Down, and Placing Low Volume Fabrics in Quilts

Modavation Recap, Trimming Quilt Blocks Down, and Placing Low Volume Fabrics in Quilts

In this episode, Sherri recaps here recent trip to Dallas Texas for the 2nd annual Modavation retreat. She shares some of the great insights and news she learned while there. Sherri and Chelsi then a…

00:38:21  |   Mon 23 Jun 2025
St. George Retreat Wrap-Up, New Quilt Retreat Tips, and Simple Quilted Gift Ideas

St. George Retreat Wrap-Up, New Quilt Retreat Tips, and Simple Quilted Gift Ideas

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap their recent quilt retreat they hosted alongside Camille Roskelley in St. George, Utah. They share all the fun activities that were included with this retreat…

00:40:07  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.

Vanessa Christenson of V and Co.

In this episode, Sherri welcomes fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Vanessa Christenson to the show! Vanessa shares how she first started quilting and blogging and how that led her to eventually…

00:41:20  |   Mon 26 May 2025
Quilt Block Construction from Idea to Finished Block and Writing Quality Quilt Patterns

Quilt Block Construction from Idea to Finished Block and Writing Quality Quilt Patterns

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their process of constructing quilt blocks from start to finish. They share how they take their ideas from paper or computer into their sewing space to star…

00:48:07  |   Mon 12 May 2025
2025 Quilter's Tool Buyer Guide and Traditional Piecing vs Specialty Rulers

2025 Quilter's Tool Buyer Guide and Traditional Piecing vs Specialty Rulers

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their 2025 Quilter's Tool buyer guide list. They discuss tools and notions they think benefit quilters of all skill levels. Sherri also shares an exciting new…

00:45:27  |   Mon 28 Apr 2025
Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts

Saving Scraps and Planning out Scrap Quilts

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their best tips for saving and organizing scraps. They also dive into the process they use for designing and piecing their scrappy quilts.

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00:43:15  |   Mon 14 Apr 2025
Deep Dive into Designing a New Fabric Collection and Making Crisp Quilt Blocks

Deep Dive into Designing a New Fabric Collection and Making Crisp Quilt Blocks

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a couple listener questions in depth.  Sherri and Chelsi take a deep dive into the process they use to design a brand new fabric collection. They also discus…

00:51:21  |   Mon 31 Mar 2025
Quilt Making Process | Starting a New Project & Sewing Efficiently and Accurately

Quilt Making Process | Starting a New Project & Sewing Efficiently and Accurately

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their quilting processes. They share how they prepare to begin a new original project and what they do  differently when they prepare to make a pattern writ…

00:43:37  |   Mon 24 Mar 2025
Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection

Delightfully Yours Fabric Collection

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Delightfully Yours. They share their favorite floral and basic prints in the collection and discuss the inspiration behind this…

00:31:58  |   Mon 10 Mar 2025
Building a Quilting Bucket List

Building a Quilting Bucket List

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share what is on their quilting bucket lists. They also tease their upcoming fabric collection they will be sharing on Friday February 28th, 2025. Leave your guess …

00:46:57  |   Mon 24 Feb 2025
An In Depth Look at Thread and Favorite Valentine's Day Quilts & Decor

An In Depth Look at Thread and Favorite Valentine's Day Quilts & Decor

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things thread. They share some information about thread count in the Moda 108" wide backings that they were previously unaware of. They then discuss the…

00:50:24  |   Mon 10 Feb 2025
2025 Goals, AI in Quilting and Advancements in Quilting over the last 25 years

2025 Goals, AI in Quilting and Advancements in Quilting over the last 25 years

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their quilting goals for 2025. They then discuss the advancements made in quilting over the last 25 years and predict what quilting might look like 25 years f…

00:42:11  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
1st Annual A Quilting Life Awards and Favorite Bella Solid Fabrics

1st Annual A Quilting Life Awards and Favorite Bella Solid Fabrics

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share information on current and upcoming sew-alongs and projects. They then discuss their favorite Bella Solid fabrics and present their first-ever A Quilting Life…

00:51:37  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
How Much Fabric Should I Buy, Masculine Fabric Lines & Paper Patterns vs PDF

How Much Fabric Should I Buy, Masculine Fabric Lines & Paper Patterns vs PDF

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some topics discussed include the pros and cons of paper patterns vs PDF patterns, quilt retreats for beginners, how much fabric…

00:40:25  |   Mon 30 Dec 2024
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