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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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Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive

Sharing Quilting with Others and Keeping the Joy of Quilting Alive

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share what kept them excited about quilting after they were first introduced to this hobby. They then discuss how they have tried to introduce others to quilting an…

00:52:04  |   Mon 08 Apr 2024
Spring Cleaning and Sewing

Spring Cleaning and Sewing

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss spring cleaning tips and ideas and share what they plan on sewing with for this Spring season. They also discuss some of their Spring decor ideas and how th…

00:47:36  |   Mon 25 Mar 2024
Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Laguna Sunrise. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and talk about how it mixes and matches well with many of…

00:34:47  |   Mon 11 Mar 2024
Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

In this episode, Billy shares a new email for the podcast where listeners and viewers can send all of their listener quilt photos and listener questions to be answered on the podcast. The email is aq…

00:52:56  |   Mon 26 Feb 2024
Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

In this episode, Sherri welcomes Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter to the show. Amy is a quilter, a blogger, a fabric designer, a pattern designer, and an author. Today, Amy shares how she first star…

00:42:42  |   Mon 12 Feb 2024
Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric

Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share a couple fun finds and answer a new batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include the new navy Strawberry Lemonade print, design boards, sewing m…

00:51:27  |   Mon 29 Jan 2024
2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs

2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs

In this episode, Billy joins Sherri at the main desk as Chelsi is recovering from an illness and caring for a sick child. Sherri shares her goals for 2024, talks about unfinished projects she intends…

00:41:38  |   Mon 22 Jan 2024
Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome back Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop to talk all about the Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along. This year's Make-A-Wish charity quilt features Sherr…

00:42:31  |   Mon 08 Jan 2024
A Quilting Life Academy, Favorite Podcasting Memories, and Looking Ahead to 2024

A Quilting Life Academy, Favorite Podcasting Memories, and Looking Ahead to 2024

We made it to 100! In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy look back at the early episodes of the podcast and discuss how it has evolved and become what it is today. They share some of their favor…

00:41:47  |   Tue 26 Dec 2023
Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories

Holiday Sewing and Favorite Holiday Memories

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of the holiday-themed projects they are currently working on and ones they plan on completing in the future. They then share some of their favorite holid…

00:59:05  |   Mon 11 Dec 2023
Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters

Giving Thanks and Gifts for Quilters

In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy tell what they are grateful for this year in their quilting lives. Sherri and Chelsi then share some great gift ideas for fellow quilters this holiday seaso…

00:48:27  |   Mon 27 Nov 2023
2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry

2023 Quilt Market Recap and The State of the Quilting Industry

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap their recent trip to Houston, Texas, for the 2023 International Quilt Market. They share some new quilting products they were introduced to and a great new bo…

00:49:26  |   Mon 13 Nov 2023
Improving Quilting Accuracy, Customer Feedback Influence, and Determining Fabric Yardage

Improving Quilting Accuracy, Customer Feedback Influence, and Determining Fabric Yardage

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some topics discussed include improving quilting accuracy, how sales reports and customer feedback influence future pattern and …

00:52:59  |   Mon 30 Oct 2023
Holiday Preparation, Two-Tone Quilts, and Quilt Market Anticipation

Holiday Preparation, Two-Tone Quilts, and Quilt Market Anticipation

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what they are doing to prepare for the upcoming holiday season. They also discuss two-tone quilts and what they are most looking forward to at the Internati…

00:51:30  |   Mon 23 Oct 2023
Quilting Fails, Overcoming Your Inner Critic, and Progressing as a Quilter

Quilting Fails, Overcoming Your Inner Critic, and Progressing as a Quilter

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their past "quilting fails." They share what some of their past failures were, and what they learned from these previous mistakes. They also discuss h…

00:55:57  |   Mon 09 Oct 2023
Precut Fabric Extravaganza

Precut Fabric Extravaganza

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss everything there is to know about precut fabrics. They first name and give the measurements for all of the Moda precut fabrics before diving into all the di…

00:58:26  |   Mon 25 Sep 2023
Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023

Quilting on a Budget and Fall Sewing 2023

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things Fall sewing. They share what fabrics they plan on sewing with this Fall and what projects and fabrics they plan on displaying in their homes. The…

00:48:27  |   Mon 11 Sep 2023
Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans

Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans

In this episode, Sherri welcomes Sarah Hart-Unger of Best Laid Plans to the show. Sarah is the host of the Best Laid Plans podcast and the co-host of the Best of Both Worlds Podcast. Sarah is a mothe…

00:39:34  |   Mon 28 Aug 2023
Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self

Creativity and Creative Practices to Become Your Best Creative Self

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss some of their favorite creative practices outside of quilting. They share how exploring other creative avenues influences their fabric and pattern designs. …

00:50:30  |   Mon 14 Aug 2023
Linen in Quilts, Finding the Right Quilting Chair, and Project Management Strategies

Linen in Quilts, Finding the Right Quilting Chair, and Project Management Strategies

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer some new listener questions. Some of the topics discussed include nesting seams, king-sized quilt options, making a quilt pattern multiple times, helpful ite…

01:00:10  |   Mon 31 Jul 2023
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