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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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Growing as Fabric and Pattern Designers, Tips for Ordering Fabric, and Other Dream Jobs

Growing as Fabric and Pattern Designers, Tips for Ordering Fabric, and Other Dream Jobs

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer new listener questions. First, Billy reveals the results from the scrappy vs coordinated quilt vote from episode 67, and Chelsi and Billy bury the hatchet, f…

01:03:29  |   Mon 31 Oct 2022
Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions

Favorite Fall Fabric, Costume Making, and Halloween Traditions

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their favorite newly released fall fabrics. Sherri then recounts her memories of making many different Halloween costumes for her children throughout …

00:43:09  |   Mon 24 Oct 2022
Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along

Using Leftover Fabric and Preparing for a Mystery Block Quilt Along

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss options for using leftover fabric from different collections when you are not looking to make a scrappy quilt. They also share some tips and ideas for being…

00:34:16  |   Mon 10 Oct 2022
Fall Sewing and Traditions

Fall Sewing and Traditions

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi recap a recent trip Sherri took to Utah for the Garden of Quilts festival. They also share some fun new finds and feature two lovely listener quilts. Lastly, they d…

00:39:33  |   Mon 26 Sep 2022
Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60

Quilter Susan Ache @yardgrl60

In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter and stitcher Susan Ache to the show! Susan is known by many in the quilting community as @yardgrl60 on Instagram. Susan shares how her quilting j…

00:40:47  |   Mon 12 Sep 2022
Quilt Retreat Tips, Being Intentionally Scrappy, and Summer 2022 Wrap-Up

Quilt Retreat Tips, Being Intentionally Scrappy, and Summer 2022 Wrap-Up

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics included in these questions are: How to overcome the hesitation to attend a quilt retreat, how to submit a q…

00:56:37  |   Mon 29 Aug 2022
Outdoor Quilt Display, Storage Ideas, and Negotiating Decor with Significant Other

Outdoor Quilt Display, Storage Ideas, and Negotiating Decor with Significant Other

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss unique ways to display quilts outdoors and throughout a home. They also share their ideas on best-utilizing space when storing quilts and recommend useful p…

00:54:23  |   Mon 22 Aug 2022
How to Start a Business in Quilting and Enhancing your Sewing Experience

How to Start a Business in Quilting and Enhancing your Sewing Experience

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their best tips for someone looking to start a business in the quilting industry. They discuss what they wish they had known before they began their businesse…

00:55:09  |   Mon 08 Aug 2022
Simply Delightful Fabric Collection

Simply Delightful Fabric Collection

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their brand new fabric collection, Simply Delightful. Sherri and Chelsi discuss the inspirations that led them to design this fabric line and preview some of …

00:32:14  |   Mon 25 Jul 2022
10-Day Quilting Challenge, Ideas for Completing WIPS, and Mid-Year Goal Review

10-Day Quilting Challenge, Ideas for Completing WIPS, and Mid-Year Goal Review

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share a fun 10-day quilting challenge that Sherri is currently participating in and blogging about. Sherri also shares a great idea for completing works in progress…

00:40:13  |   Mon 11 Jul 2022
When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips

When to Shelve a Project and Listener Tips

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some helpful listener tips they have received from prior episodes. They then discuss when it might be an appropriate time to shelve a quilt project if you fee…

00:44:35  |   Mon 27 Jun 2022
Summer Sewing and Christmas in July

Summer Sewing and Christmas in July

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their summer sewing habits. They share how summer sewing is different compared to other seasons, creating summer project lists, and decorating for the 4th o…

00:37:58  |   Mon 13 Jun 2022
Staying Motivated to Quilt, Plaid Fabrics, and Managing Sewing Room Time

Staying Motivated to Quilt, Plaid Fabrics, and Managing Sewing Room Time

In this special 5th Monday bonus episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer listener questions and share another exciting giveaway for copies of the Quilts & More Summer 2022 Magazine. Billy also announces th…

00:54:03  |   Mon 30 May 2022
Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels

Essential Skills for Quilters of all Levels

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an exciting giveaway for a brand new Ecopeco cutting mat. They then discuss the most important sewing skills that quilters of all levels should have as the…

00:42:00  |   Mon 23 May 2022
Creating an Ideal Sewing Space

Creating an Ideal Sewing Space

In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy respond to some of the great feedback they got from their previous two episodes. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss how to create an ideal sewing setting. They …

00:51:15  |   Mon 09 May 2022
Finding a Quilt Retreat, Using Precut Fabric, and What is Saving Our Lives Right Now

Finding a Quilt Retreat, Using Precut Fabric, and What is Saving Our Lives Right Now

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss ways to find, or host, a quality quilt retreat, the benefits of using precut fabric when piecing a quilt, and how they distinguish what constitutes Spring a…

00:48:53  |   Mon 25 Apr 2022
Our Quilting Lives: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future

Our Quilting Lives: Remembering the Past and Planning for the Future

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi look back at the early days of their quilting lives, prior to starting their quilting businesses. They then try to envision what their future quilting lives will ho…

00:48:27  |   Mon 11 Apr 2022
Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories

Our Favorite Quilting Things and Swoon Quilt Stories

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share many of their favorite quilting notions in a special "Favorite Things" episode. They also do a deep dive into the Swoon Quilt pattern by Camille Roskelley of …

00:42:21  |   Mon 28 Mar 2022
Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma

Our Newest Fabric Line, Emma

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their brand new fabric line, Emma. Sherr shares who Emma is and why designing this line was so sentimental to both of them. They then give a preview of each o…

00:39:22  |   Mon 14 Mar 2022
Quilts for Gifts and Charity, Substituting Quilt Blocks, and Seam Pressing Advice

Quilts for Gifts and Charity, Substituting Quilt Blocks, and Seam Pressing Advice

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their thoughts on pressing seams in quilts, substituting quilt blocks in quilts, and give ideas on gifting and donating quilts. They also share an update from…

00:40:28  |   Mon 28 Feb 2022
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