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  • In this episode, Sherri welcomes fellow Moda fabric designer and quilter Janet Clare to the show! Janet joins us today from her home in England and shares her journey as a quilter and fabric designer. She shares some great advice that any quilter can benefit from following. She also shares the backstory of her infamous Artisan Apron. Thank you Janet for sharing your quilting life with us today!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30987

    Quilting Life Academy January 2025 Session: https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/pl/2148036381

    Heritage Brand Scissors: https://www.ernestwright.co.uk/

    Wordsmith Book & Memory Quilt Blog Post: https://janetclare.co.uk/blog/?p=2432

    Wordsmith Book Link: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/242264472/the-wordsmith-a-beautiful-book-of?click_key=638b0838981b01f101a5eabf22caeb635a7f328b%3A242264472&click_sum=5d5bfcba&ref=shop_home_active_5&sts=1

    Wordsmith Book Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LDUHdLHYuE

    Artisan Apron & Little Artisan Apron Patterns: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JanetClare?section_id=15242507

    Video with Tips for Making Artisan Apron: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfhlE1LAVz0&list=PLXuOE9Yj5XBgsF2mUKOVKRWwMc1bYJeRh

    Janet's Free Quilt Along Link/Email List: http://www.eepurl.com/GBs4D

    Where to Find Janet:

    Janet's Website: www.janetclare.uk.co

    Janet's Instagram: @janeteclare

    Janet's YouTube Channel: @JanetClareDesign

    Stitching Travel Company: https://www.stitchtopia.co.uk/janet-clare

    Online TV Channel: https://www.sewingstreet.com/en-gb/

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share more information on their upcoming Quilt retreat in May 2025 with Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms. They then discuss their current Holiday/Christmas sewing projects they are working on or plan to work on this season. They then give a recap of 2024 and look back at what they have accomplished this year.

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    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30960

    Quilting Life Academy Sign-Ups for Early Bird Pricing: https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/pl/2148036381

    Little Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/41s0wwW

    Juniper Berries (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3FTUBFU

    Retreat with Sherri & Chelsi + Camille Roskelley Sign up (use code QUILTINGLIFE for $25 off your registration when it opens on December 14th): https://eternityquiltevents.com/debut-design-stashbuster-retreat/

    Quilt Shop Card Websites:

    Stitch Supply Co: www.stitchsupplyco.com

    Seams Divine: www.seamsdivine.com

    Liza Taylor Handmade: www.lizataylorhandmade.com

    Creative Appliques: www.creativeappliques.com

    Soft Squares: www.softsquares.com

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi tease some exciting news coming in 2025. They then give some ideas for last-minute gifts for quilter friends and family. They also thank everyone who has continued supporting their quilting lives. Lastly, the crew plays a fun game where they debate which Thanksgiving foods deserve to make the final menu on the big day. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30853

    Cozy Earth 40% off in November of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Pot Luck (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3JlFJ4v

    2023 Block of the Month (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/4cTjRe4

    Home for Christmas (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3MC01bD

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy discuss their recent trip to Houston, Texas for the 2024 International Quilt Market. Sherri and Chelsi share some of the highlights of this year's trip and Billy gives his thoughts on Market as a first-time attendee. Sherri also shares some fun things happening with Moda Fabrics in a new segment, Moda Minute.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30759

    Cozy Earth 40% off in November of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Bountiful Baskets (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3zMCO2F

    Magnolia (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN

    Moda 50th Anniversary Contest Information: https://my.modafabrics.com/celebrating-50-years-of-moda-contest

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri welcomes the prolific quilter Nancy Lane to the show! Sherri met Nancy through her quilt guild in Orange County, CA. Nancy has since pieced several of Sherrri's quilts and has done a fabulous job on every quilt she has pieced. Nancy has a great backstory as to how she first began quilting. She was a professional seamstress and costume designer at Disney for almost 20 years. Since retiring from Disney she has focused on quilting and has become a prolific quilter. We know you will enjoy her story and appreciate the advice and tips she shares in this episode. Thank you Nancy for sharing your quilting life with us today!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30628

    Nancy's Instagram Account: @treehouse_quilts

    Family Favorites Sew Along Links:

    Family Favorites Book: http://shrsl.com/4pgdb

    Brightly Sampler Kit: http://shrsl.com/4pgdj

    Brightly Sampler Backing Set: http://shrsl.com/4pgdy

    Family Favorites Sew Along Block 1 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr7o1-IFJc0

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their preparations before attending the International Quilt Market each year. They also offer advice for anyone attending Quilt Market for the first time. Lastly, they share some insight and advice for people interested in starting a long-arm quilting business and how to find a new long-arm quilter.

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    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30579

    Cozy Earth 40% off in October of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Shine Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

    Montage (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

    Family Favorites Book: http://shrsl.com/4oiu0

    Brightly Kit: http://shrsl.com/4oiu1

    Brightly Backing: http://shrsl.com/4oiu3

    Sew Charming Dresden Charms: http://shrsl.com/4ovxk

    Strawberry Lemonade Fabric: http://shrsl.com/4p7lf

    Laguna Sunrise Fabric: http://shrsl.com/4p7li

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a fresh batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include using the right stitch length for piecing, making napkins and placemats, hanging mini quilts, tips for chain piecing, cleaning and/or replacing cutting mats and rotary blades, quilt labels, and more!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-122-show-notes/

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Star Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Wh2Dku

    Anthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

    Summer Star Medley (Quilt above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3OfyPkf

    How to Hang a Mini Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mixo0-efXQ4&t=88s

    All About Moda Toweling by Janelle Kent Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MhJDQ1CQC4

    Otter & Thyme YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@otterandthyme

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

    Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

    Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce an upcoming sew-along they will be participating in with Chelsi's Brightly quilt from their new book, Family Favorites. Books are available now, and the sew-along will begin after Laguna Sunrise fabric has finished shipping. Fat Quarter Shop will be hosting this fun sew-along. Sherri then recaps her recent trip to the Garden of Quilts festival in Thanksgiving Point Utah. She had the opportunity to teach several classes at this year's event and had a great time doing so. She was also able to meet up with old acquaintances and meet some other accomplished quilters for the first time. Billy then shares some quilting history resources he has recently come across. These include two quilting documentaries and an interview with Ken Burns where he discusses his quilt collection that was once featured at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Links to these resources can be found below.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30503

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    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Summer House (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4dNUQ3G

    Happy Go Lucky 2 (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

    Family Favorites in Sherri’s Shop: https://tidd.ly/4gncOMp

    Family Favorites by Sherri & Chelsi from Fat Quarter Shop: http://shrsl.com/4oiu0

    Brightly Sew Along Quilt Kit: http://shrsl.com/4oiu1

    Brightly Sew Along Backing: http://shrsl.com/4oiu3

    Family Favorites Book + Sew Along Intro Blog Post: https://blog.fatquartershop.com/its-time-for-family-favorites-by-sherri-and-chelsi/

    Handmade is Heartmade shop (use code AQUILTINGLIFE for a free t-shirt on orders over $50--must add to the cart): https://heartmadethreads.com/

    Garden of Quilts Website: https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/garden-of-quilts/

    Ken Burns Quilt Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdlRU5B3YsM&t=88s

    Craft in America - Quilts: https://www.pbs.org/craft-in-america/tv-series/quilts/

    Great American Quilt Revival Documentary: https://www.pbs.org/video/the-great-american-quilt-revival-1mii18/

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

    Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

    Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi do a deep dive into the software they both use to help them design their quilt patterns, Electric Quilt 8 (EQ8). They first share some new features that have recently been released and then discuss how this software has helped them throughout the years as they have continued to design new quilt patterns. They also talk about their process for designing quilt patterns and how they each have their own unique way of approaching the design process.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30394

    Cozy Earth 40% off in August of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Sweet Adventure (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4f29m96

    Anthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

    Family Favorites with Sherri & Chelsi is shipping now! http://shrsl.com/4nwqe

    EQ8 Deep Dive: Fabrics, Panels and Photos (book): http://shrsl.com/4nwq9

    EQ8 Software for Quilters: http://shrsl.com/4o04u

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade


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    Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome the prolific quilter and head of marketing for Moda Fabrics, Lissa Alexander, to the show! Lissa shares how she went from working at a local quilt shop to becoming the head of marketing at Moda Fabrics. She explains some of her responsibilities as the head of marketing and reveals how she still gets so much sewing done while managing everything on her plate. Lissa has also authored numerous quilt books. Some of which, are collaborations with her good friend Susan Ache (Episode 65). She shares how they first met and how she has developed such a knack for designing scrappy quilts. She also shares some great ideas for introducing younger children to sewing. Lissa is known to have her grandchildren join her in her sewing room regularly. She explains how to create a safe and fun environment for children to learn how to sew. Thank you Lissa for sharing your quilting life with us today!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30269

    Cozy Earth 40% off in August of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Charming From Lissa's Book (Quilt on the Wall): https://amzn.to/3yInWm1

    My version of Surrounded by Lissa Alexander from her book (Quilt on the Table): https://amzn.to/3Axd1w2

    Lissa’s Shop: https://modalissa.shop/

    Lissa’s Blog: https://modalissa.com/

    Lissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modalissa/

    Celebrate with Quilts Book by Lissa Alexander and Susan Ache: https://amzn.to/4fQxfkk

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

    Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

    Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what they have accomplished so far this Summer and what they plan on completing by the end of 2024. Chelsi shares how she anticipates her schedule will change as her kids return to school. The group then discusses how quilting is represented in literature, film, television, and other aspects of pop culture.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=30210

    Cozy Earth 40% off in August of 2024 with our link (or code AQUILTINGLIFE): https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Sunshine Village (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4czhah5

    Anthem (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

    Curry Bungalow Pincushions: https://tidd.ly/3yytorC

    Moda Blockheads 5 Quilt Finish: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/moda-blockheads-5-quilt-finish/

    Quilt Spots in Film and Television Blog Post: https://melonypatch.wordpress.com/2020/01/10/quilt-spots-an-a-z-list-of-quilts-seen-in-movies-and-in-tv-series/

    Barbara Brackman Blog Post on Quilts in Film: http://barbarabrackman.blogspot.com/2019/05/quilts-in-movies.html

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

    Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

    Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer an excellent batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include making profitable quilt projects, a potential Quilting Life retreat, being unable to put a quilt down, managing multiple projects simultaneously, EQ8 tips, how to search for videos, a future tutorial, and more!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-117-show-notes/

    New Podcast Email Address: [email protected]

    Harbor (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3VYjrLz

    Star Bright 2 (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/4bEiRIW

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

    Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Raspberry Summer. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and the story of how they could not agree on the name. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Strawberry Lemonade and also features a 60" wide dresden block cheater print. Raspberry Summer is expected to ship to quilt shops in February 2025. To wrap up this podcast, Billy shares a couple of inspirational quilting stories from listeners of the podcast. Watch to the end to hear these heartwarming stories.

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    Fireflies (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3VSU0Li

    I Heart Flowers (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/4cZNmd5

    Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-zE1Lwx_Q8

    Raspberry Summer Introduction Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29999

    Sherri’s Other Raspberry Summer Patterns:
    Dresdens: https://tidd.ly/4cXeYQ9
    Harbor: https://tidd.ly/3VYjrLz
    Raspberry Summer Tote: https://tidd.ly/3WiXKHw
    Star Bright 2: https://tidd.ly/4bEiRIW

    Chelsi’s Raspberry Summer Patterns:
    Star Crossed Remix: https://tidd.ly/3Wh2Dku
    Sunshine Village: https://tidd.ly/4czhah5
    Sweet Adventure: https://tidd.ly/4f29m96
    Bountiful Baskets: https://tidd.ly/3zMCO2F
    Anthem: https://tidd.ly/3W3TSJd

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss caring for quilts and quilt preservation. They discuss washing quilts, properly storing quilts and the importance of limiting sun exposure. The crew then gives a look into what happens behind the scenes here at A Quilting Life.

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    All American (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3sk7nU8

    United (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/45YrOeL

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  • In this episode, Sherri talks about her recent trip to Dallas, Texas where she attended the ModaVation quilt retreat hosted by Moda Fabrics. At this retreat, Sherri was privileged to teach a class and give a presentation to quilt shop owners from all across the country. She shares all the details and happenings of this wonderful retreat for shop owners and Moda fabric designers. Sherri and Chelsi then do a mid-year review of their 2024. As busy as this year has been, Sherri and Chelsi feel good about what they have accomplished so far and plan to accomplish even more for the remainder of 2024.

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    Coastal Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3XTzx9N

    Garden Stars Sampler (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    Strawberry Lemonade Pre-Orders: http://shrsl.com/4kw0a

    A Quilting Life Shop Owner’s Newsletter: https://aquiltinglife.ck.page/dbd3bf4107

    Listener Quilts:

    Happy Go Lucky: https://tidd.ly/3NwCRo3

    Miss Magnolia: https://tidd.ly/3Vxb21C

    Starlight: https://tidd.ly/3NuXjpf

    CutterPillar Product Unboxing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFQRYczx6So

    ModaVation Swag Bag Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFAuxaDlpJc

    Scrappy Trip Around the World Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7zX_V5_9ms

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share and discuss ideas for overcoming the dog days of Summer with some ideas for Summer sewing projects and other things that can be done in your sewing space to help you feel productive and ready to create. This podcast also marks the 4th anniversary of the A Quilting Life Podcast! Thank you to all the loyal listeners and viewers who have supported us along the way. There would be no podcast without an audience!

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    Hearts at Home (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3A3XCin

    Magnolia (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN

    2023 Block of the Month PDF: https://tidd.ly/4e0jxKN

    Pink Toolbox (available in other colors): https://www.lowes.com/pd/Kobalt-Mini-10-83-in-Friction-2-Drawer-Pink-Steel-Tool-Box/5014358971

    Summer Sewing Ideas:

    1. Clean up your space: purge unnecessary items, inventory rotary blades, and thread, clean off flat surfaces, etc.
    2. Go over works in progress: choose one per month to work on.
    3. Sort fabrics for keeping, donating, selling…
    4. Work on scrap organization either weekly or monthly throughout the summer.
    5. Change your sewing machine needle.
    6. Attend a local guild meeting or activity.
    7. Set aside 20 minutes to sew daily—see how long you can keep up the streak!
    8. Try a new technique.
    9. Prepare a handwork bag to take with you on trips and outings.
    10. Label a quilt.
    11. Start a scrap quilt.
    12. Plan your Christmas sewing projects.
    13. Attend a quilt show.
    14. Buy a new quilting ruler or tool you’ve been wanting to get.
    15. Clean up your room for 10 minutes after each time you sew for a month

    Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

    Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

    Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

    Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

    Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

    A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri, Chelsi, and Billy recap Billy's wedding and share some of their favorite memories from the ceremony and reception. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss their trip to Fat Quarter Shop in Austin, Texas. While there, they attended the photo shoot for their upcoming book, Family Favorites. This book will be available in September of 2024 right around the time the Laguna Sunrise fabric collection will be shipping to stores. A link to pre-order this book can be found below. They talk about how this book came to be and share some other fun details about the quilts and projects in the book. Lastly, they share their hectic trip back to southern Nevada. Spoiler Alert! They did eventually make it home!

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    Dreamin' (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4dWsxk7

    Al Fresco (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/44V8AGi

    Quilting Life Academy Sales Page for June 10th Course: https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/sherris-sales-page

    Family Favorites with Sherri & Chelsi book pre-order: http://shrsl.com/4g600

    Magnolia: https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN

    Home for the Holidays: https://amzn.to/45bCFln

    Home for the Holidays Sampler Sew Along Posts:
    https://www.aquiltinglife.com/category/home-for-the-holidays-sampler/

    Whimsy Stars PDF (in Labor of Love): https://tidd.ly/4axuCAe

    Lori Holt The Quilted Scarecrow Pattern: http://shrsl.com/4jnvg

    Livestream with Kimberly Jolly: https://www.youtube.com/live/r-oYlQWu-9c?si=p1XhQ5ZaM4bvJmpk

    A Quilting Life Academy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waO-YfGxNAo

    Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

    Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

    Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

    Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

    Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

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    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

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    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss what it means to be a quilter. They distinguish what it means to identify as a quilter and everything that entails. They also share their thoughts on managing shrinkage in fabrics and batting and read a quilting superstition/tradition from a listener.

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    Radiance (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Ti30tz

    Luminosity (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3SZbOmP

    Home + Sort Organizing Undated Planner: https://amzn.to/3JQEfim

    Uptime Book: https://amzn.to/3WxFjzu

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/294-mastering-personal-productivity-lessons-from-an/id1513285647?i=1000654021786

    Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

    Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

    Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

    Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

    Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include trimming quilts, the difference between traditional and modern quilts, low-volume prints, searching fabrics, coordinating solid fabrics, scalloped borders, long-arm quilting, and more!

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    Mix & Match (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3IhvCwu

    Friendly Blooms (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3PDxtOa

    Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

    Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

    Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

    Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

    Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    Moda T-shirts + Moda Merchandise: https://kdspain.com/moda-shop

    How to Make a Playlist on YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnyZv9Vslts

    Bella Solids for Sherri & Chelsi Collections: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/tips-tricks/

    Quilt in a Day Scallop Ruler: http://shrsl.com/4i92t

    Hydro Jug: https://amzn.to/3JC8MRa

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  • In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss all things sewing machines. Sherri recently purchased a new sewing machine so it was a good time to compare machines in different price ranges and also discuss how technology has advanced and changed what sewing machines are capable of doing.

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    Lazy Daisy (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3Tjt5Zl

    Hearts at Home II (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3qPIdfg

    Patchwork Garden Remix (Top Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

    Shine Remix (Bottom Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/432zvPM

    Happy Go Lucky 2 (Top Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3IfpsNH

    Tulip & Vine (Middle Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3PPuF2R

    Starry-Eyed (Bottom Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/49V0HSq

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

    Where to Find Us:

    Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

    A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

    Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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    A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

    Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

    A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

    Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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    Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show.

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