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.
Episodes
140 episodes
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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Episode 137
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43:15
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 discuss how they keep their blocks nice and cr...
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Episode 136
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51:21
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 written by someone else. They also share tip...
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Episode 135
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43:37
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 fabric line. This fabric collection is a sis...
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Episode 134
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31:58
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 in the comments for what fabric line is the s...
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Episode 133
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46:57
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 threads they use for piecing, quilting, and ...
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Episode 132
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50:24
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 from today, in 2050. Inevitably, the topic of ...
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Episode 131
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42:11
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 Awards for 2024.Help Support our Sho...
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Episode 130
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51:37
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 to buy, masculine fabric lines, and more!&nb...
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Episode 129
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40:25
Moda Fabric Designer Janet Clare
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 quilt...
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Episode 128
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39:07
Sherri & Chelsi Quilt Retreat Info, 2024 Christmas Sewing and Recapping a Busy Year
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 w...
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Episode 127
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45:32
Last Minute Quilting Gifts, Giving Thanks and Thanksgiving Dinner Menu Debate
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 ...
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Episode 126
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1:03:00
Another Terrific Quilt Market! | 2024 International Quilt Market Recap
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...
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Episode 125
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52:11
Prolific Quilter Nancy Lane
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 p...
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Episode 124
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46:58
Preparing for Quilt Market and Finding a Long-Arm Quilter
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...
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Episode 123
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46:38
Selecting the Right Stitch Length, Hanging Quilts on Walls, and Cutting Mat Lifespans
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 r...
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Episode 122
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53:00
Garden of Quilts Recap, Family Favorites Sew-Along, and Quilting History Resources
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 fabri...
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Episode 121
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41:17
Electric Quilt 8 Software and Designing Quilt Patterns
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 so...
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Episode 120
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46:54
Lissa Alexander from Moda Fabrics
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...
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Episode 119
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58:05
Back to School Means Back to Sewing and Quilting in Literature, Film, and Television
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 th...
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Episode 118
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45:57
Profitable Quilt Projects, A Potential Retreat and Finishing "All the Things"
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 ...
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Episode 117
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54:44
Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories
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...
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Episode 116
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36:28
Quilt Preservation and Behind the Scenes at A Quilting Life
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 scene...
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Episode 115
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49:08
ModaVation Quilt Retreat Recap and 2024 Mid-Year Review
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 fr...
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Episode 114
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49:07
Overcoming the Dog Days of Summer with Fun and Productive Summer Sewing Ideas
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. ...
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Episode 113
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35:33