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Selecting the Right Batting, Altering Quilt Patterns, & Naming a Quilt Shop

March 30, 2026 • Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton • Episode 164

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, picking a name for a quilt shop, selecting the correct batting for a quilt based on what the quilt is intended for, altering quilt patterns, inspiring children to learn how to quilt, and more!

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