Best Paper Moose Podcasts (2025)

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Meet Sarah Spencer aka Io the Alien! - Ep. 170 1:27:34

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Sarah Spencer, also known as Io the Alien. Sarah is an artist who uses textiles as her main medium, always following her curiosities and giving her attention to the work that brings her joy. Lately, she’s been creating striking sketch portraits of women and “interesting men,” blending paint on …

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Meet Diana Li Fitzgerald of Banjoflannel! - Ep. 169 1:06:31

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Diana Li Fitzgerald, better known as Banjoflannel. Diana’s new book, Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps, releases at the end of this year and is already available for preorder through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, C&T Publishing, and wholesale. Diana’s sewing journey began in 2005 when she set …

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Meet Justin Stafford owner of Keaton Quilts! - Ep. 168 1:49:29

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Justin Stafford, owner of Keaton Quilt - the last standing quilt shop in New York City. Nestled in the heart of the Flower District, Keaton Quilts is a hub for fabric lovers, offering a wide selection of fabrics and notions, longarm quilting, classes, and the warmth of Justin’s passion for the …

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Meet Sara & Debbie of Salty Sews! - Ep. 167 1:07:54

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Sara and Debbie of Salty Sews. The two met in a sewing class back in 2019 and have been connected through their craft ever since. When the world began opening up again, Sara signed them up to teach a class at the very same sewing event where they first met, and from there, Salty Sews was born…

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Meet Miri of Capital Stitch Co.! - Ep. 166 1:27:23

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Miri A., co-owner and founder of Capital Stitch Co. Miri’s passion is making embroidery approachable for beginners through her thoughtfully designed DIY kits. She believes that something magical happens when people put down their phones and pick up a needle and thread - and she’s on a mission t…

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Maggots, Machines & Mission: How Olympia Yarger is reinventing farming, waste, and climate tech with Goterra. 1:05:29

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Goterra founder and CEO Olympia Yarger believes waste shouldn’t be wasted. Once a would-be sheep and cattle farmer, Olympia now wrangles maggots instead of livestock - turning food waste into high-protein animal feed and fertiliser, and helping farmers cut their reliance on imports. In this episode of The Mucky Middle, Olympia shares how she’s scal…

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Meet Nicole Nehrig, Author of With Her Own Hands! - Ep. 165 1:54:38

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is psychologist, knitter, and author Nicole Nehrig. Nicole’s new book, With Her Own Hands, explores the deep personal meaning of textile work for women around the world throughout history. Drawing from her professional research and her own knitting journey, Nicole dives into how fiber arts have sh…

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Meet Hannah of Honey Fibers! - Ep. 164 2:14:03

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Hannah, the creative mind behind Honey Fibers. Growing up surrounded by her great-grandmother’s quilts, Hannah’s love for stitching started with a deep connection to heritage. In 2020, she picked up quilting to keep her hands busy—and found herself completely hooked. Recently, Hannah brought th…

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Meet Dee Bushrod of Pixel Quilts! - Ep. 163 1:34:05

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Dee Bushrod of Pixel Quilts! Originally from the UK and now living in the U.S., Dee’s quilting journey started with a heartfelt gift and quickly evolved into something extraordinary. In 2020, she found connection and creativity through quilting with her daughter—turning favorite pop stars int…

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Meet Kim Moos, Founder of Cotton Cuts! - Ep. 162 1:09:18

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Kim Moos, the creative force behind Cotton Cuts—home of the beloved Puzzle Mystery Quilt! 🧩✂️ Kim’s sewing journey started when she was young, but she first found herself in the corporate world of Biomedical Engineering. Luckily for quilters everywhere, she returned to her sewing roots and la…

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Meet Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns! - Ep. 161 1:59:12

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m chatting with Lindsey of Pen + Paper Patterns. Lindsey is a talented quilt pattern designer known for her fun, whimsical style and her love of glue basting. Nearly ten years ago, she released her very first pattern, Rainy Day—and now she’s come full circle with her latest design, Chance of Rain, a deli…

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Meet Jessica Ahlstrand Kwan of Sugar Mill Quilts! - Ep. 160 1:23:37

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Jessica Ahlstrand Kwan of Sugar Mill Quilts. Jessica’s quilting journey began back in 2001 when she learned the art of traditional Hawaiian quilting while living in Hawaii. Today, she blends those timeless hand skills with modern longarm quilting and digital pantographs, bridging past and prese…

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Meet Christine Lindebak of Sewing and the City! - Ep. 159 1:33:36

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Christine Lindebak of Sewing and the City. Christine got her start in the fashion world of New York, but now channels her passion into slow fashion, upcycling, and empowering others to sew their own clothes. From begging to use the sewing machine as a kid to launching her own brand, LindyLindy,…

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Meet Carl Brown of Carl Brown Quilts! - Ep.158 1:27:42

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Carl Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN—also known as QuiltCarl. After a 20-year career in the Army and a lifetime in nursing, Carl is now channeling his energy full-time into fiber art. With a lifelong love of creative hobbies, Carl blends techniques from a range of artists and quilters to develop his own v…

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Meet Abigail Wade, Certified Financial Planner! - Ep. 157 1:13:09

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Abigail Wade—Certified Financial Planner, LPL Financial Advisor, and co-host of the brand new podcast Wade Through It All: Success Simplified. Abigail runs a financial planning business with her dad, where they help people navigate both personal and business finances with clarity and confidence…

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Fat, Flavour and Fermentation: Anna El Tahchy’s Mission to Reinvent What We Eat 50:27

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Dr Anna El Tahchy is on a mission to change what we eat—without changing the joy of eating. As co-founder of deep-tech startup Nourish Ingredients, Anna is using precision fermentation to replicate the animal fats that make food taste amazing—minus the animal. In this episode of The Mucky Middle, Anna unpacks how Nourish grew from a research projec…

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Welcome Back Maddie Kertay, The Bad Ass Quilter! - Ep. 156 1:32:20

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the unapologetically bold Maddie Kertay of The Bad Ass Quilter’s Society. Maddie is known for speaking up, standing strong for progressive values, and carving out space for radical inclusivity in the craft world. We dive into the trends she spotted at H+H Americas, the tough calls creatives f…

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Meet Emily McKenna of Emily McKenna Made! - Ep. 155 2:02:06

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the fiercely original and visually provocative Emily McKenna of Emily McKenna Made. With a background in economics and mathematics, Emily took a bold leap into life as a full-time artist in Georgia. She once ran a thriving sewing and art studio called You’re Maker, which continues on with a f…

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Teresa Fiehn Millies - Queen of Marigold - Quilter's Inspiration Deck! - Ep. 154 1:40:01

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This week, I’m joined by the wildly creative Teresa Fiehn Millies—quilter, teacher, tarot enthusiast, and the mind behind the *Quilter’s Inspiration Deck*. Teresa blends her love of improv quilting and tarot to spark spontaneous, intuitive creativity with nothing more than fabric scraps and a shuffled deck. We talk about her journey from traditiona…

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Meet Genavieve Moyer of Thunderbird Hand Crafted! - Ep. 153 1:42:31

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This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, Genavieve Moyer of Thunderbird Hand Crafted shares her sewing story with us. Gena is an every-woman and has a wide range of expreiences that inform her work. Currently, she prints custom-designed fabric collections quarterly. All fabrics are printed in the U.S. She also ice-dyes fabrics during the summer t…

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Brewing a New Normal with Andy Miller of Heaps Normal 50:34

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Andy Miller isn’t just brewing beer—he’s brewing a cultural shift. As co-founder and CEO of Heaps Normal, he’s helping Australians drink less without making them feel like outcasts for saying no to booze. In this episode of The Mucky Middle, Andy talks about starting the business with mates during lockdown, crafting a brand that made non-alcoholic …

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Meet HollyAnne Knight of String & Story! - Ep. 152 1:13:06

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This week on *Not Your Granny's Quilt Show*, we’re joined by the dynamic and joy-filled HollyAnne Knight—founder and CEO of **String & Story**. HollyAnne’s creative journey took root in childhood with sewing, blossomed through years of dancing and painting, and eventually became a lifeline during postpartum depression. With grit, grace, and a DIY s…

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Meet Aline of Orbital Quilting! - Ep. 151 1:42:32

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In this episode of Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, I sit down with Aline from the powerhouse duo behind Orbital Quilting. Aline and her partner Natasha are award-winning free-motion longarm quilters from Brazil, known for their stunning artistry, educational content, and creative journey. Before diving into quilting, Aline was immersed in the world o…

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Meet Luci of Sea Garden Sewing! - Ep. 150 1:08:03

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This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, we’re chatting with the incredibly inspiring Luci Camorani of Sea Garden Sewing! By day, Luci works as a services coordinator supporting families through her county’s developmental disabilities services—an area she’s deeply passionate about, especially as someone living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. By nigh…

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Meet Zachariah! Owner of Sewlarium! - Ep. 149 1:05:48

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This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, Amanda is joined by Zachariah of Sewlarium in Portland, Oregon. After struggling to find a creative foothold in the corporate world, Zachariah made a bold pivot—stepping away from the endless sea of gray upholstery and diving headfirst into the vibrant world of quilting. He started stitching for family, go…

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Welcome Back Erin Bauchan-Caprara of Seam Ripper Society! - Ep. 148 1:32:30

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**Erin Bauchan-Caprara Returns: Quilting Through Grief, Activism, and Community** In this powerful episode of *Not Your Granny's Quilt Show*, Erin Bauchan-Caprara (@seamrippersociety) returns to share the evolution of her poignant and provocative *Mass Shooting Quilt Series*. Erin is a quilter, artist, and activist using fabric as her medium to spo…

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Meet Megan Fowler of Quilt Scouts! - Ep. 147 1:19:54

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On this episode of *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*, Amanda sits down with the endlessly creative Megan Fowler of Modern Moon Quilt Studio and Quilt Scouts! Megan taught herself to quilt in 2019 and hasn’t stopped stitching since. From designing her own patterns starting in 2022 to contributing to the beloved Sweater Weather Sampler with the Nine Pat…

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Meet Lorraine Woodruff-Long of Quilting in the Fog! - Ep. 146 1:20:31

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On this episode of *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*, I sit down with the incredible Lorraine Woodruff-Long, aka *Quilting in the Fog*. A San Francisco Bay Area quilter and fiber artist, Lorraine didn’t start quilting until the 2020 lockdowns— but once she did, she found her voice in bold, statement-making quilts. With a background in garment sewing, …

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Welcome Back Chris Marchini of Rose City Originals! - Ep. 145 1:01:59

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Chris Marchini of Rose City Originals is back on *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*, and he’s got even more exciting projects to share! Now in its third year, his Community Quilt project continues to bring quilters together, but that’s not all—Chris has been busy designing new AccuQuilt dies! From his Trucker Hat pattern to a brand-new Bow Tie die, he’…

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Meet Stephanie Breitenstein of Humble Heart Counseling! - Ep. 144 1:19:48

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In this episode of *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*, Amanda sits down with licensed counselor Stephanie Breitenstein, LCPC, to dive into the connection between quilting and mental health. Stephanie, who owns Humble Heart Counseling in Boise and mentors Amanda’s husband, brings her expertise to the conversation as they explore the therapeutic benefits…

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Meet Shannon Fraser of Shannon Fraser Designs! - Ep. 143 1:15:22

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In this episode of *Not Your Granny's Quilt Show*, we're joined by the incredibly talented Shannon Fraser of Shannon Fraser Designs! Shannon’s quilting journey began "accidentally" when she left the corporate world to focus on starting her family—and she’s been hooked ever since. Known for her bold color choices and mix of techniques, Shannon has c…

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Turning Waste into Opportunity: Saxon Wright's Circular Economy Revolution 48:35

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Saxon Wright, the visionary entrepreneur behind Pablo & Rusty's coffee and Huskee reusable cups, believes business can be a powerful force for environmental change. Once drawn to the outdoors and influenced by his sister's conservation work, Saxon now channels his scientific background and business acumen into creating circular solutions for our si…

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Meet Nicholas Ball: Quilts From the Attic! - Ep. 142 1:22:57

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Welcome to *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*! This episode, we’re diving into the world of improv quilting with none other than Nicholas Ball—improv master, Lucky Spool author, Crafty Monkies educator, Bernina UK Ambassador, Aurifilosopher, and designer! 🎉 Nicholas shares his passion for exploring shape and color through improv quilting, a technique t…

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QuiltCon 2025 Recap! - Ep. 141 43:04

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In this episode of Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, Amanda chats about her experience at QuiltCon 2025! She had some incredible experiences with seeing and meeting people she loves and admires, as well as seeing all the fun vendors and breathtaking quilts. Amanda talks about the quilts, the vendor hall and the overall experience of being in Phoenix, A…

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Meet Kristin Rauch of Woolly Petals! - Ep. 140 1:32:00

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In this episode of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, we’re chatting with the incredibly talented Kristin Rauch—the creative force behind the adorable designs at Woolly Petals! Kristin’s quilting journey started in the days of Flickr classes (yes, that was a thing!), and she’s been making waves in the quilting world ever since. From launching her first …

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Meet Jenny Kae of Jenny Kae Quilts! - Ep. 139 2:00:09

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In this episode of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, we’re diving into the vibrant world of color with the incredible Jenny Kae Parks of Jenny Kae Quilts! Jenny Kae recently lit up the Quilter’s Color Mixer and shared her expertise on Quilting on the Side, and now she’s here to bring her color magic to our show. With a big online presence, she’s known …

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Meet Brandy Maslowski : The Quilter on Fire! - Ep. 138 1:27:07

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In this episode of *Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show*, we sit down with the incredible **Brandy Maslowski**, host of the *Quilter on Fire* podcast and a powerhouse in the quilting world! Brandy’s journey is nothing short of inspiring—she learned to sew as a young girl, worked as a sample-maker for a craft store, and then spent 15 years as a firefighter…

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Meet Lindsey Bills of The Quilting Corner! 1:40:59

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🎙️ New Episode of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show! 🎙️ This week, we sit down with Lindsey Bills of The Quilting Corner, a passionate quilter who found her love for sewing during the 2020 lockdowns. Inspired by her grandma, Lindsey turned to quilting as a creative outlet and a source of comfort through life’s challenges. 🧵💖 In this episode, Lindsey sha…

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Founding financial equity with Kane Jackson from Maslow 51:38

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From starting and selling a cleaning business in his teens, Kane followed his entrepreneurial nous into the finance sector with a unique perspective gained from his time as a paramedic. This experience revealed the results of a broken system and inspired him to tackle the challenge of transforming the finance world. His mission? To create Financial…

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Meet Raye Bednorz! - Ep. 136 1:17:12

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This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, we're chatting with Raye Bednorz, the creative force behind The Homebody Company and social media manager for AccuQuilt. Raye’s passion for modern quilt patterns and cozy aesthetics shines through her stunning designs and innovative use of modern fabrics. In this episode, Raye shares her journey as a quilt…

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Meet Rachel Ivy Clarke! - Ep. 135 1:27:20

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In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Ivy Clark, a textile artist and scholar who merges the worlds of quilting and data science. Rachel's quilting journey began at a young age when she didn't get into her first-choice class of making stained glass in third grade. What started as a creative outlet soon became a lifelong passion. Over the years, …

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Giuseppe aka Giucy Giuce! - Ep. 134 1:55:09

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In this episode Amanda is joined by the talented Giuseppe Ribaudo, better known as Giucy Giuce, a renowned fabric designer for Andover Fabrics. Giuseppe takes us on a journey from his background in musical theater to becoming a successful fabric designer and educator. We take a dive into his recent move back to New York after spending time in Maine…

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Meet Kitty Wilkin! - Ep. 133 1:19:32

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Welcome to the first episode of 2025, where we kick off the new year with a special guest, Kitty Wilkin, known online as Night Quilter. Kitty's quilting journey began 13 years ago, inspired and encouraged by her Grammy June. Since then, she’s become a creative powerhouse, sharing her quilting expertise with the world. In this episode, we dive into …

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Meet Zak Foster! - Ep. 132 1:11:57

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Join host Amanda as she sits down with Zak Foster, a dynamic artist and former public school educator, for a conversation about creativity, quilting, and the exploration of textiles. Zak, the founder of The Quilty Nook online community, and the host of the Seamside podcast (returning in 2025), just released his debut book, The World Needs Your Next…

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Ending fossil fuel based plastics with Michael from Uluu 46:20

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After initially setting his sights on a career in law, Michael found himself immersed in the world of finance and technology—which unexpectedly led to co-founding Uluu. Partnering with co-founder Julia, Michael leverages his background to spearhead the creation of biodegradable seaweed-based plastics that aim to revolutionise sustainability in the …

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Meet Eva of Gingerly Quilt Co.! - Ep. 131 1:04:21

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Today's guest is Eva Saunders, owner of Gingerly Quilt Co! She has a background in visual arts, design, teaching and filmmaking - so she thought why not combine all these talents with sewing to help others grow as artists and quilters! She hopes to support and inspire you on your artistic journey. You? An artist? - Yes, of course! Eva believes that…

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Meet Audrey of Gibson Threads! - Ep. 130 1:00:49

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In this episode, Amanda sits down with Audrey Clark, the creative mind behind Gibson Threads. Audrey shares the story behind her innovative Piecing Yardage Calculator, a free online tool that takes the guesswork out of quilting math. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned quilter, this calculator helps you easily determine fabric yardage based on …

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Meet author Gina Gallaun! - Ep. 129 1:33:09

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with author and courage advocate Gina Gallaun, whose book Embrace Your Brave in 30 Days chronicles the powerful stories of women who faced life’s toughest challenges and found strength they never knew they had. Gina traveled the world, gathering these incredible narratives of resilience, and in the process, sh…

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Meet Scott of Scott Culley Designs! - Ep. 128 1:05:15

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Join Scott Culley, an upcycled architect and quilt designer, as he shares his incredible journey of creativity, transformation, and personal growth. From his early days as a young man in search of a creative outlet, to his career shift from architecture to the world of quilting and back to architecture, Scott's story is one of resilience and reinve…

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Meet Andrea Tsang Jackson of 3rd Story Workshop! - Ep. 127 1:21:22

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In this episode, we sit down with Andrea Tsang Jackson, a talented textile artist and quilt designer whose work bridges the worlds of art, design, and community. With a background spanning various design fields, Andrea has built a reputation for her vibrant, thought-provoking pieces that not only explore the boundaries of textile art, but also emph…