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by Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
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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In this episode, Sherri welcomes the talented Moda fabric designer Deb Strain to the podcast. Deb shares her journey from art teacher to renowned fabric designer, revealing her meticulous process of creating fabric collections and embroidery kits. Discover how her passion for art and quilting intertwines, and gain insights into her creative process and industry trends. Deb is the most seasoned Moda fabric designer and has been with Moda since 1996. Thank you Deb for sharing your Quilting Life...
In this episode Sherri sits down with Jennifer Keltner in our last interview from Modavation 2026. Sherri and Jennifer discuss ways to increase creativity and how using other outlets, outside of quilting, can help grow your creative mind. Jennifer is a maker of many things and has been involved with the quilting world for many years. She has worked for American Patchwork & Quilting and Martingale Publishing who have published the majority of Sherri's books. Jennifer loves to learn about a...
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Coastal Breeze. They explain why this collection feels like a return to their signature style after designing three holiday/seasonal specific collections prior to this one. This collection can be viewed as a sister collection to their other two coastal collections, Seashore Drive and Balboa. Coastal Breeze fabrics should be shipping to stores in May 2027. Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-lif...
In this episode, Sherri gives an in-depth recap of her recent trip to England. She shares some of the sewing activities that took place and recounts many of the historical places she was able to visit on her trip. Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33817 Go to https://www.curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE You can also find Cure on Amazon! Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide!...
In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. These include questions dealing with quilt batting, selling PDF quilt patterns, ways to layout a quilt without a design board and more! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33761 Go to curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE Cozy Earth Labor Day Sale: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from Tuesday August 25th through Tuesday Septem...
In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles. Lynne explains how she first started quilting and how her determination to simplify and modify quilt patterns led to her to designing her own quilts and opening a brick and mortar quilt shop. She then tells the story of how she was introduced to Moda and started designing fabric. 27 years later Lynne is still designing new fabric collections each year for Moda. Soon she will be u o 100 collections! Thank ...
In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by fellow Moda fabric designer, Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth shares how she was led to quilting after beginning her career in another sewing related industry. Elizabeth is known for many of her fun animal themed quilt patterns. She gives some insight on these patterns and shares why she is drawn to the colors and patterns she designs. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltin...
In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by Jen Kingwell of Jen Kingwell designs. Jen explains how she first entered the quilting industry and how she began to prioritize hand piecing over machine work. She shares how she eventually started designing fabric for Moda even though she was hesitant to do so at the start.Jen is well traveled and has taught hand piecing classes all over the world. Thank you Jen for sharing your Quilting Life with us today! Show Notes Blog Post:https://ww...
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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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