Teresa Coates's guest appearances

Teresa Coates

American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

A Quilter's Life

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Teresa Coates is nationally known sewing educator for Shannon Fabrics, also an accomplished quilt maker, travel writer, pattern designer and a relentless adventurer.  She wants you to fall in love with sewing.  As the national educator for Shannon Fabrics, Teresa created “Sew Together Tuesday™” in 2020. She plans, produces, and hosts every episode, inviting the audience in for a fun, encouraging and interactive experience.  Teresa and I recorded this episode back in April, so it will make more sense when you hear that she has only been in Kansas City since February.Here is the quilt Teresa made for HawkeThe Mirth quilt pattern is available on her etsy shopTeresa in her beautiful Elemental Coat.  You can tell how much fun she is to be around.Connect with TeresaWebsite &amp; Blog: Teresa CoatesYouTube:  ShannonFabricsFacebook: MAKE with Teresa CoatesInstagram: teresacoatesEtsy: CrinkleDreamsWebsite: Shannon Fabrics

Teresa Coates is nationally known sewing educator for Shannon Fabrics, also an accomplished quilt maker, travel writer, pattern designer and a relentless adventurer.  She wants you to fall in love with sewing.  As the national educator for Shannon Fabrics, Teresa created “Sew Together Tuesday™” in 2020. She plans, produces, and hosts every episode, inviting the audience in for a fun, encouraging and interactive experience.   Teresa and I recorded this episode back in April, so it will make more sense when you hear that she has only been in Kansas City since February. Here is the quilt Teresa made for Hawke The Mirth quilt pattern is available on her etsy shop Teresa in her beautiful Elemental Coat.  You can tell how much fun she is to be around. Connect with Teresa Website &amp; Blog: <a href="https://www.teresacoates.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Teresa Coates</a> YouTube:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shannonfabrics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ShannonFabrics</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/makewithteresa" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">MAKE with Teresa Coates</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/teresacoates/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">teresacoates</a> Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrinkleDreams" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CrinkleDreams</a> Website: <a href="https://www.shannonfabrics.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Shannon Fabrics</a>

Although Teresa comes from generations of makers, she was the first to pursue quilting as a career when she, as she puts it, “stumbled into the quilting industry.” It began in 2011 when she joined the crew at the Fabric Shop Network and then became editor of Websense magazine. Teresa started out making garments using patterns from The Big Four. From there she discovered Indie pattern makers and vintage patterns, and really started working with non-traditional fabrics like painted canvas and double chiffons, and other weird fabrics and piecing them together to make different types of quilts. After coming on board with Shannon Fabrics, she began specializing in Shannon’s Cuddle® fabrics, a 100% polyester microfiber plush fabric. Today Teresa uses these fabrics to create unique quilts, crafts, home décor, and apparel.  (2:12 – 11:11)As she continues talking about her journey, she shares how a trip to Vietnam in 2007 with her children changed everything for her. After volunteering at several orphanages there, Teresa continued her outreach work. It’s a fascinating story of bringing caring and hope to young Vietnamese children, and of working with others in the sewing community to provide much-needed goods to Vietnam orphanages. Because of the profound impact it had on her, Teresa hopes to return to Vietnam within the next couple of years. (11:11 – 15:24)Meanwhile, Teresa is traveling the US with her partner, videographer, and RV driver Hawke who is working with her to bring Shannon Fabrics’ Sew Together Tuesdays to live audiences across America. On the road ten out of the last twelve months, they’ve been to 43 states, where Teresa has taught in all kinds of beautiful and charming quilt shops, met all kinds of interesting people, and experienced countless joyful moments. She talks about the range of different shops and fabrics and creative focuses, from heirloom sewing to embroidery, traditional quilting to modern clothes. She also shares the one thing that all of these shop owners have in common, which is their deep love for the industry. According to Teresa, her time on the road never stops being entertaining.Her connection to the myriad of people she meets on the road continues via her Facebook group, “I Love Cuddle® Fabric.” She loves what she does so much, she plans to continue teaching and hopes to add more pattern-making into her creative endeavors. “I get to teach. I get to learn. And that’s the thing that makes me happy.” (22:07-30:04)Be sure to listen in on our casual conversation with Teresa for inspiration, insights, and a lot of smiles. If you’d like to connect with Teresa, you can reach her at Teresa@Shannonfabrics.com or at her I Love Cuddle® Fabric Facebook page.If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, or what to comment or just say hello - drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website

Although Teresa comes from generations of makers, she was the first to pursue quilting as a career when she, as she puts it, “stumbled into the quilting industry.” It began in 2011 when she joined the crew at the Fabric Shop Network and then became editor of Websense magazine. Teresa started out making garments using patterns from The Big Four. From there she discovered Indie pattern makers and vintage patterns, and really started working with non-traditional fabrics like painted canvas and double chiffons, and other weird fabrics and piecing them together to make different types of quilts. After coming on board with Shannon Fabrics, she began specializing in Shannon’s Cuddle® fabrics, a 100% polyester microfiber plush fabric. Today Teresa uses these fabrics to create unique quilts, crafts, home décor, and apparel.  (2:12 – 11:11)As she continues talking about her journey, she shares how a trip to Vietnam in 2007 with her children changed everything for her. After volunteering at several orphanages there, Teresa continued her outreach work. It’s a fascinating story of bringing caring and hope to young Vietnamese children, and of working with others in the sewing community to provide much-needed goods to Vietnam orphanages. Because of the profound impact it had on her, Teresa hopes to return to Vietnam within the next couple of years. (11:11 – 15:24)Meanwhile, Teresa is traveling the US with her partner, videographer, and RV driver Hawke who is working with her to bring Shannon Fabrics’ Sew Together Tuesdays to live audiences across America. On the road ten out of the last twelve months, they’ve been to 43 states, where Teresa has taught in all kinds of beautiful and charming quilt shops, met all kinds of interesting people, and experienced countless joyful moments. She talks about the range of different shops and fabrics and creative focuses, from heirloom sewing to embroidery, traditional quilting to modern clothes. She also shares the one thing that all of these shop owners have in common, which is their deep love for the industry. According to Teresa, her time on the road never stops being entertaining.Her connection to the myriad of people she meets on the road continues via her Facebook group, “I Love Cuddle® Fabric.” She loves what she does so much, she plans to continue teaching and hopes to add more pattern-making into her creative endeavors. “I get to teach. I get to learn. And that’s the thing that makes me happy.” (22:07-30:04)Be sure to listen in on our casual conversation with Teresa for inspiration, insights, and a lot of smiles. If you’d like to connect with Teresa, you can reach her at <a href="mailto:Teresa@Shannonfabrics.com">Teresa@Shannonfabrics.com</a> or at her I Love Cuddle® Fabric Facebook page.If you know someone who has an outstanding story that should be shared on this podcast, or what to comment or just say hello - drop Meg a note to Meg@sewandsopodcast.com or complete the form on our website

Teresa Coates - The Things That Make Me Happy

Bill Locke

Suzanne Paquette

Anna Bates

Shannon Fabrics creates amazing textured fabric that are so fun to snuggle under. My friend Teresa Coates is an artist and the Event &amp; Education co-ordinator for Shannon. You remember seeing her videos for Fat Quarter shop. Can’t wait to learn more about this fabric, I have a great kit to sew up!-----Bill Locke is a fabulous designer and teacher. I know many of you follow his work. I had the chance to have a long chat with him and found out that he made one of my patterns earlier on, It was so exciting to see his! I also love that Bill is a one stop shop for your projects needs. Plus he is going to tell me about his Appli-simple technique!-------When I saw the book ‘Modern Memory Quilts A HANDBOOK for capturing Meaningful moments’ I knew I had to learn more. The author is Suzanne Paquette of Atelier Six design. Here book is full of amazing suggestions to create meaningful quilts. To bring the story into your quilts. And you know how I love a story.---------My friend Sue told me I needed to look at the Woolie Mammoth blog and video, when I did I found Anna Bates and her quilt travel videos! Anna is so delightful and she is having a blast sharing her quilting life. I thought we all need to get in on the fun. And she made my Let’s Go Sew quilt, I have to love her!================Visit American Patchwork &amp; Quilting at www.allpeoplequilt.com.Visit host Pat Sloan at www.patsloan.com.================BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 60% off a subscription to American Patchwork &amp; Quilting. Visit www.allpeoplequilt.com/deal and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout.================BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 50% off a digital quilt pattern of your choice in our online shop. Visit apqshop.com, and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Fabrics creates amazing textured fabric that are so fun to snuggle under. My friend Teresa Coates is an artist and the Event &amp; Education co-ordinator for Shannon. You remember seeing her videos for Fat Quarter shop. Can’t wait to learn more about this fabric, I have a great kit to sew up!-----Bill Locke is a fabulous designer and teacher. I know many of you follow his work. I had the chance to have a long chat with him and found out that he made one of my patterns earlier on, It was so exciting to see his! I also love that Bill is a one stop shop for your projects needs. Plus he is going to tell me about his Appli-simple technique!-------When I saw the book ‘Modern Memory Quilts A HANDBOOK for capturing Meaningful moments’ I knew I had to learn more. The author is Suzanne Paquette of Atelier Six design. Here book is full of amazing suggestions to create meaningful quilts. To bring the story into your quilts. And you know how I love a story.---------My friend Sue told me I needed to look at the Woolie Mammoth blog and video, when I did I found Anna Bates and her quilt travel videos! Anna is so delightful and she is having a blast sharing her quilting life. I thought we all need to get in on the fun. And she made my Let’s Go Sew quilt, I have to love her!================Visit American Patchwork &amp; Quilting at <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.allpeoplequilt.com</a>.Visit host Pat Sloan at <a href="http://www.patsloan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patsloan.com</a>.================BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 60% off a subscription to American Patchwork &amp; Quilting. Visit <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/deal" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.allpeoplequilt.com/deal</a> and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout.================BONUS for our podcast subscribers! Get 50% off a digital quilt pattern of your choice in our online shop. Visit <a href="http://apqshop.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">apqshop.com</a>, and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Guests: Teresa Coates, Bill Locke, Suzanne Paquette, and Anna Bates join Pat for a chat!