I'm out in the Crafty Cottage this week, finally clearing it of clutter two years after our basement renovation. Watch time lapses of the process as I take apart the home sewing machine setup and move it to a new corner and build a Hoop Frame Pro as well.Hoop Frame Pro: https://leahday.com/products/sale-q-zone-hoop-frame-pro-upgradeJanome 8200: https://leahday.com/products/janome-memory-craft-horizon-8200-qcp-seAffordable Sewing Table: https://leahday.com/products/affordable-sewing-table

I'm out in the Crafty Cottage this week, finally clearing it of clutter two years after our basement renovation. Watch time lapses of the process as I take apart the home sewing machine setup and move it to a new corner and build a Hoop Frame Pro as well. Hoop Frame Pro: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/sale-q-zone-hoop-frame-pro-upgrade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/sale-q-zone-hoop-frame-pro-upgrade</a> Janome 8200: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/janome-memory-craft-horizon-8200-qcp-se" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/janome-memory-craft-horizon-8200-qcp-se</a> Affordable Sewing Table: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/affordable-sewing-table" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/affordable-sewing-table</a>

148. Crafty Cottage Reorganization

It's a bit loud today as I'm cutting out circle templates using my laser cutter! Learn how I'm having fun 

It's a bit loud today as I'm cutting out circle templates using my laser cutter! Learn how I'm having fun

Laser Cutting Fun! Quilting Podcast #147

We're catching up this week on news around the house in our new Teahouse! We've just had a Teahouse gazebo installed in the front yard and the biggest challenge will be never wanting to leave it.Betty is doing great, almost crawling and loving the sound of her voice (sorry if it got a bit loud!)I share some projects in the pipe as well as a bit of secret sewing / quilting and news about our new Circle Template Set:  https://leahday.com/products/circle-template-set

We're catching up this week on news around the house in our new Teahouse! We've just had a Teahouse gazebo installed in the front yard and the biggest challenge will be never wanting to leave it. Betty is doing great, almost crawling and loving the sound of her voice (sorry if it got a bit loud!) I share some projects in the pipe as well as a bit of secret sewing / quilting and news about our new Circle Template Set:  <a href="https://leahday.com/products/circle-template-set" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/circle-template-set</a>

146. Catching Up with Leah and Betty Day

Yes, I'm changing the way I press seams! Since I began quilting in 2005, I've pressed seams open, mostly because it reduced bulk, made my blocks more accurate, and tended to be what I did when sewing garments.But now when I plan to longarm quilt my quilt top, AND I plan to stitch right in the ditch, I'm pressing seams to one side. The only reason I'm changing this technique after 16 years of quilting is because I noticed that combination - longarm quilting and ditching - to be a problem for my pressed-open seams.

Yes, I'm changing the way I press seams! Since I began quilting in 2005, I've pressed seams open, mostly because it reduced bulk, made my blocks more accurate, and tended to be what I did when sewing garments. But now when I plan to longarm quilt my quilt top, AND I plan to stitch right in the ditch, I'm pressing seams to one side. The only reason I'm changing this technique after 16 years of quilting is because I noticed that combination - longarm quilting and ditching - to be a problem for my pressed-open seams.

145. I'm Changing the Way I Press Seams 

I'm celebrating the New Year and sharing my goals and dreams for 2022 as well as my new Word of the Year!Check out the videos on the Christmas Tree Quilt here - https://freemotionproject.com/2021/11/quilting-my-christmas-tree-quilt-part-1.htmlMaximized Feather Block designs - https://leahday.com/products/maximized-feathers-qct-collectionMore podcast episodes! https://leahday.com/pages/hello-my-quilting-friends-podcast-with-leah-day

I'm celebrating the New Year and sharing my goals and dreams for 2022 as well as my new Word of the Year! Check out the videos on the Christmas Tree Quilt here - <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2021/11/quilting-my-christmas-tree-quilt-part-1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2021/11/quilting-my-christmas-tree-quilt-part-1.html</a> Maximized Feather Block designs - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/maximized-feathers-qct-collection" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/maximized-feathers-qct-collection</a> More podcast episodes! <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/hello-my-quilting-friends-podcast-with-leah-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/hello-my-quilting-friends-podcast-with-leah-day</a>

144. Focus and Word of the Year for 2022

Meet my baby girl, Betty, in this Hello My Quilting Friends podcast #143.  I also share news from around the house, the latest tutorials I've shared, and my new quilting focus!

Meet my baby girl, Betty, in this Hello My Quilting Friends podcast #143.  I also share news from around the house, the latest tutorials I've shared, and my new quilting focus!

143. Hello Betty! My Baby Girl has Arrived

In this Hello My Quilting Friends Podcast I'm sharing my latest quilting and sewing projects and nesting for my baby girl, due to join us at the end of the summer!Fun things mentioned in this Quilt Friends Podcast:Mally Doll Pattern - https://leahday.com/products/mally-doll-sewing-pattern-downloadHow to Sew a Mally Doll - https://youtu.be/ugEOXWCAO0sHow to Sew Mally's T-Shirt - https://youtu.be/Ep1YiZAH74UMs. Bunny Doll Pattern - https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-downloadGrace Company products are increasing in price on July 1st, 2021! - https://leahday.com/collections/grace-machines-and-framesHello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

In this Hello My Quilting Friends Podcast I'm sharing my latest quilting and sewing projects and nesting for my baby girl, due to join us at the end of the summer! Fun things mentioned in this Quilt Friends Podcast: Mally Doll Pattern - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/mally-doll-sewing-pattern-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/mally-doll-sewing-pattern-download</a> How to Sew a Mally Doll - <a href="https://youtu.be/ugEOXWCAO0s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/ugEOXWCAO0s</a> How to Sew Mally's T-Shirt - <a href="https://youtu.be/Ep1YiZAH74U" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Ep1YiZAH74U</a> Ms. Bunny Doll Pattern - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-download</a> Grace Company products are increasing in price on July 1st, 2021! - <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/grace-machines-and-frames" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/grace-machines-and-frames</a> Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a>

Nesting Projects for My Baby Girl - Podcast #142

In this first Quilt Friends Podcast for 2021 I share how I have changed since becoming a Christian and finally address my serious addiction to work. Enjoy a very different podcast from before and an exciting announcement at the end!Note - this podcast is now uploaded to Rumble as well and you can find this episode here: https://rumble.com/vdw1i1-quilt-friends-podcast-141-made-new-in-more-ways-than-one.htmlFun things mentioned in this Quilt Friends Podcast:My new church - Hope Community Church in Shelby, NC. You can find our app in all app stores and download sermons and follow along.Cross Quilt I found on Ebay - https://www.ebay.com/str/fringethreadHandmade Quilting Tool Caddy - https://leahday.com/products/quilting-tool-caddyNew Downloadable Pantographs - https://leahday.com/products/longarm-pantograph-quilting-designsNew Pantograph Guidebook - https://leahday.com/products/pantograph-quilting-guidebookHelp support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

In this first Quilt Friends Podcast for 2021 I share how I have changed since becoming a Christian and finally address my serious addiction to work. Enjoy a very different podcast from before and an exciting announcement at the end! Note - this podcast is now uploaded to Rumble as well and you can find this episode here: <a href="https://rumble.com/vdw1i1-quilt-friends-podcast-141-made-new-in-more-ways-than-one.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://rumble.com/vdw1i1-quilt-friends-podcast-141-made-new-in-more-ways-than-one.html</a> Fun things mentioned in this Quilt Friends Podcast: My new church - Hope Community Church in Shelby, NC. You can find our app in all app stores and download sermons and follow along. Cross Quilt I found on Ebay - <a href="https://www.ebay.com/str/fringethread" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ebay.com/str/fringethread</a> Handmade Quilting Tool Caddy - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/quilting-tool-caddy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/quilting-tool-caddy</a> New Downloadable Pantographs - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/longarm-pantograph-quilting-designs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/longarm-pantograph-quilting-designs</a> New Pantograph Guidebook - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/pantograph-quilting-guidebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/pantograph-quilting-guidebook</a> Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a>

Made New In More Ways Than One! Podcast 141

My Dream Achievement this year is to record the audiobook for Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt. To make this dream a reality, I've decided to share one chapter a week for the next few months. Enjoy Chapter 2 in this podcast!Jump straight to Mally the Maker at time: 32:43Learn more about Mally the Maker here: https://mallythemaker.com/Make your own Ms. Bunny Doll! - https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-downloadMagical Door Block from Mally the Maker - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/04/how-to-make-a-magic-door-block-mini-block-monday-14.htmlYes! I'm a Janome Dealer now! Find all the machines I'm currently carrying here: https://leahday.com/JanomeAnd the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-patternJoin the Dream Big Quilt Along and find all the posts here: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebookHelp support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

My Dream Achievement this year is to record the audiobook for Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt. To make this dream a reality, I've decided to share one chapter a week for the next few months. Enjoy Chapter 2 in this podcast! Jump straight to Mally the Maker at time: 32:43 Learn more about Mally the Maker here: <a href="https://mallythemaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mallythemaker.com/</a> Make your own Ms. Bunny Doll! - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-download</a> Magical Door Block from Mally the Maker - <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2020/04/how-to-make-a-magic-door-block-mini-block-monday-14.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2020/04/how-to-make-a-magic-door-block-mini-block-monday-14.html</a> Yes! I'm a Janome Dealer now! Find all the machines I'm currently carrying here: <a href="https://leahday.com/Janome" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/Janome</a> And the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern</a> Join the Dream Big Quilt Along and find all the posts here: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebook</a> Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a>

Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt - Ch 3 - Quilt Podcast #139

My Dream Achievement this year is to record the audiobook for Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt. To make this dream a reality, I've decided to share one chapter a week for the next few months. Enjoy Chapter 2 in this podcast!Jump straight to the topic at time: 13:04Learn more about Mally the Maker here: https://mallythemaker.com/Make your own Ms. Bunny Doll! - https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-downloadFind the free mask pattern and video tutorial: https://leahday.com/MaskMagical Door Block from Mally the Maker - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/04/how-to-make-a-magic-door-block-mini-block-monday-14.htmlAnd the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-patternJoin the Dream Big Quilt Along and find all the posts here: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebookHelp support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

My Dream Achievement this year is to record the audiobook for Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt. To make this dream a reality, I've decided to share one chapter a week for the next few months. Enjoy Chapter 2 in this podcast! Jump straight to the topic at time: 13:04 Learn more about Mally the Maker here: <a href="https://mallythemaker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mallythemaker.com/</a> Make your own Ms. Bunny Doll! - <a href="https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-download" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/ms-bunny-doll-sewing-pattern-download</a> Find the free mask pattern and video tutorial: <a href="https://leahday.com/Mask" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/Mask</a> Magical Door Block from Mally the Maker - <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2020/04/how-to-make-a-magic-door-block-mini-block-monday-14.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2020/04/how-to-make-a-magic-door-block-mini-block-monday-14.html</a> And the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern</a> Join the Dream Big Quilt Along and find all the posts here: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebook</a> Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a>

Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt - Ch 2 - Quilt Podcast #138

Leah Day presents this fun, informative quilting podcast about life, making quilts, and running a creative craft business. Leah shares interviews with creative business owners and stories from her own journey as a blogger, machine quilter, and crafty entrepreneur. Find the episode show notes and more information about each episode at LeahDay.com

Great, and highly inspirational! I love listening to Leah, and look forward to her podcasts! 💖

Love Leah!

Leah keeps it real! Great information and wonderful interviews!!

Great show!!

Leah Day presents this fun, informative quilting podcast about life, making quilts, and running a creative craft business. Leah shares interviews with creative business owners and stories from her own journey as a blogger, machine quilter, and crafty entrepreneur. Find the episode show notes and more information about each episode at <a href="http://LeahDay.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LeahDay.com</a>

Hello My Quilting Friends

Leah Day

Have you ever seen a quilt and thought "That's cheating?" This week Leah digs into this internal judgement and shares her thoughts on where this idea comes from. After all, a quilt is just three layers of material stitched with thread. Is it really such a big deal if someone uses an embroidery machine, cheater cloth fabric, fusible web, or an automated machine to put it together? Read more and find the show notes here: https://leahday.com/pages/quilt-cheating-great-quilting-debate-with-leah-day

Have you ever seen a quilt and thought "That's cheating?" This week Leah digs into this internal judgement and shares her thoughts on where this idea comes from. After all, a quilt is just three layers of material stitched with thread. Is it really such a big deal if someone uses an embroidery machine, cheater cloth fabric, fusible web, or an automated machine to put it together? Read more and find the show notes here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/quilt-cheating-great-quilting-debate-with-leah-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/quilt-cheating-great-quilting-debate-with-leah-day</a>

054. Is This Quilt Cheating? Great Quilting Debate with Leah Day

I was thinking about quilting and skill building this week and thought of a fun topic - what are the pros and cons of piecing with precuts? So that is the topic for today's podcast! Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/10/pros-and-cons-of-making-quilts-from-precuts.htmlJump to this time stamp to get straight to the show: 27:19Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us

I was thinking about quilting and skill building this week and thought of a fun topic - what are the pros and cons of piecing with precuts? So that is the topic for today's podcast! Read more here: <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2019/10/pros-and-cons-of-making-quilts-from-precuts.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2019/10/pros-and-cons-of-making-quilts-from-precuts.html</a> Jump to this time stamp to get straight to the show: 27:19 Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a> Do you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us</a>

118. The Pros and Cons of Piecing Quilts with Precuts

Stephanie Socha

Discover lots of ideas for organizing and decorating your sewing space to reflect your unique style with the Make and Decorate Podcast host, Stephanie Socha! Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/06/organize-and-decorate-your-sewing-space.htmlJump straight to the interview with Stephanie at time: 17:25Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us

Discover lots of ideas for organizing and decorating your sewing space to reflect your unique style with the Make and Decorate Podcast host, Stephanie Socha! Read more here: <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2019/06/organize-and-decorate-your-sewing-space.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2019/06/organize-and-decorate-your-sewing-space.html</a> Jump straight to the interview with Stephanie at time: 17:25 Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a> Do you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us</a>

108. Organize and Decorate Your Sewing Space with Stephanie Socha

Mary Fons

Hello, my quilting friends! Leah Day here with episode 7 of the podcast, and today I'm going to share an interview with Mary Fons. She is the daughter of Marianne Fons, who started Fons and Porter.She's just such a amazing all-around person, and we really hit it off at Quilt Market. Then I was like, "You know, you want to be on the podcast? That way I can get to know you a little bit better." This podcast really runs the gamut on conversations and stuff and topics, but I would say I guess the overall theme is just love of quilting, love of making quilts, and Mary helps debunk a few of the myths of quilting so that's really cool too. You can check out Mary's website at MaryFons.com.

Hello, my quilting friends! Leah Day here with episode 7 of the podcast, and today I'm going to share an interview with Mary Fons. She is the daughter of Marianne Fons, who started Fons and Porter. She's just such a amazing all-around person, and we really hit it off at Quilt Market. Then I was like, "You know, you want to be on the podcast? That way I can get to know you a little bit better." This podcast really runs the gamut on conversations and stuff and topics, but I would say I guess the overall theme is just love of quilting, love of making quilts, and Mary helps debunk a few of the myths of quilting so that's really cool too. You can check out Mary's website at <a href="http://MaryFons.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MaryFons.com</a>.

Quilting Fun with Mary Fons

This week I'm sharing 10 steps to finishing your unfinished projects (UFOs) so you don't fill up your closets with quilt TOPS, but finished, cuddly, awesome quilts! Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/09/ten-steps-to-finishing-your-quilt-ufos.htmlJump ahead to this time to get straight to the podcast topic: 31:29Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Sign up for notifications about my new Goddess Quilt Book at: https://leahday.com/goddessHello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopLearn more about the huge Grace Qnique 21 on the Continuum Frame here: https://leahday.com/products/grace-qnique-21-longarm-machineUse the discount code: hellomyquiltingfriends to get a discount on either the Grace Continuum or Grace Q-zone frame from my store!Leah teaches quilting online through free YouTube videos uploaded weekly. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out on any of the new videos on patchwork and machine quilting uploaded weekly: https://www.youtube.com/user/lcvdayFind tools and supplies, plus video workshops to guide you through all the steps to creating beautiful quilts on Leah's website: http://leahday.com/

This week I'm sharing 10 steps to finishing your unfinished projects (UFOs) so you don't fill up your closets with quilt TOPS, but finished, cuddly, awesome quilts! Read more here: <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2019/09/ten-steps-to-finishing-your-quilt-ufos.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2019/09/ten-steps-to-finishing-your-quilt-ufos.html</a> Jump ahead to this time to get straight to the podcast topic: 31:29 Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Sign up for notifications about my new Goddess Quilt Book at: <a href="https://leahday.com/goddess" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/goddess</a> Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a> Learn more about the huge Grace Qnique 21 on the Continuum Frame here: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/grace-qnique-21-longarm-machine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/grace-qnique-21-longarm-machine</a> Use the discount code: hellomyquiltingfriends to get a discount on either the Grace Continuum or Grace Q-zone frame from my store! Leah teaches quilting online through free YouTube videos uploaded weekly. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss out on any of the new videos on patchwork and machine quilting uploaded weekly: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/lcvday" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/lcvday</a> Find tools and supplies, plus video workshops to guide you through all the steps to creating beautiful quilts on Leah's website: <a href="http://leahday.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://leahday.com/</a>

115. Ten Steps to Finishing Your UFOs (Unfinished Projects)

Christa Watson

Meet Christa Watson and learn about piecing and quilting with precut fabrics. This is the topic of Christa's newest book and she shares lots of information about working with precuts, plus how she's designing fabric, teaching classes on Craftsy, and planning more books for the future. Find the episode show notes here: http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/01/piece-and-quilt-precut-fabrics-with.html

Meet Christa Watson and learn about piecing and quilting with precut fabrics. This is the topic of Christa's newest book and she shares lots of information about working with precuts, plus how she's designing fabric, teaching classes on Craftsy, and planning more books for the future. Find the episode show notes here: <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/01/piece-and-quilt-precut-fabrics-with.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/01/piece-and-quilt-precut-fabrics-with.html</a>

043. Piecing and Quilting Precuts with Christa Watson

Luann Fischer

During my first podcast of the year I shared a new resolution to stop playing video games. My guest Luann Fischer really appreciated that and in this episode she shares her resolution to quit video gaming cold turkey and what a difference this has made in her life and quilting hobby. Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/04/quit-gaming-and-start-quilting-with-luann-fischer.htmlJump to Timestamp: 20:39 to get straight to the interview with Luann.Find Luann's blog here: http://letscreatetoday.blogspot.com/Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us

During my first podcast of the year I shared a new resolution to stop playing video games. My guest Luann Fischer really appreciated that and in this episode she shares her resolution to quit video gaming cold turkey and what a difference this has made in her life and quilting hobby. Read more here: <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2019/04/quit-gaming-and-start-quilting-with-luann-fischer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2019/04/quit-gaming-and-start-quilting-with-luann-fischer.html</a> Jump to Timestamp: 20:39 to get straight to the interview with Luann. Find Luann's blog here: <a href="http://letscreatetoday.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://letscreatetoday.blogspot.com/</a> Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a> Do you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us</a>

101. Let's Quilt - Not Play Video Games! with Luann Fischer

This is a sad podcast about my Mother-in-Law, Ellen, who passed away Thanksgiving Day. I share about Ellen and the memory quilt I'm making with her clothing and what I've learned from this loss.Here are the steps I'm taking on her memory quilt: 1. Cutting up the shirts and ripping out dart seams to create flat pieces of fabric.2. Stabilizing the fabrics with French Fuse so they are easier to piece and will reinforce the material in case there are small holes from wear.Find French Fuse here: https://leahday.com/products/french-fuse3. Pressing the French Fuse to the wrong side of each piece with a medium heat iron.Grieving isn't an easy process and we're taking it one day at a time. I hope to get back to making tutorials and podcasts on my usual schedule in January 2020. Be looking forward to my Word of the Year podcast the last week of December, or first week of January.Find more Hello My Quilting Friends Podcast Episodes Here: https://leahday.com/pages/hello-my-quilting-friends-podcast-with-leah-dayHelp support this podcast and all of the tutorials I share online by joining our Quilt Friends Club: https://www.quiltfriends.club/

This is a sad podcast about my Mother-in-Law, Ellen, who passed away Thanksgiving Day. I share about Ellen and the memory quilt I'm making with her clothing and what I've learned from this loss. Here are the steps I'm taking on her memory quilt: 1. Cutting up the shirts and ripping out dart seams to create flat pieces of fabric. 2. Stabilizing the fabrics with French Fuse so they are easier to piece and will reinforce the material in case there are small holes from wear. Find French Fuse here: <a href="https://leahday.com/products/french-fuse" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/products/french-fuse</a> 3. Pressing the French Fuse to the wrong side of each piece with a medium heat iron. Grieving isn't an easy process and we're taking it one day at a time. I hope to get back to making tutorials and podcasts on my usual schedule in January 2020. Be looking forward to my Word of the Year podcast the last week of December, or first week of January. Find more Hello My Quilting Friends Podcast Episodes Here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/hello-my-quilting-friends-podcast-with-leah-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/hello-my-quilting-friends-podcast-with-leah-day</a> Help support this podcast and all of the tutorials I share online by joining our Quilt Friends Club: https://www.quiltfriends.club/

123. Living Without Regrets & Making a Memory Quilt

Hello my quilting friends! We made it to Episode #50! I'm so happy we created this podcast a year and a half ago. It's helped me reach many goals including feeling more connected to the quilting world and gives me a great excuse to start conversations with quilters and organizations I find interesting.I also decided to check in on my long term goals because just this week I met a goal I'd been seeking for many years. I talk a lot about how I keep my goals always present and maintain focus even over several years of steady effort. Find the episode show notes here: https://leahday.com/pages/episode-50-setting-long-term-goals-with-leah-day

Hello my quilting friends! We made it to Episode #50! I'm so happy we created this podcast a year and a half ago. It's helped me reach many goals including feeling more connected to the quilting world and gives me a great excuse to start conversations with quilters and organizations I find interesting. I also decided to check in on my long term goals because just this week I met a goal I'd been seeking for many years. I talk a lot about how I keep my goals always present and maintain focus even over several years of steady effort. Find the episode show notes here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/episode-50-setting-long-term-goals-with-leah-day" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/episode-50-setting-long-term-goals-with-leah-day</a>

050. Setting and Reaching Long Term Goals with Leah Day

Today I'm chatting with Ann Holmes, the creator of my favorite No Sewing Until You Quilt It applique technique. Get to know Ann and her assistant Rachel and how this cool technique works in this podcast.Check out Ann's website at www.AnnHolmesStudios.com. Ann is both a stained glass artist as well as a quilter and her goal in creating the No Sewing Until You Quilt It Applique technique was to easily make her original stained glass art into quilts.It's a wonderful technique for creating smooth curves without having to sew. Yep, you do have to glue though! You can watch Ann's videos to see how she does No Sewing Until You Quilt It on her YouTube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBJPsN4Zouv8sSl1NFJkNAFind the full show notes with links to everything we mention here: http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/02/no-sewing-until-you-quilt-with-ann.html

Today I'm chatting with Ann Holmes, the creator of my favorite No Sewing Until You Quilt It applique technique. Get to know Ann and her assistant Rachel and how this cool technique works in this podcast. Check out Ann's website at <a href="http://www.AnnHolmesStudios.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AnnHolmesStudios.com</a>. Ann is both a stained glass artist as well as a quilter and her goal in creating the No Sewing Until You Quilt It Applique technique was to easily make her original stained glass art into quilts. It's a wonderful technique for creating smooth curves without having to sew. Yep, you do have to glue though! You can watch Ann's videos to see how she does No Sewing Until You Quilt It on her YouTube Channel here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBJPsN4Zouv8sSl1NFJkNA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiBJPsN4Zouv8sSl1NFJkNA</a> Find the full show notes with links to everything we mention here: <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/02/no-sewing-until-you-quilt-with-ann.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/02/no-sewing-until-you-quilt-with-ann.html</a>

046. No Sewing Until You Quilt It with Ann Holmes

Brenda LaFleur

Meet Bernda LaFleur and learn more about photography in this Hello My Quilting Friends podcast episode. Find Brenda's website here: http://brendalafleur.com/Brenda is a landscape photographer and teacher from Louisiana. She's also a quilter so in this podcast episode we chat about quilting, photography, and everything in between! Find the show notes here: https://leahday.com/pages/episode-53-quilt-photography-with-brenda-lafleur

Meet Bernda LaFleur and learn more about photography in this Hello My Quilting Friends podcast episode. Find Brenda's website here: <a href="http://brendalafleur.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://brendalafleur.com/</a> Brenda is a landscape photographer and teacher from Louisiana. She's also a quilter so in this podcast episode we chat about quilting, photography, and everything in between! Find the show notes here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/episode-53-quilt-photography-with-brenda-lafleur" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/episode-53-quilt-photography-with-brenda-lafleur</a>

053. Take Better Quilt Photos with Brenda LaFleur

This week I'm pinning my backing fabric to the frame and wondering if I should or even could build a habit for working on one project at a time. What do you think? Read more: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/05/can-i-become-a-one-project-person-podcast-106.htmlHelp support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/By joining the club, you can also enter to win this week's precut fabric pack! The winner will be announced next week in Podcast #107.Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us

This week I'm pinning my backing fabric to the frame and wondering if I should or even could build a habit for working on one project at a time. What do you think? Read more: <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2019/05/can-i-become-a-one-project-person-podcast-106.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2019/05/can-i-become-a-one-project-person-podcast-106.html</a> Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ By joining the club, you can also enter to win this week's precut fabric pack! The winner will be announced next week in Podcast #107. Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a> Do you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us</a>

106. Should I Only Work on One Project at a Time?

Happy New Year my quilting friends! This past year Challenge has been my word and guiding principle for my life. In this podcast I share insights from the year and how this word has changed my life. I'm in a very different place today and wanting something very different from what I expected this time last year. I also share my word of the year for 2019 and many hopes for what this new year will bring. Read more here: https://freemotionproject.com/2019/01/my-word-of-the-year-for-2019-podcast-89.html

Happy New Year my quilting friends! This past year Challenge has been my word and guiding principle for my life. In this podcast I share insights from the year and how this word has changed my life. I'm in a very different place today and wanting something very different from what I expected this time last year. I also share my word of the year for 2019 and many hopes for what this new year will bring. Read more here: <a href="https://freemotionproject.com/2019/01/my-word-of-the-year-for-2019-podcast-89.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://freemotionproject.com/2019/01/my-word-of-the-year-for-2019-podcast-89.html</a>

089. My Word of the Year for 2019 and Exciting News!

I've been working through a hard time and reflecting today on how important my craft is to my life. Quilting has helped me stitch myself back together again, through grief and back to gratitude. I'm sharing a lot of good news, a lot of bad news and the joy of hand quilting at Hart Square once again. Sign up for Leah Day's Goddess Quilts preorder here: https://leahday.com/pages/leah-days-goddess-quiltsHelp support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us

I've been working through a hard time and reflecting today on how important my craft is to my life. Quilting has helped me stitch myself back together again, through grief and back to gratitude. I'm sharing a lot of good news, a lot of bad news and the joy of hand quilting at Hart Square once again. Sign up for Leah Day's Goddess Quilts preorder here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/leah-days-goddess-quilts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/leah-days-goddess-quilts</a> Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/ Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: <a href="https://leahday.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/podcast</a> You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: <a href="https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn</a> This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: <a href="https://leahday.com/collections/shop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/collections/shop</a> Do you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: <a href="https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us</a>

119. Stitching Myself Back Together - Grief, Gratitude, and Hart Square 2019

Hello my quilting friends! This week I'm sharing a personal update podcast because I have so many things to share with you. I talk a lot about how I've reached many goals this year by putting in steady effort and just 1-2 hours of time into a project every single day.

058. Achieve Your Goals 1 Hour at a Time with Leah Day

Basting spray is an aerosol glue you can use to spray the layers of your quilt so they stick together. It's a faster basting method in comparison to pin basting or hand basting, and I know many quilters that prefer to use spray basting because it's easier on their hands.As with all my Great Quilting Debate episodes, I 100% believe you should use what you want and what works for you! I use polyester thread for quilting, I like to prewash and starch all my fabric before cutting, and I press my seams open - all of these are topics that quilters argue about.But I rarely hear anyone arguing about basting spray and this worries me. I get questions weekly about whether starch will make their quilts more susceptible to bugs (a ridiculous quilting rumor in my opinion), but I never get questions about the effects of basting spray - a far more detrimental chemical.Maybe this is because I don't use basting spray so quilters are taking their questions about it elsewhere. Or maybe quilters don't know about the possible side effects of using this chemical in their quilts. Read more about spray basting here: http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/01/is-basting-spray-bad-for-quilts-podcast.html

Basting spray is an aerosol glue you can use to spray the layers of your quilt so they stick together. It's a faster basting method in comparison to pin basting or hand basting, and I know many quilters that prefer to use spray basting because it's easier on their hands. As with all my Great Quilting Debate episodes, I 100% believe you should use what you want and what works for you! I use polyester thread for quilting, I like to prewash and starch all my fabric before cutting, and I press my seams open - all of these are topics that quilters argue about. But I rarely hear anyone arguing about basting spray and this worries me. I get questions weekly about whether starch will make their quilts more susceptible to bugs (a ridiculous quilting rumor in my opinion), but I never get questions about the effects of basting spray - a far more detrimental chemical. Maybe this is because I don't use basting spray so quilters are taking their questions about it elsewhere. Or maybe quilters don't know about the possible side effects of using this chemical in their quilts. Read more about spray basting here: <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/01/is-basting-spray-bad-for-quilts-podcast.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2018/01/is-basting-spray-bad-for-quilts-podcast.html</a>

042. Is Spray Basting Bad for Quilts? Great Quilting Debate with Leah Day

Elizabeth Townsend Gard

Hello my quilting friends! Today I'm chatting with Elizabeth Townsend Gard about quilting and copyright.Check out Just Wanna Quilt, Elizabeth's podcast about the quilting industry and intellectual property right here: https://www.justwannaquilt.com/I have long felt that copyright and quilting is a tricky subject. On the one hand we have a huge range of public domain quilt blocks and patterns. Basically if your great grandma was piecing log cabin blocks, chances are her great grandma was too. On the other hand many designers struggle to sell patterns because quilters copy and share them rather then purchasing their own copy. It's one thing for a log cabin block to be in the public domain, but the pattern itself - the cut sizes and the words used to describe how to piece that particular quilt are the property of the designer. In the podcast we discussed a specific issue that happened recently with a private Facebook group. The members of the group were copying patterns and quilting books and intentionally covering up or removing the attribution and the information about the authors.I think it's safe to say that most people know this is 100% wrong. I also think it's safe to say that most quilters want to support the designers that they love.Elizabeth Townsend GardBut there also seems to be a good bit of fear in the quilting design community from accidentally designing a pattern to similar to someone else. When do you have to ask permission to make your own version of a quilt? When do you have to ask permission to use a tool or machine or gadget?I've now listened to several of Elizabeth's episodes from Just Wanna Quilt and I love hearing abou the quilting industry from many different perspectives. I have my own little snapshot of what the industry is based on my experience working online and teaching, but that's a very different perspective from a fabric manufacturer in New York or a quilt shop owner in Utah.This is exactly Elizabeth's goal - to create a picture of the quilting industry by talking to as many different people at she can. That includes designers, quilting teachers, fabric manufacturers, and hobby quilters too!If you like to be on the Just Wanna Quilt podcast, please get in touch with Elizabeth and share your thoughts on quilting.Find the Just Wanna Quilt Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/justwannaquilt/Find the podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1341376118

Hello my quilting friends! Today I'm chatting with Elizabeth Townsend Gard about quilting and copyright. Check out Just Wanna Quilt, Elizabeth's podcast about the quilting industry and intellectual property right here: <a href="https://www.justwannaquilt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.justwannaquilt.com/</a> I have long felt that copyright and quilting is a tricky subject. On the one hand we have a huge range of public domain quilt blocks and patterns. Basically if your great grandma was piecing log cabin blocks, chances are her great grandma was too. On the other hand many designers struggle to sell patterns because quilters copy and share them rather then purchasing their own copy. It's one thing for a log cabin block to be in the public domain, but the pattern itself - the cut sizes and the words used to describe how to piece that particular quilt are the property of the designer. In the podcast we discussed a specific issue that happened recently with a private Facebook group. The members of the group were copying patterns and quilting books and intentionally covering up or removing the attribution and the information about the authors. I think it's safe to say that most people know this is 100% wrong. I also think it's safe to say that most quilters want to support the designers that they love. Elizabeth Townsend GardBut there also seems to be a good bit of fear in the quilting design community from accidentally designing a pattern to similar to someone else. When do you have to ask permission to make your own version of a quilt? When do you have to ask permission to use a tool or machine or gadget? I've now listened to several of Elizabeth's episodes from Just Wanna Quilt and I love hearing abou the quilting industry from many different perspectives. I have my own little snapshot of what the industry is based on my experience working online and teaching, but that's a very different perspective from a fabric manufacturer in New York or a quilt shop owner in Utah. This is exactly Elizabeth's goal - to create a picture of the quilting industry by talking to as many different people at she can. That includes designers, quilting teachers, fabric manufacturers, and hobby quilters too! If you like to be on the Just Wanna Quilt podcast, please get in touch with Elizabeth and share your thoughts on quilting. Find the Just Wanna Quilt Facebook group: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/justwannaquilt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/justwannaquilt/</a> Find the podcast on iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1341376118" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1341376118</a>

049. Quilting and Copyright with Elizabeth Townsend Gard

Cheryl Warren

Have you been wanting to learn about treadle machines? Do you have a treadle sewing machine in your closet, basement, or living room and don't know how to use it? Learn more about these awesome machines in this podcast episode with Cheryl Warren.Cheryl shares a wealth of information with lots of tips on the machines to look for and how to approach refinishing and restoring a vintage machine. I didn't really take her advice and have ended up with two much older treadle machines! Come watch the episode and see the beautiful Singer 27 that's joined me in the Crafty Cottage. Find the show notes here: https://leahday.com/Episode55

Have you been wanting to learn about treadle machines? Do you have a treadle sewing machine in your closet, basement, or living room and don't know how to use it? Learn more about these awesome machines in this podcast episode with Cheryl Warren. Cheryl shares a wealth of information with lots of tips on the machines to look for and how to approach refinishing and restoring a vintage machine. I didn't really take her advice and have ended up with two much older treadle machines! Come watch the episode and see the beautiful Singer 27 that's joined me in the Crafty Cottage. Find the show notes here: <a href="https://leahday.com/Episode55" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://leahday.com/Episode55</a>

055. Collect and Restore Vintage Sewing Machines with Cheryl Warren

Do you prewash fabric before cutting and piecing a new quilt top? Learn about this Great Quilting Debate with Leah Day and hear why she believes prewashing fabric is a very important step in the quilt-making process.

036. Prewash Fabric for Quilting? Great Quilting Debate with Leah Day

This week I received a great comment from Ellie on YouTube about how to sew and quilt in a super tiny space. Ellie has no space for extra tables to take the weight of her quilt and was wondering how she would manage to quilt her quilts in such a small area. In this episode I share the news from around the house first, then share my tips and ideas for quilting in a tiny space on only a single sewing table. 

This week I received a great comment from Ellie on YouTube about how to sew and quilt in a super tiny space. Ellie has no space for extra tables to take the weight of her quilt and was wondering how she would manage to quilt her quilts in such a small area. In this episode I share the news from around the house first, then share my tips and ideas for quilting in a tiny space on only a single sewing table.

085. Quilting in a Small Space on a Tiny Machine

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