A Quilting Life Podcast

Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
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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.

  1. 6D AGO

    Author Laura Vanderkam | Helping Quilters Find More Time to Sew and Quilt

    In this episode, Sherri welcomes best selling author Laura Vanderkam to the show. Laura's new book, Big Time come out tomorrow, May 5th, 2026. Sherri was able to read an advanced copy of this terrific book prior to their conversation and throughly enjoyed what she read and learned. Laura provides great advice for quilters to help manage their time better and create new opportunities to do what they love. A link to order her new book, Big Time can be found below.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33216 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=our+town&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=US_Content_affiliates&utm_content=4689442&ranMID=54027&ranSiteID=doKkOzlwHPU-hMI_bzsp0NkWZ_InLUhLUQ&AffGroup=Content Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.etsy.com%2fshop%2fSherriQuilts%3fsearch_query%3dgame%2bDay" Big Time: https://amzn.to/3OCha9v Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    40 min

  2. APR 27

    Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms on the show! Camille is a fellow Moda fabric designer and was great source for advice and information when Sherri and Chelsi first started up their pattern and fabric businesses. Camille shares how she first was introduced to quilting and how she grew her hobby into a future business. She shares some of her quilting habits shares how she accomplishes her creative goals. She also shares a fabric collection that is in stores now, and two other collections that will be in stores soon. Thank you Camille, for sharing your quilting life with us today!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33158 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Star Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=star+crossed+remix Sunny Days (Quilt on the table): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=Sunny+Days Use code AQUILTINGLFE for 20% off purchases at Camille's shop from 4/27/26 - 5/3/26 Camille’s Shop: https://thimbleblossoms.com/ Camille’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimbleblossoms November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    48 min

  3. APR 13

    Quilting Day Habits, Pressing vs Ironing, and Preventing Puckering & Wavy Borders

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their quilting habits. They then discuss the difference between "pressing" and "ironing" and give tips on how to avoid puckering and wavy borders. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33104 Cure Hydration: Visit https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife for 20% off your order OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Special Offer: Use code AQUILTINGLIFEBOGO for a buy one get one sheets special offer from April 12th, 2026 through April 18th, 2026. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Summer Shores (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4vsdLKN  Weekender (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4t7dhYS Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    42 min

  4. MAR 30

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

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, picking a name for a quilt shop, selecting the correct batting for a quilt based on what the quilt is intended for, altering quilt patterns, inspiring children to learn how to quilt, and more! https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33052 Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Simply Sweet (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4s69ObM Hearts at Home (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4v4UO0K Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife All About Long-Arm Quilting Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKNuqKbCYEA&t=2105s Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    48 min

  5. MAR 23

    Choosing a Spring Color Palette, Spring Cleaning, and Spring Sewing

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss why they feel it is so important to get some Spring cleaning done every year in their sewing space. They explain how Spring cleaning can help kickoff your Spring sewing season. They also share their favorite Spring colors and create individual Spring color palettes. https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33026 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Tulip & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4rQUCPQ Summer House (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4sVxIrg Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X Chelsi's Spring Town Quilt Pattern: https://creatorlink.shop/4ssuMCR Retreat Information: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/ Podcast Email for Listener Quilts and Questions: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    39 min

  6. MAR 9

    The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss and define what they believe the key aspects of "The Quilting Process" are. They walk through the different tasks that must be completed in order to finish a quilt. They then discuss quilt photography and provide tips for helping you take the best possible pictures of your quilts and projects.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32957 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Hearts at Home II (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4lhCEUX Sunshine Girl (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4s0gWaA Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X Eternity Quit Events--visit this page on/after March 12th, 2026 for more details: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ A Quilting Life Academy Session 5 Sign-ups: https://sherri-mcconnell.mykajabi.com/sherris-sales-page The Quilting Process 1. Select Fabric 1a. Starch 2. Test Block/Testing 3. Cutting 4.Piecing 5. Borders 6. Choose Backing Fabric 7.Longarm/Pantograh 8. Binsding NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    42 min

  7. FEB 23

    Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the latest fabric trends they have observed and also share why they don't believe it is important to stay up to date with fabric trends as a designer. They then discuss what to do with older/vintage hand me down fabrics and unfinished quilts and projects. Lastly, they revisit their 3rd ever fabric collection, Desert Bloom. They share why this collection was so pivotal in their careers and share some of the unique features of this fabric collection.  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32886 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Happy Go Lucky 2 (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/3MXDRDZ Fireflies (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4s4agYo Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X Dutch's IG & Tik Tok Handle: @dutchdalab NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade  Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    47 min

  8. FEB 9

    Sewing with Small Pieces and Valentine's Day Fun & Surprises

    n this episode, Sheri and Chelsi share tips and give advice on how to better sew with small pieces when quilting. They discuss different tools and notions that can help simplify small pieced projects and quilts. They then engage in the popular Start, Bench, Cut game. This time it is a Valentine's Day theme. ALSO, you will want to watch until the endow this episode to see a very special surprise that Billy shares with the viewers!  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32832 Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife Hello Fall (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/4pX5aMG Corn Maze (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/4aMnROH Blog Out with tips for Accurate Piecing: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/tips-for-small-quilt-blocks-and-accurate-piecing/ Fat Quarter Shop Live Stream with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJQTi6MT8ws Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links. Where to Find Us: Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/ A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/ A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/ Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/ A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade  Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show Support the show

    53 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    170
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Quilting Life Podcast
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    A Quilting Life Podcast

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