A Quilter's Life Paula Chamberlain

When Jody Leonardo suggested that I interview Rochelle Rice, I was thrilled.  I’d been wanting to connect with Rochelle and her co-host, Leslie Bercher, for awhile, but hadn’t done it yet.  Rochelle and Leslie are the co-hosts of the Inappropriate Quilters Podcast and I guess I had them up on a bit of a pedestal.  So when Rochelle told me that she’s been listening to A Quilter’s Life I was in shock. It was so much fun to chat and realize we have such respect for each other.  Rochelle teases me at the end that we chatted for many hours.  I’m sure we could have, but my interviews don’t last that long.

Here's a Mosaic Quilt that Rochelle made



Connect with Rochelle

Instagram: doughnutwarrior

And listen to her podcast:

Inappropriate Quilters Podcast

 

Purple Daisy Quilt Designs is the culmination of Jody Leonardo’s experiences of participating in sewing groups, working in quilt shops and selling handmade quilts.  Now she has expanded to offering quilt patterns to allow individuals to make their own quilts.  This is a dream come true for Jody and she’s so excited to share a little piece of her creative world with us.

This is Jody's quilt called Kenzie



Connect with Jody

Website: Purple Daisy Quilt Designs

Instagram: purpledaisyquilt_designs

Facebook: Purple Daisy Quilt Designs

Mary Shepherd and I met at QuiltCon2024 in Raleigh, NC.  She is an avid quilter and the president of the Delaware Modern Quilt Guild.  Since Mary’s retirement from being a mathematician and computer scientist she has become an author with her first quilting cozy mystery, Free Motion Murder.

Here's some of Mary's quilts.

Mid Century Energy



Nemish Flimsy



Volcano





Find out more about Mary's book, Free Motion Murder on her website Mariners' Compass Murders.

It was so fun to get to know Robyn Capps.  Her daughter had posted a picture of one of Robyn’s quilts on her Facebook page and my sister happened to see it.  I’m so glad this led to an interview.  So, thanks Sadie and Ruth for helping this connection to happen.

Here's pictures from Robyn's Chicken Quilt



We also talked about Jerriann Massey and the Christian Quilt Guild.

Listen to Jerriann's episode:  Jerriann Massey

Connect with Jerriann:

Website: Annie McHugs

Instagram: anniemchugs

Facebook: Annie Mc Hugs

Website: Christian Quilt Guild

Facebook: Christian Quilt Guild

Facebook: We are called to PRAY

Lisa Shepard Stewart encourages others to express themselves creatively through culturally relevant techniques and materials.  Although she loves African fabrics with every fiber of her being, she also loves to learn and share about other cultures from around the world.

The intro on this episode is going to be a bit longer than normal because during the interview Lisa experienced an earthquake.  I didn’t want to leave that part in the middle of her interview, but I do want to share it.  I’ve edited it so you aren’t hearing Lisa repeat, “Paula hold on.”  and time between statements as she was figuring it out.  Then after she called back we had a little conversation about it.  Also, I wanted Lisa to have this recording of a major event in her life.  So glad that she was safe during this!

When you listen to the interview you will hear a soft hum when I ask the question What message would you want to leave with them?  I believe that hum was the beginning of the earthquake.

Here are some of Lisa's quilts:

Korhogo Antelope and Citron Moon



Corded Cabin and Makola On My Mind wall hangings



I'm so glad I had the priviledge of meeting Lisa at QuiltCon 24



Connect with Lisa

Website: Cultured Expressions

Instagram: culturedexpressions

Facebook: Cultured Expressions

Teri Henderson Tope is an internationally recognized teacher and lecturer who loves all types of applique. She is creative and full of life which shows up as she’s up early and gets more done before noon than most others accomplish all day.  I meant to ask Teri about her motto “Well behaved women seldom make history, so let’s make a little history”. But I think a bit of that shows through in this interview.  I love that she always finds something good about each day.

I found the following paragraph on Teri's website.  She has accomplished so much!

Her quilts have been exhibited in shows across the United States and in Japan, winning an award or two. Her quilts and patterns have been published in Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, Quilter’s Quarterly, The American Quilter, Keepsake Quilting and Clotilde. Teri is the Author of “Applique in Reverse” published by the American Quilter’s Society. And has designed over 35 patterns for her company, Material Girl Designs. She has been a member of the Applique Society since 1998 and served 6 years on the TAS board as Marketing Chair. She is a member of The National Quilter’s Society and its Columbus Ohio chapter, The Quintessential Quilting of which she served as Vice President and President, and the American Quilters Society. Teri loves to travel, teach, lecture and share her joy of applique.

We talked about these two quilts during the interview.

He Loves Me



This is the way Teri appliques feathers



  Connect with Teri.

Website:  Teri Tope

Facebook:  Teri Tope

Instagram:  teritope