109 episodes

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.

A Quilting Life Podcast Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton

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    • 4.7 • 285 Ratings

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.

    Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

    Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection and New Quilt Book, Family Favorites

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Laguna Sunrise. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and talk about how it mixes and matches well with many of their previous fabric lines, including Strawberry Lemonade. They also share news about a new book they are releasing with Fat Quarter Shop, Family Favorites. One of Chelsi's quilts in this book will be featured in an upcoming sew-along. Laguna Sunrise is expected to ship to quilt shops in September 2024.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29324

    Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection Introduction Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29230

    Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

    Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

    New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

    Tulip & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3SZH9FG

    Patchwork Garden Remix (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/42XntHk

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    Montage (Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

    Jelly Roll Sampler (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3OxWeMJ

    Getaway (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/46S22cm

    New Moda Catalog: https://issuu.com/modafabrics/docs/cat_modapieceissue62

    Sherri’s Newsletter Sign-Up: https://dogged-architect-9777.ck.page/42c3a81ccd

    Family Favorites Book with Fat Quarter Shop Pre-Order: http://shrsl.com/4g600

    Laguna Sunrise Fabric Collection Preview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPu1QMw9yK0

    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

    • 34 min
    Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

    Selecting and Piecing Quilt Backings and Dealing With Mistakes While Quilting

    In this episode, Billy shares a new email for the podcast where listeners and viewers can send all of their listener quilt photos and listener questions to be answered on the podcast. The email is aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com. Sherri and Chelsi then discuss all things quilt backings. They share some of the things they consider when selecting the fabric for their backings and what size fabrics they prefer to use. They also discuss how they deal with mistakes they make while quilting.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29227

    Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

    Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

    New Podcast Email Address: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

    Magnolia (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3M0M5oN

    Summer Slice (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3OgtnxB

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Garden Stars Sampler (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3qLszYh

    Heart of the Home Quilt Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCaad7isN8E&t=621s

    The Sticky Roller: https://thestickyroller.com/

    Heartfelt Quilt Pattern: http://shrsl.com/4fkm7

    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

    • 52 min
    Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

    Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter

    In this episode, Sherri welcomes Amy Smart from Diary of a Quilter to the show. Amy is a quilter, a blogger, a fabric designer, a pattern designer, and an author. Today, Amy shares how she first started quilting and continued pursuing her new hobby as a young mother with young children. Sherri and Amy also discuss their early blogging days and how they found each other online. Amy has a new fabric collection, Albion from Riley Blake Fabrics, that will be available to the public next month. She talks about her process of designing fabric and what specifically inspired her newest collection. Lastly, Sherri and Amy share some "bucket list" projects they both hope to complete soon. Thank you, Amy, for sharing your quilting life with us today!

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29160

    Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

    Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

    Heart of the Home (Quilt on the Wall):  https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/quiltalong/heart-of-the-home-quilt-along-2024

    Coastal Summer (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3XTzx9N

    Vintage 2 (Ladder Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/46MuNaa

    Montage (Ladder Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3XUnEkf

    Jelly Roll Sampler (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3OxWeMJ

    Getaway (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/46S22cm

    Ultimate Binding and Edge Finishing Guide: https://amzn.to/3urVtyG

    Heart of the Home Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCaad7isN8E&t=618s

    Where to Find Amy:

    Amy’s Blog: https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/

    Amy’s Shop: https://diaryofaquiltershop.com/

    Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diaryofaquilter/

    Amy’s Email Newsletter Sign Up: https://hustling-mover-716.ck.page/35a2663dee

    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
    Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric

    Design Boards, Strike-Off Fabrics, Starting a YouTube Channel, & Sorting Fabric

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share a couple fun finds and answer a new batch of listener questions. Some topics discussed include the new navy Strawberry Lemonade print, design boards, sewing machine covers, strike-off fabrics, starting a quilting YouTube channel, sorting fabric, and more! 

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-103-show-notes

    Sunshine Girl (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3pLyzjx

    Botanical Remix (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/3pGUeJH

    Boxed Kit for Botanical Remix: https://tidd.ly/47SPsc1

    Hearts at Home 2 (Ladder Behind Chelsi): https://tidd.ly/3pGUeJH

    Coastal Summer Medallion (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/3XTzx9N

    Flowers for Emma (Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/48Z8tve

    Homebody (On Far Wall Above Sewing Machine): https://tidd.ly/3ZMbKt5

    Magic Premium Quilting & Crafting Spray: http://shrsl.com/4e59m

    Handmade is Heartmade Sweatshirts: https://heartmadethreads.com

    Videos & Livestreams Mentioned:

    Lori Holt's Design Board Video Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uO-fosn6Yfs

    Fat Quarter Shop Livestream with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktVRYQcXvAk&t=4520s

    Tips For Building a Fabric Stash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN9PyiL7frg

    How to Sort Scraps: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6I805GSHa4

    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

    • 51 min
    2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs

    2024 Preview: Goals, Upcoming Fabric, UFOs, and Sew Alongs

    In this episode, Billy joins Sherri at the main desk as Chelsi is recovering from an illness and caring for a sick child. Sherri shares her goals for 2024, talks about unfinished projects she intends to complete this year, and hints at several sew-alongs she plans on joining/hosting in 2024. Billy relays all of the same information for Chelsi in her absence and also shares a few of his own goals for 2024.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=29083

    Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

    Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

    Flower Shoppe (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/3mxuIV0

    Emma's Garden (Quilt on the Table): https://tidd.ly/48ZIrah

    Driftwood Drive (Ladder Behind Sherri): https://tidd.ly/425sP2B

    Patchwork Garden 2 (Ladder Behind Billy): https://tidd.ly/3Oc76jY

    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

    • 41 min
    Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

    Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along with Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop

    In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome back Kimberly Jolly of Fat Quarter Shop to talk all about the Moonbeams Charity Quilt and Stitch Along. This year's Make-A-Wish charity quilt features Sherri and Chelsi's Strawberry Lemonade fabric. There is also a special navy print made especially for this quilt's background. This quilt pattern is free to anyone who wants to join along, but Kimberly hopes that everyone who gets the pattern will donate at least the cost of the pattern ($10) to the Make-A-Wish foundation. The quilt along will begin shortly after the Strawberry Lemonade fabric ships to stores. We anticipate it will begin in February or early March of 2024.

    Sherri and Chelsi also ask Kimberly about her sewing routines and how she manages her personal sewing, her business, and her family time. Kimberly then shares her insights on the current state of the quilting industry and discusses some trends she sees heading into the new year. More information on the Moonbeams charity quilt, and a link to donate to the Make-A-Wish foundation, can be found below.

    Help Support our Show Here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1118069/support

    Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-101-show-notes

    Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com/

    Cozy Earth 35% Off Sitewide with the code: AQUILTINGLIFE

    Moonbeams (Quilt on the Wall): https://blog.fatquartershop.com/announcing-the-moonbeams-charity-quilt-along/

    Moonbeams Quilt Kit Reservation: http://shrsl.com/4d971

    Fat Quarter Shop Make a Wish Donation Page: https://secure2.wish.org/site/TR;jsessionid=00000000.app20060a?px=3293294&fr_id=5587&pg=personal&NONCE_TOKEN=7EACE7C524AAE9D0E0779E917D98F34A

    Laurastar Smart System Iron: http://shrsl.com/4dab7

    Kimberly Cuts Rotating Cutting Mat  http://shrsl.com/4bt9k

    Sign up for the Sew Sampler Box Subscription here: http://shrsl.com/3to9e

    Fat Quarter Shop Home Page Link: http://shrsl.com/3iq9a

    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

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
285 Ratings

285 Ratings

dalairem ,

Easily my favorite podcast!

This slice of the crafting world has brought me so much joy after coming back to quilting after some years of hiatus whilst my son was young. Sherri, Chelsi and Billy make for a wholesome, knowledgeable, enlightening and funny trio, relating the ins and outs and in-betweens of the quilting world and its many connections and techniques…and sometimes golf and adored pets. —Seriously, I just love every episode, their easy-going conversations, beautiful quilts (I repeat watch on YouTube) and occasional guests. If I had one complaint, it would be a selfish desire to have an episode every week…or more. That said, every episode is worth the wait!

MattP.220 ,

Love this podcast

One of my favorite podcasts to listen to. I feel like part of their lovely family. Entertaining, informative, funny, and interesting. Hope you make the 100,000 mark for 2024!

Jbreashears ,

Bringing Joy

Your podcast brings joy to my day! Thank you Sheri, Chelsi, and Billy for giving up your time to share your love of quilting, organization, and your family with all of us. I look forward to new episodes.

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