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Creating the Midsummer Fabric Collection and h+h americas Trade Show Recap May 18, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the inspiration and share more details about their new fabric collection, Midsummer. They discuss how this fabric line has been in the works for quite awhile and how they put their own signature touches on this red, white, and blue collection. Midsummer is expected to ship to quilt shops in December of 2026. Sherri then shares all about her recent trip to the h+h americas trade show. She discusses some of the differences between this show and the former International Quilt Market show they attended for over a decade.

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Magnificent (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DMagnificent
Star Party (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DStar%2BParty
Midsummer Fabric Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2mJPOF0mv0

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Author Laura Vanderkam | Helping Quilters Find More Time to Sew and Quilt May 04, 2026

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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.

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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"
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A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts
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Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms Apr 27, 2026

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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!

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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
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Camille’s Shop: https://thimbleblossoms.com/
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November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/

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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
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Quilting Day Habits, Pressing vs Ironing, and Preventing Puckering & Wavy Borders Apr 13, 2026

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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.

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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
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Selecting the Right Batting, Altering Quilt Patterns, & Naming a Quilt Shop Mar 30, 2026

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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!

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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/
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All About Long-Arm Quilting Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKNuqKbCYEA&t=2105s

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Choosing a Spring Color Palette, Spring Cleaning, and Spring Sewing Mar 23, 2026

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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.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33026
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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
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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
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The Quilting Process and Photographing Quilts Mar 09, 2026

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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.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32957
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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
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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
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Fabric Trends, Vintage Fabric Uses, & Revisit Desert Bloom Fabric Collection Feb 23, 2026

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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.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32886

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Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X
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Sewing with Small Pieces and Valentine's Day Fun & Surprises Feb 09, 2026

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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!

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32832
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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/

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2025 A Quilting Life Awards Show Jan 26, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi announce the winners of the 2025 A Quilting Life Awards. They recap their favorite patterns, fabric lines, and finished quilts they completed in 2025. Billy also shares the most viewed podcast episode and video of 2025. The winning quilts can all be found by visiting Sherri or Chelsi's shops found linked below in this description.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=32781
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Crossroads (Quilt on the Wall): https://tidd.ly/45zRCia
Cuddle with Moda version of Cottage Charm (Quilt on the table): https://tidd.ly/43Y2g0W
Be sure to watch us on the Fat Quarter Shop YouTube Livestream with Kimberly this Friday, January 30th at 9 a.m. CST
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A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts
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