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Designing The New Coastal Breeze Fabric Collection Sep 28, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Coastal Breeze. They explain why this collection feels like a return to their signature style after designing three holiday/seasonal specific collections prior to this one. This collection can be viewed as a sister collection to their other two coastal collections, Seashore Drive and Balboa. Coastal Breeze fabrics should be shipping to stores in May 2027.
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-178-show-notes/
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Bloom & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057590&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4581199002%2Fbloom-vine-throw-wall-hanging-qld288%3Fga_search_query%3DBloom%252B%252526%252BVine%252BThrow%252B%25252B%252BWall%252BHanging%26ref%3Dshop_items_search_1%26pro%3D1%26logging_key%3Db3b28d850d53c1b87ea373760549df4fd5d1ccfe%253A4581199002
Coastal Stars (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057809&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DCoastal%2BStars
Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2
November 2026 Retreat Registration Link: https://eternityevents.regfox.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one
Coastal Breeze Fabric Collection Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91eawdwyfxs
Sherri's other Coastal Breeze Patterns:
Honeybun Sampler: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057906&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHoneybun%2BSampler
Garden Spools Wall Hanging: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1058087&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DGarden%2BSpools
Tulip & Vine: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1058162&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DTulip%2B%2526%2BVine
Chelsi’s New Coastal Breeze Patterns:
Coastal Breeze Pattern Home Page: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200606&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26section_id%3D60557042
Coastal Girl: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200235&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DCoastal%2BGirl
Tesserae: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200281&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DTesserae
Lighthouse: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200342&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DLighthouse
Dreamy Days: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200461&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DDreamy%2BDays
Seafaring: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200490&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DSeafaring
Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
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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
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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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Festival of Quilts and Exploring England Sep 14, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri gives an in-depth recap of her recent trip to England. She shares some of the sewing activities that took place and recounts many of the historical places she was able to visit on her trip.
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33817
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Whimsy Night (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.352693&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DWhimsy%2BNight
Hey Pumpkin (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.352774&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DHey%2BPumpkin
Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Complete Book Set: https://amzn.to/4xTmmXN

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A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com
Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/
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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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What to do with Extra Batting, Selling PDF Patterns and No Design Board? No Problem Aug 31, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. These include questions dealing with quilt batting, selling PDF quilt patterns, ways to layout a quilt without a design board and more!
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33761
Go to curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE
Cozy Earth Labor Day Sale: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from Tuesday August 25th through Tuesday September 8th. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Fall Dash (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.85295&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DFall%2BDash%2BQuilt%2B%252B%2BMini
Pumpkin Patch (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.85296&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DPumpkin%2BPatch%2BNew
Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2
Family Favorites Book by Sherri & Chelsi 30% off: https://tidd.ly/4xenkOz
Chelsi Stratton Patterns 25% off: https://tidd.ly/4zjcuYp
Fusible Batting Tape for Quilting: https://www.amazon.com/Fusible-Batting-Tape-For-Quilting/dp/B0CXSGR251/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RGKLXK7BI6OH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9LEJTqQ7eYqgZy1UJz_MOJq4hMZ2NQR868oV8hD2B0TFSkFhRxa3zqJXQ_wJFc-NhaaeZEIqqdAeRid-qJl4M6Bq0ydvv3VZ_h-X9lutvBRMyPFyCvHzmv7929LMQ6YJVqlUWOr6djK3MfQz4wnv73SKOflIgWDebqZRpE9qpa_KqsPmwck5YZI2KAqXJLGhVTLJgYGsEsxwPRWyFpafQ1HtPrsP4S527VCT38EAAHzjj3ONCGSw3XTerJmx421mOGNPCf7ligKQ-M1E8k8B27iX4aOoZYxUebrslp5-s5w.2dvfPYTrhepEqW3boAXloLGjI2elgedsZpdEkBJouig&dib_tag=se&keywords=XMJY%2Bfusible%2Bbatting&qid=1788161356&sprefix=xmjy%2Bfusible%2Bbatting%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2&th=1
Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
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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

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Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles Aug 24, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by Lynne Hagmeier of Kansas Troubles. Lynne explains how she first started quilting and how her determination to simplify and modify quilt patterns led to her to designing her own quilts and opening a brick and mortar quilt shop. She then tells the story of how she was introduced to Moda and started designing fabric. 27 years later Lynne is still designing new fabric collections each year for Moda. Soon she will be u o 100 collections! Thank you Lynne for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33737
Go to curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE
Cozy Earth Labor Day Sale: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 30% off site wide from Tuesday August 25th through Tuesday September 8th. https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
All American Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DAll%2BAmerican%2BRemix%2B-
All American Remix Kit: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4305612176%2Fall-american-remix-quilt-kit-pre-order%3Fga_search_query%3DAll%252BAmerican%252BRemix%26ref%3Dshop_items_search_2%26frs%3D1%26logging_key%3Dcf646227b5d69d337e7ca344fc76232953b9860c%253A4305612176
Hello Fall (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DHello%2BFall
Birch & Willow Project Package: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4545735895%2Fbirch-willow-project-package-ships%3Fref%3Dshop_home_active_1%26frs%3D1%26crt%3D1%26logging_key%3D42a23007d2bede9bfe5ca08d902dcfd5e6770c7e%253A4545735895
Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2
November 2026 Retreat Registration Link: https://eternityevents.regfox.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one
Where to Find Lynne:
Kansas Troubles Website: http://www.ktquilts.com
Kansas Troubles Online Shop: http://www.ktquilts.com/online-store.htm
Kansas Troubles Instagram: @lynnektq
Kansas Troubles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KansasTroublesQuilters/

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Elizabeth Hartman Aug 10, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by fellow Moda fabric designer, Elizabeth Hartman. Elizabeth shares how she was led to quilting after beginning her career in another sewing related industry. Elizabeth is known for many of her fun animal themed quilt patterns. She gives some insight on these patterns and shares why she is drawn to the colors and patterns she designs. Thank you Elizabeth for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33629
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Liberty Sampler (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DLiberty%2BSampler
Our Town (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown
Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2
Where to Find Elizabeth:
Elizabeth's Website: https://elizabethhartman.com
Elizabeth's Shop: https://elizabethhartman.com/collections/all-patterns
Elizabeth's Instagram: @elizabethagh
Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
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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

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Jen Kingwell Jul 27, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Billy are joined by Jen Kingwell of Jen Kingwell designs. Jen explains how she first entered the quilting industry and how she began to prioritize hand piecing over machine work. She shares how she eventually started designing fabric for Moda even though she was hesitant to do so at the start.Jen is well traveled and has taught hand piecing classes all over the world. Thank you Jen for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33609
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Cure Hydration at Target: https://on.ltk.com/+JObDTfCBtSnjTVIGFQngsQ
Whimsy Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer
Picnic Stars (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DPicnic%2BStars
Where to Find Jen:
Jen's Website: https://www.jenkingwelldesigns.com
Jen’s Shop: https://www.jenkingwell.com
Jen’s Instagram: @jenkingwell
Podcast Email: 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

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Josh Dunn from Moda Fabrics Jul 13, 2026

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In this episode Sherri sits down with Moda Fabric's Vice President of Operations, Josh Dunn, while on the road in Dallas Texas at the 2026 Modavation event. Josh shares a brief history of Moda fabrics and how his father, Mark Dunn, first founded the company. Josh then shares his experience of growing up and working for the company from a young age and getting to learn and work in a variety of positions and roles. He discusses some of his favorite things about his current position, his vision for Moda in present day and future, current trends in the industry, and also shares the backstory of how his now very popular fabric shirts came to be. Thank you to Josh for sharing his story and insight with us today!
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33549
Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at https://curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw
Home - Piece by Piece Quilt Book by Moda: https://www.fatquartershop.com/home-piece-by-piece-quilt-book-moda
Together (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DTogether
Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DGame%2BDay%2BQuilt
Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224
Whimsy Summer (Quilt in Shop Shout Outs): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer

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Episode 171: Defining Our Signature Style, Saving Fabric for the Future, & Blending Collections Jun 29, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Billy first provide some more thoughts on their trip to Dallas for Modavation 2026. They give an overview of what attendees are able to participate in and see while at the retreat. Sherri and Chelsi then answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, iron-on interfacing, quilt panels, defining their signature fabric style, mixing cotton with woven fabrics, type of batting for different projects, and more!
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33450
Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Poinsettia & Pear Sew Along Start Date: July 9th, 2026!
Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown
Sparkle 2 (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DOur%2BTown
Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224
Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
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Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY Interview, Shop Shout Outs & Upcoming Events Jun 22, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Billy take the the show on the road as they share their first interview from the Modavation event in Dallas, Texas with Moda fabric designer Sarah Thomas of SARIDITTY. Sarah explains how she first entered the world of quilting and how she eventually let it evolve into everything she does today. Sarah designs fabric and quilt patterns, has authored a book, designs long arm pantograph templates, and travels around the country to teach each year. She shares how her unique background, prior to entering the quilting industry full time, as a professional pilot has helped shape different aspect of her new career as far as fabric design and a mathematical approach to her patterns and quilting. Thank you Sarah for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!
This episode also features our first round of "Shop Shout Outs" form Modavation and Sherri shares some important announcements on an upcoming live stream with Cutterpillar on Thursday June 25th and an update on an upcoming sew along.
Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33414
Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Picnic Stars (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DPicnic%2BStars
All American Remix (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DAll%2BAmerican%2BRemix
Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224
Whimsy Summer (Quilt in Shop Shout Outs): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DWhimsy%2BSummer
Rainbow Quilt Color Method (Sarah's Book): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Flisting%2F1711212948%2Frainbow-quilt-color-method-book%3Fref%3Dshop_home_active_3%26crt%3D1%26logging_key%3D3f20c93df4061f1f54911ab0f8ac3104e76aee36%253A1711212948
Where to Find Sarah:
Sarah's Website: https://www.sariditty.com
Sarah’s Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SARIDITTYshop
Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sariditty
Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com
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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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Integrating Basic Prints with Floral Prints in a Quilt and 2026 Summer Sewing Plans Jun 08, 2026

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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share their plans for their 2026 Summer sewing. They then define what a "basic print" is and share how they like to utilize these prints in their quilt patterns. Then they discuss floral prints and show how these prints work with the basic prints in their quilts. They share how utilizing these two prints together can create a terrific finished product. Chelsi also goes in depth into her process of designing floral prints.

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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33311
Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Hometown Summer (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3Dhometown%2Bsummer
Liberty Sampler (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3Dliberty%2Bsampler
Chelsi's Together Pattern in Paper and PDF: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3Dtogether
Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2BQuilt%2BPattern%2BQLD%2B224
Podcast Email: 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://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts
Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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