Hello My Quilting Friends

Latest Episodes:

Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt - Ch 1 - Quilt Podcast #137 Mar 31, 2020

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My Dream Achievement this year is to record the audiobook for Mally the Maker and the Queen in the Quilt. To make this dream a reality, I've decided to share one chapter a week for the next few months. Enjoy Chapter 1 in this podcast!
Jump straight to the topic at time: 23:47
Learn more about Mally the Maker here: https://mallythemaker.com/
Find the free mask pattern and video tutorial: https://leahday.com/Mask
New Mini Block Monday Pattern - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/piece-a-card-trick-quilt-block-mini-block-monday-13.html
And the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern
3rd Video for the Dream Big Quilt Along - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/ruler-quilting-gridlines-dream-big-quilt-along-3.html
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

10 Tips for Working from Home with Kids, Podcast #136 Mar 23, 2020

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Kids are out of school and parents are working from home, but HOW do we get our work done? Learn my top 10 tips for working from home with kids in the house!
Jump straight to the topic at time: 31:52
Find the free mask pattern and video tutorial: https://leahday.com/Mask
New Mini Block Monday Pattern - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/piecing-leahs-carolina-lily-mini-block-monday-12.html
And the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern
2nd Video for the Dream Big Quilt Along - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/ruler-quilting-leaf-veins-dream-big-quilt-along-2.html
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

Finding Strength from The Crisis by Thomas Paine, Podcast #135 Mar 18, 2020

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This week I'm reading The Crisis by Thomas Paine, an article originally published in 1776. I found strength from this during the past week of the Cronovirus crisis.
Jump ahead to time 38:48 to get straight to The Crisis.
The Dream Big Quilt Along has kicked off and you can find the first post here: https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/kicking-off-the-dream-big-quilt-along.html
You can also find the Dream Big Guidebook here: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-guidebook
Check out the newest Mini Block Monday here: https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/four-leaf-clover-mini-block-monday-11.html
And the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

Embracing Distraction and the Weirdest Podcast Ever #134 Mar 11, 2020

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Just a warning - if you listen to this podcast you're really missing out on the weirdness. I tried shooting half the video in 360 and half with a regular camera and the results were... interesting! LOL!
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/359oFl3E7AM
The podcast is super short this week because I'm focusing on the Dream Big Quilt Along and creating a special guidebook to help you! I'm working to have this guide ready by Friday!
Check out the newest Mini Block Monday here: https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/how-to-piece-star-puzzle-mini-block-monday-10.html
And the cute Easter Basket you can make with your mini blocks: https://leahday.com/products/easter-basket-mini-block-pattern
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

How to Say NO! and How This is Really Saying YES - Podcast #133 Mar 03, 2020

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When you say Yes to everything, you are really saying No to the projects and quilts that take more time and are harder to create. Instead, say NO to the easy, unimportant projects you don't want to finish so you can say YES to your best!
My little hoop quilt is the land of Quilst from Mally the Maker. Learn more about Mally and go on an adventure with her here: https://mallythemaker.com
The Dream Big Quilt Along, yep, it's going to be an official Quilt Along is going to begin March 13th and will focus on Ruler Quilting! Pick up your panel so you're ready to get started: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-poppy-panel
The Mini Book of Mini Blocks is coming soon! Right now I'm focused on quilting for the Dream Big Quilt Along and will be making huge strides on the book as soon as this is finished.
Qnique 19 Longarms are on sale in March 2020 - https://leahday.com/products/grace-qnique-19-frame-combos
We learned how to piece a Square in a Square block for Mini Block Monday this week: https://freemotionproject.com/2020/03/lets-piece-a-square-in-a-square-mini-block-monday-9.html
Find the Easter Basket pattern here: https://leahday.com/basket
The Carolina Lily mini block on the Easter Basket is a new tutorial coming soon!
Check out Sue Spargo's amazing website here: https://www.suespargo.com/index.php
We're going with Dry Pro for our basement drainage system. It is very expensive (and lots more chaos) but this looks like the best long term solution because we live and work in our basement every day. I do recommend Dry Pro based on our experience so far!
You can also get ALL the monthly Mini Block Patterns by joining the Quilt Friends Club. This helps support our business, this podcast, and all the quilting tutorials I share online! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

Be Flexible! Figure Out What You Must Do to Keep Quilting! Podcast 132 Feb 26, 2020

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Flexibility is key! This week I've had many reminders of how important it is to go with the flow and allow things to change in order to keep projects moving forward.
The Dream Big Quilt Along, yep, it's going to be an official Quilt Along is going to begin March 13th and will focus on Ruler Quilting! Pick up your panel so you're ready to get started: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-poppy-panel
Mini Block Monday is going strong, this week with Two By Two Heart blocks! https://freemotionproject.com/2020/02/how-to-piece-two-by-two-heart-blocks-mini-block-monday-8.html
March 1st you'll be able to find the Easter Basket pattern here: https://leahday.com/basket
You can also get ALL the monthly Mini Block Patterns by joining the Quilt Friends Club. This helps support our business, this podcast, and all the quilting tutorials I share online! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

Don't Wait! Be Creative and Make What You Love NOW! Quilt Podcast #131 Feb 19, 2020

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Please stop putting off making the quilts and projects you've most wanted to create! It may be difficult, but it's definitely easier than trying to create when your sewing space has been destroyed!
Just in case you missed last week's podcast and tour of my recently flooded basement - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/02/epic-flooding-disaster-podcast-130.html
Help support us through this flood! https://leahday.com/waterfall
This week's Mini Block Monday - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/02/super-scrappy-heart-mini-block-monday-7.html
This week's new free motion quilting design - https://freemotionproject.com/2020/02/free-motion-quilt-swirling-hearts-design-507.html
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

It Could've Been Worse - Quilter's Flooding Disaster Podcast #130 Feb 11, 2020

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Yep, just a month after sharing my studio tour, our basement flooded. See a full tour of the basement and how much things have changed since the water rushed in. Please help support us during this time! Any order you place on our website helps us: https://leahday.com/shop
Check out the Dream Big Panel right here: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-poppy-panel
Find Mini Block Monday videos here: https://leahday.com/pages/mini-block-monday-quilt-piecing-tutorials-with-leah-day
Check out the latest free motion quilting videos on both a home machine and longarm here: https://leahday.com/pages/free-motion-quilting-tutorial-library-6
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

Stitching from Jail! Quilting Friends Podcast #129 Feb 05, 2020

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I'm stitching myself out of jail this week as I reach my stopping point on the double wedding ring quilt and put it away for a LONG time!
Links to everything mentioned in this podcast:
Check out the Dream Big Panel right here: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-poppy-panel
Updated Quilt Gallery! https://leahday.com/Gallery
Updated Longarm Quilting Tutorials! https://leahday.com/Frame
Find Mini Block Monday videos here: https://leahday.com/pages/mini-block-monday-quilt-piecing-tutorials-with-leah-day
Check out the latest free motion quilting videos on both a home machine and longarm here: https://leahday.com/pages/free-motion-quilting-tutorial-library-6
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

Keep it Simple! Quilts Don't Need to be Complicated to be Good! #128 Jan 29, 2020

Show notes

I'm keeping it simple this week and sharing the podcast as I prepare backing fabric and a Dream Big panel for quilting videos. I'm also sharing my thoughts on finishing the quilting on a big memory quilt very quickly.
Jump to this time stamp to get straight to the show: 24:56
* Sorry for the messed up audio. New mic decided to become a bad mic!
Check out the Dream Big Panel right here: https://leahday.com/products/dream-big-poppy-panel
Colorful Pear Fabric! https://www.spoonflower.com/designs/9522019-pear-5-07-by-leah_day
I used the Organic Cotton Sateen to make 6 table napkins
Find Mini Block Monday videos here: https://leahday.com/pages/mini-block-monday-quilt-piecing-tutorials-with-leah-day
Check out the latest free motion quilting videos on both a home machine and longarm here: https://leahday.com/pages/free-motion-quilting-tutorial-library-6
Help support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/
Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcast
You can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhn
This podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shop

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