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Welcome back everyone! Amanda is here to update you about what happened during her trip to Europe and why she came back early. She also talks about the sewing projects she is planning and things she has made. Amanda also talks about moving her business from her parents' house to her garage studio. Amanda's summer plans were cut short, but there was no shortage of good times had and fun quilting experiences. She's excited to be back with all of you and can't wait for the amazing lineup of guests she has for you!
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Meagan Guité is a Project Coordinator for Ruby Star Society who loves color, anything vintage and pets. Meagan's mom, Sarah, taught her how to quilt over 15 years ago when she opened a quilt shop. Meagan worked for her mom, and learned to quilt so she could answer questions for customers. Meagan's joy of making things with fabric comes from Sarah, and is something Meagan cherishes even more now. After Sarah passed away in 2021, Meagan found a new energy to create and sew. She quilted through the pain of losing her mother as a way to keep her close. Since then, Meagan quit her corporate job, and in a leap-of-faith moment, she applied for the job posted by Ruby Star Society looking for a project coordinator/social media/marketing expert. She got the job (that she splits with Audrey Savage) and now gets to live in the creative space of quilting and sewing. As the Project Coordinator, Meagan organizes the projects that will be mocked up in new fabric lines being released. She also helps write and create project plans and patterns. The new 10 Years of Magic pattern is one of Meagan's designs. Meagan is clearly an asset to Ruby Star Society and the world of quilting. Her ideas and excitement for design are so inspiring! Go check out her work while you listen. Please enjoy!
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Jenni Grover is a wellness coach for makers, author and quilter. She cares deeply about the intersection of craft and health, coaching clients’ physical, mental, social, creative and spiritual concerns. In this episode, she and Amanda talk about the way we can run into unpleasantness in the online realm, and how we can engage with certain messages we may not want to hear. With some examples of exercises we can try, Jenni and Amanda chat about ways to process those messages and maintain our true selves in the process. Jenni recently released a deeply personal project out into the world. She shares her feelings on the matter and what that has been like for her.
Jenni is also a past president and current board member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, and a passionate craft journalist, having written for Quiltfolk, SuzyQuilts.com, Quiltmaker magazine and Craft Industry Alliance.
A lifelong writer, Jenni has more than 34 years of experience in print, broadcast and online media. She has been a professional speaker since 1996.Jenni has lived with multiple chronic illnesses and chronic pain since 1997 and has devoted much of her life to advocating for those like her. Her book ChronicBabe 101: How to Craft an Incredible Life Beyond Illness has helped countless folks feel better.
Do enjoy this episode, and go check out her work!
Find Jenni here!!
Instagram: www.instagram.com/coachjennigrover
website: coachjennigrover.com.
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
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Becca Shifflett is a crafter at heart. She tried just about everything under the sun before she found quilting. But about 7 years ago, Becca went to her friend's "Sip n' Sew" to meet new people and try something new. The rest is history! Becca fell in love with sewing and learning how to make beautiful quilts. And about 3 years ago, Becca bought her longarm, a HandiQuilter Amara. As much as Becca loves the tech aspect of the computerized longarming, she will take that step in the near future. For now she does beautiful free motion longarming. In among all the fun she was having learning new skills in quilting, Becca decided to start a YouTube channel to share tips for sewing and her love of making beautiful quilts. Becca has a beautiful community of supporters that fuel her excitement for making content. Becca hosts a Live Stream on YouTube *almost* every Friday evening, so go check it out! While you're at it, go check her website where you can find her blog and some helpful information about how to start your own YouTube channel, you can browse her patterns and see what she's up to next.
Find Becca here:
Web: http://www.sewbecca.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/sewbecca
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
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Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!
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Ian started with a Cricut, now we're here! Ian Garland is a lover of sewing and quilting. He truly started into his crafting journey by purchasing a Cricut to create stage lighting gobos. When that didn't pan out, he started using his Cricut to create paper crafts and greeting cards, and the rest is history. Ian has built the amazing Off Kilter Crafter community over on YouTube where he hosts live streams of sewing sessions. He also posts videos with sewing and quilting tips and tricks. Ian is an Instructional Designer by day and loves to work with his local guild to share new ideas and modern quilt designs. Catch Ian over on his YouTube Channel @OffKilterCrafterIan or his Instagram @OffKilterCrafterIan and be on the lookout for more of his amazing work!
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/offkiltercrafterian/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/OffKilterCrafterIan
This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
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Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!
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Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
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Matthew Boudreaux is a sewist, crafter, teacher, speaker, designer, advocate, firm anti-racist, LGBTQIA+, and (best of all) Helena’s dad, and is probably better known as Mx. Domestic. They have taken us on their journey as they navigate what it means to be a queer, neurodivergent voice and advocate in the quilting space. Matthew's goal is to create a truly inclusive space for all makers to enjoy. As they have grown and learned about themselves, they have been vulnerable in sharing the often scary road to finding self-love. Matthew has so many new things coming up to share with the quilting world, so keep an eye on their socials! Please enjoy!
Find Mx. Domestic here!
Website: https://mxdomestic.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mx.domestic/
This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
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Amy Freyn is a queer longarm quilter living in Quito, Ecuador. A university professor by day- but quilts (or thinks about quilting) in all of her free time. In this episode Amy shares how she got from the Midwest of the United States all the way to Quito, Ecuador. Amy's life as a professor just keeps getting better as she continues to add patchwork and quilting into the university curriculum as well as LGTBQ Lit studies classes. Amy is living her best life at the equator, finding creative ways to move quilts to and from the US as well as acquiring more machines to master. Amy is bringing quilting to the university setting so that her students can learn another medium of art and expression by sharing her passion. Amy also quilts in collaboration with Dee of Pixel Quilts to create beautiful works of art. Please go look at her work while you listen, and please enjoy this episode!
Find Amy here!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quitoquilts/
This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me
Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!
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Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
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Kate Brown is the creative force behind Kate Brown Quilts where she publishes modern quilt patterns and tutorials. She focuses on using techniques that don’t require precision but deliver precise results, and values making quilting fun, accessible, and engaging for a variety of skill levels. Introduced to quilting in her 20s, Kate fell in love with foundation paper piecing (FPP) and its endless possibilities. Not all of her patterns use FPP, but many do. Beyond design, Kate loves connecting with fellow quilters, sharing experiences, and exploring new techniques together, making quilting not just a craft but an energizing blend of community and art. She started Quilt Quest 2024 with the idea of inspiring makers to get projects done and bring some new energy to her community. Go check out Kate's easy-to-make patterns and get the details about Quilt Quest so you can join in the fun!
Find Kate and Quilt Quest 2024 here!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebrownquilts/
Website: https://www.katebrownquilts.com/pages/landing
This episode is sponsored by SmartLabels! Go check them out! https://www.qrsmartlabels.com/
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me
Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!
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Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
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Mayre Perez is a Maker, Modern Quilter and a lover of crafting one-of-a-kind heirloom pieces. Mayre began sewing during the pandemic lockdown. Her love of baking for her colleagues was rudely interrupted, so she needed a new hobby! Mayre and her mom took on quilting together and her love for fabric and making beautiful, functional items blossomed. With a job change and sewing experience under her belt, Mayre opened her online shop in October of 2022. Her array of bags and quilted items show off a modern aesthetic. Mayre makes beautiful heirloom quality items that make great gifts for everyone you know...and for yourself too! Head to Mayre's shop to check out her amazing inventory and shop while you listen!
Find Mayre here!
website: https://handmadebymayre.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/handmadegoodsbymayre/
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition!
Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me
Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
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YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop
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Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
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Alexis Plunkett is the owner/long-armer/photographer of Stitched By Alexis. She began her long-arming journey a year ago and loves to merge her photography background with her quilting. Alexis photographs all of her client quilts as well as her personal projects. She is also a maker for Riley Blake Designs, getting the opportunity to make projects with new fabric several months ahead of their release. Alexis has a soft spot for Christmas and Halloween holiday fabric, so while all of us normal quilters are making spring and summer projects, she's already into the upcoming holidays. Not only is Alexis learning to maximize her learning on her long-arm, she's always up for opportunities to learn new skills and add new techniques to her photography. Alexis does beautiful work and I can't wait for you to see it!
Find Alexis Here!
website: https://stitchedbyalexis.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stitchedbyalexis/
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Amanda is taking Karlee Porter's Graffiti Quilting masterclass! Take it with her and when you sign up for the class, use code NYGQS25 to get a $25 discount on your tuition! www.karleeporter.com
Show Merch: nygqs.printify.me
Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Become a patron and get a NYGQS sticker and early access to episodes!
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow
https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop
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Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
Logo art by Myranda Mondry.
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