The Quilter on Fire Podcast

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QOF Episode 258 - Ursula McClintock May 05, 2026

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My guest today is Ursula McClintock. She is half of the team also comprised of Roy Zhao the owners of LDH Scissors in Toronto, Canada. Their scissors are designed for makers—quilters, sewists, textile artists—anyone who appreciates a tool that works beautifully and feels good in your hands. From traditional fabric shears made with industrial-grade carbon steel to specialty snips and pinking shears, their tools are built to cut through layers of fabric with precision and comfort.

Ursula's Website: https://ldhscissors.com/

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QOF Episode 257 - Carson Converse Apr 28, 2026

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My guest today is Carson Converse, an artist and designer whose work lives right at the intersection of dynamic modern sensibility and grounded in tradition. Carson originally studied sculpture at Boston University before going on to earn a master’s degree in interior design from the New England School of Art and Design. That mix of artistic training and design thinking shows up beautifully in everything she creates—from hotel interiors to award-winning modern art quilts her work is thoughtful and bold, with a strong sense of form, beautiful materials, and a real attention to detail. And if that does't get you to listen in, she has won more ribbons at QuiltCon than any other quilter.

Carson's Website: www.carsonconverse.com

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QOF Episode 256 - Monika Henry Apr 21, 2026

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Today I’m chatting with Monika Henry from Penny Spool Quilts, where bright colours, bold shapes, and simple, fuss-free patterns help you build confidence—one block at a time. Today we’ll talk about her Quilt the North Boxes, which are a fun way to bring beautiful regional themed and Canadian designed projects right to your doorstep.

If you love traditional quilt patterns with bold fresh fabrics, FPP block patterns, and printable tutorials —and you’re ready to feel a little more ease and joy in your quilt making—this episode’s for you.

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QOF Episode 255 - Jenni Smith & Kay Walsh Apr 14, 2026

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Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh are thriving creative quilters each to their own but put them together and some kind of magic happens. I think it’s called friendship and when you bring that to an event, a workshop, or any kind of experience it becomes fun for everyone. Jenni and Kay are the hosts for Quiltfolk Magazine’s "Adventure Workshops," delivering virtual quilting experiences that combine travel, storytelling, and in-depth sewing techniques. Based in Yorkshire, England, these two are experienced quilting teachers known for their work with Liberty of London and for creating projects that promote creativity and wellness.

Jenni & Kay's Website: www.jenni-smith.co.uk

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QOF Episode 254 - Tania Tanti Apr 07, 2026

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My guest today is Tania Tanti, a Melbourne-based art quilter who loves screen printed fabric paint and embroidery thread! She uses painting and stitch to create bold, expressive art pieces. Her work often lands somewhere between abstract landscapes and portraiture, usually with strong colour, lots of contrast, compelling messaging that opens up the conversation and more than a hint of humour.

Tania's Website: taniatanti.com.au

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QOF Episode 253 - QuiltCon 2026 Mar 31, 2026

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It’s the QuiltCon Episode! So many sweet people came into the Oliso Story Space to say hello and be on the podcast! Watch this full video on YouTube or listen in to the podcast - it’s your choice.
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QOF Episode 251 - Lisa Solomon All About Colour Mar 17, 2026

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Lisa Solomon is an accomplished mixed media artist and teacher whose previous books include A Field Guide to Color, The Color Meditation Deck, Crayola: a Visual Biography, and 20 Ways to Draw a Chair. Colour is her kryptonite in the best way ever – because she loves to do that deep dive and today we’ll do a deep dive into her latest book - Art, Craft, Color! She is also an instructor on Creative Bug, reaching thousands of students worldwide. Let’s find out how colour can guide us, calm us, and even challenge us creatively with Lisa Solomon.

You can find her website here: https://www.lisasolomon.com/

ART CRAFT COLOR Contributors in order of appearance in book

Christine Buckton Tillman @christinebucktontillman
- www.christinebucktontillman.com
Libby Black @libblack
- www.libbyblack.com
Jen Hewett @jenhewett
- www.jenhewett.com
Risa Iwasaki Culbertson @Risa_Iwasaki_Culbertson
- www.risaculbertson.com
Ana Bianchi @analovescolor
- www.analovescolor.com
Sonya Philip
- www.100actsofsewing.com
Robert J. Bosscher @rjbosscher
- www.rjbosscher.com
Jen Duffin / Nova Mercury Design @novamercury
- www. novamercury.com
Robert Mahar @robert_mahar
- www.robert-mahar.com
Crystal Bodven @CrystallizedCookies
- www.crystallizedcookies.com
Dana Williams-Johnson @callmedwj
- www.yardsofhappiness.com
Kanako Abe @abemanatee
- www.kanakoabe.art
Rashida Coleman-Hale @iamrashidacolemanhale
- www.rashidacolemanhale.com
Twinkie Chan @twinkiechan
- www.twinkiechan.com
Courtney Cerruti @ccerruti
- www.courtneycerruti.com
e bond @eisroughdraft
- www.ebondwork.com
Kim Nguyễn @blackslipbabes
Carissa Potter@peopleiveloved
- www.carissapotter.com
Jenifer Lake @jenifer_lake
- www.jeniferlake.com
Anne Weil @flaxandtwine
- www.flaxandtwine.com

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QOF Episode 250 - Lorena Uriarte Mar 10, 2026

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My guest today is Lorena Uriarte. She is an internationally recognized, Sydney-based textile artist, a modern quilter, and educator known for her vibrant designs, intricate handwork, and innovative use of repurposed fabrics, often creating unique quilted coats. With over two decades of experience, she teaches patchwork and quilting workshops locally in Australia and globally, merging traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics, and she was the 2024 QuiltCon Raleigh Charity Quilt designer.

A quote from this podcast episode:

"It's really important to constantly be learning and try new things. And part of that is that not everything works. We all make mistakes in quilting and in life. Forgive yourself and move on." - Lorena Uriarte

You can find Lorena on Instagram @lorena_in_syd

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QOF Episode 249 - Leanne Parsons Mar 03, 2026

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If you love scrappy goodness, and lots of tiny pieces… you’re going to love this episode. My guest today is Leanne Parsons – the Devoted Quilter. She’s a Canadian pattern designer with over 40 patterns in her shop, a quilt teacher, and free-motion quilting lover, who has been quilting since the late ’90s, blogging for over a decade, and designing quilt patterns that blend contemporary style with a love for traditional blocks. She has a scrappy membership you’ll love to help you turn those treasured scraps into quilts! And she was featured as the first designer in the all new Quilt The North boxes. If you are Canadian and you haven’t heard about this box – you ‘re gonna love it. We’ll give you more details later in this podcast, but right now - let’s explore the story of Leanne Parsons.

Leanne's wonderful BLOG: https://www.devotedquilter.com/

Quilt the North Box: https://www.pennyspoolquilts.com?sca_ref=9114029.imYkDDpRcJprS1

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QOF Episode 248 - Mike O'Dell Feb 24, 2026

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My guest today is Mike O’Dell of Legit Kits! With a full time job as a nurse anesthetist, Mike had the luxury of trying out a side hustle that didn’t need to put food on the table. He’s been sewing for decades so his newfound joy with the FPP project in 2020 was the perfect fit to give it a try. Legit kits now has a team of full-time employes, and brings in freelance designers to boost its offerings with fresh new designs that cater to quilters of all levels from beginner to advanced and everything in between.

You can find Legit Kits right here: https://legitkits.com/

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