Batiks and Connecting Threads Basics

09/18/20 • 26 min

On this episode of the Connecting Threads Podcast, we're looking behind the scenes to see what's new at Connecting Threads. First we hear from Kris who's telling all about batik fabric production and what makes batik's special. Next Marketing Director Jennifer Fish is going to help answer some common questions that people ask about us and our website, like "What's the Design Table?" and "What comes in a quilt kit?" Mentioned in this episode: Batiks at Connecting Threads Request a catalog Quilting Kits Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:52 Kris and Kate talk Batiks 13:44 Meet the Team - Kris 15:18 Jennifer and Kate chat about features of the Connecting Threads shopping experience 25:28 Credits

Previous Episode

Quilting Questions Answered

On this episode of the Connecting Threads Podcast, Kate is asking some questions and getting some answers. There are some things that have come up for her that has prevented her from moving forward with her quilt and there are some questions from the Connecting Threads community that Elise and Patrice help answer. From basting and fibers, come learn with Kate. First up Kate and Elise check in about what they've been working on. Both of them have been working on sewing masks and they are also both working on quilts. Kate asks Elise her big question, "I have the top of my quilt, what do I do next?". Elise gives her personal advice about batting, binding and quilting to walking foots, different types of basting to needles to batting, and more. Elise tells it all. Next we meet Chamisa a Textile Designer at Connecting Threads. Then Patrice answers some questions that are commonly asked the Connecting Threads Customer Service team, like "What thread count is your fabric"; "Where is your fabric made"; "How do I calculate how much standard width fabric I need to back a quilt?" and more. Patrice also offers up a sneak peek or "spoiler alert" for something coming up for our Connecting Threads Customers.

Mentioned in this episode: Kate's quilt Walk by by Jacquie Gering 505 Temporary Adhesive for Fabric Quilting needles Shop all batting 80/20 batting Blacking batting About Our fabric

Timestamps:0:00 Kate's introduction 0:37 Kate and Elise chat about what are the next steps in Kate's quilt 19:12 Meeting Chamisa 20:56 Patrice and Kate check in and answer some questions about fabric 35:12 credits

Next Episode

Sewing Machines

Kate is a long time crafter, mom, and lover of all things pumpkin flavored. Kate also has some BIG news—She finished her first quilt. She plans on riding this wave of accomplishment well into the new year, while also setting her sights on her next project—definitely something with flying geese. In the meantime, Kate is spending her time chatting it up with the pros about all of some quilt-related queries, in the hopes of gleaning all the crafty knowledge that she can. On this episode of the Connecting Threads Podcast, we're talking about sewing machines. First up Kris and Judy give us a crash course on everything we need to know about shopping for machines. They also share some of their favorite models, features and accessories.

Next Elise and Kate chat about how to troubleshoot problems that may come up with your sewing machine. If you're like Kate and grumble at the notion of reading manuals, you'll want to listen in as Elise goes over the most common troubleshooting issues. But also, don't be like Kate—read your manual.

So grab your autumnal flavored hot drink, your needle and thread, and listen in as we delve deep into all things sewing machines. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this Episode:Connecting Threads Sewing Machines Handi Quilter Longarm Machines Thread Stand Connecting Threads thread Superior Threads thread Superior Thread's King Tut Cleaning Kit

Timestamps:0:00 Introduction 1:25 Kris and Judy talk about sewing machines 19:03 Meet the Team - Sarah 20:03 Kate and Elise talk about troubleshooting sewing machine issues 41:10 Credits