Connecting Threads Quilting Podcast - Kate's Quilt and Giving

Kate's Quilt and Giving

11/20/20 • 35 min

Kate is a long time crafter, mom, and as of today, former Connecting Threads podcast host. Now that her first project is lovingly on display in her craft space, she must bid you all adieu as she prepares to mosey on down the quilted road. But before she goes, she managed to sneak in one last chat with her good friends over at Connecting Threads. On this episode of the Connecting Threads Podcast, we discuss the next step for Kate in her quilting journey as well a little holiday gift talk. First up, Kris and Kate catch up on making each other laugh while chatting about what comes next for a new quilter. Next Judy and Kris chat about gifts to make this holiday season and also answer the age-old question, "What kind of gifts DO you give other quilters in your life?" Treat yourself to a nice big mug of hot cocoa, grab your needle and thread, and listen in as we delve deep into all things quilting. Enjoy!

Mentioned in This Episode:Kate's Quilt Pattern Pre-Cuts Sewing Gifts Quilting Kits Fabric Dive Tumbler How I Roll Tumbler Creative Grid Face Mask Template

Timestamps:0:00 Kate's introduction 1:08 Kate talks with Kris 23:39 Kris talks with Judy 34:31 Credits

Mentioned in This Episode:Kate's Quilt Pattern Pre-Cuts Sewing Gifts Quilting Kits Fabric Dive Tumbler How I Roll Tumbler Creative Grid Face Mask Template

Timestamps:0:00 Kate's introduction 1:08 Kate talks with Kris 23:39 Kris talks with Judy 34:31 Credits

Previous 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

Next Episode

The Joys of Precuts and How To Use Them

Welcome to the new season of the Connecting Threads Podcast with new host Zoey!

Zoey is a fabric fanatic and is constantly seeking new skills, supplies, and epic adventures. As a fiber artist, bag maker, and quilter, she spends her evenings and weekends sewing as much as she can muster while her Corgi sits under her desk, snoring. She will grab onto any opportunity to discuss new fabric collections, techniques, or help others find their confidence with a needle and thread.

This season of the Connecting Threads Podcast, we're talking about quilts, quilting and sewing. Zoey will be chatting with some of our favorite people as we explore beginner tips, intermediate skills, and expert level extravaganzas. We’ll navigate through various topics and learn as much as we can about fabric and thread.

In this episode, we'll explore some basics of fabric and precuts. First up Zoey speaks with Eleanor and sets a foundation of information about precut basics. Later in the podcast, she sits down with Elise to get inspiration about what to do with all the precuts once we have them. From fat quarters to disappearing nine patches, we'll explore what makes precuts so enchantingly charming.

Precuts - often referred to as samplers- are bundles of coordinating fabrics cut to a specific size. Depending on the bundle type, they can be a great way to compile pieces of an entire, or near entire, collection without having to purchase a large amount of yardage. We're big fans of precuts, but understand it can be easy to feel lost in all the insider lingo and measurements and, before long, end up with the wrong amount of fabric or sometimes just too bewildered to begin. Fortunately, there is rarely such a thing as “too much fabric.” We truly want to speak to all quilters, no matter the experience level.

Entirely new to quilting, Eleanor asks the important questions - what is a precut and why are they so useful? Zoey and Eleanor break down different size terminology and what they all mean. Why are some samplers given bakery names and others simply have measurements? Much like Kleenex is to tissues, sometimes there can be little more to a name than ownership. For a new quilter, pre-cuts save both time and potential accuracy blunders while still getting comfortable with cutting tools.

With countless quilts behind her and more fabric in her stash than she's willing to admit to, Elise shares her favorite uses for precuts. A great way to get small selections of an entire collection at once, precuts save money and space. She shares her favorite precut-friendly blocks and patterns, while she and Zoey chat about their upcoming projects.

Mentioned in This Episode: Guide to Precuts SewKatieDid Blog ScribblyGumQuiltCo Instagram Essential Notions OmniGrid Mat Rotary Cutter Wyldwood Creative

Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome to the Connecting Threads Podcast 2:17 Precut basics 18:59 Meet the team: Hutch 20:30 What to make with pre-cuts 37:14 The credits