Connecting Threads Quilting Podcast - Quilts As Gifts

Quilts As Gifts

11/08/18 • 23 min

Welcome to episode 7 here on the Connecting Threads podcast! Join us as we wrestle with the all-important topic of gift sewing. Not only is it a timely topic (hello NOVEMBER!), it's also at the heart of our beloved craft.

Quilts, since time immemorial, have been made with love to be gifted to those closes to us. Every stitch represents thought, care and well wishes to the recipient and forms a physical representation of all the love in our hearts.

Karen, our catalog director, joins Hannah in the studio to talk about her favorite tips and tricks for gifting quilts. From fabric selection to pattern choice, every step adds up to the perfect present for everyone on your list.

Next, Judy shares her favorite projects for quick gifts, just in time for the 2018 holiday season!

Previous Episode

A Passion for Quilting

Welcome to episode 6 here on the Connecting Threads podcast!

First up, Kris and our fantastic educator, Barb Tatera discuss the ins-and-outs of thread selection. Our quilts are only as good as the materials we use, and choosing the right thread for both piecing and quilting is step one to a project that will last for years to come. Learn about thread choice, color selection and everything in between as these quilting pros put their heads together. (Starts at :46)

Next, Kris and Patrice talk about the upcoming Quilt Festival in Houston. Last year was our first year attending with a booth and, since then, we've been counting the days until we're back. Look out Houston, here we come! (Starts at 16:31)

Happy quilting!

Next Episode

Quiltsgiving!

Welcome to episode 8 on the Connecting Threads Podcast.

First up, Jenn and Chamisa describe their adventures at Quilt Festival in Houston! This was their first time at a major quilting event and it did not disappoint. Listen in as they share the challenges of having a booth in the marketplace as well as the tremendous inspiration they found in the exhibition of quilts.

Next, we share what we're most grateful for this season. Thanksgiving has arrived and it's the perfect time of year to reflect on what we appreciate in each other and the joys we find every day.