American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

We're halfway through the year! Back in January 2022, our staff made quilty goals for the year. We decided to do an update episode--both as a way to keep ourselves accountable, but also as a way to get back on track. So now 6 months later, we're all checking in to share our progress! We also share what a staff member is sewing now, how to tailor your time spent on UFOs to your personal schedule, and the benefits of handwork. Then we answer a listener question about when to adjust your stitch length while sewing. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-557-quilty-goals-check-in Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Creative burnout" is the feeling that you've drained all of your creativity, and there is nothing left. You feel like you don't have the ability to create something for yourself or the world anymore. We share 7 signs that you may be experiencing creative burnout, and gives tips for how to overcome it. We also give opinions on whether or not to prewash fabrics, share top listener tips, give creative ideas for using toilet paper rolls in your sewing room, and tell stories of quilters making a difference in their communities. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-556-creative-burn-out-and-how-to-solve-it Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're so lucky on this podcast to be able to chat with designers and quilt shop owners, and even to feature listener tips and questions! There are so, so many talented quilters in the world who inspire us, and we're honored to share their stories and knowledge on this show. But – we have too many people we love to fit into just a weekly podcast. So, we're going all out on this episode and each of our staff members is sharing a few quilters we admire. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-555-quilty-fan-girl-moments Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This time of year is a great time to wash and clean quilts in your home (especially since they've probably gotten a lot of use over the winter months) We share tips for spot-cleaning quilts, washing and drying quilts, and favorite products to prevent damage to your quilts during the cleaning process. We also chat with Heather Briggs from My Sew Quilty Life. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-554-spring-clean-your-quilts Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Quilters have long been known for their sustainable practices – they save the smallest of scraps, they “make do” in their projects, they repurpose clothing or feed sacks, and more. So as green living continues to be more popular and more important than ever, it’s no surprise that many quilters are asking themselves what steps they can take in their sewing lives to make a difference. We share 11 tips for making your sewing space more eco-friendly. We also share ideas for making a quilt for a picky recipient, how to organize longterm projects, and we chat with Jeannie Plant of Richland Sewing Center in Hurst, Texas. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-553-sustainable-sewing-tips Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your sewing room feels more like a museum than a functional work space, consider getting a keepsake box. We share tips for how to select a box, what types of things to put in it, and how to clear your work space from unused (but still loved) objects. We also share what an editor is working on, details of a fun new Sampler quilt we're hosting, how quilters are helping Ukraine, and tips for basting quilts in a small space. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-552-create-a-quilt-treasure-box Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the Academy Awards, our staff shares their thoughts on what quilty award they'd win. It's nice to take the time to be proud of yourself, be impressed with your skills, and not be afraid to share it with the world! We also chat with Jen Kingwell, an Australian fabric and pattern designer, a quilt shop owner, and author. Jen shares about her journey into quilting, the inspiration behind her designs and her new book Quilt Recipes, and how she savors the stitching process. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-551-give-yourself-a-quilting-award Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's our 550th podcast episode!! We can't believe it. After more than 12 years, we've hit this momentous number. And to celebrate, we asked our listeners to submit quilting questions for us to answer. On this episode, we answer questions related to a variety of topics including choosing fabrics, fixing blocks that aren't the right size, organizing pieces for your blocks, getting a vintage sewing machine up and running, nesting seams, and more. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-550-ask-us-anything Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everything old is new again. And hand quilting is no exception! This traditional quilting technique is making a comeback for newer quilters. Learn the tools needs to try hand quilting and the basics to marking designs on your quilt. We also share how to write on fabric, the sewing tools we're loving right now, and how perfectionism may be keeping you from finishing your projects. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-549-intro-to-hand-quilting Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bias edges are prone to stretching and distorting, which can cause problems if you're not careful working with them. We share 5 tips for cutting, sewing, and pressing shapes with bias edges for the best results. We also share listener emails, highlight a Georgia quilt guild doing great work for their community, give tips on getting the crinkle look in your quilts, and showcase a monochromatic quilting trend. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-548-how-to-work-with-bias-edges Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get creative with your quilt backings! We share the basics of assembling your backing, choosing fabrics, and personalizing it, so you love the back of your quilt as much as you love the front. We also chat with Kim Smith Soper, founder of FeelGood Fibers, a website for buying and selling pre-owned fabric. Kim also leads decluttering coaching sessions and shares lots of tips for organizing a space in which you can feel creative and free. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-547-tips-for-better-quilt-backings Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We asked our staff to share the quilting product that changed their life. From rotary cutters to irons to quilting planners, they share a variety of products they can't imagine living without. We also share tips for working with precuts. And we chat with Donna Redman, the owner of Stitches 'N Tyme quilt shop in Oakfield, Wisconsin. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-546-quilting-products-that-changed-our-lives Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate Valentine's Day, we talk about the book The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and how you can use your quilting skills to give love to others in their specific love language (acts of service, receiving gifts, words of affirmation, quality time, and physical touch). We also give a tip for using a timer to finish projects faster and share products we're loving right now. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-545-the-5-love-languages-of-quilting Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since February is the month of love, we wanted to talk about ways to show your sewing supplies some extra TLC this month. They work so hard for us, and in some cases, we may not be treating them as nicely as we could be. We share tips for cleaning and storing your cutting tools, ironing supplies, sewing machine, and more! We also chat with Charisma Horton, a talented designer, longarm quilter, and quilting community builder. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-544-how-to-clean-and-care-for-supplies Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we're imagining our dream sewing spaces, we spend a lot of time thinking of what we want our spaces to be. But we also need to consider what we need our spaces to be. In this episode, we're asking questions to dive deeper into your personal sewing style, so you can find storage solutions and set your room up for sewing success! We also share what to do with quilts you no longer want, how to incorporate sustainability into your sewing room, and share tips to stop ruler slip while cutting. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-543-create-your-dream-sewing-space-part-2 Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices