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Measure Twice, Cut Once

By: Susan Smith
  • Summary

  • ....and other life lessons learned from quilting. Makers have stories! In these casual interviews, my guests talk about the joy, hope, and even healing that can be found in the process of creating something beautiful.
    © 2023 Stitched By Susan
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Episodes
  • Karlee Porter - the Queen of Grafitti Quilting
    Mar 6 2024

    #machinequilting #artquilting #grafitti

    Over 10 years ago Karlee Porter invented and made wildly popular her signature style of quilting - Grafitti Quilting. Machine quilting has never looked so gorgeous!

    Basically, it's a mashup of all kinds of unexpected designs in the same quilted area. But that's not all. Oh no! It also involves breaking lots of quilting "rules" to achieve a very unique, and extremely personalized look.

    In the first edition of her book "Grafitti Quilting", first published in 2017, Karlee broke down her system into a step by step process that even non-doodlers like myself could learn to quilt.

    In her upcoming 3rd edition, she has MASSIVELY enlarged on the printed content of the book, plus added tons of QR codes, linking to all kinds of in-depth video training.

    Listen in as we chat about the new book, traveling the world, the marvels of digital learning, and much, much more.

    If you can't wait to take Karlee's class, here's a sweet $25 off for you! Use the code SBS25
    class registration: https://bit.ly/3v1ZD0u

    Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here.

    Resources:

    ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership

    FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course

    ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class

    And here's where you can find more of my work:

    YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes
    Website - for more information on classes and quilting services
    Facebook - current projects and photos
    Instagram - current projects and photos
    Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials

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    43 mins
  • Amy Freyn - Quilting in Quito, Equador
    Apr 13 2023

    Amy Freyn is one of only TWO longarm quilters in the entire country of Equador! She's a professor by day, and an avid quilter by night.

    She credits quilting with saving her life - twice! Her story of change and pivot and taking chances is truly remarkable.

    Amy's also the #dancingquilter. Take up her challenge and post your own videos with the hashtag. Let your happiness show ❤️

    You can find Amy and her dancing REELs on Instagram as @quitoquilts.

    Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.

    Support the show

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    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here.

    Resources:

    ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership

    FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course

    ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class

    And here's where you can find more of my work:

    YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes
    Website - for more information on classes and quilting services
    Facebook - current projects and photos
    Instagram - current projects and photos
    Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials

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    24 mins
  • Carly and Lydia - The Shopping Channel Reimagined
    Mar 15 2023

    Carly Brush and Lydia Kao are representing WHATNOT, which is a community marketplace all wrapped up in an app.

    They are both so excited to be building the Quilting and Sewing category of WHATNOT, and it is growing at a tremendous rate. It has been designed to serve small business owners, with simplicity and convenience and, really, it's a virtual store front for small businesses and individuals. You'll hear some really creative ways that crafters are getting involved.

    Carly and Lydia weren't able to join at the same time, so this conversation is in two parts, and you'll get to hear both of their stories and perspectives. They have lots of examples of ways crafters are using the platform to not only buy and sell, but to support charitable goals, and to promote community.

    Check out the app for yourself - listen in on some live presentations....see what other crafters are doing...and see if this might be a good fit for you and your particular niche.

    FOR A $15 CREDIT on your first purchase, head to whatnot.info/stitchedbysusan

    Instagram - WHATNOT main profile
    Instagram - WHATNOT Handcrafted

    Want to try free motion quilting but don't know where to start? Here's 3 simple steps to get going.

    Support the show

    ------------------------

    If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a rating and review here.

    Resources:

    ADVANCE, my monthly subscription membership

    FREEHAND QUILTING MASTERCLASS, an on-demand comprehensive course

    ALL-OVER FEATHER, sign-up for a FREE quilting class

    And here's where you can find more of my work:

    YouTube - LIVE & UNSCRIPTED episodes
    Website - for more information on classes and quilting services
    Facebook - current projects and photos
    Instagram - current projects and photos
    Pinterest - photo galleries and tutorials

    Show more Show less
    49 mins

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