Episodes

  • Rochelle Rice

    Rochelle Rice
    May 20 2024
    When Jody Leonardo suggested that I interview Rochelle Rice, I was thrilled. I’d been wanting to connect with Rochelle and her co-host, Leslie Bercher, for awhile, but hadn’t done it yet. Rochelle and Leslie are the co-hosts of the Inappropriate Quilters Podcast and I guess I had them up on a bit of a pedestal. So when Rochelle told me that she’s been listening to A Quilter’s Life I was in shock. It was so much fun to chat and realize we have such respect for each other. Rochelle teases me at the end that we chatted for many hours. I’m sure we could have, but my interviews don’t last that long. Here's a Mosaic Quilt that Rochelle made Connect with Rochelle Instagram: doughnutwarrior And listen to her podcast: Inappropriate Quilters Podcast
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Jody Leonardo

    Jody Leonardo
    May 13 2024
    Purple Daisy Quilt Designs is the culmination of Jody Leonardo’s experiences of participating in sewing groups, working in quilt shops and selling handmade quilts. Now she has expanded to offering quilt patterns to allow individuals to make their own quilts. This is a dream come true for Jody and she’s so excited to share a little piece of her creative world with us. This is Jody's quilt called Kenzie Connect with Jody Website: Purple Daisy Quilt Designs Instagram: purpledaisyquilt_designs Facebook: Purple Daisy Quilt Designs
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    33 mins
  • Mary Shepherd

    Mary Shepherd
    May 6 2024
    Mary Shepherd and I met at QuiltCon2024 in Raleigh, NC. She is an avid quilter and the president of the Delaware Modern Quilt Guild. Since Mary’s retirement from being a mathematician and computer scientist she has become an author with her first quilting cozy mystery, Free Motion Murder. Here's some of Mary's quilts. Mid Century Energy Nemish Flimsy Volcano Find out more about Mary's book, Free Motion Murder on her website Mariners' Compass Murders.
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    32 mins
  • Robyn Capps

    Robyn Capps
    Apr 29 2024
    It was so fun to get to know Robyn Capps. Her daughter had posted a picture of one of Robyn’s quilts on her Facebook page and my sister happened to see it. I’m so glad this led to an interview. So, thanks Sadie and Ruth for helping this connection to happen. Here's pictures from Robyn's Chicken Quilt We also talked about Jerriann Massey and the Christian Quilt Guild. Listen to Jerriann's episode: Jerriann Massey Connect with Jerriann: Website: Annie McHugs Instagram: anniemchugs Facebook: Annie Mc Hugs Website: Christian Quilt Guild Facebook: Christian Quilt Guild Facebook: We are called to PRAY
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    48 mins
  • Lisa Shepard Stewart

    Lisa Shepard Stewart
    Apr 22 2024
    Lisa Shepard Stewart encourages others to express themselves creatively through culturally relevant techniques and materials. Although she loves African fabrics with every fiber of her being, she also loves to learn and share about other cultures from around the world. The intro on this episode is going to be a bit longer than normal because during the interview Lisa experienced an earthquake. I didn’t want to leave that part in the middle of her interview, but I do want to share it. I’ve edited it so you aren’t hearing Lisa repeat, “Paula hold on.” and time between statements as she was figuring it out. Then after she called back we had a little conversation about it. Also, I wanted Lisa to have this recording of a major event in her life. So glad that she was safe during this! When you listen to the interview you will hear a soft hum when I ask the question What message would you want to leave with them? I believe that hum was the beginning of the earthquake. Here are some of Lisa's quilts: Korhogo Antelope and Citron Moon Corded Cabin and Makola On My Mind wall hangings I'm so glad I had the priviledge of meeting Lisa at QuiltCon 24 Connect with Lisa Website: Cultured Expressions Instagram: culturedexpressions Facebook: Cultured Expressions
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Teri Tope

    Teri Tope
    Apr 15 2024
    Teri Henderson Tope is an internationally recognized teacher and lecturer who loves all types of applique. She is creative and full of life which shows up as she’s up early and gets more done before noon than most others accomplish all day. I meant to ask Teri about her motto “Well behaved women seldom make history, so let’s make a little history”. But I think a bit of that shows through in this interview. I love that she always finds something good about each day. I found the following paragraph on Teri's website. She has accomplished so much! Her quilts have been exhibited in shows across the United States and in Japan, winning an award or two. Her quilts and patterns have been published in Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine, Quilter’s Quarterly, The American Quilter, Keepsake Quilting and Clotilde. Teri is the Author of “Applique in Reverse” published by the American Quilter’s Society. And has designed over 35 patterns for her company, Material Girl Designs. She has been a member of the Applique Society since 1998 and served 6 years on the TAS board as Marketing Chair. She is a member of The National Quilter’s Society and its Columbus Ohio chapter, The Quintessential Quilting of which she served as Vice President and President, and the American Quilters Society. Teri loves to travel, teach, lecture and share her joy of applique. We talked about these two quilts during the interview. He Loves Me This is the way Teri appliques feathers Connect with Teri. Website: Teri Tope Facebook: Teri Tope Instagram: teritope
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    52 mins
  • Carrie Dell

    Carrie Dell
    Apr 8 2024
    I had such a wonderful time at QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh, NC, this past February. While there I had the opportunity to meet several people that I have interviewed on A Quilter’s Life and also many others became new friends. Carrie Dell, the executive director of American Quilt Study Group,was in their booth when I walked in and introduced myself. I was so excited that she logged onto my website and signed up to be interviewed while I stood there chatting with her. Although Carrie hasn’t made a quilt, she is surrounded by quilters and loves quilts. She is doing a great job keeping quilting stories alive. Thanks Carrie and everyone involved with the American Quilt Study Group for working so hard. Here's Carrie and the other volunteers that were at QuiltCon 24. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to meet Carrie at QuiltCon also. Find out more about American Quilt Study Group on their website: AQSG Also check them out on these links: Facebook: American Quilt Study Group Instagram: americanquiltstudygroup YouTube: American Quilt Study Group
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    47 mins
  • Holly Sprout

    Holly Sprout
    Apr 1 2024
    At my eye doctor appointment I was able to ask about getting glasses so that I could see the TV and also see the close work when working on a binding. It is so wonderful that my eye doctor, Holly Sprout, is a quilter and knew exactly what I was wanting. She even named the new combination Quilting in her software. The day that I returned to interview Holly, those new glasses were ready and they are wonderful. And I wanted to mention again that it’s so enjoyable to walk into Holly’s business and see a quilt on the wall. She does such a wonderful job on her quilts! Here's the quilt that was hanging by the reception desk when I was there.
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    14 mins