Episode 116: Raspberry Summer Fabric Collection and Inspirational Quilting Stories

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Raspberry Summer. They discuss the inspirations behind this fabric line and the story of how they could not agree on the name. This fabric collection is a sister collection to Strawberry Lemonade and also features a 60" wide dresden block cheater print. Raspberry Summer is expected to ship to quilt shops in February 2025. To wrap up this podcast, Billy shares a couple of inspirational quilting stories from listeners of the podcast. Watch to the end to hear these heartwarming stories.
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[@erinpalmer7619]

I love this collection so much and... OMG "Blueberry Spring" MUST exist in the future!!! "Cranberry winter"?? :) LOVE!!

[@jodiclark7263]

I totally agree !!!

[@andrsn4u455]

Great ideas for a series of future fabrics!

[@peggyyoung1839]

Love the name cranberry winter.

[@cyndiclifton134]

I love Cranberry Winter!!

[@elizk7822]

I listen to the podcast religiously. This is the first time I’ve watched. Interesting to “see” the podcast voices.

[@susanlee1827]

I love this one. Chelsi now you got to do Lemon Drop, Blueberry Fizz, Apple Harvest, Blackberry Bumble…etc. I love fruit patterns on fabric in tiny doses! 🎉❤😊

[@sandikae7682]

I absolutely love the navy, it's so crisp and clean. i can see myself doing a red, white and blue quilt from this collection. Thank you for including citrine again. In Strawberry Lemonade, I wasn't sure how I felt about citrine, but when I used it in a quilt, I loved the pop of color. Chelsi, you do such a great job designing. I love the prints the two of you came up with for this collection. YAY, more beautiful fabric.

[@melaniekey-k4o]

I would love to see a Halloween line with you ladies

[@maryrose6302]

I will add Jennifer and Charlene to my thoughts and prayers for continued healing. My cancer did not put me through what these ladies have been through but I did and do find solace in my quilting room. Mary Rose

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

When we moved and did a major downsize, all my fabric, quilts, and supplies came with me. My daughter asked me if I really needed to make all the quilts I want to make. I told her “yes”. She asked why. I pointed to the large J O Y letters on the wall. I told her that it brings me JOY.

[@marlahanks7278]

"YES" is so the correct answer!! And yes, we "need" to make them 🥰🥰

[@karenmillett2042]

I just reserved a bundle of Raspberry Summer. I also reserved Strawberry Lemonade since it will be printed again. 🙂 How about a Blueberry Apple Pie with an Americana theme? I have really enjoyed your podcast!

[@pampeterson3092]

You design such beautiful fabric. I love the Dresden cheater print. Confession: I am sewing the charity quilt Moonbeams with FQS and I bought the kit with the backing set. I will be altering the backing to save the cheater hexi fabric for other projects since that fabric sold out so quickly.

[@Love-to-sew-so-much-56]

Beautiful quilts and fabric! ❤❤❤

[@karenmelville]

I did manage to score three yards of the 60” Grandmother’s Flower Garden backing last week. I don’t know how I missed it when the collection came out, but I feel very lucky! I love everything Strawberry Lemonade!!

[@Ruthiek931]

I was in love with Strawberry Lemonade, but now I am in LOVE with this NEW line even more! Way to go, Sherri & Chelsi!!!!

[@marleneturbett143]

Would like to see a cheater fabric in a 108” size. Love all your fabric lines.

[@scrapfaireknits2772]

Love the joy you three bring!! I’d love a follow up on how your eco cutting mat has been holding up. I’m getting ready to move so I’ve been holding off purchasing a new one but I’ll need one when I get to my new space.

[@joyroberts8982]

I can’t express how relaxing and homey your podcast feels on a gloomy day. It’s comforting to listen as I sew, letting a stressful day melt away 😊

[@amiablecrafter]

Love this collection and looking forward to Blueberry spring (IT MUST HAPPEN)! LOL

[@EBennett517]

I do not think it will work, but maybe something to consider in the future...this cheater print would have made a beautiful border. I would really like to see some 108" wide fabrics. I would buy a bunch. Fig Tree got to do 3 this year for Jelly & Jam alone. It is time for Sherri & Chelsi and Vorey Yoder to get some really beautiful 108" wide. I encourage prints that match multiple lines. Moda, give the people what they want.

[@shannonfischer8088]

Paisley and the low volumes are my favorites!!! Love this collection! Adding the navy solidifies this as one of my absolute favorites!!! And the raspberries!!! Love it all!!!

[@marydavidson6057]

The listener quilts are amazing!! Beautiful! Love your new collection!

[@Love-to-sew-so-much-56]

Thank you Billy for sharing the inspirational stories! ❤❤❤

[@marlahanks7278]

I love this collection, but also the Fireflies pattern!!! Thanks for sharing such touching stories of resilience. Prayers to both ladies.

[@37debbiek]

The paisley in this collection is my favorite, I love it all.

[@kimpatterson2333]

I am one of those who quilt while I watch your podcast! 😂 I’m sewing Sherri’s Heart of the Home using the luscious Strawberry Lemonade fabric! And it is so much fun sewing with it in the actual summertime! 😊 Looking forward to the sister collection Rasberry Summer. 😍😍

[@barbararice1196]

Loving Raspberry Summer, can't wait! Unfair making us wait til fall😊

[@adacaves2476]

Blackberry Fall, Cranberry Winter, and Blueberry Spring sounds good to me. Love raspberry summer.

[@marykauffman3686]

Thanks! Great podcast and great fabric line!

[@michellepolston9116]

Love the new collection and the amazing new patterns! I've already purchased 2 new patterns and put the new bag pattern at the top of my to do list!

[@brendajackson294]

Love the new line of fabric. I must get a bolt of the cheater Dresden. The ladies who wrote in about their battles with cancer really touched my heart. I to have had Cancer this past year. I became energized to get to quilting. I have so much I want to get done. It really speaks to how much time do you have left? Thank you for the "Happy fabric".

[@andrsn4u455]

Brenda I’m so sorry. You are right we don’t know how much time we all have on earth. I’m glad you have the inspiration to quilt. Praying for you. Hugs ~ Martha

[@brendajackson294]

@@andrsn4u455 Thank you for your reply. Thankfully they say they got it all.

[@andrsn4u455]

@@brendajackson294 oh that’s great news Brenda. Enjoy your quilting and having to make the hard choice as to what to start first 😉~Martha

[@jackiearagon1268]

Thank you for the fun videos I enjoy them, LOVE the new fabric line coming out.

[@lanastewart7310]

Love all your fabric collections! Raspberry Summer is awesome!

[@martikline4522]

I love that your lines mix and match! In love with the paisleys!

[@carmenbailey1560]

Your new collection of Raspberry Summer is adorable. I’ll have to say I personally don’t see a lot of summery colours here in Canada, thinking that’s why your fabrics are harder to source out. Our temperatures go into the minus side, our colours tend to go to more medium to darker tones. I love following and have use both fabrics and patterns, thanks for your passion. 👍❤️🙂

[@moodygirlcreates130]

I can't wait to get this in my hands!

[@juliasander1680]

This collection is beautiful! I can’t wait to get my hands on it!!!

[@sharonstarr6338]

Love this collection! I am sewing many things with Strawberry Lemonade and just love looking at the fabrics as I sew. I do have one question about the Strawberry Lemonade fabric though. Is a QAL going to be done with the Summer Slice pattern? I have the kit and was going to get stared with it but wanted to wait if a QAL was going to be done. Love all of your fabrics and patterns!

[@brendawall7846]

Paisley would be a really cool backing.

[@peggyyoung1839]

I can’t wait to get this fabric

[@beckyscheller9358]

Just went to a quilt show in Indiana and they had several summer quilts on display.

[@tearose3763]

Morning beautiful ladies! So excited🎉awww…love, love Raspberry Summer♥️❤️♥️

[@suzannekolhagen8040]

Hi there…I just pre ordered this new line from Fat Quarter Shop. Your quilts are so beautiful. Can’t wait to sew with it 🪡🧵🥰❤️

[@helencowen135]

Chelsi's note to self - ALWAYS trust your mum!!!!!!!

[@ellischaefer6949]

Holly berry winter 😮

[@user-rb1em8tt7g]

If you do a Halloween fabric line it can be Boo Berry.

[@nbc911]

Blueberry Spring yes please with all of the shades of blue and aqua....yummy

[@jodiclark7263]

Love.."Perfectly inperfect"

[@noramurdock2569]

I just saw a unique print from the collection Christmas in the Cabin by Art Gallery designed specifically for binding. This would be a perfect addition to your line since the colours mix so nicely with each other. Please consider it (and 108 backing)!

[@susansmith3264]

Well, how about blackberry winter (which is a thing!) and blueberry picnic?

[@LouAnnCox-yi8us]

love the cheaters!!!

[@janwilliams4874]

This is a pretty collection...but you said you didn't have any other berry collections...what about strawberry lemonade? You have already established a "berry" set of collections. I like the blue addition!

[@dellaburns7307]

New quilterstyle :backing used as a quilt/projects❤

[@toyacastillo8129]

Do you ever use a darker background color? I recall one a navy one once.

[@vikkivanveldhuizen2290]

I would like to know what both of you use as a design board and what is the size. I’m trying to think about the best way to make one. Thank you.

[@DianaRose344]

our highest temp in Redding CA so far this year was 119

[@CrystalMcAbee]

My LQS has some hexi print… not a full bolt but nearly. It’s been untouched for months. So if you need it I can give you her info.

[@jocelynfiederer7613]

I design an all blue collection called blueberry smoothie

[@christineproulx-sigounas3819]

Is the « Sweet Adventure » pattern Layer Cake friendly?

[@lynnessewimperfect825]

Hey All! What's going on with Laguna Sunrise? I can't find any pictures of it. Is it still coming out in Sept 2024? ~~ Lynne

[@amberzona2517]

Will they rerelease the hexi when they redo the Strawberry Lemonade line? Hope so!

[@kerrycroom7459]

12:16 12:18 is the Strawberry Lemonade hexie cheater going to be re-printed? Love Raspberry Summer❤

[@susanfraser2886]

Cranberry Christmas lol

[@nikkireynolds9514]

So Chelsea goes down the rabbit hole when designing fabric, and Sherri goes down the rabbit hole when designing words. You are both compulsive, but still very different. 😂

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

Why can't Moda keep hexe and Dresden as a in stock staple ? For backing ? This collection go, love paisley.

[@barbararice1196]

Did I get the release date wrong, did you say February?

[@joycebaker3798]

not a berry ... but Apple Autumn. I live in town with many apple orchards. And blueberries are summer.

[@judithmanning2327]

I would like to know what it is like to live in a part of the country that has such high temperatures. I know that is not quilt related but I do wonder how you deal with the heat. I know you must have air conditioning in your house. But a parked car must get as hot as an oven to enter. Do you have to have indoor activities for the kids all day?