Episode 12: Favorite Blogs and IG Accounts, Modern Fabrics with Traditional Decor, & Gifting Quilts

[@margaritagranadosbrenes8582]

Hi girls!!! I am very happy, just got my Quilting Life Monthly Planner from Amazon!!!🥳 it is as I imagine, delicate, portable and cute!!! Among other things!🥰 thanks for the efford of producing beautiful things for every body that as me like to quilt and keep busy and organize!!! Hugs from 🇨🇷 Costa Rica! Pura vida!!!😘

[@mariawells8026]

Always look forward to this KZbin show! You 2 are so very dear and inspiring.

[@MugooChick]

I love when it’s new podcast day! Makes me so happy. I look forward to seeing your beautiful quilts behind you.

[@bgturman]

Happy Monday - I'm glad I'm not the only one four blocks behind :). Always enjoy your show!

[@puppiesfollowus]

Absolutely love to watch this podcast on KZbin. It’s awesome to watch and see Chelsie as herself. Don’t get me wrong I also love Chelsies KZbin’s but in these podcast she is so much more comfortable and relaxed. It’s not scripted word for word and so much more natural and her personality shines thru. Love your mother daughter team. Super neat. Enjoy both your ladies talents of designing patterns and fabrics. Talent runs in the family 🥰😘. Stay strong 💪🏻 safe and healthy 🏠 and smile!!!! 😁 you both are loved, adored and appreciated 🥰😘👍

[@TheLhester1965]

I made a quilt with the same pattern of my dad's grandmother. It was a genuine 1860's quilt and it had holes and the material felt like gauze. I did it in Civil War reproduction fabrics with his favorite colors. When I gave it to him, his intention was to put it up to "save" it. I explained to him that he had a 150 year old quilt on his bed in use. Now fabrics are so much better, so it could last and last. Cotton is easy to wash and dry and it gets better with time. He got to use it for 10 years and I know he cherished it. Now I have put it on the rack for his great-grandson who was named after him. But, my parents grew up in the depression and when I moved them in with me, there were pillowcases with crocheted edges and beautiful handmade items that my mom got for their wedding 63 years ago. She had been saving them because they were so pretty and personal. She was 87 when we went through the house and now in my home, these prize pieces are being used, in places where they don't get a lot of wear and they rardly have to be cleaned. Please don't save things for a special occasions. Use them and give them the same amount of love that went into them. I can't wait for the next podcast!!

[@isabelguzman7354]

Absolutely love watching you girl’s! Look forward to the next one! ❤️

[@sharihannah9251]

Love this pattern. So many options!

[@karenquigely]

This was such an informational podcast. I really appreciate that you ladies told us your favorite blogs and instagram accounts. I love having new content to look at. I look forward to your episodes as they give me a defined time to just have a cup of coffee, sit and listen without multitasking. This podcast is wonderful. Give each other a pat on the back. hugs-k

[@C12133]

Such an informative video! I have often wondered which blogs or Instagram accounts that you would choose to follow. Time is so valuable and unfortunately I can’t keep up with everybody that I would like. Thank you for explaining the “for personal use only” which makes sense when it is explained. It reminded me at telling my mom that my brother tore off the “Do not removed tag” on the pillows. 🤣 Obviously I liked to follow rules at a young age. Thank you ladies so much!! Remember you are appreciated!!😊😍

[@janemcdaniel7502]

So excited to see this mystery project!! Love the conversion on gifting. I feel like gifting is as much for me as it is for receiver. The story about the how comforting a quilt can be was a great reminder on how much special these gifts can be!

[@darlenetaylor2955]

I love your podcast - better on KZbin than on my phone! I read most of the blogs you mentioned but wanted to suggest Sharon Holland's blog. She is an Art Gallery designer and is the sweetest! You may want to add her to your top 10. My top 10 is growing!

[@jeanettewithrow8555]

sometimes i give a quilt away and im not sure they like quilts I was glad to hear to talk about that

[@carmelmonaghan7579]

I just got a memory on my facebook feed. 2 years ago today I arrived in New York on my big trip to the US and the Houston conversion. I was the most wonderful 3 weeks and I hope with all my heart to do it again. What a wonderful experience.

[@carolmorgano7158]

I always look forward to the pod cast thanks 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@gingerlawson9612]

I have had many talks with my children when younger about making quilts for their friends having babies for the first time, like cost, time, and care, themes, after being ask countless times to make one. After having them paying for the material once they have decided they can buy more for their money in things the baby really needs now, then material for a quilt, and save the quilts for another special occasion. After making so many for my family, I now make and give away a lot to unknowns and to church charities, with love. I have my quilts for holidays and beds, tables etc., so I'm a happy camper. Like the list of people and I'm going to have to look into some. I try to do a day off on the YT but like you said it is a rabbit hole when you get started. You 2 Stay Safe till the next time.

[@jpetttube]

Would love to see photos of your homes and how you display your beautiful quilts!

[@MinkiKim]

Oh thank you so much for mentioning my Instagram!! I am a huge fan of your quilts! I am so sad that my Instagram account was hacked and I can’t log in or post any of new projects. 😞 I pray for good things to happen and I can connect with you talented friends. 🙏

[@morganquilts]

I love these podcasts and always look forward to them.

[@KnitzyKitzy]

I always prewash quilts with sensitive, fragrance free detergent before I gift them. I actually tumble dry them too. That way the recipient won’t worry it’s ruined when it crinkles and it removes the chemicals used in the fabric manufacturing process. Plus you can be sure it washes well!

[@michellesandoval2717]

You made my Monday! Thank you gals.

[@cathylloyd9225]

Oh my goodness...thank you so much for the story about giving the quilt! I have goosebumps!! I'm in the process of doing 2 quilts (your summer sweet fabric) for people who have done nice things for my family where they won't let me pay them...I will give them freely with my heart!! Thank you!! A few years back I was very ill and a friend gave me a lovely soft blanket (not a quilt) . To this day that blanket gives me soooo much comfort and I think of her everytime I snuggle under it. 💗 You two are adorable!

[@Jorgie1944]

I consider myself a beginner, having completed 5 quilts, 4 of which are throw size, 1 is full bedspread size. Each part of the process requires different skills, so I also like to not rush and only work on one part of the process on a given day (cutting, piecing, sandwiching, quilting, binding). My workmanship is better when I focus on that one process that day.

[@lotuslodgespa3167]

I have been drooling over the Balboa line since the first time I saw it. I just got notification my 1/2 yard bundle from FQS has just arrived at my PO!! Woohoo!!!! I’m hoping that years to come you’ll be designing lines that all go together 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❣️ You two are awesome and remind me of my daughter and me 🥰🥰🥰 Stay safe and I can’t wait to start making quilts from labor of love with my balboa....it’s all in my journal I just received designed by you as well 😉

[@septemberbaby0903]

Vintage Porch is a great Instagram follow .. her 'stories' are always amusing, entertaining and usually hysterical!

[@candigordon3591]

I just love you both! Thanks for the “Top Ten” lists.

[@suzannemccallon18]

Love you two and your beautiful quilts and ideas. I'm a SE Texas Girl living in Utah. Utah is beautiful, but theres no place like home. Texas 4ever :)

[@debbiebrugman1289]

Hello, I am visiting my daughter in Las Vegas this week and have been visiting all the local quilt shops. Yesterday I went to The Christmas Goose and was so excited to see several of your quilts hanging in the shop. It’s such a lovely shop and I enjoyed talking with Andrea.

[@ssusan3]

Another awesome show thank you so much ladies

[@szelop]

Enjoyed your video. Thanks. Oh & beautiful quilts!

[@barbwells]

I always put a care card in with my quilts but I also include one or two Color Catchers in the card. That way they have it and don’t have to go buy them.

[@kimpoper3711]

Can't wait for my balboa fabrics to deliver. I love all of the prints! Beautiful!

[@silviathomas3224]

I love your podcasts- I listen to you both on the way to work and then also watch the same podcast on youtube. On the issue of selling quilts made using other people's patterns. I think Tula Pink has a different approach and thought about who owns the actual pattern rights. I remember hearing her on the media explaining that she feels that if you buy the pattern you use it but if you want to sell it, you ;must purchase another pattern. I guess you could enquire about this with her to be 100 per cent accurate.

[@wondasimpson8773]

So excited to check out these accounts to check out

[@SewFun]

I make quilts as a gift of love for people, so I've come to feel that no matter what the quilt means or does not mean to another person, it's important to remember that I made it with love. I also feel that when I give a gift to someone, it becomes theirs and it is important for me to let go of any expectations, otherwise it's not really a gift, I'm attempting to place an obligation on the recipient. That doesn't mean you have to make quilts for people who do not appreciate them. It just means if you do, remember why you made it.

[@jojorey6886]

I agree 100% with you but I do struggle a little when the recipient can’t say thank you. If I ask someone what time it is I always thank them, I gave someone a dog bone for their dog and they thanked me so I struggle when someone can’t say thank you for handmade quilt custom made in their favorite color. You can correct me if you think I shouldn’t even expect a thank you. I’m a little hesitant of who I give quilts to now.

[@SewFun]

@@jojorey6886 Oh please don't take what I said as a chastisement on you. I'm only saying that because someone doesn't thank you...that's on them. You did something nice for them and that's a reflection of your kindness. Don't let their bad manners make you lose your love of sharing your work. Other people will be grateful.

[@jojorey6886]

@@SewFun I didn’t take what you said as chastisement. I agree with you. I think I do expect something even though it’s only a thank you and that’s what’s bothering me.

[@nancylyman5192]

Teresa, this was a “lightbulb” moment for me. I’m going to keep your words in the back of my mind as a reminder when I need a calming influence. Thank you for sharing your philosophy.

[@SharonCarbine]

@@jojorey6886 I feel bad when people do not thank me for gifts I give them - not just quilts. I also do not feel good when people ask me for help and then do not thank me after I provide it. What is wrong with such people!

[@starbrown1219]

Really good as always.

[@1960Connie]

Ordered my Balboa prints over the weekend!!!!!🤗🤩😍

[@CGee17]

Come live with us in Texas! We’d love to have you!!

[@alicekarr2400]

I try to cut my fabric fist. Then I quilt it. I find I am more productive. I definitely use a planner and write down what I want to work on. That is how I juggle my projects.

[@eileenemberger3969]

Thanks for sharing all those links. So eager to get Balboa and make a log cabin.

[@kimpatterson2333]

I so enjoyed this episode!! It was so inspiring! So much, that I’m asking if you would make this a regular monthly feature of maybe Top 5 ( whether you choose podcasts, blogs or Instagram that month) Thank you sooo much!! ❤️❤️

[@tigerlily9051]

Waiting for my Balboa fabric bundle to arrive!

[@lisastack4875]

What is your advice on what and how you launder your quilts? Including stain removal. Thanks!

[@katherinem7835]

My sister and I are big quilters. We have another sister that just can't understand how much they cost. She just can't understand people pay for something that she can buy from a store for 15.00 for her bed. My other has made her some quilts but I have not.

[@patfay3370]

I am new to quilting. So I hear you talking a lot about tone-on-tone. Could you please post a specific fabric that references one of your tone-on-tones so I can look it up?

[@SharonCarbine]

Some Balboa precuts are available at www.etsy.com/shop/FabricFlyShop?ref=shop_sugg&search_query=Balboa. I bought a Balboa Honey Bun there. Great experience!

[@elaineclements3883]

Great food blog with recipes that are simple enough for everyday and wonderful--fit to make for company and you know they'll turn out great, even without pre-testing: Cafe Sucre Farine. I have gifted every quilt I've ever made (card with care instructions included) and I do it because it is a labor of love, freely given and like all the good we may do in the world, we never know how it will be received and what the impact will ultimately be.

[@dgross4995]

Sherry I am hearing-impaired...would it be possible to add captions to your podcasts? It would be greatly appreciated! Perhaps it’s available but I can’t locate the setting.

[@AQuiltingLife]

Hello, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I looked into it and it looks like it might just take longer for youtube to auto produce the Closed Captioning on this video because of its length. KZbin has a program that automatically adds closed captioning but it may take a few days for it to be published with longer videos. I will be checking up on it again to see if that is the case. All of our other videos have Closed Captioning so I'm hoping it just hasn't loaded up yet for this video.

[@dgross4995]

@@AQuiltingLife Thank you! I’ll check back in a few days as well!

[@jog2010]

Is the plaza quilt paper pieced or pieced?

[@kaysanderford8560]

Is it possible for you to give us the link to Camille’s blog, even though she isn’t posting much anymore? I would love to go back and read her past posts.

[@heatherstewart7131]

What do you do with all the quilts

[@kaysanderford8560]

I think the link to Studio McGhee may be incorrect ... is it McGhee or McGee? You have it different in each place ... where you list it and where you link it. FYI.

[@kathyb.8769]

please include CC option on all videos plz

[@AQuiltingLife]

Hopefully it will be available in the next couple of days. It takes longer for KZbin to generate the automatic Closed Captioning on the longer videos. I will keep an eye on it to see if it does.

[@carolbanks8313]

What is the name of that quilt hanging behind you? Do you have it available as kit?

[@AQuiltingLife]

The name of the quilt is Plaza but no kits are available for it. Plaza pattern: tidd.ly/3iE65hM

[@mimiham6194]

Can you tell me the designer’s name that you mentioned has a line of Halloween fabric, please? I thought you said, Holly.

[@nhager]

They are referring to Urban Chiks when they mention Holly

[@mimiham6194]

@@nhager thank you, kindly.

[@angelaeaves9686]

What is the name of the low volume print you talk about in the first 2 quilts

[@truegirl123]

Wow! Every podcast is the same where Cheri keeps talking over and over Sherri. It’s unbearable to hear at this point.