Episode 95: Holiday Preparation, Two-Tone Quilts, and Quilt Market Anticipation

[@susanschaefer9447]

Yes. There are always more Christmases down the road, but when one is 70 years old, it makes one wonder how many Christmases there really are. Not to be a downer, but it changes one’s perspective.

[@barbararice1196]

Exactly, I'm 73 right there with you. Blessings to you!❤

[@debbierice1363]

As a 73 yr old also, I feel your sentiment. However, enjoy your hobby and passion daily, stitch and quilt to your hearts content and take life as it comes. It’s hard but try and not let the fear of the future spoil the joy of the moment. That’s what we all have been given, 1 day at a time. I just feel so fortunate I have a hobby I love and am not sitting alone , bored and complaining about nothing to do. There is plenty to do. 😂

[@karinpavlovsky8028]

8:14 I am 82 and just finished the fig tree Christmas quilt I am not stopping doing anything that I enjoy. My mom lived to 98 so i feel i still have a long life ahead dog me

[@susanschaefer9447]

I enjoy all that I do and hope I have many more years.

[@christineveale5800]

I just turned 76 and have been quilting for about 12 years now. I have so many quilt projects I want to do and hope I can finish them. Need to stop myself from buying more fabric though except of course when I need backing. My goal is to not have a single one unfinished. I don’t about anybody else, but I’m guilty of buying layer cakes, jelly rolls and 5 inch squares and I still have them in my stash without a plan. 🙆‍♀️

[@barbarabaker346]

Billy I have a suggestion for you - I have been quilting for about 5 years and as your Mom and Sister were talking about their previous fabric collections, I was trying to think back and remember them. Balboa is the first fabric line I recognized form Sherri & Chelsea. I would love to see a “look back” over previous collections. Some of them sounded so fun and interesting.

[@karenmorton3849]

I would love that too! I've used many of your collections and would love to see them all together.

[@michelleolsen2358]

I think it's really interesting how Billy comes up with questions/topics that for those who have been involved in quilting for a while might not think to discuss. Like two-color quilts, for example We kind of just take those for granted and they don't get a lot of fanfare. I like how he approaches topics from a different, and equally interesting perspective.

[@Beth_BABZ]

Your comments on Christmas and blankets really hit me this week. My grandmother was dying of cancer now going on 20 years ago, I was 18 and we knew it was her last Christmas with us. I had remembered the photo wizard cape from the movie Stepmom with Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts, and I had decided to make my first ever blanket for her with photos from her life. I used my mother's sewing machine, and on Christmas Eve the motor died on it with about 3 more photos to sew on; with my mother keeping watch and my uncle's help (he manually turned the wheel for me) we got it done just in time. It's a blanket I still hold on to and a Christmas I fondly hold in my heart.

[@cathyc1079]

Hi, 9pm here in Australia - perfect time to sit down and watch with a cuppa and relax :)

[@susanfinn7653]

Ooo, home tour with your quilt? Yes, please!❤

[@donnakeim2049]

That quilt behind the table is so beautiful. Would love to make that quilt - the plain squares are so pretty and with the same shade blue little squares pull it all together. WOW.

[@lindakQOV]

Yes, yes! Favorite Things 2 would be wonderful.........and sooner rather than later.😉

[@karenwojahn1400]

Yay Billy! You’re working on the correct way to say “pictures!” I heard you correct yourself during the Listener Quilts segment. 😃 Keep up the good work!

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

Good evening. It's 8pm Brisbane Aussie time. I agree I ❤ paisley tooooo.

[@cathinuferrous2336]

I think what’s trending is doing quilts out of our favorite designers whole line. Back in the day folks had to gather fabric. These days designers do all that work for us. Some of us might mix and match but, a ton of quilts are made from a “line” Fun topic 🎉

[@rebeccasewing]

My grandmother had a couple of chairs that had needlepoint covers on the seats (2 chairs). I took them off the chairs before they were given away. I finally made pillows out of them. i bordered them with a burgundy plaid homespun and sewed ruffles out of the same fabric around the outside of each. They turned out great and rest on our sofa in our living room which is also burgundy.

[@rebeccasewing]

Do you have plans to turn it into something else?@@jayneterry8701

[@lindafrederick71]

The quilt behind you is stunning. Can I please get the pattern name?

[@kathythomas4839]

Another great video! Have fun at market!

[@jayneterry8701]

2 tone quilts are in the classic category. 🩷 I love the variation hexi flowers on the table.

[@melaniekey-k4o]

Every time you all have a podcast pop up I get so excited to see the Christmas tour of your homes!!!! Yes you must do this for your fans!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤

[@melaniekey-k4o]

Billy. That will blow your mind quilters are talkers!!!! Be prepared. Lol. Y’all have a wonderful time at the quilt show enjoy TEXAS.

[@sherryconroy3507]

Yes, definitely a new paisley!

[@michellejaggard9657]

I think being around so many other creative artist it will bring your creativity to the forefront and inspire you. It will also help anyone that has has been in a slump so to speak. Market will bring all of us so many perks in the coming year from all of you designers.

[@michellejaggard9657]

Oh it has a paisley!!! I wasn't subscribed back then ... Oh so sorry I missed it. Paisley is my very favorite!!

[@Mel_leit]

Such a sweet, wholesome family. I love watching you guys!!❤

[@lilyt8578]

I am so excited about the Coastal quilt, I stopped watching for a minute to go to your shop to purchase the paper pattern. Can’t wait to receive pattern.

[@teri_rootsofmysoul]

When talking about what is trending, I feel like there's a lot of quilt blocks designed inside another object. For example, the quilt behind Billie where there are blocks within the churndash block. So fun!

[@marykauffman3686]

Wish you could go to quilt market Billy! Great podcast!

[@rhondahallet8413]

I would love to see an entire collection of Paisley, polka dots and hexies. You could throw in a few stripes, plaids, and gingham for variety. I would pre-order it right now!

[@Slay_slay13]

Listening while I work on Christmas quilting (gifts) - high five on no pressure 😁 If they get it this year: yay! If not: 🤷🏽‍♀️ there’s always next year! I can give a potholder & tea towel, I’m sure I’ll have no complaints!

[@sharonshergold2372]

Thanks for another interesting podcast, hope you have a fun time at Quilt Market.

[@idamaerypkema6252]

I love the quilt on the wall so much. Of course all your quilts are beautiful.

[@leiannemccallum8002]

Thank you all for continuing to provide such fabulous information and great podcast / videos! Have fun at Market. 😊. Can’t wait to hear all about it. We would love to see another paisley in a new fabric collection. Your Coastal pattern shows it off so beautifully !

[@kathyjohnson1704]

Did someone say “paisley”? I think a paisley fabric collection would be awesome! Love your channel! Keep up the good work!

[@kristenhills]

Love this podcast so much! I always look forward to seeing what Chelsi is making and coming up with for fabric lines ❤

[@amandaaskew7606]

Oh my goodness!!!! I would love if you ladies ever did a project where you cut the dish towels to use inside blocks! That is brilliant! I have dish towels that my grandma hand embroidered for my "hope chest". The designs are the traditional days of the week designs with puppies. I have NEVER used them. They are treasured, but put up. My husband and I have been married for 17 years, and my grandma has been gone for 9 years now.

[@susanlee1827]

Oh how sweet! Yes please do make something special from them! I’m sure your grandma would have LOVED that idea!

[@HelloHello-bb5ik]

Know it is probably just me ….I would love to see other backgrounds besides white as options. For example, the blue background on the Fat Quarter Shop Charity Quilt using your fabrics was such a nice change of pace to see! Thank you for the podcast. Enjoy Quilt Market!

[@CGee17]

Welcome to Texas for Quilt Market! I'm in the Dallas area and unfortunately (or fortunately) our Texas Ranger just beat your Astros (love them too) and are headed to the World Series. Houston might be a little sad when you're here. But Quilt Market and Quilt Festival will cheer everyone up😀. Enjoy!!

[@MomONineAZ]

I love rag quilts. I've made quite a few of them. My kids just love them, but they are a lot of work when you get to the trimming the seams part.

[@kimmyers7848]

Talking about rag quilts. I made 18 in one year and have never wanted to make another but you know like you I don't have one for myself Yet

[@sandrawhitman2930]

Just wanted to say thank you for being so dependable and staying on a schedule. You are all so busy but I count the days between your podcasts. Have a wonderful time at quilt market and may the Lord watch over you and keep you all safe!

[@lynnscroggins7104]

Just love the quilt behind Billy…going to have to make that one

[@debbiebabarskas4906]

Love each and every one of your podcasts. Each week I think this is my favorite one and boy the next one you knock that one out of the park as well with your info, ideas and suggestions. Have a Great time at market , can’t wait to see what you come back with. Safe Travels. Yes Billy! Make sure you go next time. Lol 🎉

[@kristysoard7901]

Soooooooooo....excited about your home holiday tour!! You bring such delight to me each time you post a new podcast. Thank you so much for bringing beauty to our lives.

[@momontheball2970]

I think you touched on some of the upcoming trends. My predictions for Quilt Market are blue, blue and more blue. There have been a lot of warm colors in recent years…. “mustard anyone?”. I see a trend toward deep cool tones and a lot more dark backgrounds.

[@susangage9140]

A Christmas quilty party sounds fabulous!!!!!!!

[@quiltgram3056]

Yup, me too. Three years ago I made a hard and fast rule for myself. NO new quilts (gift) are to be started from November 1st on. Way too stressful. Interesting hearing about the several background solid choices. Have a wonderful time at Market. 🥰

[@pampeterson3092]

The quilt on the wall is pretty, and yes you should reproduce that blue paisley fabric. I hope you have safe travels and a fun time at Quilt Market.

[@lindakendall9943]

So grateful for you and your KZbin videos! Chelsi, have you snagged some of the Pride and Prejudice fabric?!

[@susieluttrell3321]

Hi gang, I love all your quilts and never miss a video. I'm watching this a day late for no real reason. But it is the day after the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros. I thought of you during all the games. I'm sorry your Astros lost but much more happy that the Rangers won. Love yall!

[@rebeccaaguilar9550]

Thank You for this So Interesting Podcast!😊

[@margaretlavenia4634]

Another interesting podcast from all of you! I wish I could go to quilt market to meet you both! Looking forward to your nice variety of podcasts!

[@susangage9140]

Love the quilt on the wall! The print fabric blends in so well

[@jonijecklin4394]

Hi, all! This year I purchased a book by Susan Ache, Summer Memories. My favorite quilt in it, Veranda, is a two-color quilt. In the book she mentions that she would love to (I'm paraphrasing, Susan!) make it in several different colors and stack them for a display. I thought that seemed like such a great idea! As a hand-piecer/quilter, I am so slow with projects - but perhaps I'll manage to get more than one finished someday! Thanks for an interesting show.

[@nikkireynolds9514]

Hey, guys: have you thought of taking those crocheted pot holders and stitching them to some fabric to use as quilt blocks? It is lace, after all and people often incorporate lace trim on quilts.

[@MaggieB-ev2qv]

Good morning..love your show. Great team❤

[@quiltsforsurvivors3502]

I made a bunch of items for Christmas in January. It was great to them done well before Christmas. I just have two quilts to longarm before the holidays.

[@lindafriedrichs6526]

I made a purple and green quilt for my best friend

[@gentlemoment]

Thanks

[@mizmerrill]

That paisley is one of my favorites. And I love how it’s used in Coastal. What a great idea! (I usually banish paisleys to borders or sashing.)

[@montanakath7987]

I love Balboa!

[@Roxanne-xx9nv]

I love hexagon blooms.

[@michelewood1925]

I love the Bella 200! :)

[@annhalachis3327]

Good morning, love your podcast! I made A rag quilt because cutting those edges is brutal. I can't imagine your pain after clipping all those edges. Ps. I made the regal pine also (love it, ) but I'm not on social media to show you. Thanks for sharing your talents with us 😊

[@nancypage8061]

Good morning from Schertz Texas

[@lynnscroggins7104]

Would love to see a Christmas home tour! I love decorating for Christmas. I don’t have quilts…yet! But I do have about 10 trees. Hope it works for us to see yours!

[@patriciahilkert4631]

The new Celebrate with Quilts book has three two color quilt patterns. I also see more shabby chic fabric which I love. Fabric has become so expensive that more fat eighth patterns and bundles would be nice. I also like curated bundles like Kimberly does.

[@christinehl4310]

I’m hoping that I will find some of your fabric collections at Quilt Festival.

[@sandrajohnson4218]

It would be really nice if you could pop up a picture of quilts that you talk about.

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

So any chance Billy could collaborate with you to add to a collection that you could blend with a collection?. Eg navy, slate grey, dark green, with complimentary light version in check ,plaid , stripe that we could either make a male quilt or blend??? 🙏

[@caroline-brisbane8577]

Ps. Have a fab time at Quilt Market !

[@myscrappinmama]

Alexandria, you are so good at this! I have a couple smaller quilt tops ready to go. I just can’t bear to quilt them on my home machine. It’s a lot of work and goes very slow!!! Are you taking in customers for quilting??

[@marytillman372]

Hi again!! I really enjoy your livestreams. Thanks for doing something different. This is the third time I have asked. Maybe I missed your response. What is the quilt that is over Billy’s left shoulder? Thank you!!!

[@idamaerypkema6252]

I have a Accucut Go that has a die that cuts out the fabric pieces and cuts. All the edges. I love making rag quilts but I can’t do all that cutting anymore.

[@katherinem7835]

What is the quilt pattern behind Billy? I love that quilt.

[@debbierice1363]

When will November BOM be out? I am all caught up and ready to complete 2 quilts I am making. Looking forward to setting pattern. Thanks for all you do. Another interesting video.

[@elsafischer3247]

What is a rag quilt, could you show one. Thank you greetings from Switzerland

[@lillieguitreau]

Do you have a tutorial on how to sew they grandmother’s flower garden blocks?

[@JaneteSaras]

Good morning from San Antonio, You all are great I love your videos. I also love the block on the wall right next to Billy. What is the block’s name? Do you have a video of it? Thanks!!

[@debbiegriffin2079]

Can Regal Pines be made from a fat quarter?

[@sandyparis2688]

Can you show a picture of a “rag guilt”?

[@lindamcneely]

what is the name of the wall hanging with the star in the middle behind the camera man.

[@lindafrederick71]

I feel that I see more and more panel quilts which I really dislike

[@AllisonNorris13]

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