Just Wanna Quilt

Christa Watson, of Christa Quilts, comes to talk with us about writing books (on free motion quilting, also precuts), the Precut Store and so much more. We are so hoping this is the first of many conversations. For more on Christa, go to https://christaquilts.com.

Season 2 begins. We explain what the quilting army is, what a research podcast is, and a few more things in 5 minutes.

Michael, a super smart law professor, talks to us about his theories of the knowlege commons and how to start to think about the study of quilting using his theories.

Tara talks to us about her quilting life. We talk about meeting up in Atlanta to go to MODA's quilt and cross stitch exhibits, and we talk about how technical writing influences her way of thinking about quilting. For more info on Tara, go to www.justwannaquilt.com

Theresa talks to us about some of her big projects, including a quilt with song lyrics and asks some copyright questions. For more information on Theresa, including her Fearless Girl quilt, go to www.justwannaquilt.com.

Andrea talks to us about her life as a quilter, including as an Artist-in-Residence at the Canadian Museum of Immigration, as well as her new project that includes a song about quilting.

Sara is incredible. By 13, she had published a quilt book, and before she graduated high school, she had her own fabric lines. She went to college at Berkeley, and graduate work at Harvard. Now, she has started the Social Justice Sewing Academy, a community-based quilting work that is really amazing. See more about it at www.justwannaquilt.com. And visit the website: www.sjsacademy.com. She also has a "Go Fund Me" at https://www.gofundme.com/socialjusticesewingacademy.

Mary found us through Leah Day's podcast, and she talks to us about her dream of owning a long-arm. She's really fun and funny. Really. I don't think I've laughed so hard in a long time as she explains all of the justification for why she should buy a long-arm. See more at www.justwannaquilt.com

Shelly Ast of Havel's Sewing talks to us about scissors, seam rippers, rotary cutters, and all things sharp and pointy. She also is providing us with a coupon! $7 off $25 or more at their website: wwww.havelssewing.com. Just use the code JWQ7 For more on Shelly, go to www.justwannaquilt.com/

Laura talks to us about Paducah -- how it became a quilter's destination, about other aspects of the art community and how quilters are now retiring there!

Carolanne talks to us about her quilting life, being president of her guild, and her day job, digital marketing. She's agreed to come back for part two and talk to us more about Facebook, Instagram and other important tools for the quilt entrepreneur.

Rebecca talks to us about her knitting life! She also talks about copyright, trademark, and the role of law in creativity. Here's more on Rebecca: https://www.justwannaquilt.com/rebecca-tushnet

Shelly talks to us about her quilting life, and a little bit about the public domain too. We talk about when do you know when an old work can be used without needing permission?

Hilary, friends of Gigi Baay (also part of the Quilting Army) tells us about her experience -- with the QA staying with her in Memphis and about her first quilt show - Paducah!

Maria joins us to talk about her quilting life in Alaska, her book, Improv Patchwork, her year of making everything she wore, and her philosophy of a room of one's own. Here is a link to her book and website: https://talesofastitcher.com/improv-patchwork-dynamic-quilts-made-with-line-shape/

Jo is a quilter from England that talks to us about her quilting life, creating patterns, and creating a VIP club. Her quilts are super cool, especially if you like sewing-themed quilts, rainbows, or more contemporary designs. https://www.thecraftynomad.co.uk

A recap of our last week, and a little bit of a thought conversation of where the project is heading as we move into summer. An more official discussion will happen soon.

Mary Ellen talks to us about the Paducah Spring Quilt Week, and also a little bit about the Gulf States Quilt Guild show too!

Melanie talks to us about her quilting life, including making medallion quilts and blogging at www.catbirdquilts.wordpress.com

Judy Walker talks about her impressions of Paducah, where she experienced Quilt Week.