A Quilting Life Podcast

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss the inspiration and share more details about their new fabric collection, Midsummer. They discuss how this fabric line has been in the works for quite awhile and how they put their own signature touches on this red, white, and blue collection. Midsummer is expected to ship to quilt shops in December of 2026. Sherri then shares all about her recent trip to the h+h americas trade show. She discusses some of the differences between this show and the former International Quilt Market show they attended for over a decade. 
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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33249

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Magnificent (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DMagnificent

Star Party (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DStar%2BParty

Midsummer Fabric Collection Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2mJPOF0mv0

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Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

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In this episode, Sherri welcomes best selling author Laura Vanderkam to the show. Laura's new book, Big Time come out tomorrow, May 5th, 2026. Sherri was able to read an advanced copy of this terrific book prior to their conversation and throughly enjoyed what she read and learned. Laura provides great advice for quilters to help manage their time better and create new opportunities to do what they love. A link to order her new book, Big Time can be found below. 
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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33216

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Our Town (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts?search_query=our+town&utm_source=ran&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=US_Content_affiliates&utm_content=4689442&ranMID=54027&ranSiteID=doKkOzlwHPU-hMI_bzsp0NkWZ_InLUhLUQ&AffGroup=Content

Game Day (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=doKkOzlwHPU&mid=54027&murl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.etsy.com%2fshop%2fSherriQuilts%3fsearch_query%3dgame%2bDay"

Big Time: https://amzn.to/3OCha9v

Laura’s Website: https://lauravanderkam.com/

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A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

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Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi welcome Camille Roskelley of Thimble Blossoms on the show! Camille is a fellow Moda fabric designer and was great source for advice and information when Sherri and Chelsi first started up their pattern and fabric businesses. Camille shares how she first was introduced to quilting and how she grew her hobby into a future business. She shares some of her quilting habits shares how she accomplishes her creative goals. She also shares a fabric collection that is in stores now, and two other collections that will be in stores soon. Thank you Camille, for sharing your quilting life with us today! 
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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33158

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Star Crossed Remix (Quilt on the Wall): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=star+crossed+remix

Sunny Days (Quilt on the table): https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade?search_query=Sunny+Days

Use code AQUILTINGLFE for 20% off purchases at Camille's shop from 4/27/26 - 5/3/26

Camille’s Shop: https://thimbleblossoms.com/

Camille’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thimbleblossoms

November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/
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A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi share some of their quilting habits. They then discuss the difference between "pressing" and "ironing" and give tips on how to avoid puckering and wavy borders.
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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33104

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Summer Shores (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4vsdLKN 

Weekender (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4t7dhYS

Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X

November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/

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Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show
Support the show

In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. Some of the topics they discuss include, picking a name for a quilt shop, selecting the correct batting for a quilt based on what the quilt is intended for, altering quilt patterns, inspiring children to learn how to quilt, and more!
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Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33052

Cure Hydration: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off at curehydration.com/aquiltinglife OR purchase here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4u4K1Tw

Cozy Earth Discount: Use code AQUILTINGLIFE for 20% off site wide! https://cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife

Simply Sweet (Quilt on the Wall): https://creatorlink.shop/4s69ObM

Hearts at Home (Quilt on the table): https://creatorlink.shop/4v4UO0K

Happy Go Lucky (Quilt on the Wall Behind Billy): https://creatorlink.shop/4ryj60X

November 2026 Retreat Details Here: https://eternityquiltevents.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

All About Long-Arm Quilting Podcast Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKNuqKbCYEA&t=2105s
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Where to Find Us:

Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: https://www.facebook.com/groups/459389991531728/

A Quilting Life Blog: https://www.aquiltinglife.com

Chelsi Stratton Blog: https://chelsistratton.wordpress.com/

A Quilting Life Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aquiltinglife

A Quilting Life Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquiltinglife/

Chelsi Stratton Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelsistratton/

A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts

Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade

Visit the A Quilting Life YouTube channel for more great video content: https://www.youtube.com/aquiltinglife

Enjoy what you heard? Be sure to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and your review could be read on the show
Support the show