A Quilting Life Podcast

In this episode, Sherri welcomes the talented Moda fabric designer Deb Strain to the podcast. Deb shares her journey from art teacher to renowned fabric designer, revealing her meticulous process of creating fabric collections and embroidery kits. Discover how her passion for art and quilting intertwines, and gain insights into her creative process and industry trends. Deb is the most seasoned Moda fabric designer and has been with Moda since 1996. Thank you Deb for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33988

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Visit debstrainstitches.com and use code IHEARDDEB for 20% off your order at checkout.

Quilt on the Wall: Winter 2026 American Patchwork & Quilting: https://tidd.ly/4Bj7wfj

Posies & Pears (Quilt on the Table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.2590239&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DPosies%2B%2526%2BPears

Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

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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
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In this episode Sherri sits down with Jennifer Keltner in our last interview from Modavation 2026. Sherri and Jennifer discuss ways to increase creativity and how using other outlets, outside of quilting, can help grow your creative mind. Jennifer is a maker of many things and has been involved with the quilting world for many years. She has worked for American Patchwork & Quilting and Martingale Publishing who have published the majority of Sherri's books. Jennifer loves to learn about and explore new ways to enlighten her creative side. Today she shares some of what she has discovered with us in this episode. Thank you Jennifer for sharing your Quilting Life with us today!

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33943

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Corn Maze (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.2054774&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DCorn%2BMaze

Autumn Breeze (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.2054949&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fsearch_query%3DAutumn%2BBreeze

Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2

Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

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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
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi discuss their new fabric collection, Coastal Breeze. They explain why this collection feels like a return to their signature style after designing three holiday/seasonal specific collections prior to this one. This collection can be viewed as a sister collection to their other two coastal collections, Seashore Drive and Balboa. Coastal Breeze fabrics should be shipping to stores in May 2027.

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-178-show-notes/

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Bloom & Vine (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057590&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Flisting%2F4581199002%2Fbloom-vine-throw-wall-hanging-qld288%3Fga_search_query%3DBloom%252B%252526%252BVine%252BThrow%252B%25252B%252BWall%252BHanging%26ref%3Dshop_items_search_1%26pro%3D1%26logging_key%3Db3b28d850d53c1b87ea373760549df4fd5d1ccfe%253A4581199002

Coastal Stars (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057809&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DCoastal%2BStars

Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2

November 2026 Retreat Registration Link: https://eternityevents.regfox.com/ab-sew-lutely-magical-quilt-retreat-session-one

Coastal Breeze Fabric Collection Introduction Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91eawdwyfxs

Sherri's other Coastal Breeze Patterns:

Honeybun Sampler: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1057906&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHoneybun%2BSampler

Garden Spools Wall Hanging: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1058087&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DGarden%2BSpools

Tulip & Vine: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1058162&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DTulip%2B%2526%2BVine

Chelsi’s New Coastal Breeze Patterns:

Coastal Breeze Pattern Home Page: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200606&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26section_id%3D60557042

Coastal Girl: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200235&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DCoastal%2BGirl

Tesserae: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200281&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DTesserae

Lighthouse: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200342&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DLighthouse

Dreamy Days: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200461&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DDreamy%2BDays

Seafaring: https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.1200490&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop-header-name%26listing_id%3D4376320378%26from_page%3Dlisting%26search_query%3DSeafaring

Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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
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In this episode, Sherri gives an in-depth recap of her recent trip to England. She shares some of the sewing activities that took place and recounts many of the historical places she was able to visit on her trip.

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33817

Go to https://www.curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE 
You can also find Cure on Amazon!

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

Whimsy Night (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.352693&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DWhimsy%2BNight

Hey Pumpkin (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.352774&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FStrattonHandmade%3Fref%3Dshop_sugg_market%26search_query%3DHey%2BPumpkin

Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Complete Book Set: https://amzn.to/4xTmmXN
Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

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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
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In this episode, Sherri and Chelsi answer a new batch of listener questions. These include questions dealing with quilt batting, selling PDF quilt patterns, ways to layout a quilt without a design board and more!

Show Notes Blog Post: https://www.aquiltinglife.com/?p=33761

Go to curehydration.com/aquiltinglife and get 20% off your first order with promo code AQUILTINGLIFE

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Fall Dash (Quilt on the Wall): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.85295&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DFall%2BDash%2BQuilt%2B%252B%2BMini

Pumpkin Patch (Quilt on the table): https://click.linksynergy.com/link?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&offerid=1995859.85296&type=10&subid=0&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DPumpkin%2BPatch%2BNew

Happy Go Lucky 2 (New Quilt on Wall Behind Billy): https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=ORdkE0HHnXM&mid=54066&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fetsy.com%2Fshop%2FSherriQuilts%3Fsearch_query%3DHappy%2BGo%2BLucky%2B2

Family Favorites Book by Sherri & Chelsi 30% off: https://tidd.ly/4xenkOz

Chelsi Stratton Patterns 25% off: https://tidd.ly/4zjcuYp

Fusible Batting Tape for Quilting: https://www.amazon.com/Fusible-Batting-Tape-For-Quilting/dp/B0CXSGR251/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1RGKLXK7BI6OH&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.9LEJTqQ7eYqgZy1UJz_MOJq4hMZ2NQR868oV8hD2B0TFSkFhRxa3zqJXQ_wJFc-NhaaeZEIqqdAeRid-qJl4M6Bq0ydvv3VZ_h-X9lutvBRMyPFyCvHzmv7929LMQ6YJVqlUWOr6djK3MfQz4wnv73SKOflIgWDebqZRpE9qpa_KqsPmwck5YZI2KAqXJLGhVTLJgYGsEsxwPRWyFpafQ1HtPrsP4S527VCT38EAAHzjj3ONCGSw3XTerJmx421mOGNPCf7ligKQ-M1E8k8B27iX4aOoZYxUebrslp5-s5w.2dvfPYTrhepEqW3boAXloLGjI2elgedsZpdEkBJouig&dib_tag=se&keywords=XMJY%2Bfusible%2Bbatting&qid=1788161356&sprefix=xmjy%2Bfusible%2Bbatting%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-2&th=1

Podcast Email: aquiltinglifepodcast@gmail.com

Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: https://aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd

NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.

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