Not Your Granny's Quilt Show

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Amy Lollis of Amy Lollis Creative, a designer, educator, and business mentor who has thoughtfully reimagined what a sustainable quilting career can look like.Amy began her journey writing quilt patterns and taking on commission work, then expanded into teaching and coaching as her business grew. Over time, she realized she needed a way to continue supporting quilters without burning out. That realization sparked a major shift in how she shows up in the quilt world.In our conversation, Amy shares how she transitioned her in-person offerings into on-demand courses and workbooks, allowing her work to reach more people while creating space for rest and balance. We talk about Scrap Academy, her course for creating beautiful scrap quilts, Build Your SquareSpace Site, and her SEO workbook designed to help makers fine-tune their online presence.Amy is deeply passionate about helping quilters build businesses that are successful, sustainable, and low-maintenance. As she’s redefined her professional goals, she’s also been tending to her inner life and is preparing to pursue a PhD in counseling, bringing care and intention into every part of her work.Find her at www.instagram.com/amylolliscreativePlease enjoy this thoughtful and encouraging conversation. Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message

This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, we welcome in the New Year with Matt Wilding! Matt is a quilt pattern designer and all around creative guy. While being sculpture studies major at university, Matt found a connection to sourdough bread and sculpture that helped him finish his studies. The sourdough saga continued for him when he started baking for neighbors and friends during the lockdowns in 2020. While healing from a serious back injury, Matt had to find a new path that didn't have quite the same physical demand as baking. Matt turned to sewing, and produced an incredible peice called "Wings of Pride". Matt's wings won in the Quilt Creations category at Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. The magnificent wingspan features precision piecing and details that stop people in their tracks. Matt has since designed and produced the pattern for a fun 3D bag pattern called Tessellated Heart. The pattern is now available on his website and you can find so many fun hacks to the pattern on his instagram! Matt will be teaching a workshop for his through Crafty Monkies, so check that out! Please enjoy Matt Wilding. Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, we’re taking a moment to look back and celebrate the wisdom of 2025. ✨This episode is a special recap filled with the tips, advice, and heartfelt insights shared by the incredible guests who joined me this year. From creative encouragement to practical reminders and moments of deep reflection, this episode is a thank-you to every maker who showed up and shared their story.It has been such a privilege to sit down with each and every guest, and I’m deeply grateful for this community and for all of you who listen, support, and create alongside us.Settle in, soak up the wisdom, and enjoy this year-in-review episode.

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m thrilled to welcome Bianca Springer, the creative force behind Thanks I Made Them. Sew Can You. (@thanksimadethem). Bianca has an incredible eye for transforming second-hand clothing and quilts into bold, unforgettable garments that celebrate creativity, sustainability, and skill. She’s especially known for her striking dresses made from yoyos and discarded quilt tops, breathing new life into materials with history and heart. While Bianca is deeply passionate about upcycling, she’s equally committed to teaching sewing skills so others can make, mend, and care for their own clothes with confidence. Bianca has taught workshops across the community and has even more planned in the year ahead. She’ll be teaching at QuiltCon 2026, where she’ll also have a quilt hanging in the show, and in July 2026 she’ll be leading workshops at the Estelle Center for Creative Arts. For nearly five years, Bianca wrote and drafted bag patterns for Sew News. Now she’s reclaiming ownership of those designs and re-releasing them under her own brand. She’s also the author of the powerful embroidery book Represent!, which offers techniques and motifs that uplift people of color while centering allyship and community. Bianca is a true bright spot in the sewing world. Be sure to follow her work at @thanksimadethem, and enjoy this inspiring conversation.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the incredibly talented UK quilt and textile collage artist Russell James Barratt. Born in Scotland and now based in London, Russell has spent the last two decades immersed in the world of fashion, costuming, and garment conceptual design. Textiles are in his DNA. His mother and grandmother both ran small sewing and knitting businesses, surrounding Russell with fibers, fabrics, and creativity from the start. His passion for upcycling and reimagining pre-loved clothing eventually led him to a professional career in fashion, where his bold, repurposed garments caught attention everywhere he went. Today, Russell brings that same sense of play, texture, and innovation to his quilting and textile collage work. As an Aurifil Artisan, he’s been experimenting with thread in exciting new ways, and giving new perspectives on how we view textiles. Follow Russell’s stunning work on Instagram at @russelljbarratt, and enjoy this inspiring conversation with an artist who’s truly one to watch! Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message