Meri and I have been sisters-in-law for over 30 years, so we share a lot of crafting history. She's not afraid to try things - from beekeeping to shearing sheep and carding wool to knitting socks to soap-making to toothbrush rug-making....she's tried 'em all. I think we forgot to talk about mummifying a chicken with the homeshooled grandkids - but, yeah, she's done that too.  We'll save that for next time!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Stitchedbysusan)

Meri Witmer - Master Crafter

....and other life lessons learned from quilters. Makers have stories! In these casual interviews, my guests talk about the joy, hope, and even healing that can be found in the process of creating something beautiful.

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Leslie's studio is one you've GOT to see to appreciate! Warm...inviting...a great place for being creative and for hanging out with Gigi.

Leslie and I chat about her process - how she first began thinking about what she even wanted in her creative room, and then her no-stress way of building it gradually. Plus we touch on quilting retreats with your besties, finding your style, and much, much more.

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Leslie Bercher - Studio of My Dreams

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Michelle Oliveto is new-ish to the world of quilt making, but a long-time surface designer. She's created a boutique fabric brand to showcase the artistry of designers from around the world. At it's heart is relationship with customers, designers, and community.

Michelle and I chat about  Dandelion Fabric & Co's beginnings, knowing your WHY, and making a difference with our crafts. 

Plus, Michelle's website features quilt stories! Take a few photos of a favorite project, write a few words, and submit it here.

Website: dandelionfabricandco 
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Michelle Oliveto - Surface Design Made Easy

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Lauren Wright is the creator behind Molly And Mama, a studio for pretty stitches. She loves pastel, sweet colors, and delicate prints. We chat about her inspiration, and how she designs many of her small projects made with straightforward techniques, and then adds details and embellishments. Think pincushions, sewing folders, and even Christmas stockings.

Check out #scrapbustingsunday to see recent projects in the sewalong we talked about. And DO follow Lauren on social media for sooo many gorgeous photos. They'll brighten your day! If you love feminine and dainty things, you'll love this glimpse into Lauren's creative, crafty world.

Here's a personal invitation from Lauren:

"You're invited to join the Pretty Stitches Club with Molly and Mama in 2022. Sew along each month as Lauren shares beautiful, new 'small project' patterns exploring her favourite techniques like patchwork, embroidery, English paper piecing and stitching with wool felt. These beginner friendly projects feature Lauren's practical and pretty signature style. Join in from the comfort of your own home, no matter where you are in the world."
 Sign up to register your interest here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60dfe8553595ec95d5e54938

And sign up for her newsletter to receive a free floral stitchery pattern:
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Website: https://www.mollyandmama.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mollyandmama/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MollyandMama
Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/MollyandMama

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Lauren @mollyandmama

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Jess is the creator behind the no-y-seam feathered star, designer of many quilt patterns, and more recently, has a growing portfolio of digital quilting designs. She has so much solid wisdom to share in this episode; about life and business and quilting, and her genuine care really shines through.

Find Jess in all these places:
longarmleague.com
Facebook and Instagram: @longarmleague #longarmleague
threadedquilting.com

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Jess Zeigler - Commish of the Longarm League

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Laura and I had a riveting discussion about the art, the emotion, and the expression that are so visible in her one-of-a-kind pieces. Her words describe her technique the best: "My material is salvaged wood gathered in the aftermath of environmental tragedies, such as Hurricane Sandy, forest fires in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, and from numerous other unnamed storms in Massachusetts. The wood is from damaged and wrecked houses – cedar sidings, screen doors, kitchen cabinets, wood tables- and repurposed into luminous, patchwork constructions. Through these difficult situations, my work is filled with vibrant color and uplifting hopefulness. I never paint the wood, they are as I found them and bear the marks of usage through their nail holes and scratches reminding us that material has memory."

And of course I had questions! How do you store a wooden stash? And what's fussy cutting? And how big are your wood quilts?Prepare to be amazed and inspired by Laura's creations. You can view the exhibition we referred to here: New England Quilt Museum

Uppercase magazine, Issue #51  "Arts & Quilts", featuring Laura's art
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Website: www.LauraCheney.com
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Meri Witmer - Master Crafter

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