Talk show for quilt lovers
60 minutes epi
Quilting Conversations With Trendsetting Designers for Quilt Enthusiasts
Back by popular demand, comes Season 3 of The Quilting Hour! Each episode is a one-hour conversation that will explore quilting techniques and creative trends, focussing on a specific theme or technique. Expert quilter Lee Chappell Monroe of May Chappell will host the special guests and guide the conversation to be sure you learn the most you can on the theme of the week.
The discussions were recorded from the LIVE event and are now accessible to watch at your leisure. So pick a discussion topic you want to learn more about, or better yet, sign up for the entire series! Read more about the topics and guests for Season 3 below.
Season 3 Episode Topics and Guests
Inside Fabric Design: Creating the Surface
Let’s explore one of the best parts of quilting- the fabric! You’ll hear directly from the artists who create our stashes. We will explore organic options, the design and printing process, and where they find inspiration. The world of quilting cotton is vast, but often a mystery to quilters; find out more about your go-to designs. Special guests Samarra Khaja, Jen Moore of Monaluna, and Heather Givans of Crimson Tate
Dip Your Needle into Improv
For some, improv feels like a free expression of creativity, but the freedom seems daunting for others. We will hash out the best way beginners can start and keep the inspiration alive for experienced improvers. From cutting to color to stitching, these experts will guide your journey in improv. Special guests Cheryl Arkison and Cindy Grisdela
Going Full Circle with Dresdens
They’re so much easier than expected! Dresdens carry a dramatic punch in the quilting world and have a long history. We will discuss traditional dresden construction, modern ideas for construction, and the tips, tools, and tricks for easy, accurate piecing. From perfect points to multiple appliqué techniques, you’ll hear about all things dresden. Special guests Susan K Cleveland of Pieces Be With You and Candyce Grisham
Outside the Seam: Exploring New Corners of Quilting
Ever find yourself in a creative rut? Or do you just want new challenges? Our experts will talk about finding new ideas and inspiration in the world of quilting. From the endless ways to look at precuts to using patterns as a jumping-off point, these experts are your guides to keeping your creative spirit full. Special guests Amy Ellis of Amy’s Creative Side and Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs
Capture This: Photographing Your Quilts
Learn all about the best practices for capturing your creation! From tips on lighting and gear to the best backgrounds for staging your quilt, we will discuss every step of the process. Whether you’re using a fancy camera or a smartphone, you will gain confidence in recording your makes. Special guests Kitty Wilkin of The Night Quilter and Shelly Moore of Ma Tante Quilting
Wearable Art: Using Quilting in Clothing
Quilted jackets have become all the rage, from fashion magazines to Instagram. Sometimes you’re repurposing a quilt, and sometimes you’re starting from scratch. Either way, wearing a quilted garment feels like a warm hug. Find out more about wearing your love of quilting on your sleeves! Special guests Eliane Bergmann of Patchwork & Poodles and Samantha of Purple Sewing Cloud
Live event on July 22nd at 12pm PT
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Buy NowInside Fabric Design: Creating the Surface
Recording available. Special guests Jen Moore, Heather Givans, and Samarra Khaja.
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Buy NowDip Your Needle into Improv
Recording available. Special guests Cheryl Arkison and Cindy Grisdela.
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$4.99
Buy NowGoing Full Circle with Dresdens
Recording available. Special guests Susan K Cleveland and Candy Grisham.
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$4.99
Buy NowOutside the Seam: Exploring New Corners of Quilting
Recording available. Special guests Amy Ellis and Cheryl Brickey.
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$4.99
Buy NowCapture This: Photographing Your Quilts
Recording available. Special guests Kitty Wilkin and Shelly Moore.
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$4.99
Buy NowWearable Art: Using Quilting in Clothing
Recording available. Special guests Eliane Bergman and Samantha of Purple Sewing Cloud.
Back when I started quilting it was practically unheard of for a 23-year-old to do so, but there I was. Now, over 23 years later I haven’t stopped. That’s more than half my life! In addition to my own creative work, I love to teach, write books, spread the gospel of improv, and design quilts. Every now and then I make a garment, my Grade 8 Home Ec teacher would be proud.
Eliane Bergmann is the pattern designer and modern quilter behind Patchwork & Poodles. Eliane’s love for quilting has propelled her into a passion for helping others to learn how to quilt. Her goal is to create patterns and tutorials that are easy to follow and execute, so everyone can create beautiful quilts they are proud of! She shares her current projects and progress on her Instagram at @patchworkandpoodles. Eliane lives in Wisconsin with her husband Jason and miniature poodle Riley. Her website, Patchwork & Poodles, is full of tutorials, free patterns, tips, tricks, and lots of quilty inspiration!
Cheryl Brickey of Meadow Mist Designs is a chemical engineer who loves designing quilts and quilt math. She lives in South Carolina with her husband, two school-aged kids, and three cats. She is the author of Just One Charm Pack Quilts (Stash 2021) and Modern Plus Sign Quilts (Stash 2018), has had her work published in major quilt magazines, and shown in international quilt shows.
Susan's enthusiasm for quilting is said to be contagious and her quilts have received many awards in international competitions since 1997. Susan focuses on simplifying complex tasks so everyone can be thrilled with the results. She invented the Groovin’ Piping Trimming Tool and the Prairie Pointer pressing tool. In 2010 she was delighted to be named Minnesota Quilter of the Year!
I'm a best-selling author, quilt designer, and owner of Amy's Creative Side. I've hosted an online quilt festival for more than 12 years, bringing quilters together to showcase their work and cheer each other on. My passion is to encourage quilters and help them find their creative voice in the midst of our busy lives. Teaching you to trust your creative intuition makes me excited to get out of bed in the mornings!
After ten years as a high school art teacher turned fabric store proprietor, textile designer, quilt pattern writer, and all-around happy gal, Heather Givans is a creative force full of inspiration and fun. Crimson Tate:: Modern Quilter, located in Downtown Indianapolis, is the creative hub that spurns Heather’s quilt making, friendships, and inspirations. 
Cindy is an artist, teacher, and author of Artful Improv and Adventures in Improv Quilts. Her work has won awards in national shows and is in numerous private collections. Cindy began as a traditional quilter but gradually moved away from patterns to develop her own contemporary style as an artist. Cindy has a BFA in Art History and an MBA in Finance, and she lives and works in Reston, VA.
Candyce Grisham has been fascinated with fabric, sewing, and quilting since the age of nine when she took her first sewing class and won a prize for her corduroy jumper and print shirt with a necktie. When she saw an ancestor’s quilt in the Smithsonian at age thirteen, she was hooked. She taught herself how to quilt from books and used cardboard templates and scissors to make her first quilt, a variation on the log cabin design. It has been a love affair ever since.
Samarra Khaja brings over 25 years of art direction, illustration, and graphic design expertise to the table; she also sometimes brings chocolate. Advertising, branding, editorial, marketing, and packaging are just some of the fun worlds she develops visuals for. She’s the award-winning author of “Sew Adorkable” and other creative books, a worldwide traveler, and the creator of the prize-winning mural, Heartbeat Brooklyn, which can be found in Brooklyn, NYC. She’s amusingly serious about her work.
Jennifer Moore is an artist, designer, and the owner of Monaluna, an organic fabric company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jennifer’s fabrics are characterized by a modern and whimsical style, and she is committed to producing fabric in an environmentally sustainable manner. All Monaluna fabrics are GOTS-certified, ensuring that they are eco-friendly and fair trade, and they are suitable for a wide range of sewing projects, including quilting, apparel sewing, and home décor.
Once a city girl, Shelly now finds herself quilting her time away on the prairies in Manitoba. As a longarm quilter, she loves to help people get their projects finished and into the arms of their loved ones. After honing her skills while photographing hundreds of client quilts, Shelly is now teaching others her secrets through her Beginner Quilt Photography course and lectures to quilt guilds across North America.
Samantha is a sewist living in the North East of the UK. Her passion is garment sewing and she loves incorporating quilting and patchwork into her makes. Samantha also has some disabilities and thinks accessibility in sewing is very important!
Kitty is a quilter, designer, teacher, and photographer who aims to create beautiful things every day. She combines three of her favorite things: quilting, the natural world, and photography to bring you gorgeously inspiring photographs of quilts, knitwear, and notions in the wilds of Maine's outdoors. She has worked with a number of industry brands, including the Quilter’s Planner, Aurifil, and OLFA. Kitty is busy making the world a more beautiful place by designing quilt patterns, sharing her love of positive feedback loops with her Quilt Your Life Crew membership group, capturing the wonder of the world in photographs, and running around with her partner and three little kids.
Lee has been creating since she first discovered crayons at age 2! She’s from a family of quilters and learned everything from her mother, affectionately known as The Guru. She loves all things fabric—from zippy pouch to queen size quilt—and everything in between. With a love of color and bold graphic shapes, Lee enjoys designing patterns and teaching all types of classes, while sharing her adventures on her blog, May Chappell. She is a trained graphic designer which shows in her clean aesthetic. Her work has appeared in multiple publications and she recently published her first book with C&T Publishing, Jump Into Sewing. Look for another book from Lee next year!
