Quilty podcasts – Quilting

The International Quilt Study Center and Museum offers many podcasts on my favorite subject – quilting. Here’s a current list. Go to their podcasts page and check it out.

“Snail Trails, Broken Dishes and a Streak of Lightning” by Mary Anne Jordan
“An Aesthetic Life: the Story of Quiltmaker Rose Kretsinger” Jonathan Gregory
“Childhood Treasures: Quilts Made for and by Children” Mary Ghormley
“Chintz: Indian Textiles for the West” Rosemary Crill
“Colonial Revival Influence on Quilt Design” Dr. Virginia Gunn
“Contemporary Quiltmaking” Nancy Crow
“From Fibers to Fieldwork” Nao Nomura
“It’s Fashionable to be Pennsylvania Dutch Today: Disseminating Traditional Design in a Modern World.” Janneken Smucker
“Like Gulliver’s Clothes: Early British Patchwork” Bridget Long
“Meet the Makers: American Quilts in the Modern Age” Dr. Patricia Crews
“Modern, Yet Anti-Modern: Two Sides of the Late-Nineteenth and Early-Twentieth Century Quiltmaking” Marin Hanson
“Nebraska Quiltmakers”, Dr. Patricia Crews
“Our Mothers’ Knees” Jean Ray Laury
“Patchwork and Quilting in the UK” Dr. Sue Marks
“Perfecting the Past: Colonial Revival Quilts” Melissa Slaton
“Quilt Surface Design Symposium: Incubating the Innovative Quilt” Michael James
“Quilts in Common” Jonathan Holstein
“Quilts: Reflections of Trade, Technology & Tradition” Dr. Patricia Crews
“Recycling and Resourcefulness: Quilts of the 1930s” Merikay Waldvogel
“Reflections of a Traveling Quiltmaker/Teacher: What Have We Learned?” Paulette Peters
“The American Quilt and the Grammar of Two-Dimensional Design” David Hornung
“The Ingenious and the Spiritual: How and Why We Make Things” Stuart Kestenbaum
“The Underground Railroad Quilt Controversy: Looking for the ‘Truth'” Laurel Horton

These podcasts are for personal use or educational purposes only.

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If you’re anything like me and addicted to the Elm Creek Quilts series, “The Christmas Boutique” by Jennifer Chiaverini is a must-read for the holiday season. As the 21st book in this captivating series, it seamlessly blends tradition, community, and the magic of Christmas into a heartwarming tale that’s impossible to put down.

From the moment I opened the pages of “The Christmas Boutique,” I was transported into a world filled with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods. Jennifer Chiaverini expertly captures the essence of the holiday season, enveloping readers in a warm and inviting atmosphere that feels like coming home.

One of the things I love most about the Elm Creek Quilts series is the richly drawn characters, and “The Christmas Boutique” is no exception. From Sylvia’s unwavering determination to Sarah’s endearing worries as a first-time mother, each character feels like a dear friend whose joys and struggles I’ve shared throughout the series.

As the Elm Creek Quilters come together to save the Christmas Boutique fundraiser, they reflect on their favorite quilts, each one a tapestry of memories woven from holidays past. Jennifer Chiaverini skillfully intertwines these stories, drawing readers deeper into the lives of these beloved characters and reminding us of the power of community and tradition.

Reading “The Christmas Boutique” felt like reconnecting with old friends and being enveloped in the warmth of their camaraderie and shared experiences. With its heartfelt narrative and timeless themes, this book is not just a story – it’s a journey of joy, hope, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Have you read?

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