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Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show

A slightly chaotic podcast about all things quilting. Join Amanda as she discusses the ups and downs of quilting, interviews famous and not-so-famous quilters, and navigates life as a modern millennial maker. Trust us, this is not your granny’s quilt show. Follow Amanda on Instagram at @notyourgrannysquiltshow

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All Episodes

151:14

Meet Theresa Benson, The AI Quilter! - Ep. 174

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/10/20

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Theresa Benson (@theaiquilter) — award-winning quilter, enthusiastic learner, and dynamic teacher blending tradition with technology. With a background in electrical engineering and artificial intelligence, Theresa brings a fresh perspective to the craft, making complex ideas simple, inspiring, and fun.We talk about how quilting started as her creative outlet, how she found her voice as a teacher, and what led to her new book, "Digital Muse:

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91:20

Meet Adam Burch of AdamSews! - Ep. 173

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2025/10/13

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the endlessly creative and always entertaining Adam Burch of Adam Sews! Based in the UK, Adam is a bag-maker, pattern writer, and die-hard Tula Pink fan whose colorful creations and infectious enthusiasm light up the sewing community.Adam shares how he designs functional yet fabulous bags, totes, and caddies, plus what inspires his signature style. We also chat about his upcoming Sew Place Like Home Sew-Along—a collaboration with Art East

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66:43

Meet Kaye Collins of Oh Kaye Quilting, The Lazy...

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/10/13

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show my guest is Kaye Collins of Oh Kaye Quilting, The Lazy Quilters Club, and HandiQuilter.Kaye spent years as a high school band teacher before retiring and leaning fully into her quilting practice. A member of the Salt Lake City Modern Quilt Guild, Kaye had a fateful (and masked!) meeting during Covid with HandiQuilter’s Kim Sandberg, which opened the door for her to become a HandiQuilter educator. Now she travels across the country teaching quilters of all

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78:18

Meet Chris English of Chris English Quilts! - Ep. 171

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2025/09/29

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Chris English of Chris English Quilts. Chris studied textile art at university before spending nearly twenty years in the corporate world of web design. Quilting was always in the background, sparked years ago by the Liberty Book of Home Sewing. Now, with corporate life behind him, Chris is diving fully into his creative practice, making the work he truly wants to make.Chris is known for his bold use of recycled and repurposed fabrics, blending

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87:34

Meet Sarah Spencer aka Io the Alien! - Ep. 170

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/09/22

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Sarah Spencer, also known as Io the Alien. Sarah is an artist who uses textiles as her main medium, always following her curiosities and giving her attention to the work that brings her joy.Lately, she’s been creating striking sketch portraits of women and “interesting men,” blending paint on canvas with stitched thread lines to bring her drawings to life. Sarah’s textile journey began with sewing her own clothes, then grew while she was

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66:31

Meet Diana Li Fitzgerald of Banjoflannel! - Ep. 169

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/09/15

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Diana Li Fitzgerald, better known as Banjoflannel. Diana’s new book, Patchwork Sashiko: Transform Your Scraps, releases at the end of this year and is already available for preorder through Barnes & Noble, Amazon, C&T Publishing, and wholesale.Diana’s sewing journey began in 2005 when she set out to make her own purse. That spark led to bag making, selling her creations online, and eventually evolving her practice into the joyful world

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109:29

Meet Justin Stafford owner of Keaton Quilts! - Ep. 168

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/09/08

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Justin Stafford, owner of Keaton Quilt - the last standing quilt shop in New York City. Nestled in the heart of the Flower District, Keaton Quilts is a hub for fabric lovers, offering a wide selection of fabrics and notions, longarm quilting, classes, and the warmth of Justin’s passion for the fiber arts.Justin’s love for sewing began at age 12 with his very first quilt - a piece he still treasures today. Growing up, creativity was his safe

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67:54

Meet Sara & Debbie of Salty Sews! - Ep. 167

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2025/09/01

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Sara and Debbie of Salty Sews. The two met in a sewing class back in 2019 and have been connected through their craft ever since. When the world began opening up again, Sara signed them up to teach a class at the very same sewing event where they first met, and from there, Salty Sews was born.Sara and Debbie have built a community-driven space where people may show up as participants, but leave as friends. Their inspiration is their community,

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87:23

Meet Miri of Capital Stitch Co.! - Ep. 166

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/08/25

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Miri A., co-owner and founder of Capital Stitch Co. Miri’s passion is making embroidery approachable for beginners through her thoughtfully designed DIY kits. She believes that something magical happens when people put down their phones and pick up a needle and thread - and she’s on a mission to make that joy of creating accessible to everyone. We chat about her journey building Capital Stitch Co., the importance of slowing down with handcrafts,

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114:38

Meet Nicole Nehrig, Author of With Her Own Hands! -...

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/08/18

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is psychologist, knitter, and author Nicole Nehrig. Nicole’s new book, With Her Own Hands, explores the deep personal meaning of textile work for women around the world throughout history. Drawing from her professional research and her own knitting journey, Nicole dives into how fiber arts have shaped—and been shaped by—women’s lives.Nicole shares how the societal upheaval of 2020 prompted her career shift, giving her the space to focus on knitting

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134:03

Meet Hannah of Honey Fibers! - Ep. 164

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2025/08/11

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Hannah, the creative mind behind Honey Fibers. Growing up surrounded by her great-grandmother’s quilts, Hannah’s love for stitching started with a deep connection to heritage. In 2020, she picked up quilting to keep her hands busy—and found herself completely hooked. Recently, Hannah brought the quilting community together for a collaborative project to raise funds for Palestine, with the resulting quilts now ready to be raffled. We talk about

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94:05

Meet Dee Bushrod of Pixel Quilts! - Ep. 163

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2025/08/04

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Dee Bushrod of Pixel Quilts! Originally from the UK and now living in the U.S., Dee’s quilting journey started with a heartfelt gift and quickly evolved into something extraordinary. In 2020, she found connection and creativity through quilting with her daughter—turning favorite pop stars into pixelated quilt portraits. Since then, Dee has created a stunning body of work that blends nostalgia, artistry, and pixel-perfect precision. We chat

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69:18

Meet Kim Moos, Founder of Cotton Cuts! - Ep. 162

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2025/07/28

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Kim Moos, the creative force behind Cotton Cuts—home of the beloved Puzzle Mystery Quilt! 🧩✂️ Kim’s sewing journey started when she was young, but she first found herself in the corporate world of Biomedical Engineering. Luckily for quilters everywhere, she returned to her sewing roots and launched Cotton Cuts in 2016, bringing the magic of subscription boxes to our sewing tables.From cutting pieces by hand to using high-tech die-cutters and

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119:12

Meet Lindsey of Pen and Paper Patterns! - Ep. 161

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/07/21

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m chatting with Lindsey of Pen + Paper Patterns. Lindsey is a talented quilt pattern designer known for her fun, whimsical style and her love of glue basting. Nearly ten years ago, she released her very first pattern, Rainy Day—and now she’s come full circle with her latest design, Chance of Rain, a delightful mix of umbrellas and daisies that’s perfect for spring stitching.After dabbling in several other handmade businesses, Lindsey found her true

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83:37

Meet Jessica Ahlstrand Kwan of Sugar Mill Quilts! -...

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2025/07/14

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Jessica Ahlstrand Kwan of Sugar Mill Quilts. Jessica’s quilting journey began back in 2001 when she learned the art of traditional Hawaiian quilting while living in Hawaii. Today, she blends those timeless hand skills with modern longarm quilting and digital pantographs, bridging past and present in her craft. We talk about the four-year process behind her brand-new book, School of Quilting: The Definitive Guide, published by Lucky Spool

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93:36

Meet Christine Lindebak of Sewing and the City! - Ep....

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/07/07

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Christine Lindebak of Sewing and the City. Christine got her start in the fashion world of New York, but now channels her passion into slow fashion, upcycling, and empowering others to sew their own clothes. From begging to use the sewing machine as a kid to launching her own brand, LindyLindy, Christine has turned a lifelong love of sewing into a vibrant business. With garment patterns, online classes, and a YouTube channel, she’s here to

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87:42

Meet Carl Brown of Carl Brown Quilts! - Ep.158

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/06/30

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Carl Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN—also known as QuiltCarl. After a 20-year career in the Army and a lifetime in nursing, Carl is now channeling his energy full-time into fiber art. With a lifelong love of creative hobbies, Carl blends techniques from a range of artists and quilters to develop his own vibrant, expressive style. His mission? To share the joy of quilting and invite others to join the fun. Are you in? Find him at quiltcarl.com or on

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73:09

Meet Abigail Wade, Certified Financial Planner! - Ep....

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/06/23

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Abigail Wade—Certified Financial Planner, LPL Financial Advisor, and co-host of the brand new podcast Wade Through It All: Success Simplified. Abigail runs a financial planning business with her dad, where they help people navigate both personal and business finances with clarity and confidence. In this episode, Abigail shares practical ways creatives and small business owners can prepare for the inevitable ups and downs—because financial

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92:20

Welcome Back Maddie Kertay, The Bad Ass Quilter! -...

Not Your Granny"s Quilt Show ·

2025/06/16

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the unapologetically bold Maddie Kertay of The Bad Ass Quilter’s Society. Maddie is known for speaking up, standing strong for progressive values, and carving out space for radical inclusivity in the craft world. We dive into the trends she spotted at H+H Americas, the tough calls creatives face when trying to align their spending with their ethics, and why—while she may adore vintage quilts—she’s never subscribed to vintage values. You don’t

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122:06

Meet Emily McKenna of Emily McKenna Made! - Ep. 155

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2025/06/09

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the fiercely original and visually provocative Emily McKenna of Emily McKenna Made. With a background in economics and mathematics, Emily took a bold leap into life as a full-time artist in Georgia. She once ran a thriving sewing and art studio called You’re Maker, which continues on with a former employee, but Emily felt the pull to create on her own terms.Her work is fueled by emotion and contradiction—she finds inspiration in angry music

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