First of all, to those of you looking for precuts without pinked edges, Jordan Fabrics (online) in Grants Pass, Oregon is the place to go. Matt Jordan hand cuts and makes up beautifully packaged precuts without pinked edges. Donna Jordan is a fantastic teacher and does tutorials regularly. She is the best!! I really enjoyed the podcast today; it was so natural, fun and informative. I love that Billy is a dog dad and loves his doggie so much. Thanks to all of you.
I must say that I adore the ladies and all you do for quilting but Billy really adds such an awesome quality to your show!! Thanks for sharing yourselves!! Such a bright spot in my day!
Sorry, I ended my last comment too soon…I enjoy listening to Sherry, Chelsi and Billy talk, tease and give out very useful information on many topics. It gets better every time! Thank you! (Billy, love the pup)!
Chelsi , I’m not a big fiction reader either, but I think you will love an old series called One for the Money by Janet Evonovich. The first 8 books are a riot! A great escape.
I wish there was a love button and not just like. I adore all of you, look forward to the episodes. But this one just warmed my heart beyond measure. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What a wonderful video on you all sharing your life story and looking for the Joy. Thank you for getting the rest of us to think on the positive of life! Loved Billy’s inputs. Thank you 🙏🏼
A retreat by Sherry and Chelsi would be awesome. One I’ve been to twice is Missouri Star Quilt Company. Nice price. Great retreat center. Awesome hosts. Catered food. Plus all the shopping of quilt shops you could want.
Billy you are definitely in the right vocation now. I loved hearing about your new sleep pattern. I enjoy a similar pattern and work in the afternoons and evenings. I rarely talk about it though because there seems to be a stigma attached to it. As if you are a lazy person if you do not get up early. Thank you, your view is refreshing and makes me feel positive.
This was such an awesome episode! It is evident that you all enjoy each other so much and you also are so happy in what you do. You are so much fun to watch. I get so much out of your podcasts - not only quilting-related information and inspiration, but life hacks and lifestyle inspiration.
I babysit my 21 month old grand- nephew one day a week, usually together with one of my sisters. That sweet little boy, and our other children in the family have been our life savers these past few years.
I agree, Billy. I have a dog and cats and they save my life EVERYDAY. My grandkids too, but now they're older they do their own things. My pets just love being with me. They bring me joy along with sewing.
Wonderfully cheery podcast! Wow, 7 am school start! Here in Aus they start at 8.50am. My kids school anyway. Majority around that time. They need their sleep. And we parents need less stress. Many Blessings.
I thought that the question about spring and summer quilts was great. I agree with your answers. Because I live on the coast, I also enjoy decorating with coastal and soft blue and white colors with a beach theme.
Hello! I hope you had an awesome day. I was busy in my sewing room all day and didn't finish anything but had fun and filmed with a very talented sewing partner. I hope you have a wonderful week ahead! Thanks for sharing your video, time and talent.
Great episode! I'd love some of those air fryer recipes. We don't have one yet. I'm back to making quilts and love it. Great to know that Moda precuts have a shallower pinked edge. Billy makes a great point about sleep schedules and schools. I so agree.
This has got to be my favorite podcast you 3 have done! Its so rich in information - books to read, daily practices, organization, inspiration, gratitude, and most importantly the joyfulness you have given us today. I so want to do all of them! I totally felt like I was sitting at your table right next to you enjoying the conversation, laughing out loud with you, wanting to take pictures of your books Sherri, and wholeheartedly loving the time we spent just together. And have a wonderful blessed birthday Chelsi! You all are so awesome!❤
Excellent podcast today. "I am a block head" was priceless 😅 great book selection. Many years ago there was a fabulous book store blocks away from my home. They had a section set aside of books that were chosen for book clubs. It had all kinds of fictional books that would spark conversations. Love the three things to do list. I stop doing lists because it also put unwanted pressure. Take care
Jack is so handsome! Yes, pets bring so much joy and happiness to our lives and they become so much a part of our lives. Thanks for sharing. Great podcast today.
This was a great show with a great topic! Is it possible to do a live once a month or something??? It would be awesome to interact in real time with you guys! 😊 RU-vid has been saving my life. I’ve been over loaded with work and had NO TIME to sew. But, I could sneak in a little time here & there for my favorite sewing shows! You guy’s show is especially awesome cuz it’s like a talk show and I could do my work and listen along however, of coarse I do have to pause to look close at the quilts for the day that you two show 😊😊😊
This comment is for Sherri… Have you read any Sandra Dallas books? They are usually historical fiction with a little mystery and a lot of quilting. If not, start with The Persian Pickle Club, then Prayers for Sale, then Whiter than Snow. There are other books that she has written that might interest you as well. Also, have you read Geraldine Brooks? Try People of the Book. It’s excellent. Thanks for the podcast. Love every minute.
Lol I really look forward to these podcasts with Billy’s input, I had a nice time laughing along with your family this morning. I’m always amused when Chelsea is surprised by what her mom is doing.
By now you might be able to tell I'm multitasking by listening to your RU-vid while organizing my stash. Since finding y'all last year I've gone through many growth stages in my sewing passion. I've learned how to plan my projects, dive into incorporating BOM's, assess what purposes I want to accomplish with my sewing (pleasure and business), refreshing/reinventing my sewing space. One of the issues that triggered much anxiety was seeing scraps collected from more than 30 years of quilting. It took multiple dives into them but I now feel they are well organized and have I plans attached to them so that they instill peace and creativity instead of anxiety. You mention "stuff" and "purging" in this episode. I have been purging, gifting and purposing.
The 3 of you are the best! Thank you for taking the time to make videos! What a wonderful family! I, too, would LOVE to attend a retreat where you both would teach! 🥰
I always make one block first, hang it on the wall by my machine. It seems to get me very excited about moving forward. Sometimes I have three blocks hanging of different quilts I am working on.
I love to get lost in a good book too! I'd like to recommend a wonderful author Marie Bostwick - many of her books feature Quilting as fun, healing, and community building. Such great reads! Love these podcasts - so much fun, they really make my day!
I can highly recommend QuiltportUsa In Auburn Maine as a place for a fabulous retreat. They do 3 per year with about 50 Quilters per event. Event is held at the Hilton Garden Inn.
OH WOW!!! I thought last episode was my favorite. This one topped it!! I loved the topics, the interaction of you 3, and the family love you have! Billie is a gem and adds tremendously to your podcast. Chelsie your youthful joy is uplifting. And Sherri, I must say, as a 69 year old mother of 2 daughters, Nana of 3, married 46 years, your family is so very beautiful! You and your hubby must be commended for the awesome children you raised! I read for pleasure, too, and an author I love is Jennifer Chiaverini. Her series called "Elm Creek Quilts" is real enjoyable. She has several other books out as well. I'm going to look into those journals you suggested, Sherri. God bless you all.
I live South of you in Wyoming and we had rain with snow, so everything melted. I feel for the people and livestock in your area. The 70 degree temps are coming.
I travelled around your beautiful state years ago, and have never forgotten the incredible experience. The friendliness and kindness we were treated with, as well as the gorgeous landscapes made for many great memories.
When making snowball corner blocks, I have started using a corner clipper tool like Sherri has (in the past) mentioned she likes to use ...my question is, can u demonstrate, or send me the link to a past video, showing your process ... I am struggling cutting the corners on my cutting mat and keeping everything lined up while moving over to the sewing machine ... Thank u ... I enjoy all your videos, and love Billy's input!
Great episode, everyone!! Sherri, I have a fiction book recommendation for you: The Mitford Series by Jan Karon. They are older, but so pleasant and relaxing to read, especially at night. The first title in the series is "At Home in Mitford." I am a retired librarian and love quilting/sewing, reading and organizing. This channel brings a lot to the table for me. Thank you!!
Loved this podcast! I love listening to and watching the friendly family banter. I agree with the advantages of Moda’s BOM and am so happy you are both quilting along with the rest of us.
I read it about 3 years ago and last summer read it again. One of my favorites!! Another favorite is The Book Thief. I've read it more than once and own the movie. 💟
I always love your episodes but this one really is in my top favorites! Love listening to the conversation between the three of you and it inspires me to make my own list!
Love this episode - (actually all your episodes are great) you made me laugh so hard - with your “saving our life” stories - and Billy YES YES about dogs - I lost my husband 3 years ago and I don’t know how I would have made it through each day with my Luna -and she misses him too . Thank you for all you guys do and yes i do love quilting too.
Enjoyed this podcast so much. It gave me a lot to think about . Plus I’ve been cleaning areas of the house out and getting rid of things that we will never use. Thanks Beth
I totally agree about school (and work) beginning entirely too early. That alone may be why so many people enjoy working from home I have half jokingly said more than once that, "getting up before 6am should be illegal"!
I sure enjoyed your podcast today. Your conversations just had me smiling and I even was giggled a couple of times. Thanks for sharing your book choices. I picked up the journal on Amazon and bought one to give as a gift. Your a beautiful family and doing a great job.
Chelsi, I love fiction of almost any kind. Maybe have a Facebook page and we could share there. :) Also, don't forget about the free books through the library! I use my local library where we have both "real" books and ebooks. You already pay for it if you own a home through your personal property taxes. :)
I'm an avid reader and joined a Book Club and find I read books that I wouldn't have looked at before and some of them I really loved. One is about Mary Todd Lincoln and now I'm interested in reading a biography of her. I get all my books from our town library.
Thanks for your podcast! Always informative! Am also a list person, and ever since my kids were teenagers, with many different schedules, I started using spirals for daily to do. As they used it to leave notes for me, it became a nice journal. NOW I use a pretty book for a 'to do' list! When I get nothing on it done, used to freak me out! Now I change it off with a 'done' list for sanity!
Sherri, I completely revamped my craft room this Spring and totally agree that it has been a life changer. What I didn’t use, I either got rid of or stored in long term storage to be determined later. I also labeled EVERYTHING! It is such a delight to go and quilt, sew, machine embroidery, etc now. Saves me so much time now that I don’t have to look for things. Lol. Plus it’s freeing to not be surrounded by clutter. I always feel like a weight is around my neck when my home is cluttered and everything is not in its place. Lol. I’m a bit of a neat freak. Lol. And married to a hoarder. Lol. Go figure! Lol
love the top three list idea, started it already during the podcast lol. Also want to mention I am a 5 am morning person. I love having that extra two hours while the rest of the house keeps sleeping. I am in the north part of Alberta so we have long daylilght hours half of the year. To get a good sleep, I started wearing an eye mask at night a couple of months ago and my sleep is soooo much better. If you have street lights or live in the north, this is a must have for sleep hygiene
Loved this episode. Love the quilt patterns. Enjoyed watching and also listening while I am sewing. I can hardly wait for your fabric get in the stores.
Now I'm at the book talk part. I've gotten hooked on audiobooks through a free platform (Hoopla) we get from our library. I'm a multitasker and don't want to be confined to a chair to read a good book. I want to walk or quilt or garden or drive. . . . A genre that you might both agree on is fictionalized history. Chelsi gets her love story, Sherri gets the depth of good historical research so her learning brain is fed. I could give a list of authors but one is Lynn Austin.
You hit a cord with me with this topic. When I lost my husband suddenly, quilting saved my life. Without it I am not sure how I would have coped in the first year. My first “precuts” were Clover Hollow. This collection lead me on the path to You and Chelsi. Love your podcast!
I enjoyed your episode today, very informative, interesting, & fun! Thank you so much for sharing with us! Actually, I enjoy all your episodes! :). Joan
My favorite colors to quilt with are all shades of ocean greens and blues, and then vibrant reds. My favorite place to be is at the ocean, whether at home in coastal Massachusetts or on a cruise to Bermuda or the Caribbean.
I'm closer to Sherri's age (older I'm sure) but I'd love to hear what both of you have on your reading lists. I read Maybe You Should Talk To Someone and loved it.
Billy, I hear you. DSL was the best internet we would have and the company that provided it wasn't thrilled to continue providing the service. 5 mb was the best we could get. Then, the government infrastructure bill - rural internet portion inspired Spectrum to run direct to house fiber in my very rural acreage neighborhood. What a HUGE difference!!!! Now I can watch all the podcasts, RU-vid, etc. And, all of my smart devices work, including our security systems. I don't think folks that have great internet appreciate how much our society has become dependent upon it and how you are severely disadvantaged if you don't have it.
Another fun episode! Question for the next podcast...I know Sherri would consider herself a full-time professional quilt designer. How about you, Chelsi? With young kids at home, I know you save a good chunk of the day for them. Do you consider yourself full-time? I'm curious how much time each of you actually spend on your profession in a given week. Thanks for all you do!!
