The Grateful Thread Podcast
A podcast where cool quilting newbies and experts unite! We dive into modern quilting, making sewing friends, all of the crazy acronyms and introduce you to inspiring quilt community people! Whether you’re on the go or pressing the pedal to the metal on your sewing machine while you listen, we hope to bring this community together and create a space where you feel seen and accepted. This is for beginner to advanced quilting enthusiasts, young and ”old”- we’re just a couple of millennials trapped in the middle, trying to figure out where we belong!
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19 hours ago
19 hours ago
We're back, after a recording mishap with our last episode!
Immediately after meeting our two guests, we knew that we needed to introduce them to the rest of you! They're not only amazing educators, but they've both created after-school sewing and quilting clubs for their students!
We were excited to drop this episode at a time of year that lends itself to planning the implementation of a creative program of your own! Whether you're a teacher, parent, or community member, we hope that you'll get some helpful tips and insight into what it takes to get started!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
And find our guests, Tara @thewindycityquilter
and Sam @samrhymeswithham
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Today, we're joined by one of our most favorite quilters, and are so excited to share our conversation with Libs Elliott with you! From her brief stint at Crayola to her big jump in college studies, we learn all about the road that led her to create computer-engineered patterns at a time when modern quilting was still in its infancy.
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
And find our guest, Libs @LibsElliott
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Monday Apr 01, 2024
Alternative title: To Buy A Longarm Or Not To Buy A Longarm
Maybe you've been in the market for a longarm machine, or maybe you're looking to be talked out of it once and for all. Either way, we're addressing the pros and cons of longarm ownership to help you decide if it's for you!
With one of us on either side of the fence, there's some great points made to help see the big picture!
If you're nowhere near the consideration of purchasing one? We cover that too and outline the many alternatives quilters can use to finish their beautiful treasures!
Pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes and merch:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Monday Mar 25, 2024
Pop in for a quick cut of fabric or spend the afternoon perusing the color-sorted modern collections as you're greeted by the friendliest cut counter people you've EVER met!
Sewtopia is a place that makes you feel like you're on an episode of Cheers and we think this is as good of a time as ever to start petitioning Amy and Megan for some barstools at the cut counter at the new location!
Learn about Sewtopia's humble beginnings and about how to check them out virtually and in-person at their incredible quilting retreats!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
And find our guests, @Sewtopia
Sewtopia.com
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Monday Mar 18, 2024
Pop in for a quick cut of fabric or spend the afternoon perusing the color-sorted modern collections as you're greeted by the friendliest cut counter people you've EVER met!
Sewtopia is a place that makes you feel like you're on an episode of Cheers and we think this is as good of a time as ever to start petitioning Amy and Megan for some barstools at the cut counter at the new location!
Learn about Sewtopia's humble beginnings and about how to check them out virtually and in-person at their incredible quilting retreats!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
And find our guests, @Sewtopia
Sewtopia.com
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Alternative title: "Socks On Pedal, Pedal On Floor"
In this episode of The Grateful Thread Podcast, Ashelyn and Lacie delve into the magical world of quilting retreats, and if you aren't already convinced, you'll be hunting down the next retreat near you after you listen!
Leave your hard pants at home, opt to go braless, eat food you don't have to make, and be sure to bring enough of your favorite treats to share!
Pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes and merch:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Feb 19, 2024
Monday Feb 19, 2024
In this episode, we're joined by the color-catching sewist, teacher-turned-pattern designer, and creative genius behind Sewspicious: Vickeidy Plybon.
We continue the conversation on sewing spaces and dive into the importance of representation in the quilting world. You are going to love this beautiful and talented soul just as much as we do!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
And find our guest, Vickeidy @sewspicious
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Monday Feb 05, 2024
Alternative title: "Did we just become a bookclub?"
In this episode of The Grateful Thread Podcast, Ashelyn and Lacie discuss the reality of sewing spaces, acknowledging that many quilters don't have lavish or Pinterest-worthy studios dedicated to the hobby we all love.
They talk about "making it work" in the spaces that you have, give a couple of solid tips, and share a few things that help make their "studios" more flexible for their families and how those spaces have evolved over the years!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes and merch:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
In this episode of The Grateful Thread Podcast, Ashelyn and Lacie sit down with their fellow podcaster, Wendy Chow of The Weekend Quilter and introduce you to the side of the Quilt Buzz co-host that you rarely get to hear!
In this flip of the microphone, you'll hear about what inspires her designs and the things that she's most passionate about in this quilting industry!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
And find our guest, Wendy @the.weekendquilter
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Do you have some quilt-related goals for this new year? Or, perhaps you've resolved to slow down and focus on projects that require more slow stitching!
Whether you're adding learning new skills to your plans for 2024 or seeking permission to step away from the sewing machine for a few months, Ashelyn and Lacie have some great tips to help you balance your quilt goals!
Listen in for some ideas that you can apply to your quilting and, as always, we want to know what you Threadheads are planning!
So, pull up a seat, because you can always sit with us!
Find the show notes:
thegratefulthreadpodcast.com
Find us on Instagram:
@TheGratefulThreadPodcast
We're your hosts..
Ashelyn of Urban Dwell Studio - @UrbanDwellStudio
urbandwellstudio.com
Lacie of Messy Quilts - @MessyQuilts
messyquilts.com
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