Do you have an idea for a product that will improve quilting or another craft? Something that can make the process smarter, faster, easier or make the experience more pleasant. But how can you take that idea, test it and turn it into a reality? Jaqueline Sava, founder of Soak Wash, did just that. Now in its 20th year her company’s products Soak and Flatter can be found on shelves all over the world. And she is telling us all about it. You can find out more about Jacqueline: Book: www.handmadegetaway.com Website www.soakwash.com Email: hello@soakwash.com Want to become a member of Karen’s Quilt ..read more

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It’s the Black Friday Encore Sale with FlexiSpot! Up to 65% OFF! and chance to win free orders and use my code ''24BFC7'' to get $50 off on the C7 ergonomic chair SERIES FlexiSpot C7 ergonomic chair: USA https://bit.ly/3V8Pw3E CANADA https://bit.ly/3V3RhiE Do you have a quilter or sewist in your life? Well. It’s that time of year again when you’ll want to give them something they both need and want. I have already made my 2024 gift guide. So today we're going to the dollar store to find some inexpensive finds for stocking stuffers or those on a tight budget. So stick with me and I'll show you ..read more

Happy FlexiSpot Black Friday Sale now, Up to 65% OFF! Use my code ''YTE7P50'' to get an EXTRA $50 off on the E7pro, E7plus, or E7L standing desk, also code "24BFC7" to get an extra $50 off for the C7 chair. FlexiSpot E7pro standing desk: https://bit.ly/4fRvZwu (US) https://bit.ly/3CuSitz (CA) FlexiSpot C7 Chair: https://bit.ly/3OgHMJf (US) Do you have a quilter or sewist in your life? Well. It’s that time of year again when you’ll want to give them something they both need and want. But with so many tools and accessories on the market, how do you choose? So it’s time for the 2024 Holiday Gift ..read more

When I first suggested planning a textile tour in the Netherlands, more than one person looked at me funny and said Holland textiles? Really? But I knew not only was there fabric to see but a whole lot more. So stick with me and I'll show you how to do it. Videos or tools I mentioned: ??? HAWAIIAN QUILTING IN HAWAII - SO MUCH FUN ? https://youtu.be/BzlQXxmp5iw ??✈️ VACATION BUYING TIPS - BUYING TEXTILES BOTH NEAR AND FAR https://youtu.be/u4k1oPGy0ik My DUTCH TEXTILE TOUR 2022 https://youtu.be/Ioq-zi90N_Y WHERE TO BUY FABRIC IN TORONTO PART 1 https://youtu.be/evzZbsoHK-4 PART 2 https://youtu.be ..read more

Thank you Birch Living for sponsoring! Birch is offering my subscribers an exclusive discount this month: 27% off your mattress purchase, plus two free pillows. Visit https://birchliving.com/quilts and use promo code BIRCHPARTNER27 to take advantage of this special offer. Do you wonder what type of batting you should buy for your quilt project? Are you left confused by all the different types of batting? Is there any difference anyways? We are diving into that middle component of the quilt sandwich. We’ll explore different types of quilting batting, looking at their properties, costs, and adva ..read more

Today’s guest, Shaunna J Edwards coauthor of the book The Thread Collectors. A book about two women in the time of the American civil war. It’s a story of hope, ingenuity, determination, war, loss, survival and love. So I was happy when Shaunna agreed to tell us all about how the book came to be. So grab your sewing and a cup of tea and here is the interview. To purchase your own copy of The Thread Collectors https://amzn.to/4fTKcJJ (amazon) Shaunna’s Amazon Author Page https://geni.us/6zAL9t Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Shaunna-J-Edwards-100082488409817/ Instagram https://www.instagram ..read more

We are so lucky to be exposed to so many different stitching techniques. Kantha stitching and cloth is a Bengali technique rooted in sustainability, storytelling and mindfulness. Ekta Kaul is the author of Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making. We recently sat down and talked about this traditional embroidery and how it continues to inspire artists today. You can purchase your own copy of Kantha: Sustainable Textiles and Mindful Making at https://geni.us/FmwX (amazon) You can find out more about Ekta at: Instagram:: Ekta Kaul Website: https://www.ektakaul.com/ Want to become a member ..read more

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Join me and RGE Travels for a LIVE Q&A for our 13 night cruise through the BEST of SCANDINAVIA next May 9-22, 2025 ..read more