Meet John MacPhail of Art East Quilting Co.! - Ep. 175
This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by John MacPhail of Art East Quilting Company, the creative mind behind some of the quilting world’s most charming and imaginative patterns. 🧵John’s journey into quilting began back in university while studying Costume Design, though it took a decade (and a little help from Instagram and YouTube!) for him to rediscover his love of the craft. Within six months of making his first quilt, quilting became his full-time passion.From whimsical goats and Halloween wiener dogs to literary-inspired designs, John’s patterns celebrate joy, humor, and storytelling through fabric. His recent Anne of Green Gables collaboration with the Anne of Green Gables Society and Riley Blake brought a beloved literary icon to life in quilt form. A true creative milestone!Looking ahead, John and his team have plenty of fun projects in store, including a 2026 Sew-Along hosted by Adam Burch for Sew Place Like Home, newly reimagined for Tula Pink’s Graywork collection.Follow all the creativity and upcoming releases at www.arteastquiltingco.comand on Instagram at @arteastquiltingcoWant to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message
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Meet Theresa Benson, The AI Quilter! - Ep. 174
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: Bringing AI Into Your Creative Process". Theresa shares how quilters of all levels can use modern tools to enhance their artistry, without losing the heart and soul of handmade work.Follow Theresa on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook for more inspiration — where tradition meets innovation, and every quilter can explore their own digital muse.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message
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Meet Kaye Collins of Oh Kaye Quilting, The Lazy Quilters Club & HandiQuilter ! - Ep. 172
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 levels how to make the most of their machines.Kaye also founded The Lazy Quilters Club, where she shares her love for making sewing and quilting easier and more enjoyable. As she jokes, “quilters aren’t lazy...they’re some of the most innovative, creative people you’ll ever meet!” Her mantra is simple but powerful: have fun and relax! Quilting shouldn’t stress you out.Check out her work at ohkayequilting.com or find her tips and tricks on Instagram @thelazyquiltersclub Please enjoy Kaye Collins!Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message
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Meet Adam Burch of AdamSews! - Ep. 173
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 Quilting Co., featuring a reimagined version of their beloved quilt pattern in Tula Pink’s new Gray Work fabric line. The sew-along kicks off January 15, so don’t miss out!Find all the details at www.adamsews.com, watch Adam’s tutorials on YouTube, and follow his makes on Instagram at @adamsews Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message
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Meet Chris English of Chris English Quilts! - Ep. 171
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 unexpected elements like oversized florals with classic men’s shirting, and adding depth through screen-printed textures. He’s collaborated with Aurifil on collections including Street Art and a new release with Sally Kelley. With a strong influence from the punk scene, Chris brings fearless energy to his latest projects, pushing quilting into exciting territory.You can see his work at chrisenglishquilts.com or follow him on Instagram @afullenglishChris is definitely one to watch—enjoy the episode!Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Want to be on the show? Send us a message!
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.
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