Not Your Granny's Quilt Show

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Emile Ennis Jr., a TV host, content creator, and crocheter who is bringing joy, visibility, and personality into the fiber arts space. Emile first learned to crochet from his grandmother, but after her passing, he stepped away from it for a time. 

In 2020, he picked up his crochet hook again as a way to reconnect with his grief, his creativity, and the memory of his grandma. What started as something deeply personal has grown into something much bigger. 

In the summer of 2025, Emile casually included crochet in a social media post, and the response was immediate. People were drawn not just to the craft, but to the energy, confidence, and presence he brings to it. 

Now, he shares crochet content regularly, blending fiber arts with humor, psychology, and his signature clack fan. 

In this episode, we talk about: 

Learning to crochet and reconnecting with creativity through grief 

Representation and visibility in crochet and fiber arts 

Building a social media presence as a creative 

The unexpected power of sharing your craft online 

Finding joy, confidence, and community through making 

And yes, we talk about the clack fans. 

Emile has designed a line of bold, fun fans that are as expressive as his content, perfect for making a statement or just staying cool. If you are looking for inspiration, creativity, and a reminder that there is space for you in the fiber arts world exactly as you are, this episode is for you. 

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Episode 200 of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show is here, and I could not think of a better guest to celebrate this milestone than Karlee Porter. Karlee first joined me for episode 100, and her return feels like the perfect full circle moment. She is the creator of Graffiti Quilting, a free motion quilting method that has changed the way many quilters approach quilting as an art form. 

In this episode, we skip the origin story and dive straight into what is happening now. Karlee shares more about her upcoming Graffiti Quilting class, her growth as a business owner and advocate, and what she has learned after experiencing QuiltCon in multiple roles within the quilting industry. 

We talk about: Free motion quilting and the Graffiti Quilting method, Growing as a quilting artist and creative entrepreneur, QuiltCon experiences from different perspectives, The evolution of modern quilting and the quilting industry, Why quilting itself deserves as much attention as fabric and piecing.

 Karlee continues to push boundaries in the quilting world, encouraging quilters to explore their creativity and embrace quilting as a true artistic practice. She is also one of the biggest cheerleaders for the quilting community and is passionate about seeing the industry grow alongside the people in it. 

If you are interested in learning Graffiti Quilting from Karlee, you can check out her class here: https://www.karleeporter.com?ref=7262 Follow Karlee: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karleeporterdesign/ 

If you are new to Karlee’s story, be sure to go back and listen to episode 100 for her full journey into quilting. Thank you for being part of 200 episodes of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show. Your support, listens, shares, and reviews have made this possible. 

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, Amanda shares an important podcast update and fills the Pod Squad in on some recent changes behind the scenes.

After moving to a new podcast hosting and distribution platform, there may have been a few disruptions, but things should now be back on track so you can enjoy your favorite quilting podcast without interruption.

With this transition, Amanda is asking for a little extra support from listeners who love the show and want to help it continue to grow.

There are two main ways to support:

Watch episodes on YouTube and let the ads play. It might not be your favorite part, but it directly supports the podcast.

Join Patreon at the $5 tier to get access to ad free video episodes and support the show more directly.

Free ways to support the podcast are always appreciated and make a real impact:

Like and subscribe on YouTube

Leave a 5 star review on your favorite podcast platform

Share the show with fellow quilters and friends

Engage with the podcast on social media

If you are a quilting business or brand looking to advertise, Amanda offers affordable podcast ad spots. Reach out to learn more about sponsorship opportunities and connecting with a loyal and engaged quilting audience.

And stay tuned because next week is a big one. Episode 200 of Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show is coming, featuring returning guest Karlee Porter. You will not want to miss it.

Thank you for being part of this community and supporting the show week after week. It truly means everything.

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This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Mac C of MA Couture Crafting, a modern quilter, embroidery artist, and the self-proclaimed Quiltress bringing bold creativity and joy into the sewing space.

Mac is the founder of MA Couture Crafting, where she offers quilting fabric, sewing tools, quilt patterns, and original fabric designs. She also leads the Pop Quilture Community, an online quilting community featuring meetups, events, forums, and education for quilters of all skill levels.

In this episode, we dive into Mac’s quilting journey, which began after a spontaneous trip to QuiltCon in 2018. Inspired by modern quilts but without knowing how to sew, Mac took a leap in 2019, bought her first sewing machine, and started creating. Since then, she has built a creative business that blends quilting, machine embroidery, and fandom.

We talk about:

Modern quilting and finding your creative style

Starting quilting as a beginner

Building a quilting business and brand

Machine embroidery with Melco

QuiltCon inspiration and the modern quilt movement

Creating community in the sewing space

Embracing joy, color, and personality in quilting

Mac is also known for her love of Disney and her Melco Mondays series, where she shares embroidery tips, projects, and behind-the-scenes looks at her process.

If you are interested in quilting, sewing, embroidery, or building a creative business, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insight.

Follow Mac:

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MACoutureCrafting

Website: macouturecrafting.com

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A quilter, garment upcycler, and community builder, Gregory Pagán-Hill, also known as Uncle Greg, is using sewing as a way to process grief, build connection, and create something meaningful from what already exists.

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Uncle Greg, whose journey with sewing began at a young age when his mother enlisted him and his siblings to help teach classes after school. What once felt like a chore eventually became a lifelong skill that would return to him in a deeply meaningful way.

After the loss of his brother, Gregory found his way back to quilting. The comfort of his mother’s quilts, the love of family, and a desire to live authentically led him back to the craft. Through that process, he discovered a passion for working with garments, transforming existing pieces into something new. He calls this process “editing,” and it has become a signature part of his creative voice.

Gregory also saw a need for community. In response, he created Club Corduroy, a monthly meetup in the Chicago area that offers a welcoming space for queer and allied sewists to gather, create, and connect.

Out of grief also came another meaningful project. Gregory hosts the podcast Stay Kind with Uncle Greg, where he revisits episodes of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and reflects on the lessons of love, kindness, and humanity that still resonate today.

This conversation is heartfelt, honest, and full of connection. Greg and I clicked immediately, and I hope you feel that same warmth as you listen.

Follow Greg on Instagram @uncle.greg.be.stitchin and listen to Stay Kind with Uncle Greg on Spotify.

 

Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.
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