SEASON ONE | EPISODE 015
ART EAST QUILTING CO.
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Ange Wilson sits down for a fun conversation with John from Art East Quilting Company. Together they explore new sewing projects, appreciate hand work, and discuss the balance between efficiency and enjoyment in quilting. They also talk about the pressure to finish quilts quickly and the importance of protecting the joy of quilting. They discuss the use of solids in quilt patterns and the evolution of looking at fabrics. They share their favourite motifs and prints, including their fascination with fussy cutting. They also discuss the joy of bananas and pineapples in quilting and the importance of creating a supportive quilting community.
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SEW-ALONG LOVE
100 DAYS 100 BLOCKS
Join Ange to take on the 100 blocks in 100 days challenge and improve you patchwork skills.
PATTERN LOVE
BLOWING UP BUNNIES
This quilt pattern is designed by John and is one of Ange’s favourites.
PATTERN LOVE
MYTHICAL WIENERS
COSTUME LOVE
GILDED AGE
The costume design and construction in this show is beyond sublime. Look at the pattern matching across seams! ::swoon::
COSTUME LOVE
BRIDGERTON
A modern reinvention of historical period romance. All the feels.
PATTERN LOVE
MAD QUILT PARTY
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KIDDING AROUND
LONGARMER love
LAKESIDE LONGARMER
John works closely with Melissa of Lakeside Longarmer to make his quilt tops come alive.
TECHNIQUE love
PATTERN MATCHING
A favourite fussy cutting technique of both John and Ange, seamless fussy cut pattern matching allows you to use the same motif across two (or more) colourways when patchworking. Ange has a tutorial showing you how to do it!
PATTERN LOVE
KINSHIP: 100 BLOCK SAMPLER
John’s fussy cut Tula Pink version of Ange’s pattern “Kinship”.
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STRIPES
John’s version of his Mad Hatter block from the Mad Quilt Party pattern.
FUSSY CUT LOVE
GOTH ALICE
John’s Goth version of Alice from his Mad Quilters Party pattern. Fabrics used are Tula Pink’s Deja Vu Nightshade collection.
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NO PLACE LIKE HOME
One of John’s all time favourite quilt blocks.
PATTERN LOVE
DINORAMA
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PINK DOOR FABRICS
Ange sits down to chat with Chelsea of Pink Door Fabrics about all things fussy cut kits, sew-alongs, EPP and more.
NOTION LOVE
DESIGN BOARDS
A must have that will change your patchwork life completely. Watch the tutorial to find out how to make these super handy design boards.
NOTION love
MARTY MICHELL TEMPLATE SETS
A must-have for serious fussy cutters. The From Marti Michell Perfect Patchwork Template Sets & Rulers make it a breeze to fussy cut with accuracy.
NOTION LOVE
FUSSY CUT RULER
Ange cannot live without this ruler. It makes accurate fussy cut a breeze and puts it on autopilot. Perfect to pop in your handbag and take to the fabric store to shop for the right size prints.
PATTERN love
COOL TREATS
PATTERN LOVE
MINI SAMPLER
FABRIC love
NUNS – HEIDI KENNEY
These nuns by Heidi Kenney are a favourite of both Ange and John. They’re available as print-on-demand fabric via Spoonflower.
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FUSSY CUTTERS CLUB
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Takeaways:
- John injects a sense of humour into his quilt designs and enjoys using novelty fabrics.
- Fussy cutting has become a popular technique in John’s work, and he enjoys the challenge of pattern matching.
- John collaborates with fabric designers and enjoys reimagining his quilt patterns with different fabrics.
- The pandemic has had a positive impact on the quilting community, with more people turning to quilting as a creative outlet. Find time to explore new sewing projects and techniques to keep the joy of quilting alive.
- Appreciate the art of hand work and experiment with different techniques like English paper piecing and turned edge appliqué.
- Protect the joy of quilting by being mindful of the balance between efficiency and enjoyment.
- Embrace the use of solids in quilt patterns to highlight the design and make the pattern more accessible to a wider audience.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Quilting with a Sense of Humour
02:08 Pictorial Quilts and Fun with Fabric
04:05 Getting Started in Quilting
05:03 Costume Design and Historical Quilting
06:29 Transition to Quilting and Early Challenges
07:53 Embracing Imperfections and Enjoying the Process
09:16 Costume Design and Historical Accuracy
10:44 Quilts in TV Shows and Movies
11:42 Favorite Quilt Patterns and Collaborations
13:40 The Quilt that Catapulted to Notoriety
14:38 Collaborations and the Freshness They Bring
15:06 Pattern Revisits and Working with Prints
18:26 Listening to Podcasts and True Crime
20:49 Fussy Cutting Techniques and Pattern Matching
22:01 Fussy Cutting Eyes and Tula Pink’s Influence
23:21 The Impact of Fussy Cutting and Collaboration
25:17 The Satisfaction of Fussy Cutting Success
28:09 The Positive Side of the Pandemic for Quilting
31:03 Keeping New Quilters Engaged and Excited
32:02 Looking Ahead and Everest in Quilting
32:27 Exploring New Sewing Projects
34:22 Appreciating Hand Work
35:18 Protecting the Joy of Quilting
36:44 Efficiency vs Enjoyment in Quilting
38:12 The Influence of Decision-Making in Quilting
40:05 Balancing Business and Personal Sewing
41:04 The Pressure to Finish Quilts Quickly
41:57 The Control Enthusiast in Quilting
43:26 Using Solids in Quilt Patterns
45:16 Telling Stories with Quilts
46:44 Exploring Different Colourways
48:11 The Art of Fussy Cutting
49:06 Finding Passion in Quilting
50:25 Quilting Obsessions
52:23 Spreading the Passion for Quilting
55:13 The Fascination with Cathedral Window Quilts
56:38 The Evolution of Looking at Fabrics
58:07 Favourite Motifs and Prints
01:00:03 The Joy of Bananas and Pineapples
01:02:55 Creating a Supportive Quilting Community
Episode Thanks
Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]
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