Listen in as Ange “GnomeAngel” Wilson chats with John from Art East Quilt Co. about his latest creation; the 100 Acre Wood Sew Along. Learn how John was inspired by the original Winnie the Pooh books to design this super cute pattern. John also spills the tea on working with Riley Blake Designs for the 100 Acre Wood Sew-along. In amongst all the “work” talk they also share their love of TV, film, costuming and so much more. Oh, and fabric, there’s always fabric talk! 

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Takeaways:

• The 100 Acre Wood Sew Along is a new quilt pattern inspired by the original Winnie the Pooh books.
• The kit includes embroidery floss for optional embellishments on the quilt.
• Art East Quilt Co. has partnered with Riley Blake Designs for this sew along.
• Being a quilt pattern designer is a demanding job that requires a balance between work and personal life.
• Quilts can serve as memory keepers and reflect personal experiences and relationships.
• Having a supportive community is important for quilt pattern designers.
• Putting your designs out into the world can be a vulnerable experience.
• Quilts can be a combination of personal touches and influences from loved ones.
• Quilts can evoke nostalgia and childhood memories.
• Quilts can be a way to express creativity and individuality. Quilting is often enjoyed alongside other hobbies, such as listening to podcasts and watching TV shows.
• Quilts inspired by popular TV shows and celebrities can be a fun way to combine fandoms with quilting.
• Quilts bring joy and comfort to people’s lives, and many quilters believe that everyone should experience having a quilt.
• Being a creative entrepreneur involves a variety of tasks beyond designing and making quilts, such as marketing and website management.
• The quilting community is supportive and inspiring, and seeing others make and interpret quilt designs is a rewarding experience.
• It’s important to protect the enjoyment of quilting and not let it become solely work or a source of stress.
• Participating in sew alongs and being part of a quilting community can enhance the quilting experience and provide a sense of belonging.

Chapters

00:00 Introducing the 100 Acre Wood Sew Along
05:34 Partnering with Riley Blake Designs
17:14 The Challenges of Being a Quilt Pattern Designer
19:10 The Importance of a Supportive Community
20:35 The Vulnerability of Putting Your Designs Out into the World
24:32 Quilts as Memory Keepers
29:10 Balancing Work and Personal Life
31:06 The Significance of Personal Touches in Quilting
35:21 Nostalgia and Childhood Memories in Quilts
43:16 Expressing Creativity and Individuality through Quilting
45:16 The Overlap Between Quilting and Other Hobbies
47:36 Quilting and Fandoms: Inspired by TV Shows and Celebrities
50:26 The Joy and Importance of Quilts in Our Lives
56:04 Challenges and Rewards of Being Creative Entrepreneurs
01:13:29 Protecting the Enjoyment of Quilting
01:19:36 The Mad Quilt Party Sew Along and the Power of Community

Episode Thanks

Audio Editor: Laura Samulionyte [Website / Linkedin]

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