First Stitch Story: Meet Lisa
In this episode, we meet Lisa from Germany, whose love of quiltmaking has spanned decades…and is still evolving! Lisa shares how her creative interests developed over time, what continues to inspire her, and how she keeps learning new skills even as life grows full and busy. Her story is a thoughtful reminder that creativity doesn’t have an expiration date, and that making can adapt to every season of life.

WIP-Finishing Tip: Keep Your Projects Within Reach
Today’s WIP-finishing tip is all about making progress when time feels limited. Where your current quilt projects live can have a bigger impact than you might expect. I share a simple mindset shift that helps you take advantage of small pockets of time…without needing a long stretch in the sewing room.

This approach works especially well for tasks like cutting, trimming, or prepping pieces ahead of time, so you can keep things moving forward even on busy days.

A Peek Into My Studio
I also share an update on a long-term quilting project I’m working on this year and how breaking it into small, weekly steps has made the process feel manageable and motivating. Taking things one piece at a time has helped me stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.

There’s also a meaningful story behind this project that connects quilt making across generations in a way that feels both grounding and inspiring.

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The Farmer’s Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt Book

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