Get ready for a burst of color and creativity as we visit with the amazing Mac! We dove deep into her transition from social work and paper crafting into the vibrant world of quilting, sparked by a life-changing trip to QuiltCon. Mac shared all the deets on her journey as a quilting influencer, traveling the country and building a fantastic community through her YouTube channel. From her love of rainbow color schemes to her signature nail art, Mac’s passion for personal expression truly shines through. We even chatted about her favorite snacks, including a popcorn recipe that sounds like a total game-changer. It was a heartfelt session that perfectly captured the joy of making and the bonds we share through our craft!

The fun didn’t stop at quilting, as we explored everything from high-tech tools to adult LEGO building! We compared the magic of the Singer Memento and AccuQuilt machines while getting real about the struggle of balancing hobby time with "adulting." Mac also gave us a peek into her "modest" fabric stash and her tendency to collect patterns like they're going out of style. Between discussions on new applique techniques and a sweet closing poem about friendship, this episode was a total celebration of the maker spirit. We’re so inspired by Mac’s "old pro" energy and her love for all things bright and bold! Enjoy!

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This week, the girls catch up on Galentine's. Rochelle had 2, yes TWO, Galentine's Retreats back to back and they had quite the adventures! Meanwhile, Leslie's crushing it in the quilt kit business—she sold 60 kits in record time after Angela Walters told her to go big or go home. Rochelle dropped some serious wisdom bombs about fabric cutting efficiency, including the genius hack of using custom-cut plexiglass rulers from the hardware store (mind = blown). They geeked out over custom quilting projects, including Rochelle's challenge of writing entire Jelly Roll song lyrics in cursive on a quilt (harder than it sounds, folks). Leslie's grandmother's pixel quilt is getting the Proverbs 31 treatment with echo quilting techniques. Plus, there's drama at the dentist (nitrous oxide for the win), leopard print trench coats making their QuiltCon debut, and a 13-year-old designer getting an award. These two prove that quilting isn't just a craft—it's a lifestyle, a business, and a whole lot of fun! Enjoy!

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Welcome back to another fantastic episode of Inappropriate Quilters! This week, Rochelle and Inappropriate caught up on everything from wild weather adventures to heartwarming community connections. Despite challenging snow conditions affecting mail delivery and commutes, Leslie and family rallied together to support Sam through her recovery from a serious leg injury requiring surgery. The excitement continued with celebrations for the 100th day of school, complete with adorable personalized t-shirts for the grands! Family emergencies brought everyone closer as they navigated a late-night ER visit for vertigo, and the community spirit shone bright with plans to send Valentine's cards to kindergartners in rural Nebraska.

The fun didn't stop there—Rochelle received the most delightful surprise packages featuring collectible "cats versus pickles" items from a mysterious listener, sparking joy and laughter all around! The creative energy was flowing as Rochelle shared her amazing quilt coat projects and needle felting adventures, while Leslie connected with inspiring quilters from Oklahoma and beyond at Angela's business class. Leslie shared exciting stories about long-arm quilting boot camp and ruler techniques, while Rochelle shared her Florida adventures. The episode beautifully showcased the quilting community's incredible generosity in sharing knowledge and supporting one another. From sea otter videos to the challenges of finding the perfect quilt rulers, this episode had it all! The conversation wrapped up with a touching reminder about the importance of treating everyone with kindness—a perfect note for this wonderful quilting family.

To send a card to Thedford Public Schools Kindergarteners:

Kindergarten Scholars, 407 Court St, Box 248, Thedford, NE 69166

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