Quilting Central Podcast

We all struggle with math, and it turns out that quilting involves a lot of math. In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, Cathie, Julie, and Angie walk through tips and tricks to make that math a little easier. Whether it's binding, backing, batting, or even longarm quilting space, we cover all the quilting tips you will need. If you would like any of the products featured in this episode, the links are below. All-in-One Quilter's Reference Toolhttps://twochicksquilting.com/products/all-in-one-quilters-reference-tool?_pos=1&_sid=e36c00fdd&_ss=rKnow Your Battinghttps://twochicksquilting.com/products/know-your-battings?_pos=1&_psq=know+your+batting&_ss=e&_v=1.0The Quilting Bookhttps://twochicksquilting.com/products/the-quilting-book?_pos=1&_sid=5f8b5a2df&_ss=rSeam Guide 4 in 1 Toolhttps://twochicksquilting.com/products/seam-guide-4-in-1-tool?_pos=2&_sid=971b3e319&_ss=rSewing Edgehttps://twochicksquilting.com/products/qtools-sewing-edge?_pos=1&_psq=Sewing+Edge&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Grab your brushes — this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast is a deep-dive into keeping your sewing machine humming like a dream. Julie, Angie, and Cathy explain why regular sewing machine cleaning and machine maintenance isn’t optional (hint: lint is the sneaky enemy), walk through the exact tools you’ll need — think small soft brushes and sewing machine oil (and absolutely no canned air) — and then demo the whole process step-by-step.You’ll hear:Why routine machine maintenance saves frustration, time, and money.A friendly, practical sewing machine cleaning tutorial as each host cleans a different machine: Julie breaks down a side-loading Bernina with a metal hook, Cathy walks through a top-loading Janome, and Angie finishes with longarm cleaning tips.The right tools to use (and what to avoid), plus quick troubleshooting tips after cleaning.Whether you’re new to sewing or a longtime quilter, this episode makes sewing machine care simple, safe, and even a little satisfying. Tune in for clear demos, pro tips, and the confidence to tackle your next sewing machine cleaning like a pro.

Do you ever feel like you have run out of quilting ideas? Sometimes the well of inspiration has dried up, or you get "quilter's block". We have just the episode to fix it. Join Cathy, Angie, and Julie as they talk about their sources of quilting inspiration. It could be anything from hotel floor designs to someone's sweater to even a manhole cover. Quilting ideas are everywhere. They even bring up a book of quilting design ideas and quilting dice. Plus, they talk about what to do when you are just plain stuck in the creative process and give examples of how they would draw inspiration from a quilt. We hope you enjoy, and be sure to like, comment,t and subscribe

New year… new quilting goals! 🎉In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Angie, Cathy, and Julie sit down to talk all about New Year’s resolutions for quilters — the realistic kind that actually help you enjoy quilting more (and finish more quilts!).From tackling UFOs to organising sewing rooms, improving skills, and giving yourself permission to quilt your way, this episode is packed with encouragement, laughs, and practical advice to start the year inspired instead of overwhelmed.✔️ Setting realistic quilting goals for the new year✔️ How to finally finish those UFO (unfinished object) quilts✔️ Sewing room organization resolutions that stick✔️ Skill-building goals without burnout✔️ Letting go of quilting guilt and comparison✔️ Making time for creativity — even during busy seasonsWhether you’re a beginner quilter or a seasoned stitcher, this episode will help you reset, refocus, and start the year excited to sew.• Quilters planning their creative goals for the year• Anyone overwhelmed by unfinished projects• Makers who want to quilt with more joy and less pressure• Quilters looking for motivation and communityWhat’s YOUR quilting resolution this year? Finish a UFO? Try a new technique? Organize your stash? Tell us in the comments — we’d love to cheer you on! 👇👍 Like this video if you’re ready to quilt with intention🔔 Subscribe for weekly quilting tips, shop talk & podcast episodes🔁 Share with a quilty friend who needs a fresh start✨ In This Episode, We Talk About:🧶 Perfect For:💬 Join the Conversation:

In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Cathy, and Angie welcome special guest Karen Montgomery, an influential designer, educator, and industry leader in the quilting world. 🧵✨Karen shares her quilting journey, starting with how she first learned to quilt and eventually opened her own quilt shop. She talks about the evolution of her career, including her transition into designing quilting patterns and rulers, and the inspiration behind her work.Karen is the publisher of The Quilt Company line of books and patterns, and her designs have been featured in Quilts and More magazine, along with numerous quilting books and catalogs. Known for her practical and popular techniques, Karen travels across the country teaching quilt shops and quilters alike.The conversation wraps up with an inside look at Sewposium, a unique quilting retreat and networking event for quilt shop owners, focused on education, collaboration, and growing successful quilting businesses.🧵 In this episode, you’ll hear about:How Karen Montgomery got started quiltingOpening and running a quilt shopDesigning quilting patterns and rulersTeaching and traveling as a quilt educatorWhat Sewposium is and why it matters for quilt shop ownersWhether you’re a quilter, quilt shop owner, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the quilting industry, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.👉 Be sure to like, subscribe, and listen to more episodes of the Quilting Central Podcast for quilting conversations, tips, and industry interviews.

Struggling with longarm quilting tension? Loops, eyelashes, breaking thread, messy backs? We’ve ALL been there! 😅In this in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Julie, and Angie are together in Texas to give a full, step-by-step lesson on how to adjust longarm tension for ANY thread, ANY quilt, and ANY situation.Whether you’re brand-new to longarm quilting or you’ve been quilting for years, this tension tutorial will help you get smooth stitches, balanced tension, perfect “hills and valleys,” and beautiful stitch lines on every quilt.✔️ How to set perfect bobbin tension✔️ How to correctly perform the bobbin drop test✔️ How to adjust top thread tension on your longarm✔️ What ideal stitches look like on both sides of the quilt✔️ How to make sure your thread loops in the center of the quilt sandwich✔️ What “hills and valleys” mean — and why they matter✔️ How to adjust tension for different thread weights✔️ SPECIAL: How to quilt with metallic thread without breakageJulie, Cathy, and Angie demonstrate everything in real time and share their shop-tested tricks for diagnosing tension issues fast.• Longarm quilters of any skill level• Domestic machine quilters learning tension basics• Anyone struggling with looping, eyelashes, or broken thread• Quilters who want cleaner, more professional quilting results🔧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:⭐ This Video Is Perfect For:

Trim the fluff and get those points perfect! ✂️ In this short-but-mighty episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie, and Cathy meet in person to talk all about trimming and squaring up quilt blocks and quilts — the small steps that make a huge difference in your finished quilt.What Angie shows & we cover:How to square up individual quilt blocks using different tools and rulers (why it matters for accurate piecing)When and how to square the whole quilt before attaching binding for a clean finishSmart fixes for wonky edges so your binding goes on straight — no wrestling requiredThis episode is a little shorter than usual, but stuffed with practical tips you’ll use the next time you press, trim, and bind.

We’re back together in Texas! 🇨🇱 In this in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Cathy, Angie, and Julie reunite at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas — and Julie shares one of her favorite time-saving quilting techniques: continuous chain piecing! ✂️If you’ve ever struggled to keep your quilt blocks in order or want to save time, thread, and sanity while piecing, this episode is a must-watch. Julie walks through how she uses continuous chain piecing to sew faster and stay organized — plus, Cathy and Angie chime in with extra fun.✅ What is continuous chain piecing, and how it works✅ How to chain piece quilt blocks while keeping them in order✅ Tips for saving time and thread when piecing your quilt top✅ Why this technique helps avoid mix-ups and reduces waste✅ Fun, in-person quilting talk from three quilt shop ownersHave you tried chain piecing before? Tell us your favorite time-saving quilting trick in the comments!👉 Subscribe for weekly quilting tips, tutorials, and shop talk!👍 Like this video if you learned something new🔔 Turn on notifications so you never miss an episode

The gang’s all together! 🎉 In this fun, in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Angie, and Julie are gathered at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas, to talk about one of every quilter’s favorite topics — notions! 🧵✂️From tiny pins to big-time tools, the hosts share their must-have notions for every part of the quilting process:• Pins and why the right kind matters for different projects• Machine maintenance tools that keep your stitches smooth• Clever ways to mark fabric and press seams perfectly• Favorite rulers and guides for piecing, trimming, and precision• Longarm and free-motion quilting tools — from specialty feet to clever gadgets that make the job easierWhether you’re new to sewing or have a studio full of supplies, you’ll pick up fresh ideas, expert insight, and a few laughs along the way.#QuiltingPodcast #QuiltingTools #SewingNotions #QuiltLife #LongarmQuilting #QuiltingTips

It’s a special in-person episode! For the first time in a while, Julie, Angie, and Cathy are all together at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas, chatting face-to-face about one of their favorite topics — how to quilt different quilts. 🧵✨The trio dives into:• How to choose the right thread type and color for each project• When to use free-motion vs. pantograph quilting• Selecting quilting designs that enhance each quilt’s style• Tips for handling challenging quilts — from damaged tops to uneven borders• Advice for quilting for hire, managing expectations, and solving mid-project surprisesWhether you quilt for fun or for clients, this episode is packed with creative inspiration, real-world experience, and plenty of laughs as the hosts share their process, preferences, and problem-solving strategies.#QuiltingPodcast #QuiltingTips #LongarmQuilting #FreeMotionQuilting #PantographDesigns #QuiltLife

In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Angie, and Cathy unravel one of the most essential quilting supplies — thread! 🧵✨From cotton to polyester, invisible to decorative, the trio dives into:• Different thread types & when to use them• How thread choice affects quilting design, durability & texture• Tips for avoiding breakage, tangles & tension issues• Matching (or contrasting!) thread with fabric for the best effect• Favorite brands, shop-tested recommendations & go-to tricksWhether you’re piecing, quilting, or binding, understanding thread can take your projects from frustrating to fabulous. Join us for laughs, expert advice, and a little “thread therapy.”#Quilting #ThreadTips #QuiltingPodcast #SewingLife

As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to dive into quilting projects that bring warmth and seasonal charm! 🍂 In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Angie, and Cathy share their favorite fall quilting ideas—from table runners and wall hangings to cozy throws and seasonal décor.We’ll talk about:🧵 Fabric choices & fall color palettes🧵 Quick projects to finish before the holidays🧵 Tips for transitioning from summer sewing to autumn quilting🧵 How to stay inspired and make the most of cooler weatherWhether you’re planning handmade gifts, refreshing your home décor, or just want to cozy up with a new quilt project, this episode is full of practical ideas and creative sparks.✨ Tune in, get inspired, and let’s stitch something beautiful this fall!#Quilting #FallQuilts #SeasonalProjects #QuiltingPodcast #QuiltLife

Would you rather… run out of bobbin thread or lose your seam ripper? In this lively episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie & Cathy play Quilter’s “Would You Rather,” debating hand vs. machine binding, scissors vs. rotary cutter, invisible vs. neon thread, free-motion vs. pantograph, EPP vs. foundation paper piecing, stash organization, UFOs, retreats, longarm days, and more. Expect clear explanations, safety reminders (change that blade!), and plenty of shop-floor wisdom to help you choose the right tools and techniques for your next quilt.👉 Tell us your picks in a voice note or review—your answers might make it into a future episode!

Welcome back to The Quilting Central Podcast! In this episode, Angie, Julie, and Cathy dive deep into one of the most important parts of quilting that often gets overlooked — batting.From the history of quilt batting to today’s many options, the hosts break down:🧵 Different types of batting (cotton, polyester, wool, blends, bamboo & more)🧵 How batting affects the look, feel, and drape of your quilt🧵 Tips for choosing the right batting for hand quilting, machine quilting, and longarm quilting🧵 Common mistakes quilters make with batting and how to avoid themWhether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced quilter looking to try new batting options, this episode will help you get the perfect finish for every project.✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting tips and tutorials every week!#Quilting #QuiltBatting #QuiltingPodcast #QuiltingTips #QuiltLife #Sewing

In this sharp and fun episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie, and Cathy thread the needle on one of the most essential quilting tools — needles!From sizes and types to tips on when and why to change them, the hosts break down everything you need to know to get the best results in your piecing, quilting, and longarming. Whether you’re hand sewing, machine quilting, or just confused about what that needle chart really means, this episode brings clarity (and plenty of laughs).Needles may be small, but they make a big difference — and the Quilting Central crew is here to help you pick the right one for every project.

In this episode, Cathy, Julie, and Angie talk about the joys and struggles that came with their very first sewing machines. There are many fun stories to be shared, so please share your own in the comments. They also cover what to look for when you are ready to either buy your first machine or upgrade to a new one. It was a lot of fun recording this episode, so hopefully you enjoy it!

In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Angie, and Cathy dive into one of the most important — and often overlooked — steps in quilting: pressing! They break down the differences between ironing and pressing, share their favorite tools (including in-depth reviews of LauraStar systems and alternatives like Oliso and Rowenta), and talk about practical tips for achieving perfectly flat seams and smooth finishes.You'll also learn about using steam wands, pressing sprays, and clever gadgets to improve your piecing accuracy and longarm quilting results. Whether you're a beginner wondering which iron to buy or a seasoned quilter looking to level up your pressing game, this fun, informative, and laughter-filled episode is packed with valuable insights.Plus, stick around for a bonus demo from Emily at LauraStar!https://laurastarus.com/shop-products/https://oliso.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20481851709&gbraid=0AAAAACF0LmYbzoTC42u-mEgKjL9R3MnUt&gclid=CjwKCAjwprjDBhBTEiwA1m1d0u9WqzC6X7L8fjtccIm2ON0rYqjKgSZk84oToO3_CIPU5Y8-QRb3gRoC2UEQAvD_BwEhttps://www.rowentausa.com/best-sellers.html?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21528567973&gclid=CjwKCAjwprjDBhBTEiwA1m1d0jywDrLq3d5TmXHO5K2NfeiU6T4BfTZ03I9KhzYgJHKPl54AYQHGmhoCu7oQAvD_BwE

In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Angie, Julie, and Cathy dive into what it really takes to finish a quilt. From choosing the perfect backing and understanding why you need more than you think, to picking batting, thread, and quilting designs, this is your go-to guide for turning a quilt top into a finished masterpiece. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned quilter, you'll pick up helpful tips, laughs, and real talk about what goes into wrapping up a quilt project

Welcome to the Quilting Central Podcast. Join Julie, Angie, and Cathy as they talk about all things quilting. As this podcast goes on, we hope to grow this into a community of creativity and fun. Hope you enjoy

In Episode 4 of Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Cathy, and Angie dive into the cozy world of quilting—from the latest projects they’re stitching to fun stories from their quilting community. They share creative tips, laugh over a few mishaps, and discuss how quilting connects people across generations. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just fabric-curious, this episode wraps you in warmth and inspiration.And get ready for a virtual quilting retreat happening this August. We are so excited to bring this opportunity for connection, creativity, and fun to you! If you have any other ideas or would like to see something from us, please let us know in the comments section below.