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As a modern quilter and founder of the Great British Quilter Challenge on Instagram, Sarah Ashford has spent the last 3 years galvanising and championing British quilters and the quilting industry. In this series, Sarah speaks to British quilt designers, fabric companies and shop owners, to share behind the scenes stories and to discuss what it means to be a part of the British quilting community today. Guests also share their top tips for quilting and social media, which we know you're goin ...
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In this final episode of the series, host Sarah Ashford catches up with Modern Quilter Sarah Hibbert. They discuss how Sarah's been influenced in her work by art and architecture, and Sarah's love of collage, which has formed the basis of many of her modern quilts. Sarah also talks about the quilts that have been accepted into exhibitions, and her …
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In this episode, host Sarah Ashford meets quilter, author and Mood fabric designer, Janet Clare. Janet talks about her experience of lockdown, how she got into patchwork and quilting, her 5 self-published books and her collections for Moda. Janet also talks about her beautiful studio in Hampshire and the meanings behind her work. Finally, Janet sha…
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In this episode, host Sarah Ashford meets Lucy Brennan. Lucy is a quilt designer, pattern writer and blogger, under the name Charm About You, and the host of the Instagram stitch along the #saturdaynightcraftalong. Lucy talks about how she's been getting through lockdown, her current projects, what it's like to demo quilting on TV, and the things s…
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In this episode, host Sarah Ashford meets textile artist Ruth Singer. Ruth talks about her journey into textiles and quilting, some of her many wonderful exhibitions, quilts and embroidery. Finally, Ruth ends with two top tips for creating textiles with meaning.توسط Sarah Ashford
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In this episode, host Sarah Ashford chats with Laura Cunningham of Sweet Cinnamon Roses. Laura talks about how she got the quilting bug when her husband bought her a sewing machine when her daughter was born. From then Laura went on to teach herself all she could about sewing, and now designs beautiful patterns, that she sells worldwide. Laura also…
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For this episode, I had the opportunity to speak to Fenella Dawney from the company Artichoke, about the the book Women Making History, Processions, The Banners, which has just recently been published. On Sunday 10th June 2018, tens of thousands of women, wearing scarves of green, white and violet took to the streets in Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh …
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In this episode Sarah chats with Leisa-Morris White, owner of Morris Textiles, a US based fabric company specialising in British fabrics including Liberty Tana Lawns and quilting cottons, William Morris prints, Oakshott fabrics and collections from other British Contemporary designers. They discuss setting up a quilting business, how the business m…
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Sarah Ashford is back with Series 2 of the Great British Quilter Podcast. In this episode, Sarah talks to historical novelist and quilter Tracy Chevalier all about writing, quilting and her latest novel, A Single Thread. Finally, Tracy shares two top tips with the listeners relating to creativity and quilting.…
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In this episode Sarah meets with quilter Nicola Dodd who talks about how her previous career has inspired her work as quilt designer. Nicola discusses how she created her design company Cake Stand Quilts and the work she does for Today's Quilter. Nicola also gives an insight into preparations behind the scenes for having a stand at the Festival of …
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In this episode we meet Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine editor Alice Hadley. Alice talks about her journey into publishing, how she became a quilter, her trip to Quilt Market and all the things she looks for when commissioning designers.
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In this episode Sarah meets with quilters Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh. They talk about their 'Just One Quilt' Youtube series, teaching at the Stitch Gathering Sewing retreat, the Block of the Month project for The Quilter's Guild and the up and coming book in association with Liberty. They have certainly had a busy year! Finally, they share some tops…
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In this episode Sarah meets with Nicholas Ball, modern quilter, Bernina Product Educator and author. Nick talks about his quilting journey, where he finds his inspiration, and how he quickly moved away from traditional piecing to find and develop the improv style he's known for today. Nick also shares the journey of writing his first book, Inspirin…
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In this episode Sarah meets with Karen Lewis, fabric designer, author and quilter. Karen talks about how she became a screen printer and quilter and her journey from a small business to having 4 fabric collections with Robert Kaufman and 2 books. Karen also talks about the funs she's had being this years featured designer for the Quilter's Planner …
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In this episode Sarah meets with Deb McGuire, The Quilters' Guild Director, Marketing. Deb talks about her own personal journey into quilting and her multiple roles in the Quilters' Guild. She discusses all the exciting plans for their 40th anniversary celebrations and the forthcoming Festival of Quilts. Deb also talks about her adventures with her…
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In this episode, Sarah meets and chats with quilter Kerry Green, who shares her story of how she became a quilter and dressmaker. Kerry talks about why she loves working collaboratively with others, how she's used social media over the years and what it means to her to be a part of the British Quilting community. Finally, Kerry shares some of her t…
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Sarah Ashford travels to Edinburgh to meet modern quilter Jo Avery. They chat about Jo's journey into quilting, her distinctive style and the inspiration behind her quilts. Jo also talks about her new book, the quilting retreats that she organises and shares her top tips for quilting and social media.…
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