Quilting Stories podcast

Jeff Rutherford

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The Quilting Stories podcast interviews quilters about their quilts, their quilting journeys, and their creative process. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quilt-stories/support

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Amanda Leins interview - Episode 3

A grounded quilting interview about technique, balance, and modern-meets-traditional design.

Jeff Rutherford keeps the conversation grounded in process, which is where it works best. Amanda Lyons comes through as someone who thinks carefully about making quilts that push her technically, and the mix of bold, bright modern elements with traditional technique gives the…

Paul Léger interview - Episode 2

A grounded quilt conversation that treats color, use, and art as part of the same practice.

Jeff Rutherford's conversation with Ottawa quilter Paul Leger presents a maker who treats quilting as both craft and outlook. Paul moves through Canadian Armed Forces service, police work, retreats, guild talks, tutorials, and online writing, and what stands out is the clarity…

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  1. 1

    Holice Turnbow

    This episode features an interview with quilter Hollis Turnbow, who discusses his journey into quilting starting in the 1970s, influenced by his upbringing in a needlework-focused household and early experiences with embroidery as art.

    ·44m
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    Jeff Rutherford interview - Episode 9

    This episode features an interview with quilter Jeff Rutherford, discussing his background from Georgia to Massachusetts and his experience with the Oliso Smart Iron.

    ·46m
  3. 3

    Jerry Granata interview - Episode 16

    This episode features an interview with award-winning quilter Jerry Granata, who discusses her diverse quilting styles ranging from traditional to contemporary art-based quilts.

    ·36m
  4. 4

    Leo Ransom interview - Episode 8

    This episode features an interview with quilter Leo Ransom, discussing his artistic techniques, background, and social media presence.

    ·47m
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    Cheryl Arkison

    This episode features an interview with Canadian quilter Cheryl Arkison, discussing her 25-year quilting journey, including how she started quilting after being inspired by a local quilt store.

    ·1h 6m
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    Irene Roderick interview - Episode 19

    This episode features an interview with quilter Irene Roderick, discussing her transition from painting to quilting, her new book on improv quilting, and her popular workshops.

    ·45m
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    Dena Mehling interview - Episode 18

    This episode features an interview with quilter Dena Mehling, who discusses her modern quilting style, background in sewing, and journey from traditional to contemporary quilt-making.

    ·52m
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    Jack Edson interview - Episode 4

    This episode features an interview with quilter Jack Edson, discussing his background in art history and library science, his award-winning quilts, and his artistic approach blending traditional patchwork with portraiture.

    ·47m
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    Jennifer Swope interview - Episode 15

    This episode features an interview with Jennifer Swope, curator at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, discussing the upcoming exhibition 'Fabric of the Nation: American Quilt Stories' and related book.

    ·48m
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    Patti Hyden Coppock interview - Episode 14

    This episode features an interview with quilter Patti Hyden Coppock, discussing her transition from traditional to modern and art quilting, including projects inspired by her grandchildren's drawings.

    ·48m
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    Diane Wespiser interview - Episode 13

    This episode features an interview with quilter Diane Westbizer, discussing her modern quilts and her involvement with the Modern Quilt Guild and QuiltCon.

    ·37m
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    Tara Romero

    Quilter Tara Romero shares her personal journey into quilting, starting with a quilt class during a period of infertility and motherhood.

    ·49m
  13. 13

    Elaine and Jeff - checking in

    Two quilting podcast co-hosts, Jeff and Elaine, have a casual catch-up episode discussing their current projects, upcoming quilt shows, and Elaine's binding tutorial.

    ·24m
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    Ann Feitelson

    This episode interviews quilter Anne Feitelson about her transition from being a trained painter to creating quilts featured in prestigious shows like QuiltCon.

    ·41m
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    Karen K. Stone interview - Episode 17

    This episode features an interview with award-winning quilter Karen K.

    ·38m
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    Beth Bastian interview - Episode 12

    This episode features an interview with quilter Beth Bastian, who shares her unconventional journey into quilting, sparked by a spontaneous decision after visiting a Mexican restaurant and a quilt store.

    ·44m
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    Bill Stearman interview - Episode 11

    This episode features an interview with Canadian quilter Bill Stearman, discussing his quilting work and storytelling approach.

    ·33m
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    Tricia Royal interview - Episode 10

    This episode features an interview with quilter Tricia Royal, discussing her background as an artist in residence at San Jose Museums and her quilting work.

    ·44m
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    Jessica Alexandrakis interview - Episode 6

    This episode features an interview with quilter Jessica Alexandrakis, who discusses her background in scrap quilting, her creative process using fabric scraps, and how her quilting style evolved during the pandemic.

    ·55m
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    Elaine Wick Poplin interview - Episode 5

    This episode features an interview with quilter Elaine Wick Poplin, discussing her background as a mathematics teacher and her diverse quilting interests.

    ·44m
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    Jaye Lapachet interview - Episode 7

    This episode features an interview with quilter Jay Lapachet, who discusses her focus on color in quilting, particularly her quest for the perfect turquoise combinations.

    ·1h
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    Timna Tarr interview - Episode 1

    This episode features an interview with award-winning quilter Timna Tarr, who discusses her unique style that blends traditional and modern elements, her creative process during the pandemic, and current projects like string quilts and improvisational work.

    ·20m·2 clips
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    Paul Léger interview - Episode 2

    Host Jeff Rutherford interviews Canadian quilter Paul Léger about his quilting journey, which began in 1990 when he repurposed ruined military shirts.

    ·28m·2 clips
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    Amanda Leins interview - Episode 3

    Host Jeff Rutherford interviews quilter Amanda Leins about her quilting journey, from starting on a family sewing machine to becoming a longarm quilter and author.

    ·41m·3 clips