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December 7, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Timna Tarr from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Timna Tarr.

Timna Tarr Guest Designer for Patchwork Posse
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How did you get your start in sewing?

My mom made me learn to sew when I was about 6. I hated it. She made me make some clothes etc. off and on through high school. I still hated it. It wasn’t until I made ...

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November 9, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Claudia Porter from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Claudia Porter of Create With Claudia.

Claudia Porter Guest Designer with Patchwork Posse
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How did you get your start in sewing?

I taught myself after my mother had a stroke.

Where do you find inspiration? 

Various places but color wise – Nature, outdoor signs and other items.

Create with Claudia Quilt

Do you have a favorite or a few favorite ...

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October 5, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Lee Chappell Monroe from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Lee Chappell Monroe of May Chappell.

Lee Chappell Monroe guest designer for Patchwork Posse
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How did you get your start in sewing?

My mother insisted that I learn the basics of sewing, but I was a reluctant seamstress in my younger years. I used sewing when I needed it; I made my first quilt for my ...

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September 19, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Lou Orth from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Lou Orth of Lou Orth Designs.

Lou Orth Designs Guest Interview Patchwork Posse

How did you get your start in sewing?

My mother in law taught me how to sew on her old Husqvarna. I made a simple fold over envelope cushion and never looked back.

Where do you find inspiration? 

I love spending time playing around designing quilts. I keep tweeking/refining until i get something that feels right ...

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August 3, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Robin Koeher from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Robin Koeher of Nestlings by Robin.

Robin Koeher of Nestlings by Robin Guest Designer for Patchwork Posse

How did you get your start in sewing?

My mother:) she sewed my prom dressed in HS as long as I cut them out.

Where do you find inspiration? 

Every where! I know that is vague but so so true.

WELL LOVED LADIES SAMPLER QUILT

Do you have a favorite or a few favorite notions? What are they?

My thimbles, threads, and ...

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May 4, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Pamela Boatright from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Pamela Boatright of Pamela Quilts.

Pamela Boatright of Pamela Quilts Guest Designer

How did you get your start in sewing?

My mom taught me to sew when I was young, I can hardly remember a time when I wasn’t!

Where do you find inspiration? 

Fabric! I’m also inspired by nature, and the world around me.

Pamela Quilts

Do you have a favorite or a few favorite notions? What are they ...

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April 7, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Swan Amity Sheridan from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Swan of Swan Amity Studios.

How did you get your start in sewing?

I started sewing at a young age, making dresses for my Barbies, embellishing pillows for my room, and trying some basic embroidery stitches. In graduate school, one of my younger sisters had a baby and, as the only aunt that could sew, I felt driven to make a baby quilt ...

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Designer Spotlight – Swan Amity Sheridan from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Swan of Swan Amity Studios.

How did you get your start in sewing?

I started sewing at a young age, making dresses for my Barbies, embellishing pillows for my room, and trying some basic embroidery stitches. In graduate school, one of my younger sisters had a baby and, as the only aunt that could sew, I felt driven to make a baby quilt ...

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March 20, 2023
Member Spotlight – Bobbie Gerken from Patchwork Posse

We absolutely love our community members, but because we don’t live close by – it’s a little trickier to get to know them. With this member spotlight, we will sit down for a virtual chat with one of our community members and get to know them a little better.

Let’s get to know Bobbie Gerken!

Location – where in the world are you? 

Orange, California

When did you complete your first project and what was it?

1992, Beach Quilt

What is on your bucket list when it comes to sewing / quilting? 

To have a quilt studio with ample storage ...

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Member Spotlight – Bobbie Gerken from Patchwork Posse

We absolutely love our community members, but because we don’t live close by – it’s a little trickier to get to know them. With this member spotlight, we will sit down for a virtual chat with one of our community members and get to know them a little better.

Let’s get to know Bobbie Gerken!

Location – where in the world are you? 

Orange, California

When did you complete your first project and what was it?

1992, Beach Quilt

What is on your bucket list when it comes to sewing / quilting? 

To have a quilt studio with ample storage ...

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March 7, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Laura Piland from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quilts.

How did you get your start in sewing?

I first learned to sew in 4-H as a kid, but (surprise!) I didn’t like it at all. Fast forward to my 20s and a friend of mine had a baby that was going to be spending quite some time in the NICU. I knew I couldn ...

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Designer Spotlight – Laura Piland from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Laura Piland of Slice of Pi Quilts.

How did you get your start in sewing?

I first learned to sew in 4-H as a kid, but (surprise!) I didn’t like it at all. Fast forward to my 20s and a friend of mine had a baby that was going to be spending quite some time in the NICU. I knew I couldn ...

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February 20, 2023
Member Spotlight – Penny Pierce from Patchwork Posse

We absolutely love our community members, but because we don’t live close by – it’s a little trickier to get to know them. With this member spotlight, we will sit down for a virtual chat with one of our community members and get to know them a little better.

Let’s get to know Penny Pierce!

Location – where in the world are you? 

Queen Creek, Arizona

When did you complete your first project and what was it?

2013 – A set of placemats.

What is on your bucket list when it comes to sewing / quilting? 

using my rulers for fmq ...

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Member Spotlight – Penny Pierce from Patchwork Posse

We absolutely love our community members, but because we don’t live close by – it’s a little trickier to get to know them. With this member spotlight, we will sit down for a virtual chat with one of our community members and get to know them a little better.

Let’s get to know Penny Pierce!

Location – where in the world are you? 

Queen Creek, Arizona

When did you complete your first project and what was it?

2013 – A set of placemats.

What is on your bucket list when it comes to sewing / quilting? 

using my rulers for fmq ...

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February 7, 2023
Designer Spotlight – Monika Henry from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Monika Henry of Penny Spool Quilts.

How did you get your start in sewing?

 I grew up in Switzerland and textile arts is part of the primary school curriculum, so I learned to sew, knit, crochet, embroider etc. starting in grade 3. I learned to quilt when I was at uni, my local seniors’ center had a class and they let me join ...

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Designer Spotlight – Monika Henry from Patchwork Posse

Each month we meet up with a variety of quilt and fabric designers, new book authors, notion developers and more! It’s fun to get to know them a little bit better. Let me introduce you to Monika Henry of Penny Spool Quilts.

How did you get your start in sewing?

 I grew up in Switzerland and textile arts is part of the primary school curriculum, so I learned to sew, knit, crochet, embroider etc. starting in grade 3. I learned to quilt when I was at uni, my local seniors’ center had a class and they let me join ...

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January 13, 2023
Member Spotlight – Carol Downey from Patchwork Posse

We absolutely love our community members, but because we don’t live close by – it’s a little trickier to get to know them. With this member spotlight, we will sit down for a virtual chat with one of our community members and get to know them a little better.

Carol Downey Patchwork Posse+ Member Spotlight

Let’s get to know Carol Downey!

Location – where in the world are you? 

Coal Valley, Illinois

What is on your bucket list when it comes to sewing / quilting? 

Submit a quilt worthy of judging in a competition

What is the sewing /quilting project you are most proud of? 

Creating ...

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Member Spotlight – Carol Downey from Patchwork Posse

We absolutely love our community members, but because we don’t live close by – it’s a little trickier to get to know them. With this member spotlight, we will sit down for a virtual chat with one of our community members and get to know them a little better.

Carol Downey Patchwork Posse+ Member Spotlight

Let’s get to know Carol Downey!

Location – where in the world are you? 

Coal Valley, Illinois

What is on your bucket list when it comes to sewing / quilting? 

Submit a quilt worthy of judging in a competition

What is the sewing /quilting project you are most proud of? 

Creating ...

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