Great British Quilter Podcast

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 love of Quilt Con, the exhibition put on annually by the Modern Quilt Guild.   Sarah also shares 2 top tips and a quote, that you won't want to miss.  

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 shares 2 top tips, that quilters will love.  

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 she likes to do when she's not quilting. Lucy shares two top tips with the listeners, that you're going to love. For more info about Lucy visit: www.charmaboutyou.com and @charmaboutyou on Instagram For more info about the Great British Quilter visit www.greatbritishquilter.com and @greatbritishquilter on Instagram For more information about Sarah visit www.sarahashfordstudio.com and @sarahashfordstudio on Instagram

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.

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 talks about her latest initiative; the Let's Make A Quilt Together programme, so that beginner quilters can work on their patchwork by sewing along together and connect with one another, in a dedicated facebook group. Finally, Laura shares 2 top tips for beginner quilters, to put them on the path to success.

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 and London as part of the Processions Project. It was a mass artwork to mark 100 years since the first women were allowed to vote in the UK. The book wonderfully captures this incredible event, with close up photographs and background stories of all 100 banners that were processed throughout the cities and it was a great pleasure to hear from Fenella more about it.  

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 model has adapted and changed throughout 2020 and Leisa shares some of her top tips.  

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.  

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 Quilts and her work for Moda Bake Shop. Finally Nicola shares some top tips that you won't want to miss.  

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.