Pixel Quilt and Room Design

This week the girls sit down with Osage Hills Retreat Center Owner, Melissa Struttmann and Jody Leonardo with Purple Daisy Quilt Designs. Melissa hosted a Master Minds Retreat with several phenomenal women who are entrepreneurs and crafters. They circle back on their trip to Liberty, Missouri and their experiences at the Quilt Walk. Find out why Leslie didn't camp there and why she also did not spend the night. Melissa treated Leslie and Rochelle to a Hobo Dinner (delicious!). Also find out if Rochelle would rather hug or kiss Leslie. You may be surprised. Hear all about the Master Minds retreat and how they learn from each other. They had 7 masters minds and spent 3 days exchanging ideas, tips and tricks! You'll love this episode. Enjoy!Follow Osage Hills Retreat Center on Instagram and visit their website www.osagehillsretreat.com.Follow Purple Daisy Quilt Designs on on Instagram!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

You've asked and waited for it and now it's here! The Inappropriate Quilters hang out with the two quilting queens in one place, Jenny Doan and Angela Walters! Leslie and Rochelle make a trip to Quilt Walk 2024 in Liberty, Missouri and spend some fun time visiting with their gal pals and talk shop. You should grab your favorite snack, a beverage and some poise pads because this one is going to have you wetting your pants! Enjoy!Follow Jenny Doan on Instagram at @jennymsqc and Angela Walters at @angelafmq.Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

This week the girls are catching up on Leslie's dad and making sure he is doing okay.  She also talks about her mom and the poems she wrote over the years. She is planning to go fishing with her dad and go to church for Father's Day.  Rochelle picks a hero of the podcast and also talks about Jelly Roll. Not a fabric jelly roll. Jelly Roll, the rapper. Rochelle asks Leslie if she has heard of hipcamp.com. People who are looking for boondocking sites can rent these! Rochelle brings Sam's Club's new popcorn for Leslie to try. It's fantastic! Rochelle talks about the water issues at her house. Yikes! They also talk about the tornado weather that has been happening in their area.  Rochelle brings Leslie up to speed on her most recent OBGYN visit where she needs to educate the young CNA on our priorities at this age. And... Dirty minds! If you picked the "W" as the 3rd letter, you're absolutely right! Leslie's daughter's birthday was at the end of May and they talk about plans for celebrating as a family. They do talk about quilts eventually. They talk about antique quilts and about museum quilts. They still are fascinated by vintage quilts that are in Goodwill that are being used in clothing. You'll enjoy this fun episode and laugh until your stomach hurts! Enjoy!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

This week the girls get a few fun gifts from some precious listeners and open them during the show. Rochelle issues an apology to Jarma regarding the Peeps conversation last week. She also talks about her new quilting space and how it is coming along. She has some new ideas on how to utilize her guest room. Leslie talks about the recent guild meeting she attended in her home town of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Belle Point Quilters' Guild was a delight!  They talk about burritos and tacos and how they may be considered sandwiches and also catch up on Rochelle's recent interview on the A Quilter's Life podcast. Lots of fun to be had and lots of laughs to make your belly hurt. Enjoy!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

This week the girls visit with The Little Green Bean herself, Missy Luukkonen! She may be best known for her gnome shop on Etsy, but she is a full-time maker and has been sewing for more than 30 years! Her whimsical, but practical items caught Leslie's eye and her love for teaching caught Ro's. She runs her business full time with her husband, Mike. They have 3 boys and live in Minnesota, where the summers are wonderful and the winters are long! She learned to sew in high school and has loved it ever since.  She is now enjoying the opportunity to connect with crafters all over the world through her teaching platform. Sit back and enjoy this fun-filled conversation with a fantastic quilty, crafty friend!Book your quilt retreat with https://www.osagehillsretreat.com or call 918-630-7053.Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

The girls eat popcorn all the way through this episode so brace yourselves. Leslie catches Rochelle up on all the things about her dad. Rochelle talks about an opportunity to go fishing in Alaska. Leslie lets Rochelle know that she missed the Northern Lights in Oklahoma. They talk about their Mother's Day extravaganzas. Rochelle goes to Arizona and does a polar plunge and Leslie spent time with her kids and grands. Leslie gives an update on her pixel quilt that she is doing of her grandma. She also is preparing her presentation for the guild in Fort Smith. Rochelle gets her floors done finally and now Leslie wants to go in and design. Find out if Rochelle lets her! Lots of laughs this week. Enjoy!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle talk about their moms. Leslie just recently lost her mother and they talk about her experience and lessons learned through that. Cherish your mom. Call her. Love on her. Life is short and your mom is your mom. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! And thank you for your prayers!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

Enjoy this fun episode this week. Leslie loads these up and this week she is just going to load without any description. Her mother passed away suddenly and has left her without much to give, but she wanted you to have some joy this weekend despite her sorrow. Please be thinking of her as she navigates this new world without her mom. May her memory be for a blessing. Until she meets her again, rest in sweet peace.Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

The girls are back from retreats and getting caught up on all the things. Rochelle is pattern testing and still fighting ear infections. They talk about their fake tattoos that they forgot to do, but make plans for future opportunities to style their tattoos. Leslie talks about Lyla's wee-ball and the joys of grandparenthood. Leslie talks about compartmentalizing her work and her hobbies. They talk about how you have to stay in character if you're a clown. Deep conversations at quilt retreat happens before everyone wakes up. They talk about expectations of being more and being less. Enjoy this episode and stich up something pretty!Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

Season 3 kicks off with special guest, Angela Walters who joins the girls on the podcast this week from their Airbnb in Liberty, Missouri. They get comfy, have some beverages, try some new snacks and talk all things quilting! Angela is a long-time friend of the show and named the podcast for the girls originally back in 2022. What better way to kick off the 3rd season of the show? It is always a special treat having her join! Enjoy this fun podcast filled with hysterical conversation that will leave you in "stitches".Follow Angela Walters on Instagram at @angelafmq and check out all of her latest projects and events at Quilting Is My Therapy.Quilt Walk for Quilting Is My Therapy is June 8th, 2024 in Liberty, MOFollow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior