Not Your Granny's Quilt Show

In this episode Amanda is joined by the talented Giuseppe Ribaudo, better known as Giucy Giuce, a renowned fabric designer for Andover Fabrics. Giuseppe takes us on a journey from his background in musical theater to becoming a successful fabric designer and educator. We take a dive into his recent move back to New York after spending time in Maine during the pandemic lockdowns, and his inspiring experience at Pine Meadow Ranch in Sisters, Oregon, where he participated in an artist's residency. Giuseppe also shares the exciting details of his collaboration with Alison Glass on the Mini Alphabet pattern set, and gives us a sneak peek into his upcoming fabric line, 40, which is set to be released in 2025 to celebrate his milestone 40th birthday. Tune in for an insightful conversation about creativity, design, and the art of making! Find Giucy Giuce here! Website: https://www.giucygiuce.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giucy_giuce/ Want to see more? You can find it here: Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow  Want to be on the show? Send us a message!

Welcome to the first episode of 2025, where we kick off the new year with a special guest, Kitty Wilkin, known online as Night Quilter. Kitty's quilting journey began 13 years ago, inspired and encouraged by her Grammy June. Since then, she’s become a creative powerhouse, sharing her quilting expertise with the world. In this episode, we dive into Kitty's quilting story, her recent on-demand class *"Watercolor to Quilt"* (a self-paced version of her popular QuiltCon 2024 class), and her passion for teaching. She also shares insights on her quilt photography course and her creative tiny ornament-making class. Plus, Kitty has created a space for quilting enthusiasts to connect through her *Quilt Your Life Crew* membership, a community designed for those wanting to make quilts for life's special moments. Tune in to hear more about Kitty's projects and get inspired by her journey. You can follow her creative work on Instagram under the handle @NightQuilter. Whether you're an experienced quilter or just starting, this episode is sure to inspire your own quilting adventures! Find Kitty here! https://linktr.ee/nightquilter Want to see more? You can find it here: Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshowWebsite: www.sweetpeadesigncompany.com Want to be on the show? Send us a message!

Join host Amanda as she sits down with Zak Foster, a dynamic artist and former public school educator, for a conversation about creativity, quilting, and the exploration of textiles. Zak, the founder of The Quilty Nook online community, and the host of the Seamside podcast (returning in 2025), just released his debut book, The World Needs Your Next Quilt. In this episode, Zak shares insights into his journey from New York City to Tennessee, his transition from educator to full-time artist, and the inspiration behind his unique quilting approach. With a passion for textiles and a commitment to using multiple techniques to push his creative boundaries, Zak offers a glimpse into the process behind his art and the deeper themes he explores in his work. Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just discovering the world of fabric art, this conversation will leave you inspired to tap into your own creative potential.Watch the episode on YouTube for a more visual experience of Zak's quilts and storytelling, and listen on your favorite podcast platform for a deeper dive into the mind of an artist who is shaping the quilting world one stitch at a time.Connect with Zak: Website: www.zakfoster.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zakfoster.quilts/  *The Quilty Nook: nook.zakfoster.com  *Seamside Podcast: https://www.zakfoster.com/seamside*The World Needs Your Next Quilt: https://www.zakfoster.com/shop/p/the-world-needs-your-next-quilt-4w9kgWant to see more? You can find it here: Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us a message!

Today's guest is Eva Saunders, owner of Gingerly Quilt Co! She has a background in visual arts, design, teaching and filmmaking - so she thought why not combine all these talents with sewing to help others grow as artists and quilters! She hopes to support and inspire you on your artistic journey. You? An artist? - Yes, of course! Eva believes that there is an artist waiting to be unleashed in everyone. Growing as an artist means moving out of your comfort zone, learning new skills and keeping an open heart and mind. She designs modern and approachable quilt patterns for all quilting levels, but she doesn't stop there. If you've ever thought about getting into art quilting and were looking for a modern approach to that, she's happy to announce that she has an art quilting class open for enrollment where, together you'll analyze and quilt “Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh. You can find Eva's patterns and classes on her website www.gingerlyquiltco.com! And! If you use code GRANNYS at checkout, you'll receive $20 off your enrollment fee! Hurry! Enrollment closes 12/30/24 You can also find Eva on Instagram! www.instagram.com/gingerlyquiltco Want to see more? You can find it here: Merch Shop: nygqs.printify.me Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us a message!