Quilting Central Podcast
by Angie, Cathy, and Julie
Latest episode
Touring Arrow Sewing’s Warehouse, Studio & Assembly Areas
Touring Arrow Sewing’s Warehouse, Studio & Assembly Areas
About this podcast
Hosted by three passionate quilters and business owners — Cathy Thayer of Fabric Bash (Omaha, NE), Julie Mercer of Two Chicks Quilting (Ganado, TX), and Angie Dugan of The Quilting Connection (Elkhorn & Appleton, WI) — this podcast is your new go-to quilting companion.
We’re three friends, professional longarm quilters, and dedicated fabric lovers who believe quilting should be fun, inclusive, and inspiring for everyone, whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just threading your first needle.
Our goal? To bring you lively, informative episodes filled with real talk, helpful tips, heartfelt sto
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Touring Arrow Sewing’s Warehouse, Studio & Assembly Areas · 36 minJoin Angie, Julie, and Cathy as they visit Arrow Sewing headquarters in Elkhorn, Wisconsin for an exciting behind-the-scenes sewing tour! ✂️Led by Dave from Arrow Sewing, this…
- Starting From Scratch: If We Had To Restart Our Quilting Journey's · 55 min · Episode 26What would you do differently if you could start your quilting journey over? In this heartfelt and practical quilting discussion, experienced quilters share lessons learned from…
- Trends of the Quilting World · 46 min · Episode 25Discover the latest quilting trends straight from QuiltCon! 🧵✨ In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, we dive into what’s hot in the quilting world—from upcycled denim…
- Talking Pantographs: Longarm Quilting Tips · 52 min · Season 23🧵 Pantographs Explained | Longarm Quilting from the Back | Quilting for Customers 🧵In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Angie, and Julie dive into everything…
- Quilting Math Made Easy! · 46 minWe all struggle with math, and it turns out that quilting involves a lot of math. In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, Cathie, Julie, and Angie walk through tips and…
- Stop the Lint Madness! How to Clean & Maintain Your Sewing Machine Like a Pro · 1 h 7 minGrab your brushes — this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast is a deep-dive into keeping your sewing machine humming like a dream. Julie, Angie, and Cathy explain why regular…
- How to Find Quilting Inspiration When You're Stuck · 36 min · Episode 20Do you ever feel like you have run out of quilting ideas? Sometimes the well of inspiration has dried up, or you get "quilter's block". We have just the episode to fix it. Join…
- New Year, New Quilts! Quilting Resolutions That ACTUALLY Wo · 38 min · Episode 19New year… new quilting goals! 🎉In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Angie, Cathy, and Julie sit down to talk all about New Year’s resolutions for quilters — the…
- From Quilt Shop Owner to Designer | Karen Montgomery Interview · 1 h 4 min · Episode 18In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Cathy, and Angie welcome special guest Karen Montgomery, an influential designer, educator, and industry leader in the…
- Stop the Tension Struggle! How to Dial In Your Longarm for ANY Thread Weight · 1 h 0 min · Episode 17Struggling with longarm quilting tension? Loops, eyelashes, breaking thread, messy backs? We’ve ALL been there! 😅 In this in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast…
- Trim & Square Like a Pro: How to Square Up Quilt Blocks & Fix Wonky Edges · 30 minTrim the fluff and get those points perfect! ✂️ In this short-but-mighty episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie, and Cathy meet in person to talk all about…
- Time-Saving Quilting Hack: Continuous Chain Piecing Tutorial · 45 min · Episode 15We’re back together in Texas! 🇨🇱 In this in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Cathy, Angie, and Julie reunite at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas — and…
- Our Favorite Notions – The Tools We Can’t Quilt Without! · 1 h 1 min · Episode 14The gang’s all together! 🎉 In this fun, in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Angie, and Julie are gathered at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas, to talk…
- Episode 13: How Would You Quilt This? · 57 min · Episode 13It’s a special in-person episode! For the first time in a while, Julie, Angie, and Cathy are all together at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas, chatting face-to-face about one…
- Episode 12: All About Thread · 48 min · Episode 12In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Angie, and Cathy unravel one of the most essential quilting supplies — thread! 🧵✨ From cotton to polyester…
- Episode 11: Cozy Quilts & Fall Projects · 41 minAs the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to dive into quilting projects that bring warmth and seasonal charm! 🍂 In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts…
- Episode 10: Would You Rather Quilter’s Edition · 53 minWould you rather… run out of bobbin thread or lose your seam ripper? In this lively episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie & Cathy play Quilter’s “Would You…
- Episode 9: Batting Basics & Beyond · 47 min · Episode 9Welcome back to The Quilting Central Podcast! In this episode, Angie, Julie, and Cathy dive deep into one of the most important parts of quilting that often gets overlooked —…
- Episode 8: Deepdive Into Needles · 45 min · Episode 8In this sharp and fun episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie, and Cathy thread the needle on one of the most essential quilting tools — needles! From sizes and…
- Episode 7: Our First Sewing Machines · 47 min · Episode 7In this episode, Cathy, Julie, and Angie talk about the joys and struggles that came with their very first sewing machines. There are many fun stories to be shared, so please…
