This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Dee Bushrod of Pixel Quilts! Originally from the UK and now living in the U.S., Dee’s quilting journey started with a heartfelt gift and quickly evolved into something extraordinary. In 2020, she found connection and creativity through quilting with her daughter—turning favorite pop stars into pixelated quilt portraits. Since then, Dee has created a stunning body of work that blends nostalgia, artistry, and pixel-perfect precision. We chat about her process, her unexpected entry into the quilting world, and how she balances it all with her sourdough bakery and teaching schedule. Find her incredible work on Instagram @pixelquilts and check out her website, www.pixelquilts.com, where you can start designing your own pixel masterpiece. You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation!Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Kim Moos, the creative force behind Cotton Cuts—home of the beloved Puzzle Mystery Quilt! 🧩✂️ Kim’s sewing journey started when she was young, but she first found herself in the corporate world of Biomedical Engineering. Luckily for quilters everywhere, she returned to her sewing roots and launched Cotton Cuts in 2016, bringing the magic of subscription boxes to our sewing tables.From cutting pieces by hand to using high-tech die-cutters and semi-automatic equipment, Kim and her team make sure thousands of quilters get to skip the trimming and jump straight to the fun part—sewing! 🧵✨Sign-ups for the current Puzzle Mystery Quilt are open now through September—don’t miss your chance to piece together some mystery magic! Check it out at cottoncuts.com.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m chatting with Lindsey of Pen + Paper Patterns. Lindsey is a talented quilt pattern designer known for her fun, whimsical style and her love of glue basting. Nearly ten years ago, she released her very first pattern, Rainy Day—and now she’s come full circle with her latest design, Chance of Rain, a delightful mix of umbrellas and daisies that’s perfect for spring stitching.After dabbling in several other handmade businesses, Lindsey found her true creative voice in quilt pattern design and hasn’t looked back. Her goal? To inspire quilters to make dreamy quilts with confidence and to keep the joy alive in every stitch.You can explore her brand-new pattern, Chance of Rain, along with her full pattern library at pendandpaperpatterns.com and see more of her inspiring makes on Instagram at @penandpaperpatterns.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Jessica Ahlstrand Kwan of Sugar Mill Quilts. Jessica’s quilting journey began back in 2001 when she learned the art of traditional Hawaiian quilting while living in Hawaii. Today, she blends those timeless hand skills with modern longarm quilting and digital pantographs, bridging past and present in her craft. We talk about the four-year process behind her brand-new book, School of Quilting: The Definitive Guide, published by Lucky Spool. Jessica poured her heart into creating a resource quilters can return to for life — no matter where they are on their quilting path. Want to check it out? Visit www.luckyspool.com and search School of Quilting: The Definitive Guide and see more of Jessica's work on Instagram @sugarmillquiltsWant to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Christine Lindebak of Sewing and the City. Christine got her start in the fashion world of New York, but now channels her passion into slow fashion, upcycling, and empowering others to sew their own clothes. From begging to use the sewing machine as a kid to launching her own brand, LindyLindy, Christine has turned a lifelong love of sewing into a vibrant business. With garment patterns, online classes, and a YouTube channel, she’s here to remind you: you can make your own wardrobe. Find more at sewingandthecity.com.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Carl Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN—also known as QuiltCarl. After a 20-year career in the Army and a lifetime in nursing, Carl is now channeling his energy full-time into fiber art. With a lifelong love of creative hobbies, Carl blends techniques from a range of artists and quilters to develop his own vibrant, expressive style. His mission? To share the joy of quilting and invite others to join the fun. Are you in? Find him at quiltcarl.com or on Instagram @quiltcarl.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, my guest is Abigail Wade—Certified Financial Planner, LPL Financial Advisor, and co-host of the brand new podcast Wade Through It All: Success Simplified. Abigail runs a financial planning business with her dad, where they help people navigate both personal and business finances with clarity and confidence. In this episode, Abigail shares practical ways creatives and small business owners can prepare for the inevitable ups and downs—because financial planning doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming. Find out more at rmwadeco.com, on Instagram @rmwadeandco, or tune into their podcast.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the unapologetically bold Maddie Kertay of The Bad Ass Quilter’s Society. Maddie is known for speaking up, standing strong for progressive values, and carving out space for radical inclusivity in the craft world. We dive into the trends she spotted at H+H Americas, the tough calls creatives face when trying to align their spending with their ethics, and why—while she may adore vintage quilts—she’s never subscribed to vintage values. You don’t want to miss this one.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by the fiercely original and visually provocative Emily McKenna of Emily McKenna Made. With a background in economics and mathematics, Emily took a bold leap into life as a full-time artist in Georgia. She once ran a thriving sewing and art studio called You’re Maker, which continues on with a former employee, but Emily felt the pull to create on her own terms.Her work is fueled by emotion and contradiction—she finds inspiration in angry music and loves combining it with themes that defy expectation. Emily’s goal is to challenge viewers, spark curiosity, and stir up feeling through every piece she makes.Explore her work at www.emilymckennamade.com.Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!

This week, I’m joined by the wildly creative Teresa Fiehn Millies—quilter, teacher, tarot enthusiast, and the mind behind the *Quilter’s Inspiration Deck*. Teresa blends her love of improv quilting and tarot to spark spontaneous, intuitive creativity with nothing more than fabric scraps and a shuffled deck. We talk about her journey from traditional quilting to making bold political statements with her art (hello, "Quilters Against Fascism" stickers!), teaching patchwork at College of DuPage, and how learning to trust herself has shaped her practice.Teresa also shares her dream of seeing her work in an art museum, reflects on her past podcast about tarot, and gives us a peek behind the scenes of her colorful world—both online and off.Explore more of Teresa’s work at [teresafiehnmillies.com](https://teresafiehnmillies.com/) and on Instagram [@queen.of.marigold](https://www.instagram.com/queen.of.marigold).Want to see more? You can find it here: NYQGS 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!