Description

Grab your comfiest quilt and a warm drink because today’s episode is extra cozy. I’m chatting with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed (pattern designer, Art Gallery Fabrics fabric designer, Nine Patch Quilt Collective pal, and now… published author!).

We talk all about Abby’s brand-new book Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home, including what it felt like to finally hold the physical copy (spoiler: newborn baby energy), why the book is organized by seasons, and how she designs quilts and fabric with real-life making in mind. Plus: creative ruts, mom-life rhythm, and a lightning round that reveals Abby’s one-word creative season right now: playful.

In This Episode, We Chat About:

• How Abby describes what she does and why she keeps it open-ended for whatever comes next
• What it’s like to write a book over nearly two years and then finally hold it in your hands
• Why seasonal structure made sense for Abby (Wisconsin’s four distinct seasons = big inspiration)
• The surprising deeper meaning behind the Watercolor Hearts quilt
• Design “rules” she loves to break (multi-sizes, multi-colorways… maximum options, maximum effort)
• The hardest part of creative business life as a mom of four (and the constant balancing act)
• The best surprise: the deep friendships that come from the quilting community
• Upcoming: Abby’s Social Bee Collective collection Summer Homestead coming in March

QuiltCon Heads-Up ✨

Abby plans to be at QuiltCon and will do a meet & greet / book signing at the Art Gallery Fabrics booth on Saturday (time is approximately 2pm—check her updates for the final details).

Links + Resources

Abby Maed Website: abbymaed.com
Instagram: @abbymaed
Book: Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home
Where to buy: Abby’s site (signed copy if you’re in the US), plus Amazon, Barnes & Noble, C&T Publishing, and additional international retailers listed in Abby’s IG book highlight.

Contact Abby:

• Quick question: Instagram DM (@abbymaed)
• Longer question: email abbymaedstudio@gmail.com