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The Rev Craft Biz PodcastTaking your own advice - with Alison Schmidt#30 Alison Schmidt takes us from making monkey underpants to being the secret weapon behind a pattern or book. We also talk about the tools we've developed for figuring out fabric yardageShow NotesWebsite - https://alisonmschmidt.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/msalleycat/?hl=en @msalleycatAlissa Haight Carlton - https://www.alissahaightcarlton.com/Jacquie Gering - https://www.jacquiegering.com/*Block Party - The Modern Quilting Bee: The Journey of 12 Women, 1 Blog, & 12 Improvisational Projects - https://amzn.to/4d8Klaj2024-11-061h 26
Stitch PleaseSewing Serenity: Quilters Unite for a Tropical Retreat at SeaThis week’s Stitch Please podcast is a can't-miss episode for any quilter. Lisa chats with quilting superstars Gyleen X. Fitzgerald, Latifah Saafir, and Geraldine Wilkins, about the incredible Tropical Quilting Retreat at Sea. Dive into the details of the upcoming retreat, with workshops, fabric fun, port stops, and more. They dish out tips and highlight why this event is a must for quilters looking for a unique, inspiring experience. If you're a quilter, this episode is for you. =======https://quiltcruises.com/cruises/tropical-quilting-retreat-at-sea/==============Dr. Lisa Woolfork is an as...2024-06-1238 min
Flightless BirdQuiltsThis week on Flightless Bird, David Farrier takes Monica’s advice from an earlier episode and investigates America’s obsession with quilts. He begins his journey by interviewing quilting podcaster Ashelyn Downs of “The Grateful Thread”. Farrier discovers that quilting is not just oldies sitting by the fire, but that there’s a new movement of younger, more diverse quilters taking over America. He sets off to meet Latifah Saafir, an engineer who now makes some of the most amazing quilts you’ll see, incorporating bits of her culture and life into the quilts she makes. David then stops in on another y...2023-12-1252 min
Stitch PleaseRashida Coleman Hale: Sew Black LiveThis episode of the Stitch Please podcast features Naomi Johnson as host interviewing guest Rashida Coleman Hale and Lisa, live at the Modern Quilt Guild's 10th anniversary QuiltCon event in Atlanta. Lisa explains her motivation for attending QuiltCon for the first time and shares her excitement over the increased representation of Black women and Black-owned businesses at the event. Rashida discusses debuting her new fabric line and the emotional experience of seeing Black women wearing and excited about her fabrics. The hosts share their "fangirl" moments meeting renowned Black quilters like Latifah Saafir in person.
They also discuss Lisa's intentionality...2023-09-2034 min
I Love NotionsLatifah Saafir - Latifah Saafir StudiosLatifah Saafir is a modern quilter known for her bold and innovative quilts. Her quilt patterns feature clean designs with a twist. She adds challenging techniques such as curves and half-rectangle-triangles to her quilt patterns which make them stand out. She also has designed notions to help quilters master these techniques. In this episode we talk about the templates she has already launched, as well as what she has coming up (spoiler alert)!Those who have been in the modern quilting world a while may be familiar with Latifah's name because she was a co-founder of both...2023-09-0536 min
Stitch PleaseThe Handmade Millennial with Ella ClausenSign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletter! Check out our merch here Leave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite episode. Join the Black Women Stitch PatreonAmazon StoreElla ClausenWhen Ella Clausen fell in love with sewing, she fell HARD. She started a few months before the pandemic began and has been riding a wild frenzied wave ever since, savoring every seam, learning all that she can about this skill from patternmaking to couture tailoring and everything in between. Ella lives in Oa...2023-08-0943 min
Quilting Stories podcastTara RomeroInterview with quilter Tara Romero. Tara lives and quilts in Oregon where she teaches school when she's not busy at her sewing machine.You can find Tara on Instagram here.Here are several of the items and patterns mentioned in the podcast:Terry Rowland's YouTube channel, include her Colorwash quilt.Quilter Lori HoltSew Kind of Wonderful's Quick Curve RulerLatifah Saafir's Clamshell RulerSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/quilting-stories-podcast/donations2023-07-2949 min
Quilt BuzzEpisode 074: Melissa of @quiltallthethings_Show Notes:0:46 - South Texas0:51 - Logan, Utah1:19 - Allie Brosh1:20 - Allie Brosh comic book character2:16 - Cairo2:24 - Egypt2:31 and 2:37 - Cairo3:46 - Brother3:47 - Target 6:37 - Cairo6:40 - California7:01 - Etsy8:28 - California8:30 - LA Times8:35 - QuiltCon9:16 - Latifah Saafir12:42 - Traditional Islamic art 12:51 - Borderlands13:18 - Quilt Your Story - Finding Inspiration in Your Culture lecture by...2023-01-1234 min
Stitch PleaseSocial Justice Sewing Academy: Remembrance Quilt Project BookResources:Episode 12 of Stitch PleaseSocial Justice Sewing AcademyStitching Stolen Lives: Social Justice Sewing Academy Remembrance Project bookThe Yarn MissionNational Quilting Museum (a.k.a. Paducah)Latifah SaafirLibs ElliottKevin E. Quashie, "Black Alivesness or, A Poetics of Being"Places to find Sara's book events and the Remembrance Project banners: Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF), Santa Monica Pop-Up Shop, October 11, Quilt Con in FebruaryC&T PublishingBisa Butler, ArtistBlackWomenStitch Instagram, homepage, Patreon
Sign up for the Black Women Stitch quarterly newsletterCheck out our merch hereLeave a BACKSTITCH message and tell us about your favorite ep...2022-03-0927 min
Check Your Thread: Sewing More Sustainably#19: Quilting and Considered Consuming with Shelly SommerWelcome to CYT! This episode (Ep.19) features a fascinating, wide-ranging and inspiring conversation with quilt-maker, Shelly Sommer. I thought we were going to be mainly discussing quilting, potentially as a way to use up fabric scraps and unwanted clothing, however Shelly is such an intelligent, thoughtful maker and human that our conversation ended up going off on a whole heap of interesting tangents. We did talk about the traditions, purposes and changing role of quilts, and that led to her making lots of great points about more considered approaches to consuming. We also talked about creative collaboration, h...2021-12-0600 min
Stitch PleaseThe Unforgettable Adventures of GEL Design Mystery Quilts with Gyleen Fitzgerald, Ebony Love, and Latifah SaafirSupport Black Women Stitch and Stitch Please podcast with a 2022 Black Women Stitch Wall CalendarGEL Collective Resources: Discount Code stitch10Elemental Mystery Quilt websiteElemental Mystery Quilt Registration and ToolkitEpisode 45 of Stitch PleaseGel Design Mystery Quilts Facebook groupFrom GEL: Parallel Universe was successful beyond our imagining, and we want Elemental to be even better. The three of us reviewed what went well and what we could do better, so here’s what you can expect from the 2022 mystery:A Special Collector’s Edition Tool Box with Swag (while supplies last) – we know that g...2021-11-1741 min
Quilt & TellThree! It’s a Magic and Mysterious Number - Episode 63Lori, Tracy and Ginger do a little catch-up at the top of the show and then Ginger interviews the most fabulous trio of quilters. Ebony Love, Gyleen Fitzgerald, and Latifah Saafir share their experience working together on their first mystery quilt-along, Parallel Universe. Since their first collaboration was such a success, they share information about their second mystery quilt-along Elemental starting in 2022. This is an interview you don’t want to miss! Tracy ends the show sharing some of the kindest listener letter’s yet. Click here to view the show notes for this episode. Learn...2021-10-271h 03
Stitch PleaseFusible AppliqueWays to support the Podcast and Black Women StitchMake a one-time donation here at our Act Blue siteSustained financial support also appreciated here: For as little as $2 a month, you can join our PatreonFREE SUPPORT Is also appreciated. Please rate, review, subscribe to the podcast. Tell a friend to do the same! Supplies neededPattern Discussed: SJSA "Crown" by Latifah Saafir Fusible Web: wonder under, heat and bond, steam a seam Parchment paperIronPencilScissors
2021-03-1734 min
Quilt & TellThe Dream ShowTula Pink, Latifah Saafir, Joanne Sharpe and Alex Anderson all in one episode? Yes please! We chose segments from three of our top-rated episodes. We think that it is time to reflect and be inspired by some very inspirational quilters. And stay tuned to the end for a special treat! Click here to view the show notes for this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2020-10-2131 min
Stitch PleaseParallel Universe Mystery Quilt with Ebony Love, Latifah Saafir, Gyleen FitzgeraldRegister for the Parallel Universe Mystery Quilt here! The six-week class begins January 1, 2021. An early bird discount price is available until August 21, 2020. More about Ebony, Gyleen, and LatifahEbony: website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Award-winning author and quilter Ebony Love is recognized as one of the leading experts in fabric die-cutting techniques who regularly contributes to magazines, videos, and television programs. A founding member of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild, she’s best known as the author of The Big Little Book of Fabric Die Cutting Tips, Binding Crazy Angles, and other books about quilting, sewing and die...2020-08-2659 min
Skein Enable PodcastEp. 97 - Giftalong kickoffI'm having trouble embedding the audio. You can find it at archive.org here.Jill has been super busy, but finally was able to find time to check in with you guys! Happy December everyone!What I've Finished:She got some additional Jen Goodie fiber to finish off her Myndie shawl by Ambah O'Brien. Her Rav page here. She made another set of reuseable makeup removers out of a Jenni Calo alligator flannel from Connecting Threads. She also made a Gnome de Plume by Sarah Schira using a mini f...2019-12-1400 min
American Patchwork & Quilting PodcastFind Your Quilting CommunityTo celebrate Thanksgiving on this podcast, our staff is talking about what we're thankful for -- including the quilting communities we're all connected to and appreciate! If you're planning on making your Christmas list or Black Friday shopping, we're also sharing a few products that we’re loving right now including fork pins, which we've actually received a lot of questions about from our readers! And we're also sharing some tips for zippers, which may come in handy if you eat a little too much on Thanksgiving. And on Getting Sewcial, we chat with Latifah Saafir, who talks about he...2019-11-2539 min
Quilt & TellLove of FabricLatifah Saafir, fabric and quilt designer, joins us to talk about fabric. From buying and storing fabric, designing fabric, and even our preferred method of using fabric—we talk about it all! Finally, in our Fine Finishes segment, to mix, or not to mix fabric collections?https://www.quiltingcompany.com/love-fabric-podcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2019-08-2837 min
Just Wanna QuiltFamous Modern Quilter Latifah Saafir joins us to talk about her quilting lifeLatifah Ssafir, one of the orginators of the Modern Quilt Guild, joins us to talk about her quilting life, Clammy (her tool and patterns), and so many other things. If you want to learn how to make a clamshell, orange peel or circle quilt, this is the podcast for you. Or at least, we talk about making those. For more go to http://latifahsaafirstudios.com.2019-05-2947 min
Make and Decorate with Stephanie: Sew, Quilt, Knit & Home DecorM&D 28: Latifah Saafir StudiosClick Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message!In today’s episode, the first segment begins with my recap of the Libs Elliot workshop, Embrace the Chaos, I went to last weekend. It was one of the most amazing classes I have experienced!My guest on this episode is Latifah Saafir. https://www.latifahsaafirstudios.com/ Latifah is an independent quilt pattern designer, and is a fabric designer with Hoffman Fabrics. Her latest fabric collection is “1985”. She designed the “Clammy” templates for her clamshell patterns, and she has a new quilting class on modern quilting with bias tap...2019-05-231h 37