Alex met Nicole with Lillyella Stitchery during a line-dancing lesson because Nicole was the instructor.  This led Alex to find out that not only does Nicole dance the nights away for her full time job in Nashville, TN, but she also does photography and pattern-making: both professionally!

Nicole's creative endeavors run deep, but how does she balance them all?  Find out on episode 10!

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Tricia and Brian sat down with Pat Sloan, a quilt author, quilt and fabric designer, and successful YouTuber with over 100,000 subscribers, and they talked about how she built a MASSIVE virtual sewing community!  This conversation was filled with so much knowledge, inspiration, and golden nuggets of helpful tidbits for other quilters and sewists wanting to build a virtual space with others for their crafty passion.

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We spotted Kimberly Bennefield's uniquely designed shoes walking around QuiltCon 2022 and instantly knew we HAD to speak with her!  We absolutely loved her energy and her joy for shoemaking and soon found out that she is also very skilled at bag-making, quilting, and garment-sewing.

Her creativity is endless, and we enjoy hearing her story of how she has pursued her multitude of ambitions!

You can find more about Kimberly here:
Website: https://nwpepper.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nwpepper/

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Karen Miller is a talented quilter, instructor, blogger, and Aurifil designer.  But it all began with her simply following her passions and sharing her quilting process and tutorials.  This then led to an entire career doing what she loves to do every single day.  Find out how her humble beginnings led her to the inspiring success she has today!

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Bernie Tobisch is a sewing machine technician with 46 years of experience. In his career,
he has serviced nearly 60,000 sewing machines of all brands. He is also the
author of "You and Your Sewing Machine" and "Sewing Machine Reference
Tool" from C&T Publishing.

His wife, Shelley Tobisch, has been a passionate quilting instructor for over 33 years. She is the author of "Easy Precision Piecing" from C&T Publishing and has developed
many new methods and tools to help you achieve spectacular results. Shelley's system for accurate piecing and organization receives rave reviews from beginners and seasoned quilters alike!

Together Shelley and Bernie designed and created Acorn Precision Piecing
Products and teach together as Team Tobisch.

"Whether you’re taking The Joy of Piecing, The Joy of Machine Applique, or Build a Better Relationship with Your Sewing Machine, we are sure you will learn a lot and have some laughs doing it! Our goal is to give information in a very understandable and fun way that makes learning a pleasure. By having two instructors, we offer more one
on one time than you would normally get in class. It's a great way to learn!"

To find their books or learn more about Team Tobisch, follow the links below:
Easy Precision Piecing Book
You and Your Sewing Machine Book
Sewing Machine Reference Tool Book
Acorn Products
Team Tobisch Classes

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Are you feeling the need to hit the brakes and slow down the fast-paced life? Are you yearning for a break from the daily hustle, the rat race of climbing the corporate ladder? If so, this episode is just what you need. Join us as we dive into the inspiring journey of Kourtney Govro, a former CEO who chose to embrace a new path. After experiencing life-changing events, Kourtney realized she longed for a more meaningful and simpler existence, one that nurtured her creativity and passions. And that's where quilting stepped in! In this podcast, hosts Tricia and Alex have a delightful chat with Kourtney, exploring her decision to leave the corporate world, her current endeavors, and how quilting and TikTok became an integral part of her life.

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Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients' quilts shortly thereafter. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections and have been seen in exhibits, publications, and on The Quilt Show and Quilting Arts TV. Timna is a designer for Studio e Fabrics, is the author of Stitched Photo Mosaic Quilting, and is an in-demand teacher and speaker.

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Join your hosts Tricia Matt and Alex Sumner in this exhilarating episode as they dive into the captivating world of upcycling with none other than the remarkable social media influencer, Caitlin Trantham aka Cait Conquers. Get ready to be inspired as Caitlin shares her incredible creative journey, from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated upcycling expert.

With over a million followers on TikTok, she has garnered attention from around the globe for her innovative and sustainable projects. Tricia and Alex delve into the roots of Caitlin's creativity, exploring the experiences and influences that shaped her unique perspective on repurposing and reimagining.

You can find Caitlin on all your socials as Cait Conquers!

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