Welcome Back Maddie Kertay, The Bad Ass Quilter! - Ep. 156
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!
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Meet Emily McKenna of Emily McKenna Made! - Ep. 155
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!
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Meet Genavieve Moyer of Thunderbird Hand Crafted! - Ep. 153
This week on Not Your Granny's Quilt Show, Genavieve Moyer of Thunderbird Hand Crafted shares her sewing story with us. Gena is an every-woman and has a wide range of expreiences that inform her work. Currently, she prints custom-designed fabric collections quarterly. All fabrics are printed in the U.S. She also ice-dyes fabrics during the summer to sell on her website all year. Gena also has a YouTube channel where she does live sewing on Sundays as well as tutorial videos. She’s also aother amazing sponsor of the Bad Ass Quilters Society, and belives that sewing is for everyone! Find Genavieve at www.thunderbirdhandcrafted.com and on her instagram www.instagram.com/thunderbirdfarmpa 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!
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Meet HollyAnne Knight of String & Story! - Ep. 152
This week on *Not Your Granny's Quilt Show*, we’re joined by the dynamic and joy-filled HollyAnne Knight—founder and CEO of **String & Story**. HollyAnne’s creative journey took root in childhood with sewing, blossomed through years of dancing and painting, and eventually became a lifeline during postpartum depression. With grit, grace, and a DIY spirit, she taught herself to make a t-shirt quilt—and never looked back. From launching an Etsy shop to building a vibrant online quilting community, HollyAnne turned her passion into a thriving business that now includes an in-person shop, popular free motion quilting courses, and teaching at major quilting events. She’s also a proud sponsor of the Bad Ass Quilters Society and a firm believer that creativity should be *fun* and *spark joy*.Explore her world at [www.stringandstory.com](http://www.stringandstory.com) and tune in for an inspiring conversation that proves quilting is anything but old-fashioned.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!
A slightly chaotic podcast about all things quilting. Join Amanda as she discusses the ups and downs of quilting, interviews famous and not-so-famous quilters, and navigates life as a modern millennial maker. Trust us, this is not your granny’s quilt show.
Follow Amanda on Instagram at @notyourgrannysquiltshow
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