First Stitch Story: Meet Vicki

In this episode, we meet Vicki, whose creative life started before she could even hold a crochet hook the 'right' way. (More on that in the episode!) From a childhood filled with crafting alongside her talented mum, to starting to quilt 12 years ago and never looking back, Vicki's story is a beautiful reminder that creativity is part of who we are, and that our quilts are made of so much more than fabric and thread.

Vicki also shares how she crafts through chronic illness, why her sewing room is lovingly named Area 51, and the impressive lineup of meaningful WIPs she is working through right now.

WIP-Finishing Tip: Document Your WIPs to Regain Your Momentum

Today's WIP-finishing tip is all about getting unstuck when you have so many projects going that you've lost track of where everything stands. I share a quick, low-pressure way to give yourself a starting point so you can sit down and actually sew instead of spinning your wheels.

I also mention my free Simple WIP Inventory, which is one of those tools that takes just a few minutes to use and makes a surprisingly big difference. Grab yours as part of my Quilting Freebies!

From My Sewing Room

This episode's feature from my sewing room is one I'm really excited about! Vicki mentioned a QAYG (Quilt As You Go) project on her WIP list, and it was the perfect nudge to share a book I just picked up and cannot wait to try: Quilt As You Go Made Vintage by Jera Brandvig.

Find it at Fat Quarter Shop

Find it on Amazon

If you've been curious about the QAYG method, this book is a great one to check out. I share why I think it's such a great approach, especially for quilters who want to make real progress without wrestling a king-size quilt sandwich through their machine!

Share Your First Stitch Story

Your story might be next! Every quilter has a beginning, and we'd love to hear yours. Whether it's the story of how you got started sewing or quilting, a favorite project-finishing tip, or a "first stitch" moment that changed things for you, share it with me and you could be featured in a future episode!

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