Get ready for some exciting updates from the Inappropriate Quilters! This episode was packed with discussions on colors and making sure everyone looks fabulous. Plus, there's a fantastic lineup of upcoming events, including a retreat, a Nutcracker retreat and even a painting retreat – so much to look forward to!

We also heard some heartwarming personal news, including a positive update on Leslie's dad's cancer diagnosis and the importance of health advocacy. The Green Country Quilt Guild in Tulsa is buzzing with a sold-out quilt coat workshop and the growing popularity of handcrafts among younger generations. It's clear that creativity and community are thriving!

Enjoy this episode with a hot cuppa tea! It's cold outside FINALLY!

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In this episode, Leslie and Rochelle cover everything from technical triumphs to fascinating personal stories. Rochelle shared her adventurous climbing experiences, including observing blindfolded homeschoolers and mastering "quiet feet" on the auto-belay. The group also delved into exciting crafting retreats, where one unexpected talent for sophisticated unicorn projects stole the show, proving that hidden skills can emerge in the most delightful ways!

The conversation continued with exciting discussions about a potential world's largest needle-felted sculpture for Osage and a new sew-along with the "Wrap It Up" pattern. Leslie shared her enthusiasm for an upcoming interview with Jennifer Chiaverini, author of the Elm Creek quilt books, for a YouTube sew-along. They wrap it up with movie recommendations, quilting discussions, and a truly inspiring story of personal transformation, leaving everyone energized and ready for their next creative adventures! Enjoy!

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Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior

Hey quilting enthusiasts! In this cozy meetup, our fabulous quilters shared a tapestry of personal updatesthat had us all feeling the warm fuzzies. Rochelle dished about her Christmas quilting adventures at a recent retreat and Leslie talked about how her new Burn Boot Camp routine with Jon has been totally transforming her energy levels. The group celebrated Lina's Spanish quilt book publication while offering support through her recent job situation, showcasing how this amazing quilting community lifts each other up during life's ups and downs. Rochelle shared heartwarming stories about her grandson Peyton's birthday in Hawaii, sparking an important conversation about early intervention and lifelong support for neurodivergent individuals.

The chat then stitched together vacation tales of beach adventures and the hilarious challenges of traveling with kiddos and all their sandy toys. Our quilters got down to business discussing their colorful shirt inventory and the not-so-fun rising shipping costs (thanks, postal service!). Leslie had us reaching for tissues when she shared the anonymous quilt kit donation from a podcast listener and her joy in gifting a sewing machine to young quilter due to the kindness of Lina. The group wrapped things up with some serious Pro Stitcher technique talk, sharing their quilting wins and challenges, before ending with a heartwarming lottery story that proved friendship and promises are the real jackpot. How's that for a patchwork of conversations?

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Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior