The gang’s all together! 🎉 In this fun, in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Angie, and Julie are gathered at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas, to talk about one of every quilter’s favorite topics — notions! 🧵✂️

From tiny pins to big-time tools, the hosts share their must-have notions for every part of the quilting process:
• Pins and why the right kind matters for different projects
• Machine maintenance tools that keep your stitches smooth
• Clever ways to mark fabric and press seams perfectly
• Favorite rulers and guides for piecing, trimming, and precision
• Longarm and free-motion quilting tools — from specialty feet to clever gadgets that make the job easier

Whether you’re new to sewing or have a studio full of supplies, you’ll pick up fresh ideas, expert insight, and a few laughs along the way.

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It’s a special in-person episode! For the first time in a while, Julie, Angie, and Cathy are all together at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas, chatting face-to-face about one of their favorite topics — how to quilt different quilts. 🧵✨

The trio dives into:
• How to choose the right thread type and color for each project
• When to use free-motion vs. pantograph quilting
• Selecting quilting designs that enhance each quilt’s style
• Tips for handling challenging quilts — from damaged tops to uneven borders
• Advice for quilting for hire, managing expectations, and solving mid-project surprises

Whether you quilt for fun or for clients, this episode is packed with creative inspiration, real-world experience, and plenty of laughs as the hosts share their process, preferences, and problem-solving strategies.

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In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Angie, and Cathy unravel one of the most essential quilting supplies — thread! 🧵✨

From cotton to polyester, invisible to decorative, the trio dives into:
• Different thread types & when to use them
• How thread choice affects quilting design, durability & texture
• Tips for avoiding breakage, tangles & tension issues
• Matching (or contrasting!) thread with fabric for the best effect
• Favorite brands, shop-tested recommendations & go-to tricks

Whether you’re piecing, quilting, or binding, understanding thread can take your projects from frustrating to fabulous. Join us for laughs, expert advice, and a little “thread therapy.”

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