In this episode of the Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Cathy, and Angie welcome special guest Karen Montgomery, an influential designer, educator, and industry leader in the quilting world. 🧵✨

Karen shares her quilting journey, starting with how she first learned to quilt and eventually opened her own quilt shop. She talks about the evolution of her career, including her transition into designing quilting patterns and rulers, and the inspiration behind her work.

Karen is the publisher of The Quilt Company line of books and patterns, and her designs have been featured in Quilts and More magazine, along with numerous quilting books and catalogs. Known for her practical and popular techniques, Karen travels across the country teaching quilt shops and quilters alike.

The conversation wraps up with an inside look at Sewposium, a unique quilting retreat and networking event for quilt shop owners, focused on education, collaboration, and growing successful quilting businesses.

🧵 In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How Karen Montgomery got started quilting

• Opening and running a quilt shop

• Designing quilting patterns and rulers

• Teaching and traveling as a quilt educator

• What Sewposium is and why it matters for quilt shop owners

Whether you’re a quilter, quilt shop owner, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the quilting industry, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.

👉 Be sure to like, subscribe, and listen to more episodes of the Quilting Central Podcast for quilting conversations, tips, and industry interviews.

Struggling with longarm quilting tension? Loops, eyelashes, breaking thread, messy backs? We’ve ALL been there! 😅
In this in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Cathy, Julie, and Angie are together in Texas to give a full, step-by-step lesson on how to adjust longarm tension for ANY thread, ANY quilt, and ANY situation.

Whether you’re brand-new to longarm quilting or you’ve been quilting for years, this tension tutorial will help you get smooth stitches, balanced tension, perfect “hills and valleys,” and beautiful stitch lines on every quilt.

✔️ How to set perfect bobbin tension
✔️ How to correctly perform the bobbin drop test
✔️ How to adjust top thread tension on your longarm
✔️ What ideal stitches look like on both sides of the quilt
✔️ How to make sure your thread loops in the center of the quilt sandwich
✔️ What “hills and valleys” mean — and why they matter
✔️ How to adjust tension for different thread weights
✔️ SPECIAL: How to quilt with metallic thread without breakage

Julie, Cathy, and Angie demonstrate everything in real time and share their shop-tested tricks for diagnosing tension issues fast.

• Longarm quilters of any skill level
• Domestic machine quilters learning tension basics
• Anyone struggling with looping, eyelashes, or broken thread
• Quilters who want cleaner, more professional quilting results

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Trim the fluff and get those points perfect! ✂️ In this short-but-mighty episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie, and Cathy meet in person to talk all about trimming and squaring up quilt blocks and quilts — the small steps that make a huge difference in your finished quilt.

What Angie shows & we cover:

• How to square up individual quilt blocks using different tools and rulers (why it matters for accurate piecing)

• When and how to square the whole quilt before attaching binding for a clean finish

• Smart fixes for wonky edges so your binding goes on straight — no wrestling required

This episode is a little shorter than usual, but stuffed with practical tips you’ll use the next time you press, trim, and bind.

We’re back together in Texas! 🇨🇱 In this in-person episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Cathy, Angie, and Julie reunite at Two Chicks Quilting in Ganado, Texas — and Julie shares one of her favorite time-saving quilting techniques: continuous chain piecing! ✂️

If you’ve ever struggled to keep your quilt blocks in order or want to save time, thread, and sanity while piecing, this episode is a must-watch. Julie walks through how she uses continuous chain piecing to sew faster and stay organized — plus, Cathy and Angie chime in with extra fun.

✅ What is continuous chain piecing, and how it works
✅ How to chain piece quilt blocks while keeping them in order
✅ Tips for saving time and thread when piecing your quilt top
✅ Why this technique helps avoid mix-ups and reduces waste
✅ Fun, in-person quilting talk from three quilt shop owners

Have you tried chain piecing before? Tell us your favorite time-saving quilting trick in the comments!

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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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As the weather cools down, it’s the perfect time to dive into quilting projects that bring warmth and seasonal charm! 🍂 In this episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, hosts Julie, Angie, and Cathy share their favorite fall quilting ideas—from table runners and wall hangings to cozy throws and seasonal décor.

We’ll talk about:
🧵 Fabric choices & fall color palettes
🧵 Quick projects to finish before the holidays
🧵 Tips for transitioning from summer sewing to autumn quilting
🧵 How to stay inspired and make the most of cooler weather

Whether you’re planning handmade gifts, refreshing your home décor, or just want to cozy up with a new quilt project, this episode is full of practical ideas and creative sparks.

✨ Tune in, get inspired, and let’s stitch something beautiful this fall!

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