Another quick BLOG UPDATE today. I wanted to make sure this fabulous interview with the lovely ladies at APQ had a permanent spot here on my blog so here you go in case you missed it…
Back in February, I had the opportunity to be on the American Patchwork & Quilting (APQ) [@allpeoplequilt] podcast for an in-depth interview to discuss all things quilting! Specifically, it’s APQ’s Podcast, Episode #602. Listen and subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. As a bonus, we now have an easy-peasy direct link to listen in. Click below!
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In case you want a preview, here’s the info shared directly from APQ on what you can expect from this episode…
Joanna shares how she got her start quilting, her favorite parts about quilting, how she decides what fabric scraps to keep, and discuss modern vs. traditional quilting. We chat about her love of vintage quilts, the story of her first vintage quilt purchase, and a favorite find from a flea market in Paris. Keep up with Joanna on her website, blog, and YouTube. Follow her on Instagram here (she’s @FigTreeandCo) or join the Fig Tree Facebook group here.
The first installment of the Designer Challenge was featured in the February 2024 issue. Each designer made a log cabin quilt and both quilts were on the cover. See them here.
The current issue has Joanna and Alison Glass both making a quilt using the Weathervane block. See that here.
During our chat about quilting, Joanna mentioned a zig zag quilting technique she uses frequently. Find her YouTube tutorial for that here.
Joanna mentioned the organization One Common Thread. This organization provides jobs to women in Honduras that hand-sew hexagons. The purchase of one kit employs a woman for one month. Shop here.
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Since this episode, our third “Designer Challenge” has released, the June 2024 issue, where I explored the CHURN DASH block with my dear friend Jen Kingwell. We have blog posts for each challenge/issue if you’d like more detailed info:
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Happy listening!
-Joanna
Just a quick addition to the blog so this fun interview has a permanent spot…
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Lee | 27th Jul 24
I enjoy listening to you ! in this podcast and at FQS recently. it is refreshing to hear someone sounding reasonably sane in the midst of seriously mad community :0)
joanna@figtreequilts.com | 4th Aug 24
So glad to be refreshing in the midst of chaos!