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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APQ PODCAST, EPISODE 602: Joanna Figueroa

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EPISODE PREVIEW

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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UPDATE

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:

• #1 – February 2024 – LOG CABIN block – Alexia Abegg
• #2 – April 2024 – WEATHERVANE block – Alison Glass
• #3 – June 2024 – CHURN DASH block – Jen Kingwell

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Happy listening!

-Joanna