The Quilt Scouts Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to <b>The Quilt Scouts Podcast</b>, a weekly podcast for adventurous quilters who want more creativity, confidence, and connection in their quilting life.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by <b>Megan</b>, founder of Quilt Scouts, this show is part campfire chat, part creative field guide — designed for quilters who love learning new techniques, trying new ideas, and finding joy in the process (even when the seams don’t line up perfectly).</p><p></p><p>Each Thursday, you’ll hear cozy, honest conversations about quilting, creativity, and community. Some episodes feature interviews with quilters, designers, and shop owners sharing their stories, lessons learned, and “scout wisdom.” Others are solo episodes where Megan dives into quilting mindset, skill-building, and the behind-the-scenes world of Quilt Scouts.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is for you if:</p><ul><li>You love quilting but feel creatively stuck or burnt out</li><li>You’re craving quilting community without the pressure of perfection</li><li>You want encouragement to try new techniques, fabrics, or creative challenges</li><li>You’re short on time and want practical, approachable ideas</li><li>You’re a quilter who enjoys a playful, supportive vibe</li></ul><p></p><p>Expect episodes about:</p><ul><li>Quilting techniques and creative skill-building</li><li>Sewing room organization and workflow</li><li>Goal setting and finishing projects without guilt</li><li>Quilt design, color, and creative confidence</li><li>Stories from quilters at all stages of their journey</li><li>Gentle nudges to step outside your comfort zone and try something new</li></ul><p></p><p>The vibe is warm, lightly nostalgic, and encouraging — like chatting with a good friend who totally understands your fabric stash and will hype you up while also daring you to explore a new creative trail.</p><p>Whether you’re a beginner quilter, a longtime maker, or somewhere in between, <b>The Quilt Scouts Podcast</b> is here to help you stitch with more confidence, curiosity, and joy.</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop every Thursday.</p><p><br />Pull up a chair, grab your favorite quilt, and come join us around the campfire.</p>
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April 6, 2026
Quilting History: From the 1930s to Today (Part 2) with Emily of Patchwork Revival
<p>In this special crossover episode, I’m joined by Emily, host of the Patchwork Revival podcast, as we continue our conversation on the history of quilting in America.</p><p></p><p>This is <b>Part 2</b> of our series, so if you haven’t listened to Part 1 yet, be sure to head over to the Patchwork Revival podcast first—we cover early American quilting through the 1930s and set the stage for everything we dive into here.</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we pick up in the 1930s and explore how quilting evolved through the Great Depression, World War II, the Quilt Revival of the 1970s, and into the modern quilting world we know today. We talk about how quilters adapted during times of scarcity, how community shifted from small local groups to nationwide connections, and how quilting grew into the creative, expressive craft we love today.</p><p></p><p>We also chat about quilting co-ops, feed sack quilts, the rise of quilt guilds and shows, and how television (hello PBS!) helped shape how generations of quilters learned new skills.</p><p></p><p>This episode is all about connection—how quilters have always found ways to gather, create, and share knowledge, even as the world around them changed.</p><p></p><h3>In This Episode, We Cover:</h3><ul><li>Quilting during the Great Depression and WPA-era programs</li><li>Feed sack quilts and resourcefulness in times of scarcity</li><li>Quilting co-ops and community-based income</li><li>The Quilt Revival of the 1970s and the Bicentennial</li><li>The rise of quilt guilds, shows, and exhibitions</li><li>Learning through television with early quilting shows</li><li>How quilting shifted from necessity to creative expression</li></ul><p></p><h3>🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned:</h3><ul><li>Listen to Part 1 on the Patchwork Revival podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patchwork-revival-a-quilting-podcast/id1729505286" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patchwork-revival-a-quilting-podcast/id1729505286</a></li><li>Patchwork Revival Podcast: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/patchwork-revival-a-quilting-podcast/id1729505286" target="_blank">https://patchworkrevivalstudios.com/podcast</a></li><li>Patchwork Revival Podcast Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/patchworkrevivalstudios" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/patchworkrevivalstudios</a></li><li>Patchwork Revival Podcast YouTube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@PatchworkRevivalStudios" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@PatchworkRevivalStudios</a></li><li>International Quilt Museum: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org" target="_blank">https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org</a></li><li><i>A New Deal for Quilts</i> by Janneken Smucker</li><li><i>Old Patchwork Quilts and the Women Who Made Them</i> by Ruth Finley</li><li><i>The Romance of the Patchwork Quilt in America</i> by Carrie Hall & Rose Kretsinger</li></ul><p></p><h3>Let’s Keep Exploring:</h3><p>If you loved this episode, come join me inside Quilt Scouts where we turn ideas like this into hands-on projects, badges, and creative adventures.</p><p></p><p>And if this episode sparked something for you, I’d love to hear—what part of quilting history surprised you the most?</p><hr />
April 2, 2026
Catalog Your Quilts & Preserve Their Story with Kiley Ferons
<p>What if your quilts could tell their full story—who they were made for, what season of life you were in, even the fabrics you used?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I’m joined by Kiley Ferons, founder of Kiley’s Quilt Room and co-creator of the My Quilts app. We’re diving into something many quilters don’t think about until it’s too late: documenting and cataloging your quilts.</p><p>Kiley shares how her quilting journey evolved from longarming to pattern writing, fabric design, and now building a quilting-specific app with her husband. We talk about why quilt documentation matters (especially for future generations), how quickly quilt stories can get lost, and how to start cataloging your projects in a way that feels simple and sustainable.</p><p></p><p>If you’ve ever forgotten when you made a quilt—or who you gave it to—this episode is your gentle nudge to start preserving your quilting legacy, one project at a time.</p><h2>In This Episode, We Cover:</h2><ul><li>Kiley’s quilting journey (longarmer → pattern designer → fabric designer → app creator)</li><li>The inspiration behind the My Quilts app</li><li>Why documenting your quilts matters more than you think</li><li>What happens when quilt stories aren’t preserved</li><li>What to include when cataloging a quilt (photos + details)</li><li>How to track works-in-progress and finished quilts</li><li>The social and community features inside the app</li><li>Built-in quilting calculators and tools</li><li>Simple tips to start cataloging without overwhelm</li></ul><h2>🛠️ Resources & Links</h2><ul><li>📱 My Quilts App<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://myquilts.app" target="_blank">https://myquilts.app</a></li><li>🧵 Kiley’s Quilt Room<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://kileysquiltroom.com" target="_blank">https://kileysquiltroom.com</a></li><li>📸 Modish Quilter Magazine (mentioned in episode)<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://modishquilter.com" target="_blank">https://modishquilter.com</a></li><li>🏛️ Quilt Alliance<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltalliance.org" target="_blank">https://quiltalliance.org</a></li><li>🏛️ International Quilt Museum<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org" target="_blank">https://www.internationalquiltmuseum.org</a></li></ul><h2>🎒 Related Quilt Scouts Resources</h2><ul><li>🏕️ Quilt Scouts Membership<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltscouts.com" target="_blank">https://quiltscouts.com</a></li><li>📓 Quilt Scouts Badge Logbook<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltscouts.com" target="_blank">https://quiltscouts.com</a></li><li>🎖️ <i>New Badge Alert!</i><br />This episode pairs with a brand new Quilt Cataloger badge all about cataloging your quilts—because your projects deserve more than a dusty pile and a vague memory 😉<p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltscouts.myshopify.com/products/quilt-cataloger" target="_blank">https://quiltscouts.myshopify.com/products/quilt-cataloger</a></p></li></ul><h2>💬 Favorite Takeaway</h2><p>Feeling overwhelmed by the idea of documenting all your quilts? Start with one. Just one project is enough to begin building your quilt story.</p><h2>🔔 Don’t Miss an Episode</h2><p>If you loved this episode, make sure you’re following along so you never miss a new campfire chat. New episodes drop weekly (unless it’s my birthday… then we celebrate first 🎂).</p><hr />
March 19, 2026
From Fabric to Friendship: Sandy Weise of Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop
<p>What really happens inside a quilt shop?</p><p></p><p>In this episode, I’m sitting down with Sandy, owner of Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop in Arvada, Colorado—a cozy, community-centered shop that started as a spontaneous idea and quickly became something much bigger.</p><p></p><p>Sandy shares the story behind opening her shop during a season of life that was already full (hello, five kids 😅), and what it’s <i>actually</i> like to run a quilt business—from inventory and emails to balancing family life and the unexpected emotional role quilt shops often play.</p><p></p><p>We talk about how quilt shops become more than just places to buy fabric. They turn into gathering spaces where friendships are formed, stories are shared, and people move through some of life’s biggest moments—new babies, grief, celebrations, and everything in between.</p><p></p><p>We also dive into:</p><ul><li>What surprised Sandy most about owning a quilt shop</li><li>How quilting helps people process life and tell their stories</li><li>Why shopping in-person hits different than online</li><li>What it looks like to run a Quilt Scouts Base Camp without a classroom space</li><li>Creative community experiences (like stargazing on quilts under the Colorado sky ✨)</li><li>How small shops create big impact in their local communities<p></p></li></ul><p>This episode is a love letter to local quilt shops—the heart, the people, and the magic that happens between the bolts of fabric.</p><p></p><p><b>Resources Mentioned:</b></p><ul><li>Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://littlesandysquiltshop.com" target="_blank">https://littlesandysquiltshop.com</a></li><li>Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop Newsletter: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.littlesandysquiltshop.com/newsletter.htm" target="_blank">https://www.littlesandysquiltshop.com/newsletter.htm</a></li><li>Little Sandy’s Quilt Shop on Instagram & Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/@littlesandysquiltshop" target="_blank">@littlesandysquiltshop</a></li><li>Quilt Scouts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltscouts.com" target="_blank">https://quiltscouts.com</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://thanksgivingpoint.org/events/garden-of-quilts/" target="_blank">Garden of Quilts</a> (Utah event)</li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/lori-holt" target="_blank">Lori Holt fabrics</a> (Bee in My Bonnet)<p></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with Quilt Scouts:</b><br />Join the Quilt Scouts membership: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://quiltscouts.circle.so/checkout/quilt-scouts-membership" target="_blank">https://quiltscouts.circle.so</a><br />Follow along on Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/@quilt_scouts" target="_blank">@quiltscouts</a></p><p></p><p><b>Listener Love:</b><br />If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow the podcast and leave a review—it helps more quilters find their way to the campfire 💛</p><p></p><p>Happy trails,<br />Megan</p>
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- What is The Quilt Scouts Podcast?
<p>Welcome to <b>The Quilt Scouts Podcast</b>, a weekly podcast for adventurous quilters who want more creativity, confidence, and connection in their quilting life.</p><p></p><p>Hosted by <b>Megan</b>, founder of Quilt Scouts, this show is part campfire chat, part creative field guide — designed for quilters who love learning new techniques, trying new ideas, and finding joy in the process (even when the seams don’t line up perfectly).</p><p></p><p>Each Thursday, you’ll hear cozy, honest conversations about quilting, creativity, and community. Some episodes feature interviews with quilters, designers, and shop owners sharing their stories, lessons learned, and “scout wisdom.” Others are solo episodes where Megan dives into quilting mindset, skill-building, and the behind-the-scenes world of Quilt Scouts.</p><p></p><p>This podcast is for you if:</p><ul><li>You love quilting but feel creatively stuck or burnt out</li><li>You’re craving quilting community without the pressure of perfection</li><li>You want encouragement to try new techniques, fabrics, or creative challenges</li><li>You’re short on time and want practical, approachable ideas</li><li>You’re a quilter who enjoys a playful, supportive vibe</li></ul><p></p><p>Expect episodes about:</p><ul><li>Quilting techniques and creative skill-building</li><li>Sewing room organization and workflow</li><li>Goal setting and finishing projects without guilt</li><li>Quilt design, color, and creative confidence</li><li>Stories from quilters at all stages of their journey</li><li>Gentle nudges to step outside your comfort zone and try something new</li></ul><p></p><p>The vibe is warm, lightly nostalgic, and encouraging — like chatting with a good friend who totally understands your fabric stash and will hype you up while also daring you to explore a new creative trail.</p><p>Whether you’re a beginner quilter, a longtime maker, or somewhere in between, <b>The Quilt Scouts Podcast</b> is here to help you stitch with more confidence, curiosity, and joy.</p><p></p><p>New episodes drop every Thursday.</p><p><br />Pull up a chair, grab your favorite quilt, and come join us around the campfire.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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