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Quilting Central Podcast

Quilting Central Podcast

By: Angie Cathy and Julie
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Hosted by three passionate quilters and business owners — Cathy Thayer of Fabric Bash (Omaha, NE), Julie Mercer of Two Chicks Quilting (Ganado, TX), and Angie Dugan of The Quilting Connection (Elkhorn & Appleton, WI) — this podcast is your new go-to quilting companion. We’re three friends, professional longarm quilters, and dedicated fabric lovers who believe quilting should be fun, inclusive, and inspiring for everyone, whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just threading your first needle. Our goal? To bring you lively, informative episodes filled with real talk, helpful tips, heartfelt stoAngie, Cathy, and Julie
Episodes
  • Episode 10: Would You Rather Quilter’s Edition
    Sep 3 2025

    Would you rather… run out of bobbin thread or lose your seam ripper? In this lively episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie & Cathy play Quilter’s “Would You Rather,” debating hand vs. machine binding, scissors vs. rotary cutter, invisible vs. neon thread, free-motion vs. pantograph, EPP vs. foundation paper piecing, stash organization, UFOs, retreats, longarm days, and more. Expect clear explanations, safety reminders (change that blade!), and plenty of shop-floor wisdom to help you choose the right tools and techniques for your next quilt.

    👉 Tell us your picks in a voice note or review—your answers might make it into a future episode!

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    53 mins
  • Episode 9: Batting Basics & Beyond
    Aug 20 2025

    Welcome back to The Quilting Central Podcast! In this episode, Angie, Julie, and Cathy dive deep into one of the most important parts of quilting that often gets overlooked — batting.

    From the history of quilt batting to today’s many options, the hosts break down:
    🧵 Different types of batting (cotton, polyester, wool, blends, bamboo & more)
    🧵 How batting affects the look, feel, and drape of your quilt
    🧵 Tips for choosing the right batting for hand quilting, machine quilting, and longarm quilting
    🧵 Common mistakes quilters make with batting and how to avoid them

    Whether you’re a beginner learning the basics or an experienced quilter looking to try new batting options, this episode will help you get the perfect finish for every project.

    ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more quilting tips and tutorials every week!

    #Quilting #QuiltBatting #QuiltingPodcast #QuiltingTips #QuiltLife #Sewing

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    47 mins
  • Episode 8: Deepdive Into Needles
    Aug 6 2025

    In this sharp and fun episode of The Quilting Central Podcast, Julie, Angie, and Cathy thread the needle on one of the most essential quilting tools — needles!

    From sizes and types to tips on when and why to change them, the hosts break down everything you need to know to get the best results in your piecing, quilting, and longarming. Whether you’re hand sewing, machine quilting, or just confused about what that needle chart really means, this episode brings clarity (and plenty of laughs).

    Needles may be small, but they make a big difference — and the Quilting Central crew is here to help you pick the right one for every project.

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    45 mins
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