Scrap Chat

In this episode I chat with retired lecturer and quilter Jaci Griffen about what led her to start quilting during Covid and how she is challenging herself and staying creative in retirement. For the full episode show notes go to: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-9-jaci-griffen/

My chat with Nilufer Algas (a quilter from Sheffield, England and a member of my Scrap Club). Full episode show notes are here: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-8-nilufer-algas/

Chatting with Rachel of the Sew Happy Quilter's Association. Find links and photos in the episode Show Notes here: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-7-rachel-dambrosio/

My Interview with Lisa Smith - the Stitchy Therapist & Fabulous Member of my Scrap Club! Full Episode Show Notes can be found here: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-6-lisa-smith/

My Interview with Karen Brown of Just Get It Done Quilts.Karen Brown Just Get It Done YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JustGetitDoneQuilts FULL EPISODE SHOW NOTES - including Photos can be found here: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-5-karen-brown/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE SCRAP CHAT PODCAST:On Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scrap-chat/id1890700630 On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/23znm0YUavuu0U8PkhAxn1?si=7606d7137f7547a3 On Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/fa1d4c6a-5924-4887-9db6-cb977760f37f

Kristen and Niki discuss Niki’s sewing life, how she finds purpose in charity sewing and the experience of living in Edinburgh as an ex-pat. **The Tumaini Fund(Scotland) Website is here: https://tumainiscotland.org.uk/List of other Period Poverty Episode Show Notes: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-4-niki-pryde/ Charities Looking for Volunteer Sewers: https://scrapfabriclove.com/period-poverty-charities-looking-for-sewing-volunteers/ List of other Charities looking for Volunteer Sewers & Quilters: https://scrapfabriclove.com/sewing-for-charity/NOTE:

In this episode I explore some of the reasons we all 'overthink' and 'stress about our quilting. I talk about when it's good and when it isn't. Everything from the dreaded quilt police to the positive 'stress' of learning and being creative. This episode first aired on my YouTube channel in 2025 and a lot of my subscribers told me they found it really useful for their own quilting mindset. I hope you do too. If you want to see the original YouTube episode and read the viewer comments go here: https://youtu.be/YQPJ_SJT9ys?si=giUbOmEb4cMhnzQ2 For podcast show notes go here: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast/

This episode is for any quilter who has gotten upset or hurt by the way a quilt they made was received by someone... Honestly this one is a bit of tough love, but I've been told it helped some folk to shift their mindset about the way they gift quilts. This episode was originally published in 2025 on my YouTube channel. The full episode with the first half all about practical considerations when gifting a quilt is here: https://youtu.be/7gt8c7rvDkc For Podcast Show Notes go here: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast/

Interview with Glendora Chase, a bus driver, garment sewer and quilter who appeared on Season 11 of the Great British Sewing Bee.Kristen and Glendora discuss Glendora’s sewing life, her love of quilting and her experience on the Great British Sewing Bee. **Glendora Chase's Instagram is https://www.instagram.com/chase.glendora/ FOR LINKS & PHOTOS MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST SEE THE SHOW NOTES HERE: https://scrapfabriclove.com/scrap-chat-podcast-show-notes-episode-1-glendora-chase/ SEE WHERE I FIRST MET GLENDORA IN MY FESTIVAL OF QUILTS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/xrlD2b9Eaks?si=5e8UsQZxYkndscN3 ♣️ JOIN MY SCRAP CLUB! Scrap Club is a no judgement, beginner friendly online quilt group. We have monthly zoom meetings, chat groups and we work on optional group quilts. Find out more here: https://patreon.com/scrapfabriclove

Scrap Chat is a no‑judgement quilting podcast featuring interviews with quilt‑famous makers you’ll probably recognise and home quilters you haven’t met yet but can genuinely relate to, plus the occasional solo episode where I riff on everything from quilting with scraps to the way we all second‑guess ourselves in our making. We explore the full range of quilting goals, because there isn’t one “right” way to be a quilter — and wherever you fall on that spectrum, you’re welcome here. LINKS Scrap Fabric Love YouTube Channel What is Scrap Club and how to join.