A few years ago, I had told my daughter the story of Missouri Star and how it got started. I got a little emotional when I was telling her the story because I was so impressed by it. Then I told her all about the quilting retreats that they do and how much fun it seemed like it would be, and low and behold that Christmas my family gifted me with the money to do a retreat at Missouri Star. I was ready to jump in and go by myself, but I was talking to my sister in law one day, she is a quilter also, and told her what the kids had given me for Christmas, and she said she wanted to go with me! So we ended up doing the retreat together, and it turned out to be the same price if we shared a room at a bed-and-breakfast in the town, instead of staying at the retreat center. It was walking distance to everything, which was great. We had flown in because we live in Georgia. Hands-down the most fun I had had in a very long time! I would do it again in a heartbeat!

@marlahanks7278

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Oh my goodness! A great friend & myself just got back from a retreat at MSQC-we were there Aug. 23rd-26th!! She'd mentioned it to me one day that she was going by herself & when I told my husband, he said "well, why aren't you going with her??" I called her & of course she said "Yes!!" She rented a mini van as we did have to pick up another girl in another town. To say we had a BALL in an understatement 😃We rented a house owned by Jenny & Ron which was right down the street (next to State Farm) from everything.

In this episode, Chelsi mentioned people having an emotional connection to quilting. This really hit home for me. In her later years, my mom was an avid quilter. Although, I did make a few with her help, I was busy raising my daughters. After my mom passed away from breast cancer, I found totes of unfinished quilt tops. I knew the best way to honor her would be to finish her quilt tops and share them with family. From this I have developed my own passion for quilting. Every quilt I finish is in tribute to my mom.

One of the best things I like about a quilt retreat is that I get to see all the different projects, patterns, fabrics that other quilters are working on. It’s really inspirational to experience all that creativity in one place. Not to mention no cooking or cleaning during the retreat!

I think about retreats sometimes but then I think about how much fabric I could buy with the money I spend on a retreat and I stay home. Love your videos!

@margienell4401

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I have your planner! And havent wtitten in it.. but i will because i have creative moments... i need to write them down... because they fade.... thank you both for the inspiration.

Not a question but a compliment! I have learned so much from the Saturday inspiration blogpost! I have a new love of ways to simplify my life, delicious recipes that have become my favorites, as well as decorating ideas, organization methods, patterns, etc. Please tell your listeners that if they are not reading Sherri’s post they are missing out! Saturday morning has a whole new meaning for me…..it’s time for the weekly seven!

I was hoping someone would have already asked where we can find Billy and fiancé’s podcast.

Oh Chelsea, I feel you!!! As an introvert, I cannot imagine being comfortable at at retreat. It just sounds so very social to me! I’m glad you have your mom to help make it more comfortable for you.

A "Brain Dump" Journal - I love it! I have journals for crafting, health, What we had for dinner (helps me meal plan looking back), and kind of a spiritual/gratitude journal, but having one place to just quickly jot down anything and everything before it gets categorized is genius

I have a group of five friends and we have dubbed ourselves the “Sewing Sisters”. We go on a four day quilt retreat together twice a year. We share snacks, stories, quilting knowledge, and lots of laughs! We all look forward to the next retreat as soon as one ends.

@jenniferjenson6294

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I do something similar...do u go to the same place every time?

I really truly enjoyed this video today! The format is wonderful and the banter back and forth with Billy is so cute! I loved the suggestions on TV programs and books! I wrote a few down. Your fabric lines are so beautiful and happy. Thank you for all that you do and work so hard to present this enjoyable podcast!! God bless always!

I live in New York state. I've only been to one retreat which was in Missouri. I didn't know anyone but met the best people. I shared a room with two other ladies that were friends. Several of them and I stay in touch all year. sending pictures of what we are working on and talking every couple of months. I now have new quilt friends and we are meeting up to attend another treat in 2023. There are many benefits to attending a retreat.

Billy, six years? I knew my husband three months the day we got married and in two months it will be forty-nine years. Lived in sixteen different homes, four states and three countries. Times’s a-wasting! 😉. Wishing you and Isabel the very best and enjoy every minute of the process.

I would like to know the name of Billy's podcast. I would love another podcast to listen to.

Chelsea I’m with you on the retreat! It would be heaven to have 3 days alone uninterrupted with my fave snacks.

@Billy can you please include your podcast in this comment or the description box of this video? Very very interested…

Omg Chelsi I can so relate to you with not using the planners because they are too pretty 🤩 and what if I mess it up 😂

Love the “now, soon, later, and never mind” categories!

Thank you so much for sharing, Sherri, Chelsi and Billy, I really enjoy your podcasts, too. I also re-listen while I am in my sewing room. 🥰 Chris

Billy I laughed out loud when you said “find them at the creamery in Las Vegas”…I will BE there! Haha. Love this podcast-mostly I listen (not watch), but I do it on KZread so I can quickly unlock my phone and see the photos you all reference during the show. Thank you all so much for everything you do to put this wonderful show together ❤️🧵

Hey woukd you guys consider doing a KZread live sometime? It would be so fun to interact with You guys in real time.

My husband was also a “slow mover”, but it has turned out to be such a benefit to us. We are able to weather so many storms during our marriage so much more easily than if we hadn’t had all that experience beforehand. Congratulations on your upcoming wedding, Billy and bride!

This is my absolute favorite podcast! Listening is such a joy and inspiration! A question for a future Q&A episode: have you ever considered co-writing a memoir about your lives and quilting journeys?? It would be so awesome!!

I go to retreats for knitting, cross stitch, sewing, quilting and scrapbooking. I meet lots of people doing things that are interesting and diff than I'm working on, I learn new techniques, see what's happening in other areas of the country and no one is wanting my time for anything. No phone calls, no kids, nothing else except my projects. Most of the ones I attend have food in the work rooms or you can go out. The hassle is real but the rewards top the charts.

To those of you hesitant in going to a retreat-1st off-you really don't pack up EVERYTHING 😊Yes, your machine, some notions, rotary cutter & mat & of course the projects you want to work on. Some people I've attended one with take an iron & ironing board, but for the most part-those are provided & if not someone else probably brought one. Whether you know anyone or not, you will meet new folks, always learn something new, get to see what others are making, etc. It's just fun & I've loved every one I've gotten to go to!!

This was such an informative podcast! It was a lot of fun and I like Chelsi took pics of Sherri’s books! Love Virgin River and cannot wait to see Where the Crawdads Sing!

I went to a local retreat twice. First time enjoyed but found out during weekend I had gotten someone's space (people were very clicky) so next time I went the lady hosting assigned me a space in another room with ladies that did not want me in their room. Unfriendly. After that I do a personal "quilt retreat" either at home on when I go to beach, get snacks and watch AQL, FQS Lori Holt tutorials and quilt💙❤💖

@janetmalcott5233

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I get the clicks that end up making you feel sad for something that's supposed to be fun!!

@kerrycroom7459

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Yup Janet

@tammraneese720

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That is so sad! I am sorry you had that experience! I’ll quilt with you anytime!

@tinahansen2442

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And these are grown women? Shame on them.

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UGH, sorry. Immature women revert back to high school clique behavior when they feel inferior. I've wondered about this at retreats. too. I also had to go to many meetings and conferences in my previous working life and am pretty much done with anything that feels like that scene.

For years I never understood paying to go somewhere to quilt when I can do it at home with no little ones around and a husband who loves to read. Then some friends talked me into a retreat. OH MY! Four of us started going to one in the fall our local shop organized. We now do several a year and love them. New friends, new ideas, and no distractions (like cooking, answering the phone, and those pesky weeds when I look out the window).

Another wonderful show. Is there anyway you can show the curtain rods and clips? I’m a visual learner. Lol. Thank you all for all you share with us.

I went to a retreat in Wisconsin, didn’t know anyone and it turned out great. The host made sure the “single” stitchers sewed at the same table. The shop that hosted the retreat rented machines to sew on. Single sleep room for me always! All meals provided. Look into the things you want and you will find a great retreat. Or like it was said gather your friends and have your own. Make it virtual if you don’t want to leave home!

Hi Sherri and Chelsea. I started to really get involved with quilting over the past few years, due to you know what. It became my happy place. It still is my happy place. In Tasmania Australia, not many retreats here, so I haven't been to one. But I can imagine Iots of laughter and stories. One day I shall pack up some things and head to a place with some friends and have a blast creating! Thanks for your podcasts. So much fun!

I can’t say thank you enough to all of you. You make my day much better. Your up lifting attitude is all inspiring to a lot of us. Please keep up the great work.

Love all the podcasts, especially todays!!! Great!

I enjoy retreats so much. But I don’t think I would ever consider a retreat if I had to fly and take my machine and supplies on the plane. I love the friendships you make, the new things you learn, and just the time away from busy life to just sew and have fun.

Another fantastic episode! You three are AWESOME!

I love watching your videos ladies. I learn so much from you . Thanks for answering all the questions. And I love your beautiful quilts. 💚

Love these episodes. Keep up the great work, all of you. An excellent trio!

Thanks for another great video!!

Thank you so much for another great podcast! Your family team is so fun to watch and listen to and you have such great topics each time! Chelsi, your enthusiasm always makes my day! The quilts are so beautiful! I love to go to retreats even though it takes a lot of energy to pack up my stuff and get there. I always feel a sense of connection with my fellow quilters and always am inspired and learn so much!

Once again, great podcast/video. The energy is fantastic. No one in my family quilts, but they seem to love when I gift them one. I love the butterfly quilt hanging up, my eyes kept looking all over it. I think the scrappiness of it gives it additional patterns. Thanks for the chuckles & smiles it gave me & otbers.

You are not alone. I have BOTH of her planners, and neither has a mark inside!😆

Absolutely wonderful podcast! You three are marvelous together. I can relax, enjoy and even laugh alone with myself and learn so many varied topics. Thank you for fun in my afternoon!

I just joined a quilt guild and going to my first retreat. I don't know anyone in the group yet!. I am looking forward to learning new things and an interaction

I really enjoy watching. I like that there is more topics other than quilting. very inspiring. love the fabric lines as well

Always a fun listen. Thanks for sharing with us and answering questions from viewers. Happy stitching!

...Also, i love the idea of a topic spreadsheet. I discovered your blog quite recently, so I am sure that you covered many topics that I am curious about. You are all so patient - and probably tired of answering certain things, but we would never know it. Thank you.

I look forward to your videos and I’m so happy when there are 5 Mondays in a month! Your relationship with your children is precious and it reminds me of my relationships with my kids. Are those who go to quilt retreats usually experienced quilters? I always think about going but I’m a fairly new quilter, and I guess I’m afraid my skills may not be where they need to be. Thanks so much for sharing your world with us Sherri and Chelsi. ❤️

@drewrichardson8789

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I would say it depends. I have been on retreats with teachers , any level of skill or with friends.

@marykauffman3686

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The retreats I’ve been to have all levels and everyone is willing to share there knowledge- it’s such a good place to learn !

@marlahanks7278

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@@marykauffman3686 I agree! I've been to several & learn something new at every one of them!!!

Thank you for telling us that Virgin River is still on I cant wait. Also I too had a Billy that waited 6 1/2 years to marry me. we had 2 children 5 grandchildren. we were married 46 years. I just lost him 2 years ago to brain cancer. one of the last things he encouraged me to do was buy a Babylock Solaris, and a longarm, he liked seeing me make new things. He was as amazing man. Your Billy is awesome too. Happy for him and the bride to be. What is Billys podcast. LOL I enjoy you all.

We have had annual quilt retreats of 10-12 women every year at two lakehomes side by side owned by my family. So, we all knew each other. All levels of ability and some did papercrafting and knitting/crocheting. It is a blast!

Just bought the butterfly and to the moon and back patterns!!! Love the pdf options 🤣 instant gratification ❤️

Great book recommendations! I Miss You When I Blink is one of the few books to make me laugh out loud, though there were some essays that I found poignant as well. I, too, am reading Joyful and enjoying it. I am already looking around my home and thinking of ways to add more color. Now I know to add Bomb Shelter to my "to read" list. Thank you!

Where the Crawdads Sing is amazing! Can’t wait to see the movie! I have tried to use planners in the past and i just can’t be consistent with them at this time of my life so they just add to my guilt that it is one more thing I am not doing! Maybe someday I can use them! I watch all the videos because I adore you guys! Thank you all for your time, information and fabric/patterns! You guys are the best!

Thank you, ladies, for saying that it is ok to approach you out in public. As we all know many folks out there that are in the public eye don't care to be bothered. It is very nice to know that you are ok with meeting your fellow quilters when you're out and about! Hugs to you all and God Bless!

BILLY - Thank you very much for clarify where to leave our questions. That works out really well for me! You're the best! I must say that I was quilting my 2nd quilt top and was listening to your pod cast on YT. Listening to you all really keeps me going when working on my project. I highly recommend to anyone to listen while working,it'💐

Love hearing book recommendations. Great videos.🍁🍁🍁

Lovely podcast today! Especially liked the book segment. So often podcasters recommend books and when I get them, I'm disappointed. But I have been following you ladies for a long time, am an avid quilter, and also have two degrees in English, so I feel kind of safe in taking your suggestions. Todays's list really sparked my interest, especially Joyful. I (we all) could use more joy in our lives. Hope you all have a great day. Billy you are so funny😄💫

I started out from your beginning podcast and just love you girls! I got really busy over Summer preparing to move from Utah to Texas so my time was crunched. I watched this podcast today and it has uplifted me so much like others in all categories of life. I need this so much right now as I still have not sold my house! Your love of people and quilting is so needed in this world today! God bless all of you. And Billy is awesome with his knowledge of technology. He totally adds to the success of your podcast.

Totally understand. Blue my favorite color so I purchase many things Just for the color 💙💙 will have to order one of these

Love your book recommendations. Was watching just before my husband went to the library but they didn’t have the blink book. I also read multiple books at the same time but never more than two fiction. One physical and and a light one on Kindle.

I can't tell you how much I love these videos. Chelsi got all the animated genes for sure & her reactions crack me up. You all make a great team and I look forward to seeing you. Sherri, your Saturday seven is the highlight of my weekend. It takes me several days to read through all the highlighted articles and such. Plus I save your posts so I can refer back when needed. If you ever do a retreat in Idaho again I hope I can come 😊

I don’t usually leave comments but I really related to this one. We moved to a new community right before Covid and I found your podcast as it started. I have enjoyed every one of them and learn so much. I have participated in Sherri’s BOM the last 3 years as well as other sew alongs I found on KZread or blogs during the pandemic and it has been great fun to work on my skills and finish some old projects. However as a RN and previously having younger children, I have never been able to attend guild meetings or be active in a quilt community. A few months ago I changed jobs and no longer work the 12 hr shifts, went to a quilt guild meeting, and now joined the guild. So chelsi’s comments about meeting other quilters resonated with me! I have been so excited to meet other people who speak my language and share my passion! ❤️😊 Thank you for all you do, and thanks for stopping by every two weeks! See you soon❤️

What's the name of Billy & Isabel's podcast? Love your episodes.

I have started to go on 1-2 retreats a year. I do enjoy them, yes it is a pain to pack up but keep one tote with "extra items" that are always ready to go. Some are doubles I got after my Mom passed away so I have a little of her with me when I sew! It is nice to just sew and not worry about what to cook for dinner, remember to switch laundry out or cleaning that needs done. The retreats I've been on have little gifts of notions and small items to make. I also pack blocks to finish or projects that need finished in containers with all parts ready to go, then I don't have to think about anything but sewing! I have a few friends who go too. You always learn from others there and see different ways to do something or new gizmos or patterns. I always try to walk around the room to see what others are sewing and chat. Thanks for all your podcasts, I am happy that you started doing the videos of them so we can see your quilts, new fabrics and suggestions. I do love the extra end-of-month podcasts. It's nice that not everything is all quilting. I also enjoy Billy's views as a non-quilter. I can't believe it is #64 already. I do love listening to all of you!

Chelsea, I’m intrigued about your pumpkin “bench” pillow idea. Could you share more about how you will go about making it? What measurements will you use? Thank you both for your videos! I look for them every week!🧵💜🪡

Virgin River! I binged season 4 in 2 days! So good!

Wow. Love that you used a dark background on the table

Retreats sound wonderful. ❤️🇦🇺

I literally do the SAME thing with the planners.....get them all and use them ZERO lol LOVE YOURS!!!!!! It's such a usable product, and I have full intentions of being a better planner-user lol

I like those mugs, where can I get one? Love your videos!

Your talk of ice cream makes me laugh. Somehow I missed out on the ice cream gene because I do not understand the excitement about it. When I first met my in laws in Massachusetts and my husband took me sight seeing there seemed to be an ice cream stand on every corner and wild raspberry ice cream seemed to be the thing. He loved it but I would not walk across the street to get it. You can all thank me and look at it as a gift from me - that means more for the all the rest of you.

I love listening to you all while I am at work and then I go home and watch you again and again!! Wondering....do you ever use fabrics that you have not designed? Thanks so much, Beverly Jobe Wichita Falls, TX

I was blessed to be a Guinea pig for a brand new retreat. The owner is a friend and she invited guild members that I knew, other guilds with people that I didn’t know and then some scrapbooking friends of hers. I ended up rooming with the scrapbooking ladies. I don’t think there was anyone that didn’t have a great time. I got to learn more about my guild ladies. I met so many new friends that are so very talented! We laughed, played games, shared tools and techniques! I really wanted to stay longer. I have been back for sew days where our guild works on service projects. We have all different skill levels in the guild and our more experienced ladies are happy to teach.

Virgin River is the best, try the books, I have read every one in the series and they were great!

Love retreats and have never slept on a bunk bed!

Billy don’t worried I been married for 35 years and dated my husband for 5 1/2 years . You are not the only one 😊😄

Sorry Not Sorry is great. I also recommend Bruster’s ice cream. Right down the street from Christmas Goose.

I think you ladies are wonderful

Sweet Magnolias is always a good one also!!!

Oh my gosh.. I"m so much like Chelsi. I"m an introvert and would rather take a retreat at home, but at same time I know I"d love a real retreat. ON the planners... I have lots of them, untouched, just looked at. The ones I did use, I felt I messed them up. I think part of my problem is I don't know exactly how to use them correctly so that I can find my notes and cross the with other area's of the planner, and I hate my penmanship... so I prefer to type out notes, and print them, but I have piles and piles of papers that I then punch holes in and put into binders... but again, they get lost and i can't seem to organize, projects, idea's, what I ordered and to whom or when and when theorders come in i forget which project it went to... things like that...

If I see yall ill be totally fan girlfriending!!❤️❤️❤️ Billy so funny! “You’ll find them…”😂 thanks for the time together!

I don’t have quilty friends and would not feel comfortable sleeping with others. Maybe if it is a classroom set up with hotel option I may go. I feel I would be wasting money that I could use for more batting or fabric. Good question! I always wondered what I am missing in the retreat area.

My question: Billy, you are just a voice behind the camera. Come on out so we can meet you!! (Not really a question, but it’s nice to put a face to the voice!)

Love!

I would want to go with at least one friend and then meet others. For me I am comfortable at home.

Listener Question: Is there any way to know when a company such as Moda is getting ready to discontinue a fabric line? Quilters often say, "If you love the fabric, buy it." I try to be careful not to over purchase so I usually take some time to think about it rather than impulse buy. And often after I buy a fat quarter bundle or other precuts, I try to figure out what I'm going to make with it so that I can buy additional fabric if needed, while available. I love your podcast and really appreciate your kind and helpful nature. Thanks so much to all three of you!

Any reading of the “Bible”? #1 book in sales ever.

Didn’t know that was called a “Brain Dump.” I do that all the time. I use my note pad on my iPhone, and include the bubbles to check off each one as I go. I use this for shopping, travel, quilt project organizing…any little thing that I need help with. It’s very freeing to be able to refer to my list. And if it’s something my daughter needs to help with, I can message her a copy!!

When I first started quilting over 20 years ago, rotary blades lasted forever, same with sewing machine needles. Now they sell so called endurance blades, titanium needles at a premium price.

Yes Billy inquiring minds want to know what is the name of your podcast ?????

@nicolemoore1643

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Same!!!! This is what I wanted to know too and came to check if it was listed yet ❤️

@sandrawhitman2930

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I just found it-it’s call The Gringo and his Girlfriend.

@Ldeb54

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@@sandrawhitman2930 thank you!!!😊

@nicolemoore1643

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@@sandrawhitman2930 i know what I'll be listening to to tomorrow ❤️😂 thanks

I do have a bin of 2 1/2" squares, strips and HST. I also have a 5" squares bin. I am taking them to the retreat. I want to make a Granny Square Quilt.

I looked in the show notes for Billy’s podcast. I didn’t find it. Could you share that on maybe the next episode?

I love your podcast. I always listen, sometimes watch, but never comment, until today. Billy!?! You should put in your order for a fabric line not just a quilt. Hmm? The wheels are turning. Chelsi, what would be your inspiration? What colors would you use? Then Billy and Isabel could have their wedding quilt made from "their" line. Isabel, what do you think? Are you interested in decorating your future home with quilts? And I know Sherri will come up with the perfect names for the line and the quilt pattern(s). Since timing may be an issue in completing a new fabric line in time for the wedding, Billy and Isabel's first anniversary may be a better fit. I am so excited!!!! ☺🤵👰

Chelsi thanks so much for affirming my habit of buying cute journal books and planners. I look at them and don’t use them. However, I am getting up the nerve to use them. I’m always afraid of accidentally misspelling a word and “ruining” my planners. Lol

What fabric did you use for the backing and background of the quilt To the Moon? I know simply delightful fabric was used I need color and sku number. I have the pattern. I'm waiting on the fabric to be in stores or online.

Chelsea and Sherri watch Virgin River. I feel seen. Sherri, the season 2 closer is a tough one.

Question... have either of you ever done a 'facing' for a bed quilt? I've seen them on art quilts but not bed quilts. Thank you !!!

Locve the quilt. I thought those butterflies were two hearts joined together.

On the question about retreats: if this quilter was interested in joining a guild, often they offer retreats, sometimes even just a day two where you commute from home. This would provide an opportunity to meet other quilters before attending a retreat. (I love my guild 😊)

Billy, I want to know the name of your podcast!

What kind of clips do you use with the curtain rods. I have been looking for some

Hello ladies & Billie! Love your channel! So...whats up with Shawn? I have been watching your shows for years now and have never seen a picture of him or a video clip?? Can you share? Just curious....I feel like I know half the family....lol.