I knew I wanted to learn to quilt once my daughter was grown and life quieted down. I learned 100% from following a quilt-along on KZread. So, yes, the internet has been impactful.

Thank you so much for your podcast! I just love listening. I have a comment regarding PDF patterns vs paper patterns, a topic you discussed a few episodes ago. I think of it every time a new episode comes out and just keep forgetting to post. I prefer PDF patterns for several reasons. As mentioned by others, they do not take up space other than on my computer. On my computer, I keep them organized in a pattern folder and have subfolders within that folder. Some of my subfolders are for types of quilts (baby, Christmas, scrappy, designer, etc..). Other folders are for a specific pattern and within that folder I might have different versions of the quilt, such as different color ways or fabrics. I have a lot more patterns than I'll ever actually make, so having them digitally is very helpful. Because I have all Apple devices, when I am out shopping, I can pull up a pattern on my phone to see the fabric requirements or the photos. Also, as mentioned by others, you can certainly print the pattern if you want. I usually use my iPad, but when it's easier to have paper, I only print the pages I need, such as the cutting page, and I love that I can write all over it and still have the original pattern on my computer. I hope these tips are helpful to others. Thanks, again.

Me! It was me and it was an electric ⚡️ jump from an peddle. Not static. Once from newer machine pedals and once from older. And yes chelsi pins too. Imma shoe gal!

I 💕💕💕 Kelly’s journey in sewing that Billy read. Thank you for sharing. Way to go Kelly.

Love that your patterns lend themselves to scraps too and that you are so kind to think of us with gobs of scraps! And so very thankful for all of you! I too learned to quilt off KZread. So many generous teachers out there!

Oh my gosh!! 😲 If they touched my sewing machine I'd lose my mind completely!! 🫣 🥹 I'm sorry Sherri you've gone through all that on Airplanes! I fly a lot (mainly international!) & OH boy! You have to be really careful!! I had to take my shoes off!! Then my socks too!! What! Really??? 🥴 They are most certainly are NOT careful with ANYTHING!! Now Chelsie!! I LOVED how you said if anyone touched "Patricia"!! 🤣🤣 Your sewing machine I just laughed & laughed!! 🤣🤣 The look on your face was priceless!! I name EVERYTHING in my sewing room!! When I walk into my sewing room to sew I always say.... Wake up girls! It's time to go to work!! 🤣 My machine's name is Black Beauty!! Shes is a Bernina!! Oh she's BEAUTIFUL!! How blessed I've really been! Love all of you!! Thank you for ANOTHER amazing podcast!! ❤ I must admit this has been one of my very favorites!! I needed a good laugh today! Love all your quilts!! ❤❤ P.S. Love your Jersey Billy. 🎉🎉 You do an amazing job! What a wonderful way to bring your family together!! Thank you for everything!! ❤❤

I loved Kelly’s story. Very similar to my own. Quilting brings me so much joy and it gives me such happiness to see so many who are enjoying it as well. Thank you for your vast contributions to the industry.

I agree to Internet and KZread because I started sewing January this year and I’ve learned much and now I’ve done a lot of quilting projects and participating on a lot of sew quilt along. ❤❤❤ without KZread I think I won’t be able to quilt now.

Great episode! Please, please Sherri, will share your shrimp salad and potato salad recipes. Chelsi, hopefully your mother-in-law will share her recipe soon. It's always important to pass on those special family recipes.

@barbarakempen2482

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I agree, please share. I would love a easy smoker recipe also. Love your new fabric line!!

I picked up EPP because it’s easy to travel with. I can sew on planes, in the car on long road trips, during my kids swim lessons. It’s such a great hobby. And yes you can bring tiny scissors on the plane.

OMG CLOTHWORLD ! I used to sew sample s for them to hang above the fabric lines 😂 Must be over 40 years ago.

Great stories this episode. Once I got stopped by TSA because I had forgotten my Karen Kay Buckley blue handled scissors were in my quilt project carry on. I cried when they were going to take them away and the supervisor’s grandmother was a Quilter and he let me keep them. I still appreciate him when I cut with them.

I love taking my sewing on vacation. Even on a 2 week road trip I brought my machine and sewed in the hotel room at night!

Do what works for you. Some people pride themselves on not using pins or starch or specialty rulers but don’t let them make you feel like you should be able to do without them too. My folded corner blocks were terrible until I found the corner pop ruler and now they are amazing.

I recognized the quilt shop as soon as the picture went up. Prairie Point is a great store in Kansas City. Beautiful work on the quilt!

Congrats to the Vegas Golden Knights!!

Enjoyed this episode so much. My sister and so went to Nashville in 2018. I brought my sewing machine and made a tote bag out of 6 fat quarters. We were supposed to visit Dollywood next but it rained. We went to a local quilt shop to buy her fabric to make her own tote bag. 😊

I travel with scissors in my carry on all the time. TSA actually allow scissors with blades up to 4 inches in length. I have also checked my sewing machine on a plane and flew to visit and sew with a friend, and it did great!

Billy-Jersey leaves a lot to be desired!! I’m a died-in-the-wool Dallas Stars fan!! ⭐️

I brought half square triangles with me that need pressing open and trimming. They are the flip and trim extras from making Al Fresco. I used Summersweet. Looked at KZread videos and found a scrap quilt one by Sherri that led me to her 2019 block of the month on the blog. It’s so perfect for what I want to do with these. Thank you for all you share.

Charcuterie Platter; various BBQ meats; homemade salads, fruit platter, various sweet treats, and copious amounts of wine and soft drinks (non-carbonated).

I have flown many times with my sewing machine as my carry on. One time, I had a little incident with security because there was “something suspicious” in my bag. They completely unpacked my sewing machine bag to find the organic material to be the crushed walnut shells in my pin cushion! 😊😂😊😂

Loved Kelly's story. My siblings & I were lucky to be extremely well taught to sew by our mum. The first thing she taught us was to NEVER be barefooted anywhere near a sewing space. I still adhere to that today, now in my sixties. I have been garment sewing since childhood but only started quilting 4 years ago, thanks to coming across a you tube tutorial by Jenny Doan. I only ever take crochet when traveling- no pins, scissors or needles to worry about & no worries about encroaching on other people's space if in a confined area, and, to top it all off, I can pick it up & put it down as I please or need.

When we vacation in northern Wisconsin I make sure I have a bin of scraps, cutting mat, rulers and rotary cutter so I can work on that after the grandkids are in bed. When my hubby and I would drive to Florida to spend 2-3 weeks, I cut out and bag projects with the fabrics and patterns included. I try to plan ahead so I have enough projects to last me the 2-3 weeks ❤.

dental floss container will also cut threads :)

@karenb2686

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Great idea.

So fun. Great way to start the week. 😃❤️

I didn't know Billy was taking a survey on the socks, shoes or barefoot sewing topic. For me I wear flip flops much of the time because I live in Texas and I chuck my right shoe off as soon as I start sewing. I do this at work too and then sometimes it takes me a minute to find that shoe to walk around so I don't look like an idiot! Definitely prefer to feel the pedal with my foot though .

@drewrichardson8789

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I have to wear closed shoes at work, but once home barefoot or socks in Winter

Oh my son and daughter in law love the Golden Knights. Congratulations for their win.

Billy makes the best comments. 😂

When we were struggling to keep the deer from eating our garden we found that Bobbex was the only deterrent that really worked. It's very smelly when you first spray it on, but the smell goes away in a day or two. You might want to try it. Your flowers and your patterns are lovely!

When my daughter went for her first time to the Miss Georgia pageant I stayed by myself in a hotel room (the contestants are in a dorm). Miss Georgia week is six days and is several hours from home. I took a baby quilt to cut out and piece in my hotel room. Each day housekeeping was so interested to see what I had accomplished the day before. It was a fun way to spend my time while the girls were in rehearsals and at events. PS. The town had two quilt shops so I did some shopping, too!

Thanks for showing my Under the Tree quilt. I wasn't so concerned that it got on, I mostly wanted to encourage Chelsi and give her a chance to see it! I probably should've sent it to her directly. Billy, just to satisfy your curiosity, you did actually show it once before, but hadn't read the comment yet. It was mixed in with the photos from the quilt guild visit Sherri & Chelsi made to CA. I can definitely see how easily that could happen with as many photos as you had that month! 😂

@karenb2686

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Your quilt is beautiful

I work in my LQS. We often have people take their right shoe off in the store when they are either taking a class or trying out the machines.

Fun topics today, but like Chelsea, now I'm hungry too!! I must try making a shrimp salad! Nummy!!

Hi all! I'm in Abilene, TX & we've been having several days in a row 100 or above 😅😅 so when I saw Billy in that jersey-oh my!! I know it's hot there, too, so I can't imagine wearing that 🤣🤣 Sherri, you might need to share your shrimp salad! Sounds refreshing right about now!

Hi, Ladies! I’m FINALLY all caught up with your videos for the podcast. Unfortunately, it took me being stuck in bed with COVID, BUT watching you made me feel better. I laughed, smiled, and even cried. I also took advantage of your savings code to order a set of sheets from Cozy Earth, and I passed on the pajamas, but decided to give the joggers a try. I’ll let you know my experience once they arrive. I’m looking forward to that package.Thank you, and keep creating beauty and smiles! OH! P.S., Chelsi, what color/brand eyeshadow do you wear? It looks like a grayish/taupe…. I LOVE it! 😊 Please share.

I'm so excited to hear my "Favorite Things" pre-order will be shipping soon.

Loved this episode so much! I love to take hand sewing with me when i travel. But I wanted to comment about the water balloon fights...I to have hated to cleanup after them. I saw these magnetic water balls on Amazon and thought I'd try them. Oh my heck! they are sooooo fun! So worth the cost because you lay them out to dry and then store them in their own mesh bag. The best thing I've bought in a long time!

Just a suggestion: maybe a quilt behind Billy would be another place to share a quilt 😊

I picked up a magnetic expandable tool at the hardware store so I can pick up any pins I drop right away 😂

We’re on vacation right now. I didn’t bring my machine this time because we flew. Instead I brought a bag full of pieces that needed to be pressed open. Some also need squaring up. Mainly a large pile of half square triangles that were bonuses from Sherri’s Al Fresco. I also have 12 English paper pieced flowers to make and a bag of knitting. My big Bernina is Bernice after my mom. My little Bernina is Little Nina.

I love the butterfly quilt

Chelsea --- I have the same issue with potato salad and can only eat my mom's. The secret to my mom's is that she uses miracle whip instead of mayo and adds green onions instead of regular onions. Also, she undercooks the potatoes so that they don't get too mushy.

@nadinemerrick1255

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interesting, I've always only seen green onions in potato salad, I never knew anyone used regular onions

@cathyblood6864

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I have found too much potato salad has hard raw potatoes. I like them cooked, but yes not mushy.

Love the Jelly Roll Log Cabin quilt on the table. I am eagerly waiting for the Favorite Things Collection to be available. I am also a cross stitcher as well as a quilter, so I travel with my cross stitch instead of quilting. Per TSA regulations, you can take scissors in your carry on, they must be less than 4 inches from the pivot point. I carry small snips that have some sort of cover for the points. Happy 4th of July and enjoy your BBQ.

As a teen I used to take my sewing machine with me on road trips to visit my grandma (8 hrs on the road). I would sew her new clothes while I was there and some fun projects like bags and sun hats. I think I did work on a lap quilt one summer while I was there for a week as well.

Love your Jersey Billy!

Fun episode. Wish I could sew in the car. Sadly it makes me ill.

I took my machine and a jelly roll to Las Vegas once. Made my first jelly roll race quilt in hotel room. Saved myself lots of money!

Great show today!

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Denise, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

My oldest brothers birthday was July 4th. My younger brother would wake him up with firecrackers in his bedroom. I make German potato salad for summer meals. Staple from the some parts of the midwest and pineapple upside down 🍰

I panicked earlier today when I didn’t see todays episode listed, I look forward to this sew much. Todays episode was great and like Chelsi I too am very hungry. I wanted to share with you all that my husband has a smoker and this past sat he smoked a pork shoulder and then once he shredded it for pulled pork used a sauce by Blues Hog called raspberry chipotle and it’s amazing. We’ve used other sauces by them but this so far is the best. I hope if you haven’t tried it you will. Have a great day.

Such a fun episode. I love the family dynamic and how you all interact with each other. So informative as well as entertaining. What a great way to start the week. I just received a Jolly Bar of Favorite Things and can't wait to use it, but I'm still trying to decide if I want to use it for the Mystery sew along with FQS or something else. Either way, I love these fabrics and the colors are so cheerful, perfect for Christmas. Have a great week and a happy and safe 4th of July.

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Maureen, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

I’m going on a 24 day cruise in September with lots of sea days so I’m taking my little Kenmore sewing machine and lots of small preprepared kits with me!

I love your podcast. I’m on vacation now. I didn’t bring my machine this time because we’re flying although I have a 40 yo Elna that travels very well and can fit in overhead bin. Just weighs 17 lbs.

Hi y’all lots of fun stuff today!!! Growing up in the Phx area; back in the day all we had was Cloth World and Hancock Fabrics 🤔, yes how times and technology have changed. Chelsie-perhaps your mom in law should share the recipe because one day she might not be able to do that 🤔🙃🥲 Maybe y’all could even put together some favorite recipes😋🥰 I enjoy your podcasts, thank you for all that you do! ❤️😀

A!salut~ that is super traveling!)

Loved Kelly's story! Thank you for sharing. Love the quilts for today and can't wait to pickup my Favorite Things fat quarters! Love you guys and everything that you share! Have a safe 4th of July!!❤❤❤❤

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Kathy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@kathysipe797

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@@jeffersonmorant we are fine in southern Mississippi but for the excessive heat. I am keeping busy making baby quilts for a ministry I am involved on church.

@jeffersonmorant

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@@kathysipe797 I’m sorry about the excessive heat there, it gets like that at this time of the year, I’ve been to Mississippi couple of times, I travel a lot actually, it’s cold here in Ohio, Have you been to Ohio, Do you travel a lot too, what other places have you visit ?

@kathysipe797

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@@jeffersonmorant my husband and I moved from Southern Illinois 5 years ago to Mississippi because my husband can't take the cold like he used to. I miss the cold especially at Christmas. I used to travel when my dad was in the Army.

@jeffersonmorant

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@@kathysipe797 That’s really great, Traveling can be a great way to explore the world and experience new cultures, I travel a lot too, Sometimes for work, Illinois is beautiful, I have been fortunate enough to travel to many places around the world. I've explored the ancient ruins of Rome, hiked through lush jungles in Costa Rica, and experienced the vibrant culture of Tokyo etc. you seem like someone I’d really love to know more about, We can’t keep texting in comment section, Let’s chat somewhere a bit more private, what do you think ?

Thanks!

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Mary, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

Shortly after 9/11 I was flying often and crocheting out scrubbers while flying and waiting for connecting flights. I used an emery board (for nails) to cut/saw the cotton yarn. Creators gonna create.

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Jane, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

I love your podcast!! I get so excited when a new one comes out. I'm not sure if you have discussed this topic already or not... How do you pick a quilt pattern that would work well for a select color palette--for instance using only two colors? I see so many beautiful two color quilts, but it is challenging to find the right pattern as many of the two color quilts seem more traditional. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the quilting community!

If we're ever are so lucky to meet I would tell you more... TSA type airport employees only open and inspect bags when required. It's so much more than bombs to be aware of. You would appreciate copyrighted patterns that were duplicated be found, trademarks are big business.

Recently started traveling with work.. anywhere from 3 overnight to two week trips… instead of bringing my heavy duty expensive machine I purchased a husquvarna jade 20 on sale for under $400. I cut all fabric ahead of time. I wonder clip all my blocks and store in the same plastic bins that Sheri has shown I do Adam extra piece of tape on each end just to be sure they stay closed call impact regular someone’s plays pins rotary cutter scissors, a 12 x 12 cutting mat and a couple rulers, I have been able to piece entire quilt tops while away

I always travel with a crochet project and a hexi project. I'm starting Dear Jane (epp) so that will be my new travel project. I keep a nail clipper in my kit for cutting thread, but i've also used small dollar store kid scissors with round nose, if they want to confiscate, they are welcomed to 😊. The Clover thread cutter pendant should also be ok to fly with.

I've seen pics of a lady who's husband made a board set up so she could sew with her featherweight in the car. I don't know how the electricity works in the car. He must have had a way figured to make it sew. I thought that was wild. I get car sick so couldn't do that.

interesting!

Love the patterns you both make! I’m currently working on Sherri’s Sunshine pattern from her Labor of Love book using Corey’s Beautiful Day and it looks amazing. Next up I’m using my Simply Delightful fat-quarter bundle; the fabric is just beautiful, obviously the highest quality - you can just feel the difference from most of the other manufacturers.

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Bridgette, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

Wow! Can you guys adopt me for your 4th of July festivities? It all sounds like so much fun, and the food descriptions were tantalising. I'm sold! I'll bring my sewing machine too. 😅

Billy, I love the barn star wall hanging behind you on the blog. What pattern is that? Best of luck on the Goldknights game. 😁

You can take scissors with a 4” blade! I couldn’t believe it.

Did you ever share the fish taco recipe? I’ve been looking since the last time you talked about them! ❤

I sew barefoot mostly because I live where it’s soooo hot (central texas), so I only own one-two pairs of wool socks for snow travel 😊. I’m VERY aware of pins and needles tho…!!

TSA says scissors in a carry on must be less than 4” from pivot point.

Loved Kelly’s sewing journey. And I can relate except that I wasn’t brave like Kelly to ask for help. I started quilting in 2004 and knew nothing about sewing or the internet. couldn’t afford classes so I borrowed a book from the library. I didn’t understand the terminology at all so needless to say my first attempt at making a quilt for my then 4 year old grandson ended up being a disaster. It stared falling apart a couple of years later. Quarter inch seams? Stitch length? What are those? He gave it back to me and said fix it. I brought it home and threw it in a box in the closet. A few years later I pulled it out feeling more confident that I could fix it and started ripping and repairing. It turned out perfect and I regifted it to him on his 16th birthday 😂. It’s now a family joke on his birthdays.

??? What things do you take to quilting retreats? Do you take many projects? Do your supplies change depending on the length of the retreat? Eg:weekend or week.

You talk about how hot it is where you live. Have you ever tried the Wool Batting, since it is supposed to be good for temperature regulating.

I ALWAYS have shoes on and rarely ever go barefoot. When I was growing up my Dad would not be happy unless we had on our shoes. That's what I got used to so sewing without shoes would be really weird for me. Also, I am terrible about dropping pins on the floor. It's enough that I get stabbed in my fingers with pins/needles now and then, without also dealing with stepping on them. We have a three-story house built in 1925 with hardwood floors and stairs. If I was to walk around in socks I'd probably never survive all the times I go up and down the stairs. A friend was visiting us not terribly long ago. He was walking around in his socks and fell into our family room. Fortunately, it was only three steps but he really hurt himself.

I always have shoes or slippers on.

I've never heard of Clothworld! Must not be in Michigan or near where I live.

I think a lot of crafters are multi-crafters. I would never taking quilting on a vacation but I always have cross-stitch and/or knitting since they are much smaller.

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Wendy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

The only item that has ever been ruined, is my cutting mat. I had a checked in my luggage bag not sure what happened. I’m thinking TSA went through the luggage and then didn’t repack it safely.

Does sugar pine stars use a precut

😮 can you post your strawberry lemonade recipe? Pleasssssse!

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Pam, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

We flew to Oregon last week. I had packed the gift I made for my sons wedding (queen sized camping quilt), and completely forgot my small gingher shears were in a carry on bag with some extra tops! But as long as they were 4” or less blades it was fine!! No problems at all. They are the g7? Size?? I think? I should send the pic of that camping row quilt! It’s sooo cute and perfect for them!

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Susan, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

So when I recently flew from the Rapid City airport, security patted down my upper right arm ONLY. What the heck? Was that arm fatter than my left arm or what?? It was weird!

Footwear question…I live in Florida and wear sandals when I sew. Socks and shoes are too hot and confining. Barefoot is too dangerous. Great question. Love everything you all do.

Fun episode! For car travel (or life!) I prep my quilts that need binding so they're easy to grab and go. I pack a small ziploc with the binding, a bobbin of thread, a scrap of felt with a couple of needles, travel snips and a few wonderclips, and safety pin the bag to the quilt. :)

My machine is too large for travel. What is the name again of your sewing machine for travel? Can you use it as a carry on or you would need to check it. I just traveled to the UK to visit my niece and wanted to do some sewing with her.

@dianemotley

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I've taken my featherweight on planes

@carmenbailey1560

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Love the low volume background prints with the stars. I’m so liking the comb. of strawberry & watermelon together for 🥤. Thanks for sharing 👍❤️😊

Share shrimp salad recipe

What is everyone’s recommended go to “travel sewing machine”?

OMG, Chelsi, you need to talk to your mother-in-law about that potato salad recipe. You need to ask how she intends to pass it down to keep it in the family. Is she going to store it somewhere where you guys can find it when the time comes. How sad if it goes to her grave with her!!!

💜☮️

Barefoot so I don’t drag threads around the house. Did I hear “ward”???!!!!! 😉😉

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Nancy, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?

@nancytebbs8365

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A ward is a church congregation in the LDS faith, but maybe you already knew that because of the explanation marks.

so many people email you, I can't find your email. Where is it listed?

Ok I’m not live but what is the name of Chelsi’s book she’s going to start reading tonight? This family potato salad.. remind your MIL if she doesn’t share the recipe it dies when she dies!! I never could understand that keeping recipes secret!! I’m honored when people want my recipes 🥰 I’m happy to share. Is it a mayo based salad or vinegar and oil?

I like todays show. Good info. One question? Why does Chelsea keep interrupting her mother and looks so surprised at what she is saying. I personally think that’s really rude of Chelsea to to.

@joytebow9415

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I believe there is a 4 inch blade limit. I only bring a very small cheap scissors in case it gets confiscated. As I watch, I’m prepping EPP for a Tran-pacific flight later this week.

@user-jd3fr9gv2z

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Chelsi and her Mom are obviously full of respect & love for each other and are so fortunate to have such a successful& supportive family business. Not sure maybe you don’t have a Daughter? My Daughter is full of fun & spunk like Chelsi and I love her so much, I don’t think you understand how that relationship works or how much a Mother enjoys the spark & joy they bring to Everything!! Silly to be negative when they are obviously having fun ❤

@BridgeMD

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Chelsi was quite talkative today! 😂 She’s been ill, so I think she’s finally feeling better and missed fully participating in the live cast, or maybe with her raising little ones she hasn’t had a chance to talk with adults for the past 2 weeks. Who knows and who cares, they’re both delightful and they’re partners.

Barefoot Sewing

I haven’t flown anywhere in a while but when I went on vacation to the mountains with my son I took several projects and sewing machine. He took his gaming setup. We had things to do at night and did stuff together during day. ❤

@jeffersonmorant

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That’s so thoughtful of you Diedra, Thanks for your positive review,How are you and how’s the weather over there?