First Stitch Story: Meet Cynthia
In this episode, we meet Cynthia, whose First Stitch story is rooted in generosity, tradition, and learning by doing. From being taught to quilt by hand, to creating deeply meaningful quilts for loved ones, Cynthia’s story highlights how quilting can carry history, love, and legacy forward in powerful ways.

WIP-Finishing Tip: Make Progress in Minutes
Today’s WIP-finishing tip is a simple one with big impact: set a timer. If starting feels hard or time feels tight, this small shift can help you get focused, build momentum, and move a project forward without needing a long sewing session.

This episode includes a gentle challenge for this week to try it out and see what even a few minutes can do!

From My Sewing Room: Cut-Resistant Work Gloves
This week’s tool is all about quilting safely and protecting your hands. I’m sharing a tool I believe is essential to use alongside your rotary cutter (and important for kids who might be just learning!). It can help you avoid injuries that could keep you away from the sewing room longer than planned (no one wants that)!

My favorite cut-resistant work gloves: https://amzn.to/4aYkIf0

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First Stitch Story: Meet Mary
In this episode, we meet Mary, a fellow Kansas City–area quilter whose creative path included early sewing lessons, a break for life, and then rediscovering sewing and quilting years later, Mary’s story touches on creativity, learning curves, and the joy of saying yes to something new.

The Wind Blossom pattern that connected us: https://www.wildplumlane.com/shop/p/wind-blossom-pdf-quilt-pattern

WIP-Finishing Tip: Prioritize What Matters
Today’s WIP-finishing tip is all about prioritizing your projects. When everything feels important, it’s easy to feel stuck. I walk through three-step process to narrow your focus so you can decide what to work on next…and then actually make progress!

I also mention a couple of free tools that support this process, including one especially helpful for quilts that are headed out the door as gifts.

Quilting Freebies All-Access Pass (Includes the Simple WIP Inventory and the Quilt Care Card): https://www.wildplumlane.com/quilting-freebies-sign-up

From My Sewing Room: The Postcard Club
This episode’s feature from my sewing room/studio is a little different…and all about connection! I’m sharing about my Postcard Club for Quilters, which is a low-effort, high-joy way to stay connected with the people you care about while celebrating quilting all year long.

Postcard Club for Quilters: https://www.wildplumlane.com/postcard-club

Share Your First Stitch Story
We want to feature you on the show! Whether it’s your journey into quilting or a favorite project-finishing tip, your story might be read in an upcoming episode.

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First Stitch Story: Meet Dot!

In this episode, we meet Dot, whose First Stitch story spans decades of making. From learning to sew as a child to a lifetime of creative work, Dot’s story is a beautiful reminder that creativity evolves…and that there’s no single path to becoming a quilter.

WIP-Finishing Tip: A Simple Way to Get Unstuck

If you’re feeling stalled on your works in progress, today’s WIP-finishing tip focuses on gentle organization…not perfection. I share a small, doable shift that can help you regain momentum without pulling everything out or overhauling your space.

I also mention a free tool that helps you clarify what to work on next. You can access the free Simple WIP Inventory or read more about how to use it using the links below.

Simple WIP Inventory: https://www.wildplumlane.com/quilting-freebies-sign-up

How to use it (Guest blog post): https://quilterscandy.com/tips-progress-on-quilt-projects/

From My Sewing Room

This episode’s favorite tool is a surprisingly simple storage solution that’s become a go-to for managing my works in progress. It keeps projects visible, contained, and ready to pick back up when time allows.

My favorite WIP storage containers: https://www.target.com/p/12-39-39-x-12-39-39-x-2-34-all-purpose-storage-tray-brightroom-8482/-/A-83279859#lnk=sametab

Share Your First Stitch Story

Your story might be next. If you’d like to share how you got started sewing or quilting, I’d love to hear it and feature YOU in a future episode!

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