Ever walked into a quilt show and felt both inspired and a little “not good enough”? Let’s talk about it.

💡 EPISODE TAKEAWAYS: A mindset shift from comparison to celebration Why small local quilt shows are the heart of the quilting world How every quilt—flaws and all—tells a powerful story A hilarious “flying goose vs geese” moment you don’t want to miss Gentle encouragement if you’ve ever felt like your quilt “isn’t good enough”

💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: What’s the most inspiring or unexpected thing you’ve seen at a quilt show?

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🔄 LISTEN TO NEXT: 🎙️Why your quilting voice matters: https://youtu.be/0QXVnVfIYpw?si=JjvEhm6wAqPquti7 🎙️Making friends as a grown-up Quilter: https://youtu.be/cS3w6tKC7Qs?si=AD0XCZMXtYjpMgCl 🎙️Forgotten WIPs, UFOs & Shame piles: https://youtu.be/z_7mTUwG4LA?si=K3FRQuAtTuuUl3Qj 🎙️Would you still gift a quilt with the blocks upside down?: https://youtu.be/V5mq4iJpm40?si=kve_DXdpvtph5ckV

📌 CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:31 What Quilt Shows *Really* Mean 01:15 When Shows Feel Intimidating (Been There!) 02:00 A Red Carpet for Creative Community 03:00 Why Little Quilt Shows Deserve Big Love 04:25 Every Quilt Tells a Story 05:17 Flip Comparison Into Curiosity 06:00 The Neon Thread Quilt That Stopped Me 07:10 You Never Know Who You’re Inspiring 07:46 From Measured to Moved 08:30 Final Pep Talk & Resources