Grandkids, Cinema Crafting, and Road Trip Survival Tips!
6/20/20261 hr
Welcome back to another episode where we dive deep into the colorful world of quilting and creativity. Get ready for a jam-packed session full of life updates and exciting project reveals. We’re talking about everything from my successful monovision contact lens trial—which is a total game-changer for Leslie's sewing—to the sweet moments teaching her granddaughter how to quilt on a real machine. Plus, we're sharing the scoop on a special package from John filled with the most adorable "Team Dawn" and "Team Dusk" patterns that you absolutely have to hear about!
The creative energy doesn't stop there as we pivot to some big travel plans and retreat updates. Rochelle gives you the inside look at her recent craft night at Circle Cinema and her upcoming trip to Hamilton for Jill Finley’s class. We also get real about the practical side of the quilting business, covering everything from 3D-printed accessory mishaps to organizing Brooks bag kits. Whether we’re discussing historical EMP survival stories or the best travel tips for road trips, this episode is a cozy mix of technical tips and heartfelt stories. Grab your fabric scraps and let’s get started!
Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior
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First 90 secondsLeslie Bircher· Host0:00
[upbeat music] We can show our friend John.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:03
Uh-huh.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:03
Okay.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:03
He can see this. [gasps] Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:05
Don't you love a great package?
Rochelle Rice· Host0:06
You know, I don't really care about a packaging, you know that.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:09
I didn't say... I did, I shouldn't say that.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:11
Yeah.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:11
But you...
Rochelle Rice· Host0:12
[laughs] Uh-huh. I know it's- 'Cause you know you really- You guys, she's the one that does this. [laughs] She always likes to think it's me. It's her.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:19
Okay, what is this?
Rochelle Rice· Host0:21
Oh, that is so cute.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:23
Welcome to the Inappropriate Quilters Podcast, where we talk about life, quilting, and we throw in a few inappropriate things. I'm your host, Leslie Bircher, along with my inappropriate friend and co-host, Rochelle Rice. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. [upbeat music] And I, I... Oh.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:49
[laughs] [laughs] So- Did it take forever to start recording? Sometimes- That was very funny ... we have some interesting things that go on. [laughs] You know, we're, you, you would think going into our fifth season we would have this down.
Leslie Bircher· Host0:58
I don't know what happened.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:58
I don't know. It, it's like- That was a little weird ... there's, there's like- Didn't I hit record? I thought you did.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:02
I thought I did, but you know what?
Rochelle Rice· Host1:03
You know what? Recording is now in progress.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:04
What do I know?
Rochelle Rice· Host1:04
So we'll get- Um, so we're getting ready to open up a, a fantastic- Yes ...
Leslie Bircher· Host1:08
little box. I cut it. You can see.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:10
Yes, yes.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:11
But I did not- She did not o- ... do anything ...
Rochelle Rice· Host1:13
she didn't move any paper ...
Leslie Bircher· Host1:14
but, like, open this.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:15
Yeah.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:15
And this is from our friend John- At R.E. ... at R.E.'s, who we love. And, um, I love this. You've made our hearts flutter.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:22
I know, that's so nice.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:23
And you know that's true.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:24
That is true.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:24
'Cause we make his heart flutter.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:25
Between, between John and Matt.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:26
And he makes our flip- Absolutely ... hearts flutter.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:28
Absolutely.
Leslie Bircher· Host1:29
That's right. So he said, "Leslie