The Longarm Dilemma: Is Bigger Always Better?
6/13/202658 min
In this episode, we’re coming to you straight from the Osage Hills Retreat Center for a triple-celebration filled with pickles, swallows, and sparrows! Leslie recaps her intensive three-day workshop with Angela, sharing how she finally found the confidence to start her grandmother’s legacy quilt. We dive deep into the great longarm debate, comparing the maneuverability of the Amara 20 versus the 24 for custom work. Rochelle also shares the reality of tackling massive 112-inch quilts and her latest adventures in sourdough baking. It’s a jam-packed session full of quilting wins, "oops" moments, and plenty of laughs.
We also get into the nitty-gritty of our favorite tools, from Magic Clips to the search for the perfect seam ripper. Plus, we’re talking book club picks that tackle the tough stuff and sharing details on our upcoming August retreat! Whether you’re curious about the Moxie XL or just want to hear about Rochelle’s custom quilting business, there’s something here for every maker. We wrap things up with some heart-to-heart life lessons on peace, generosity, and the power of self-love. Don't miss out on the latest updates and a sneak peek into our upcoming travel plans!
Follow Leslie on Instagram at @leslie_quilts and Rochelle at @doughnutwarrior
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First 90 secondsRochelle Rice· Host0:00
cameras what's coming. So she had sent me this stuff that she thought would be something fun for us to do. Well, what do I do? But I go online and I order 48 of this for, 48 of that. And now I'm thinking, "Okay, what tools do we need with this?" So Lance sends me this thing. He goes, "What are we doing with all this?" And I s- "Stuff." And I said, "Lance, we are not doing anything with it. I am doing something with it." He goes- Welcome to the Inappropriate Quilters Podcast, where we talk about life, quilting, and we throw in a few inappropriate things.
Speaker 20:31
I'm your host, Leslie Bircher, along with my inappropriate friend and co-host, Rochelle Rice. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. We are computer to computer.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:46
Like, woo-hoo.
Speaker 20:47
You look like you're, you look like you're in witness protection today.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:50
I do, [laughs] I know. [laughs] Yeah. I'm trying to go where the internet connection, I think, has the best connection.
Speaker 20:58
Yeah.
Rochelle Rice· Host0:58
Hey, but can you, c- can you see this? I'll just try to get it to- Um... Can you see it from there?
Speaker 21:04
Is it a pickle?
Rochelle Rice· Host1:05
It is a pickle.
Speaker 21:07
That's so cute.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:09
So, so- I've been seeing so much pickle stuff lately.
Speaker 21:12
I don't know if, uh, you're just, like, sending out the pickle vibes or what.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:17
It's, it's because pickles rule. And, you know, I'm out here at Osage Hills Retreat Center doing triple celebrations. So it's the anniversary of Osage Hills.
Speaker 21:27
Yes.
Rochelle Rice· Host1:27
It's Melissa's birthday, and it's my half