FREE ADVICE with Maura Grace Ambrose
My good friend Maura Grace Ambrose joins for me for this SEAMSIDE special episode I’m calling FREE ADVICE where we answer your questions on quilting and the creative life.
In this episode, we share our thoughts on the following questions:
how our quilt aesthetic has changed over time,
how to learn quilting without spending a lot of money or time
what to do with random experimental pieces
how to help objects made from imperfect salvaged materials look their best
Maura offers a fool-proof method for getting started with natural dyes
do you need a quilting hoop to hand quilt?
what’s it like to quilt professionally?
our favorite podcasts
We’re recording this on the one-year anniversary of our first SEAMSIDE chat, HOW TO GIVE AND RECEIVE which you can find here.
WHY LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?
Maura Grace Ambrose unveils the depth of her quilting practice, offering a blend of personal growth, artistic evolution, and practical advice for integrating sustainability into quilting.
REFLECTION PROMPTS
How has your creative approach or artistic style evolved over time? What influences have driven this evolution? And if you’re just starting out, what are you doing to seed your personal evolution?
Consider the role of sustainability in your craft. In what ways can you lighten the impact we have on our planet?
Maura touched on the importance of the physical and emotional connection to her work. Reflect on a piece you've created that holds significant personal meaning. What story does it tell, and why is it important to you?
HELPFUL LINKS
→ Claim your free copy of 10 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE I STARTED QUILTING
→ Get your free trial to the QUILTY NOOK
→ See images and more at the EPISODE WEBSITE
→ Follow Zak on INSTAGRAM
A special thanks to the folks whose questions made this conversation possible: Marie from Canada, Amy from Pittsburgh, Teresa from Losa Angeles, Sherry from Kentucky, Judy from Florida, Kara from Maine, Adelaide from the Twin Cities, and Polly from North Carolina.
