This week's podcast is dedicated to the memory of Matthew Lee Applegate, the girls' friend Jeanne's son who passed from this life to his eternal life in heaven on January 3, 2025. The girls have their friend, Cara joining the podcast to talk about the hard week they have had, but also talk about losing sew-jo and trying to find it again. Rochelle gives some great tips on how to get it back! This week's episode is a good one and will have you laughing and crying. While off to a tough start, the girls are encouraging each other to find ways to move through it.

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Happy New Year! The girls start out the year with a short show this week. Rochelle had sinus surgery and still managed to talk for a bit through Zoom. They talked about New Year resolutions and how they finished out the old year. Enjoy this short, but fun episode and stay tuned for more to come in 2025!

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Christmas is over and the New Year is upon us! The girls get spicy with some snacks and some upcoming opportunities to travel with the Inappropriate Quilters. You do NOT want to miss this episode! They talk about the cards their folks are receiving from YOU all over the world. It has meant the world to their parents. Rochelle is having surgery soon and shares about all the things she has to do to prepare. They catch up on Rochelle's latest retreat to Kimberling City, Missouri. It also time to start cleaning up our quilt rooms and get things ready for the new year. You are going to enjoy this episode so much!

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This week the girls talk about starching and how it has an effect on everything from cutting, stitching and quilting. They also catch up on the Countdown to Christmas box (aka countdown to Rochelle's birthday box). They talk about the Decorate the Tree quilt by Lori Holt and the backing. Rochelle talks about her upcoming retreat that is all embroidery. She has decided she is going to take her Laurastar iron with her to future retreats and Leslie agreed. Find out what Rochelle's spirit animal is this week and much much more! Enjoy!

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Leslie is still deciding about her Bernina. She also has uncluttered her room. They talk about the Countdown to Christmas box from Missouri Star. While Leslie has been using all the things, Rochelle has been using some, but is also giving some of hers away. Construction in Leslie's area is so bad that Rochelle took forever to get to her house and now has a big plan to get home in the dark with Christmas cheer. Lyla got her Grinch quilt and also has a chance to meet the Grinch. Rochelle is preparing for sinus surgery and will have to learn how to breath out of her nostrils instead of her mouth. You won't believe what she is having to do to prepare! This is quite an episode! Enjoy!

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The girls talk Thanksgiving this week and do a recap of their retreat. They also talk about Leslie's addiction of Hallmark movies. You won't believe how this has evolved into a major problem for her. This year both girls received the Countdown to Christmas box and Leslie started talking about an idea to send Christmas cards to their folks. It is a hard time of year for those who have lost loved ones, so it's our opportunity as quilters to rally and do something kind. Thank you in advance for sending cards!

To mail a Christmas card to the girls' folks:

Leslie's Dad
Wendell Welbern
33 Girard
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Rochelle's Mom
Pat Rice
5009 E Mulberry Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85018

Enjoy this week's podcast. We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

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This week is a treat! The girls did a live show from their retreat in Sunset, Texas at Sunset Retreat. They had a few shy listeners join and watch as they did the show. It was a great week making new friends and sewing up a storm. They didn't JUST sew all week. They ate a lot of great food, took short road trips to local quilt shops and got massages! This is a great episode to sit, stitch and enjoy like you're at retreat with them! So sit back, relax and enjoy the show!

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This week the girls are coming to you from Sunset, Texas at the Sunset Retreat and boy have they had a great time! You'll get to hear all about their projects, shenanigans and get the latest update on Rochelle's progress with a very long term project that she has been working on. They also chat about all of the projects they are seeing around the retreat and the status of Leslie's new Bernina. Find out how she is feeling about sewing on her Juki this week. So much fun and entertainment on this one live from Sunset! Enjoy!

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