Artist Interviews

John Cole-Margon: What Are Quilters & Embroiderers Doing in South Africa?

Join Ricky and meet John Cole-Morgan. John is bringing awareness to the amazing work being done in South Africa by quilters and embroiderers. You’ll learn heartwarming human-interest stories and find inspiration from the hundreds of quilts that were recently on display in Glasgow, Scotland.

Alaskan Quilter - Maria Shell - Game of Improv

Quilter Maria Shell shares about her solo quilt exhibition and a fun new design development game for quilters called Game of Improv.

Modern Quilter - Carole Lyles Shaw - The 100 Day Project

Quilter Carole Lyles Shaw is enthusiastic and inspirational. Don't miss learning about the 100 Day Project for artists. You can do it too!

Award-winning quilter, author, and teacher - Suzanne Marshall - Mastectomy Quilt

Suzanne Marshall discusses her own personal journey through breast cancer and the various phases of the process exhibited in her Mastectomy Quilt.

German Quilter - Claudia Pfeil - Piece for Peace Project

German quilter Claudia Pfeil wanted to do something worthwhile for Ukranian refugees. She never imagined what would happen. Join Ricky as he speaks with Claudia to learn about her "Piece for Peace" project and how it evolved into a massive humanitarian project.

Ukrainian Quilt Mover / Shaker - Maria Nelga

Ukrainian quilter, and founder of the Ukrainian Quilters Association, Maria Nelga shares inspiring stories of quilters who constantly live with the unimaginable conditions of wartime.

Amazing Grid Quilting with Cindy Seitz-Krug

Join Ricky as he chats with free-motion quilter extraordinaire, Cindy Seitz-Krug. Cindy’s quilts feature amazing designs that are based on simple grids. You’ll be amazed, and discover a fun, "wild side" of Cindy that not many know about.

German Quilting Project with Silke Von Hoffman

Ricky speaks with German quilter Silke Von Hoffman about the German National PatchworkGilde and their year-long project of making variations of Ricky’s Granny’s 1930 Sampler featured in the novel, Lizzy Albright and the Attic Window. See the exhibition! Hear the story!

Shelly Heesacker - New Quilt Shows at TheQuiltShow.com - The Vision

Ricky talks with Shelly Heesacker, the producer for The Quilt Show who has worked on shows for Oprah, Dr. Phil, and Anderson Cooper, about how she approaches each show with a vision based on the artist.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Peter Byrne's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, talks to Ricky about her vision for Peter Byrne's guest appearance. Peter seldom repeats a concept, and has had several businesses in his life, but his need to create brought him to quilting. Find out why Peter's show isn't one to be missed.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Valerie C. White and Kate Colleran's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, talks to Ricky about her vision for Valerie C. White's guest appearance. Valerie uses paint and monoprinting in her quilts. You will be fascinated by her techniques and the results and finding out what "Evolon" is. Also in this show, Kate Colleran joins in with her famous "braids". Kate's technique is 'beginner friendly'.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Amy Pabst and Alex Anderson's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky about her vision for Amy Pabst's guest appearance. Amy is new to quilting but is winning awards in droves. Her quilts are piecing perfection. Then you find out how small they are! Plus, Alex shows how to embroider on silk and how to fix problems when they occur.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Pat Bishop and Tracy Mooney's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky about her vision for Pat Bishop's guest appearance. Pat is known for her use of color and how she slightly abstracts and simplifies subjects. Hear how Pat is getting away from "reality". Tracy Mooney is excited about using pre-cut fat quarters to create log cabin blocks.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Jen Kingwell's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky about her vision for Jen Kingwell's guest appearance. Jen is a fabulous designer who created TheQuiltShow.com Block of the Month for 2024, "Pick a Petal". How did Shelly approach this important show?

Jonathan Evans and Beth Evans - The International Year of Batik

You will be stunned by this textile artistry. Ricky talks with Jonathan and Beth Evans about the "International Year of Batik 2024-25". It is an ambitious project aimed at furthering the goals of the Batik Guild. It will be a year of concentrated effort to both publicize the Art of Batik globally and to bring it to the world’s attention as well as legitimize it as a difficult and valid art medium.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Diana S. Fox and Susan Dillon's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Diana S. Fox's appearance on our latest show. Diana shares with The Quilt Show audience her techniques for round blocks and Fosshape interfacing. Plus learn how Susan Dillon, who used to be in Burlesque, creates "environments" and shows us her special embroidery. Great teaching and a fun show await you.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Sheri Cifaldi-Morrill's visit. Sheri's quilts are graphic and bold, and she teaches us foundation paper piecing "beyond the basics" along with intuitive quilt top design with a walking foot.

The 17th Biennial Men's Quilt Exhibit - Part 1

Ricky Tims attended and was part of the 17th Biennial Men's Quilt Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. The quilts are wonderful and Ricky had a chance to speak to some of the artists. Join him for Part 1 of his discussion.

The 17th Biennial Men's Quilt Exhibit - Part 2

Too many quilts and too many artists to contain in just one LIVE. Here in Part 2, Ricky Tims shows more of what made the 17th Biennial Men's Quilt Exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum such a hit.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Sue Sherman and Tracy Mooney's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Sue Sherman's guest appearance. Sue Sherman's fabric creations connect us all to the animal kingdom through hours of precise painting with dyes and threads. Tracy Mooney then brings us a delicious technique called the "potato chip block".

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Betty Ford-Smith and Alex Anderson's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Betty Ford-Smith's guest appearance. Betty is an expert at "Pinecone Quilts" and has shown at the Smithsonian and at the White House. Alex demos a new love of hers: Kurumi buttons.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Cathy Perlmutter's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Cathy Perlmutter's guest appearance. Cathy makes non-fussy, improv friendly, quirky quilts that you'll just love. From Cityscapes to improv log cabins, learn how Cathy's techniques inspired the creation of her show.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Maday Delgado and Ricky Tims' Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Maday Delgado's guest appearance. Maday's mission is to teach art and make beautiful things and her angle is all about sustainability. She will teach you about Hand Stitching and Improv Curved Piecing.

Shelly Heesacker - The Producer's Vision for Mary Kerr's Quilt Show

Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Mary Kerr's guest appearance. Mary uses the Drunkard's Path block but puts her own spin on it. You will learn about "Make Do" quilts, "Craklin Mats" and "Southern Quilts".

Bonnie Browning - 34 Years at Making Quilting Come Alive for All of Us

Bonnie Browning spent a lifetime devoted to quilting. She was with the American Quilter's Society. She was directly responsible for making those amazing Quilt Shows work for you. Ricky gets a chance to ask her questions about her career in quilting. It's a fascinating story.

Karen Nyberg - Astronaut and Quilter

Ricky met up with astronaut and quilter Karen Nyberg at her exhibit in the National Quilt Museum. Learn about her childhood dreams, her launch into space, and her experience quilting in zero gravity.

Nick Jarrett - Meet A New and Award-Winning Quilter

Ricky was surprised and amazed by this new quilter. Nick Jarrett hasn't been around long, but he is making his mark in the quilting world. Ricky gets a chance to talk with Nick about his journey.

Wool Fiber Artist - Sue Spargo

Ricky catches up with Sue Spargo and they talk quilts, exhibitions, and inspiration. It's a great time with a great quilting talent.

Hall of Fame Inductee - Katie Pasquini Masopust

Katie has been an inspiration for many years. Her artistic talents are not only vast, but she is always changing and renewing her art. Ricky talks with Katie about her story and her quilting.

Hall of Famer - Katie Pasquini Masopust

Katie has been an inspiration for many years. Her artistic talents are not only vast, but she is always changing and renewing her art. Ricky talks with Katie about her story and her quilting.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe and Her Exhibit at the International Quilt Museum

Victoria Findlay Wolfe is a quilting wonder. She produces amazing quilts in amazing numbers. Her quilts are in exhibitions and shows around the world. Ricky stops her for just a few minutes to get an update on what is going on in her world while at her exhibit in the International Quilt Museum.

A Visit with Libby Lehman

Ricky has a visit with Libby Lehman right before her birthday.

Paula Nadelstern at the Houston Quilt Show 2024

We were excited to see the wonderful Paula Nadelstern Exhibit at Houston 2024. Her quilts are always bold, exciting, and complex in design. Ricky will show you quilts from the exhibit and Lilo's interview with her on the floor of the show.

"Tales from Africa" Exhibit - Nike Okundaye

The Quilt Show.com talks with Oluwaseyi Awoyomi, Mama Nike's (Knee- Kah) daughter, about Mama Nike's mission to share the tradition of adire (Ah-dear-ay) and to continue the art form by passing on the legacy. Oluwseyi discusses her batik painted dress that can serves as both clothing or as a wall-hanging. It features the god of thunder that is bedazzled with crystals in to appeal to younger women. She also talks about the the fabric crown headwrap called a Gele (Gay-lee) that she is wearing. They look at her mother’s traditional works of resist paste (from Cassava) applied with chicken feather quills and also look at rafia tied (similar to tie-dye, Shibori) work with more contemporary color. They also talk about another piece of family tradition made by her mother of embroidery in the indigenous style using leftover thread/string from the early 70s. Mama Nike has been collecting and archiving the various art forms throughout Nigeria to keep the arts alive and thriving for future generations. The video concludes with a look at the "Tales from Africa" exhibit at the Houston International Quilt Festival 2024.

Karen G. Fisher Quilt Exhibit

"One Quilter's Journey from the Middle Ages to the Stars" was Karen G. Fisher's Exhibit at the 2024 Houston International Quilt Festival. Karen combines quilting, art, and history to tell her story. You will love the techniques used and the meaning behind the quilts.