Discover the Value of Fabric and Troubleshooting Bindings with Marci Baker | Quilted Bell Bottoms with Lorelai Kuecker

(Show 3710) Alex and Ricky catch up with quilter and inventor Marci Baker, whose engineering background and creative spirit have led to innovative tools and techniques that simplify quilting. She shares how her Value Tool helps quilters make smarter color choices, offers tips for selecting and coordinating fabrics, and demonstrates her reliable “Twist ’n Shout” method for creating perfectly joined binding ends. Then, meet 15-year-old quilting prodigy Lorelai Kuecker, who is inspiring a new generation with her award-winning designs and fashion-forward creations. Lorelai demonstrates how to upcycle jeans into stylish bell bottoms using quilted inserts, showcasing her remarkable skill, precision, and enthusiasm for blending quilting with wearable art.

Color, Value, Binding, Quilted Clothing, Upcycling

Products:

• The Ultimate Value Tool by Marci Baker
• The Quilt Binding Bible by Marci Baker (C&T Publishing)
• Northcott Fabrics
• Lorelai’s First-Time Quilter's Handbook by Lorelai Kuecker (Available June 2026)
• Butterfly Prisms by Lorelai Kuecker (Pattern)
• Magic Pins
• Adobe Illustrator
• Hobbs 80/20

Marci Baker

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Lorelai Kuecker

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