Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In this engaging conversation, Kaitlyn Howell of Knot and Thread Designs shares her journey from a long arm quilter to a successful pattern designer and business owner. She discusses her early influences, the evolution of her business, and the importance of community support in the quilting world. Caitlin also delves into her creative process, the trends she observes in quilting and bag making, and how she balances her family life with her entrepreneurial endeavors. The conversation concludes with Caitlin offering a discount code for her patterns, encouraging listeners to explore her designs. Thank you Kaitlyn for sharing your quilting life with us today!
Show Notes Blog Post:aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-153-show-notes
Cozy Earth 40% off with our code AQUILTINGLIFE: cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Kaitlyn’s Shop: knotandthread.com/discount/AQUILTINGLIFE20
Coupon Code AQUILTINGLIFE20 for 20% off all patterns.
Knot & Thread YouTube channel: youtube.com/@knotandthread
Longarm League Link: longarmleague.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.longarmleague.com%2Fa%2F20609%2FrMxmtCvq
Quilt Organization List:
makervalleybrand.com/products/quilting-organizer-pdf-pack
byannie.com
toukrainewithlove.org
Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd
NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.
Where to Find Us:
Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: facebook.com/groups/459389991531728
A Quilting Life Blog: aquiltinglife.com
Chelsi Stratton Blog: chelsistratton.wordpress.com
A Quilting Life Patreon: patreon.com/aquiltinglife
A Quilting Life Instagram: instagram.com/aquiltinglife
Chelsi Stratton Instagram: instagram.com/chelsistratton
A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts
Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade
Music:
Lucidity By Kings youtu.be/m-DYAP9WAd0
Artist SoundCloud soundcloud.com/onlyfeels
Music Promoted by goo.gl/5NfMV4
In this engaging conversation, Kaitlyn Howell of Knot and Thread Designs shares her journey from a long arm quilter to a successful pattern designer and business owner. She discusses her early influences, the evolution of her business, and the importance of community support in the quilting world. Caitlin also delves into her creative process, the trends she observes in quilting and bag making, and how she balances her family life with her entrepreneurial endeavors. The conversation concludes with Caitlin offering a discount code for her patterns, encouraging listeners to explore her designs. Thank you Kaitlyn for sharing your quilting life with us today!
Show Notes Blog Post:aquiltinglife.com/a-quilting-life-podcast-episode-153-show-notes
Cozy Earth 40% off with our code AQUILTINGLIFE: cozyearth.com/pages/quiltinglife
Kaitlyn’s Shop: knotandthread.com/discount/AQUILTINGLIFE20
Coupon Code AQUILTINGLIFE20 for 20% off all patterns.
Knot & Thread YouTube channel: youtube.com/@knotandthread
Longarm League Link: longarmleague.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.longarmleague.com%2Fa%2F20609%2FrMxmtCvq
Quilt Organization List:
makervalleybrand.com/products/quilting-organizer-pdf-pack
byannie.com
toukrainewithlove.org
Stay in the know for all things A Quilting Life--sign up for our weekly newsletter here: aquiltinglife.kit.com/42c3a81ccd
NOTE: Some of the links provided here are affiliate links.
Where to Find Us:
Facebook: A Quilting Life with Sherri & Chelsi: facebook.com/groups/459389991531728
A Quilting Life Blog: aquiltinglife.com
Chelsi Stratton Blog: chelsistratton.wordpress.com
A Quilting Life Patreon: patreon.com/aquiltinglife
A Quilting Life Instagram: instagram.com/aquiltinglife
Chelsi Stratton Instagram: instagram.com/chelsistratton
A Quilting Life Pattern Shop: etsy.com/shop/SherriQuilts
Chelsi Stratton Pattern Shop: etsy.com/shop/StrattonHandmade
Music:
Lucidity By Kings youtu.be/m-DYAP9WAd0
Artist SoundCloud soundcloud.com/onlyfeels
Music Promoted by goo.gl/5NfMV4
