First Stitch Story: Meet Marissa
In this episode I share Marissa's story. She's 31, finished her very first quilt last year, and her journey into quilting is one of the most honest and heartwarming stories featured on the show yet. From years of putting creativity aside to making quilts for her son, her mom, and her aunt, I love everything about this story. Hear it in Marissa's own words in this episode.

WIP-Finishing Tip: Sew in Small Bites of Time
Marissa sews when she can, around a very busy 2-year-old. And honestly? That's how most of us are quilting…around the rest of life! So today's tip is all about making those small pockets of time count.

I share a simple strategy for breaking your current WIP down into tiny next steps so you can make real progress even in 10 to 15 minutes. No more sitting down and losing half your sewing time just figuring out where you left off! This one is quick, actionable, and a tip you can start using today.

From My Sewing Room: Precut Fabric Bundles
Today's recommendation is for anyone who has ever lost a whole sewing session to fabric auditions and second-guessing. Been there. Done that!

I'm talking about precut fabric bundles, specifically charm packs and fat quarter bundles. These are a total game-changer for newer quilters and for anyone who wants to sit down and start sewing immediately without the decision fatigue. I share my favorites and where to find them in the episode.

Shop Fabric Bundles at Wild Plum Lane

Shop Fat Quarter Shop precut bundles

Share Your First Stitch Story!
Your story might be next! If you'd like to share how you got started sewing or quilting and possibly be featured in a future episode, I'd love to hear from you.

Email your story: firststitchpodcast@wildplumlane.com

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