★ NiftyFifty Editor's Picks · 2026
The 5 Best Quilting Podcasts of 2026
Hand-picked by the NiftyFifty editors — industry news, designer interviews, modern quilting chat, and the casual conversations that make sewing-room time go faster.
Why listen to quilting podcasts?
Quilting podcasts are the perfect sewing-room companion. While your hands are doing repetitive piecing or pressing, your ears are free for conversation — interviews with quilt designers, industry news, technique discussions, casual quilt-chat with podcasters who understand the craft. Most major quilting podcasts run 30–60 minutes per episode, perfect for a piecing session.
The most-listened quilting podcast is the American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast from the magazine of the same name. For working-designer perspective, A Quilting Lifewith Moda designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton is the standard. For international guests, Brandy Maslowski's The Quilter on Fire is the deepest interview show. The complete curated list with detailed descriptions is below.
The complete list
American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast
Hosted by American Patchwork & Quilting magazine staff
The official podcast of American Patchwork & Quilting magazine — industry news, tips, and quilter interviews from the staff.
The American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast is the official audio companion to the largest English-language quilting magazine. Hosted by AP&Q magazine staff, episodes cover quilting industry news, tips and techniques discussed in the magazine, and interviews with designers, teachers, and shop owners featured in current issues.
The podcast leans toward traditional and contemporary-traditional quilting rather than modern improv, matching the magazine's editorial direction. Episodes typically run 30–45 minutes and release on a biweekly or monthly cadence.
A Quilting Life Podcast
Hosted by Sherri McConnell & Chelsi Stratton
Mother-daughter Moda designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton on quilting, business, and creative life.
A Quilting Life Podcast is hosted by mother-daughter Moda fabric designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton. Episodes are light-hearted, informative conversations about the quilting industry, fabric design, pattern publishing, and the creative life of working as full-time quilting professionals.
The podcast appeals to listeners interested in the business side of quilting — how designers work with fabric companies, how patterns get developed and tested, what life is like as a Moda designer — alongside general quilting tips and project chats.
The Quilter on Fire Podcast
Hosted by Brandy Maslowski
Brandy Maslowski interviews quilters from around the world about current trends, techniques, and tips.
Quilter on Fire is hosted by Canadian quilter Brandy Maslowski, who interviews quilters from around the world — designers, teachers, shop owners, hobbyists, and industry figures. The conversations range widely: technique, business, creative process, regional quilting traditions, and personal stories.
The international guest list sets the show apart from US-focused podcasts. Listeners hear from quilters in Australia, the UK, South Africa, Japan, and across North America. Episodes are typically 30–60 minutes.
Not Your Granny's Quilt Show
Hosted by Amanda
Casual conversations about modern quilting, UFOs, fabric pulls, and the chaos of a real quilter's life.
Not Your Granny's Quilt Show is a casual, sometimes irreverent podcast about modern quilting. Host Amanda discusses the ups and downs of being a working quilter — half-finished projects, fabric obsessions, terrible decisions, things that worked unexpectedly well. The tone is friendly and unfiltered.
The podcast appeals to younger and modern-leaning quilters who find more polished industry podcasts a bit stiff. Episodes mix solo monologues with quilter interviews.
Sew & So
Hosted by BERNINA
BERNINA's official podcast — conversations with sewists, quilters, and the BERNINA community.
Sew & So is produced by BERNINA, the high-end sewing machine manufacturer. Episodes feature conversations with quilters, garment sewists, and other BERNINA users about how they got started, what inspires them, and what they're working on now. The podcast doubles as marketing for BERNINA but the interviews are substantive and the production quality is high.
Episodes typically run 30–45 minutes with a focus on personal stories rather than technique.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best quilting podcast?+
The American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast (from the magazine of the same name) is the largest English-language quilting podcast and the most widely-listened in the US. Other top podcasts include A Quilting Life (mother-daughter Moda designers Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton), The Quilter on Fire (Brandy Maslowski's international guest interviews), Not Your Granny's Quilt Show (modern, casual), and BERNINA's official Sew & So.
Are quilting podcasts free?+
Yes — almost all major quilting podcasts are free to listen to via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Buzzsprout, or the podcast's own website. Most are supported by the host's design business, magazine subscriptions, or sponsor partnerships rather than listener fees.
Where can I listen to quilting podcasts?+
All major quilting podcasts are available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most other major podcast platforms. Many also publish episodes directly on the host's website (American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast, A Quilting Life Podcast) or on Buzzsprout. Subscribe through your preferred app to get new episodes automatically.
How often do quilting podcasts publish new episodes?+
Most major quilting podcasts release episodes biweekly or monthly. The American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast publishes roughly monthly. A Quilting Life Podcast publishes regularly throughout the year. Smaller podcasts may publish weekly when active and take breaks during summer or holidays.
Who is the best quilting podcaster for designer interviews?+
The Quilter on Fire Podcast (Brandy Maslowski) is the strongest for international guest interviews — Brandy interviews quilters from across the world rather than focusing on US figures only. A Quilting Life Podcast is the strongest for working-designer perspective, since hosts Sherri McConnell and Chelsi Stratton are both active Moda fabric designers.
What's the best podcast for a beginner quilter?+
The American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast is the most accessible for beginners — episodes cover broad quilting topics and rarely assume advanced technique knowledge. A Quilting Life Podcast is similarly approachable. Avoid starting with niche art-quilting or industry-deep podcasts as a beginner; ease in with general-interest shows.