Episode 122—An Unusual Connection Between Quilting and Electricity
Today’s guest is Christine Lewis—quilter, teacher, bagmaker, and electrician. Christine shares how her creative journey through quilting has unfolded alongside her career as a wireman for the city of Tacoma, Washington. A chance suggestion from a friend led her into the skilled trades, where she developed leadership, management, and teaching skills that now serve her well as a business owner and sewing instructor. Our conversation explores creativity, craftsmanship, problem-solving, and the surprising ways that technical work and textile arts can complement one another.
SHOW NOTES
Rubber Ducky Quilting Instagram account
Christine’s sewing and bagmaking Instagram account
Knot and Thread bag patterns, including All the Things Tote and Stitch and Stash
Sew Together Bag by Sew Demented
Two Big Totes by byAnnie
Scout Tee by Grainline Studio
StyleArc Linda Pants (have been replaced by the Barb Pants)
Simplicity 8909 darted raglan dress
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Janet Szabo’s website
Big Sky Knitting Designs website—Purchase digital copies of Janet’s knitting patterns and order copies of her books.
The ‘Suck It Up, Buttercup’ Blog—Janet’s commentary on life in Montana
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