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I am so excited to introduce you all to another new pattern designer for this year!! Shereece Nicole from Sew Hooked Treasures. Welcome!!! Now, I remember you from weekly Club House chats. I love having a space to chat quilty things. You don't know this but I swoon over your IG account. If you don't follow her you really should. She has a beautiful and cohesive look and a very strong brand presences. Shereece has worked with brands like Riley Blake, Aurifil, and Art Gallery. This year she was featured in Quilt Folk. She teaches on all kinds of different platforms. I am always so amazed to see everything you are doing and putting together. I have really enjoyed getting to know you this year. That might be my favorite part of putting this event together -- getting to know other designers and really becoming a fan!! Finding those people that you can geek out with and about. It is such a gift. I was sooo happy that you said yes and joined the Great Jelly Roll Bash team. Well let's get to the interview. Grab a cup of coffee and let's chat.  TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF? Well, I’m a mom of 2 (girl 9, boy 8). I’m originally from Ohio but now we live in Southeast Georgia (and I’m still not acclimated to the heat). I enjoy crocheting and reading. My favorite color is pink, pink and more pink! I have this obsession with Barbie and piratey things. E: LOL!! Piratey things!! I love it and have a feeling it's because your B-day and Talk Like A Pirate Day are one in the same. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST QUILTING PROJECT? In high school, I tried to do an FPP project as my first. Um… how crazy was I?!? I had no clue about seam allowance, pressing or even that you’re supposed to cut off the selvage. It’s so horrible! It won’t even lay flat in the center. I kept it as a reminder of where I started. I didn’t attempt anything again until 2008 when I learned all those things I didn’t know. E: So CRAZY!!!! As a seasoned sewist, I have to be in the right state of mind to do FPP. I can't imagine it as an introduction to quilting. I am so happy you found your way back to quilting. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN QUILTING? 2008 WHY QUILTS? When I moved to Missouri in 2008 (in the middle of nowhere), I wanted to meet people. I found this group and one of the things they taught was quilting. I said, “why not?” E: Quilting can be a great way to meet people!! I have met so many wonderful people through my quilt guild and now at quilty events. To every one reading this, if you are someone looking to meet people, I highly suggest joining a guild and getting involved. WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR YOU? I kind of lost my creative mojo due to an injury early this year. Getting myself back to where I was is my goal. I have to accept that I may have a new “normal”. E: I am sending you a big quilty hug!! I hope you get past everything you are going through. I am rooting for you!! WHAT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED? That everything I make is NOT going to be perfect. E: That's a good one is a good one. It can be frustrating when things don't turn out to be perfect. So often we put unreal expectations on ourselves. However, handmade isn't perfect. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUILTING TECHNIQUE? You know… I don’t really have one. I guess fast forwarding so I can get to the free motion quilting. E: So the end of the quilt is where you find your Zen. I love that. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NOTION? Seam ripper E: The necessary evil!! I definitely have a love hate relationship with that guy.  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PATTERN? That I designed, Stay Focused pillow because it was my first and then its throw companion. Of a different designer, Church Window by Lo & Behold Stitchery. E: Stay Focused is such a cute pattern!! I am having a hard time deciding but I my favorite pattern of yours is the one you just released. Such a cute Christmas quilt. And Half Rectangles. Those are new to me but becoming a favorite!! WHAT IS THE THING YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT QUILTING? Before, it was my place to regroup and relax. HAND OR MACHINE BINDING? MACHINE!!!! E: Agree!! WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO QUILT A QUILT? I enjoy free motion quilting. I don’t even know what the design is called, but my go-tos are a swirl design, wavy lines and (lately) watery meander. E: That sounds interesting!! I will try to add some examples so everyone can see. This was so nice! Thank you Shereece for taking the time to do this interview. I greatly appreciate you being part of the team. I can't wait for Jelly Roll Day!! It is going to be so much fun!!
Thank you so much for reading!! See you soon.
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Welcome everyone to The Great Jelly Roll Bash's Blog. Today I have a special treat for you. I am so happy to introduce to you Shankari Paradee of Sewl Sister. She is such a kind and beautiful human! I feel honored to have hosted the Great Jelly Roll Bash with her for the last three years and I am so excited to have her back for another year. I haven't told her this, but I look up to her and love the way she deals with every situation. She has been featured in Patchwork Love and Quilting Magazine, Modish Magazine and has many patterns published with Villarosa Designs. I am so happy to learn more and dig into the person behind the designs. Grab yourself a cup of coffee and let's get to know Shankari. (E: are my responses)
E: That is beautiful! Just with working with you I can say that I love how you bring your kids into your design world, are inspired by them and nourish their creativity. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST QUILTING PROJECT? I made a quilt for my sister and that was the beginning of my journey. She still has it to this day. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN QUILTING? I’ve been quilting for about 16+ years. E: Whoo-Hoo!! I like referring to decades. You would be more than a decade and a half in my personal dialect. LOL. It makes us more seasoned. WHY QUILTS? There’s something so inspiring about thinking of the design, creating it, and then seeing it come to life as you sew the pieces together. There’s also that feeling of knowing that your piece is not like any other quilt out there, even if someone chooses your pattern. Yours will always be unique and one of a kind. E: YES!! WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR YOU? Being in the quilt biz for 7+ years, yes it’s challenging. My biggest challenge is navigating social media and staying organized with all the projects. Now, I realize, just do what you can and work on something a little each day - that makes a big difference! E: That is great advice!! A little progress each day becomes great progress. WHAT HAS BEEN THE HARDEST LESSON YOU HAVE LEARNED? Sometimes, it feels challenging to step outside and put your quilts out there in the world, ie, a show or having them be judged. The lesson is that everything comes out of going to the next step. Just go for it, whether your work gets critiqued or not, you created something special and that’s the main thing to remember. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUILTING TECHNIQUE? Chain piecing, and free motion meander quilting. E: Chain piecing is the best way to save time. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NOTION? Rotary cutter - I have several different kinds! E: There is nothing better than a sharp cutter.  WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PATTERN? My Jelly Snake pattern is one of my favorites. There’s just so many that come to mind! E: That was your first pattern for the Great Jelly Roll Bash. That one was sooooo good. I love it! WHAT IS THE THING YOU LIKE THE MOST ABOUT QUILTING? Seeing the hard work you put into it as it all comes together while piecing. E: It puts a smile on my face! HAND OR MACHINE BINDING? Machine WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO QUILT A QUILT? I love working on my longarm, whether it’s free-motion or computerized, I love both. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD? Every quilt has a story. Take time to listen to the story and you will learn to understand a little bit about the quilter.  Thank you so much for being such a delight to work with. I really don't know how you do it all. I think you are secretly wonder women. I struggle with work life balance. I know that has to be hard for you as well. You work nights!! I know we dream of the day when we can turn this into our day job, and I can't wait for that to happen for you.
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