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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