About this episode
Emily Watts creates slice-of-life quilts in a bright, maximalist, graphic style that honors the traditions of classic quilt-making, while exploring modern design influences. Her bias tape illustrations feature vibrant color and exuberant texture, making them the perfect fit in modern maximalist and eclectic home decor. Emily's award-winning original designs are featured in international quilt shows and publications. Emily is an animator by day, and spends her free time with her two children, caring for her mother and working on new quilt designs. As she helps care for her mother, who has Alzheimer's, Emily is more grateful than ever to have quilting in her life. She has realized the importance of having a skill or a hobby you can turn to in hard times and feels passionate about reaching others with her love of quilting. Emily and Amanda dig into the importance of quilting out in public and being willing to talk about quilting as a way to make sure more people learn about it and know it still exists. Quilting is NOT a dying art and it IS art! Go check out Emily's makes and see how they spark joy! Find Emily here! Website - https://www.emilywattsquilts.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/emilywattsquilts/ Want to see more? You can find it here: Show Merch : nygqs.printify.me Patreon : patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Insta : https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompany YouTube : https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshow Etsy : https://www.etsy.com/shop/SweetPeaDesignCoShop Want to be on the show? Send us a message!