Cozy Quilts + Creative Seasons with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed

<p>Note: This episode was originally recorded before our rebrand, so you'll hear references to Quilt Scouts throughout the conversation. Quilt Scouts is now Quiltbound, but the projects, tips, and creative adventures we share are just as relevant today. Thanks for being here, and welcome to Quiltbound!<br /><br />Grab your comfiest quilt and a warm drink because today’s episode is extra cozy. I’m chatting with Abby Luchsinger of Abby Maed (pattern designer, Art Gallery Fabrics fabric designer, Nine Patch Quilt Collective pal, and now… published author!).<br /><br />We talk all about Abby’s brand-new book Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home, including what it felt like to finally hold the physical copy (spoiler: newborn baby energy), why the book is organized by seasons, and how she designs quilts and fabric with real-life making in mind. Plus: creative ruts, mom-life rhythm, and a lightning round that reveals Abby’s one-word creative season right now: playful.<br /><br />In This Episode, We Chat About:<br />• How Abby describes what she does and why she keeps it open-ended for whatever comes next<br />• What it’s like to write a book over nearly two years and then finally hold it in your hands<br />• Why seasonal structure made sense for Abby (Wisconsin’s four distinct seasons = big inspiration)<br />• The surprising deeper meaning behind the Watercolor Hearts quilt<br />• Design “rules” she loves to break (multi-sizes, multi-colorways… maximum options, maximum effort)<br />• The hardest part of creative business life as a mom of four (and the constant balancing act)<br />• The best surprise: the deep friendships that come from the quilting community<br />• Upcoming: Abby’s Social Bee Collective collection Summer Homestead coming in <br /><br />Abby Maed Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://abbymaed.com" target="_blank">abbymaed.com</a> (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://abbymaed.com" target="_blank">http://abbymaed.com</a>) <br />Instagram: @abbymaed (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/abbymaed" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/abbymaed</a>) <br />Book: Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home<br />Where to buy: Abby’s site (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.abbymaed.com/product-page/cozy-quilts-for-the-modern-home-signed-book" target="_blank">https://www.abbymaed.com/product-page/cozy-quilts-for-the-modern-home-signed-book</a>) (signed copy if you’re in the US), plus Amazon (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://amzn.to/3M4Fgsb" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3M4Fgsb</a>) , Barnes &amp; Noble (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/cozy%20quilts%20for%20the%20modern%20home" target="_blank">https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/cozy%20quilts%20for%20the%20modern%20home</a>) , C&amp;T Publishing (<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://ctpub.com/products/cozy-quilts-for-the-modern-home?srsltid=AfmBOoomEnkrtZy1GWjwxrI4yVe4JQy7FefuEAgslb9ITSRk1MCp_SGj" target="_blank">https://ctpub.com/products/cozy-quilts-for-the-modern-home?srsltid=AfmBOoomEnkrtZy1GWjwxrI4yVe4JQy7FefuEAgslb9ITSRk1MCp_SGj</a>) , and additional international retailers listed in Abby’s IG book highlight.<br /><br />Contact Abby:<br />• Quick question: Instagram DM <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://instagram.com/abbymaed" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/abbymaed</a><br />• Longer question: email <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:abbymaedstudio@gmail.com" target="_blank">abbymaedstudio@gmail.com</a></p>