What do felt squares, an old sewing machine, and a spark of creativity have in common? For Michael Eason, they were the beginning of a quilting journey that led him to found Quilchemy and become a respected English Paper Piecing educator.
In this episode, Michael shares how he unexpectedly discovered quilting and quickly realized it was far more creative and expansive than he had imagined. Once he found English Paper Piecing, commonly known as EPP, he was hooked. He fell in love with the precision, portability, and endless design possibilities of this hand-stitching technique, and it eventually became the foundation of his business.
Michael shares the story behind Quilchemy, the work he does today, and how he helps quilters build confidence and skill with EPP. We also talk about the common challenges quilters face when learning EPP, what makes the technique so rewarding, and where Michael hopes to take his business next.
Whether you are brand new to quilting, curious about English Paper Piecing, or looking for inspiration from someone who built a creative business in a unique niche, this conversation is full of encouragement and insight.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- How Michael got started quilting with felt squares and an old sewing machine
- The moment he realized quilting could be deeply creative and inspiring
- What English Paper Piecing is and why he fell in love with it
- How Quilchemy began and how it has grown
- Who Michael teaches and the common EPP struggles he helps solve
- What is next for Michael and the future of Quilchemy
Links & Resources
- Website: quilchemy.com
- Instagram: @quilchemy
Listen If You’re…
- Curious about English Paper Piecing and want to learn more about what makes EPP so appealing
- A quilter who wants to improve your EPP skills and feel more confident with the technique
- Interested in how creative entrepreneurs turn a quilting niche into a business
- Looking for encouragement to follow an unexpected creative path
- A beginner wondering if quilting might be the right fit for you
- Inspired by stories of people building a meaningful business around something they love
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