In this inspiring episode of Homespun, host Misty Doan welcomes Jemima Flendt — quilt pattern designer, teacher, author, and founder of Tied with a Ribbon. From her early days as a home economics teacher in Perth, Australia, to becoming an internationally recognized quilting educator, Jamaa shares how she turned her love for textiles into a thriving creative business.
Key Episode Highlights
Shift from teaching high school students to designing patterns and books.
Why imperfect first projects are milestones worth honoring.
How her nan and mom nurtured her love of sewing, crochet, and textiles.
Designing matching quilt and crochet patterns and how it built unexpected community connections.
Encouraging creative freedom and personal methods in quilting.
Building a global quilting audience from Perth to the US.
Creating beginner-friendly patterns with detailed, supportive instructions.
Advice for anyone considering turning their craft into a business.