Pat Sloan's Creative Talk Radio - Show 4

Today on my radio show my guest is Leisure Arts Book Director, Cheryl Johnson!

We are going to give you a TRUE behind the scenes look at what happens when making a book...you'll learn a bit more about Cheryl and how she is creative...  and what her creative staff is like (they are fun girls!).  Plus I'm having a call in segment... are you READY???? WOOT WOOT! 

If you can't call in, then leave a comment here and I'll ask Cheryl during the show!! 

Now I tried to find this lovely photo of Cheryl that was larger ... or a photo of me and Cheryl...

I did find this one of Cheryl  taking photos of my Irish Chain for my "Quilters Tour of Ireland" book... we are at Blarney castle! Cheryl is the one closer to the castle!

And I kept looking and found this one of us at the Irish Coffee stop, this was taken right before I spilled coffee all down the front of my only shirt I had with me for the day... lovely!

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CLICK HERE to my Creative Talk Radio Show Page

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Our prize  this week is from my publisher Leisure Arts woot woot!  They are giving away a package of four of their newlyr released books to a lucky winner! To get in the running

• listen to the show and leave me a comment here
• tell me what part of the show you liked
  
• or leave a question for Cheryl. If your question is posted before the show I'll ask her your question on air!
  

• Leave a comment by Friday afternoon at noon EST and you will be in the running to win!
  

The package is

• Pat Sloan's Camera Color, Quilts
• Debbie Mumm's I Care With Quilts
• Still Crazy for Baby from Me and My Sister
• and the new Encyclopedia of Sewing.
  

 

Be sure to Visit the Leisure Arts website to sign up for their newsletter!

www.leisurearts.com

And visit Cheryl's personal blog... you are going to want to check it often!

http://livinginamaterialworld.blogspot.com/

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And the Winner from Sunday was hard!!! There are SOOOOOOO many cool Winter challenge block name!!

But I went with Deb's as she said

"Going with a camp theme-how about Tent flaps?"

Tent Flaps just cracked me up!!!! 

See you this afternoon on the show!

Comments

[Keri Minnick]

How fun to hear your interview with Cheryl, She has such a cute accent! I loved hearing her story. I cold relate to her as I sewed and embroidered before I could drive too! LOL To hear about the design team left me feeling a bit envious! To have all those fabrics at your fingertips and a constantly changing quilt show at your workplace... :D

[Gail Moss]

Pat, I love your blog and radio show and everything else you do!!! I would love to win 4 more books to add to my Library of already "too many books" as my hubby says.. I say a quilter can't have too many books...
Gail from Rock Hill

[Kaye M.]

Thanks for your great interviews. It was interesting to learn about the inner workings at Leisure Arts. I have purchased some of their books and your interview helped us understand a little of the process that goes into putting out those great books. I like to listen to the interviews while I'm working on my quilts.

[Anne Wiens]

Hope I didn't miss the drawing, because I would sure love a copy of your Camera book! (some friends and I did a program for our guild on your Color theory book.)

Listened to your program with Kathy last evening. Sure wish I could have been on that trip to Ireland...sounds like you had a blast!

[Nancy B from Many LA]

Thanks for the giveaway!

[Jan]

Great interview. I have Leisure Arts books and thought they were 'just a company' but you have made them real. Working with 'like minded' people is something I wish I'd had in my working life. The trip to Ireland was wonderful - book me on your next trip Please! Cheryl was so helpful about how they use our ideas, what they are looking for and how they work together to make it all happen. I would love to win the books. The radio show is great Pat. Sharing your talents is a gift to us. Thank you. Blessings, Janet

[donna preuit kimbrough]

Love this new way to hear quilty news! Leisure Arts books are always a favorite with me because they make things UNDERSTANDABLE! Not to mention PRETTY!!!
I am one that needs patterns to follow and appreciate that there are so many talented folks working hard to make sure I have enough choices! LOL!!!
donna in la

[carolynw]

I think I need to work at Leisure Arts! It sounds like such a super place. Thanks for sharing with us! And it will be even better if I win those books!!!

[Brenda Schiesser]

I love that Cheryl said she was a fabric collector more than a sewer........I can sooo relate to that comment but in the area of cross stitch. .....I have soooo much cross stitch stash. I love that I can listen to your show anytime I want and as many times as I want. Thank you.

Brenda

[Marie G]

I love that Cheryl admitted that she is a fabric collector just like so many of us. Love your show.

[April Lusk]

Loving the radio broadcast!!!!!!! I find quilting so much easier with your books!!!

[Bert in Rice, WA]

Behind the scenes insight is always fascinating.

[Laura Schnelker]

Going to catch up on listening today while I am working on designing a new pattern for a upcoming class! And I would love a chance at the books you are giving away.

Laura
Got 3 Bags Wool

[Diane F]

Downloading now, I can't wait to listen to these shows. Something productive to do while spending too much time on facebook.

[Linda Burton]

Haven't had the chance to listen to this podcast. Loved the others, and am anxious to listen to this one. Thank you for doing these podcasts. You're the best.

[colleen formerly of South Africa]

I just want to say that you a re so good with people. Saw you at book signing in Houston.... you are just a natural. Look forward to more.

[Monica]

Thank you for doing your radio show. It is a pleasure to listen to.

[Donna Turner]

Ah! I found the right spot at last -- now to leave my comment. I have to say that I want to work where Cheryl works. Even the men have their cubicles decorated with quilts and crafts, and everyone has to be crafty so they're all on the same page. Or not! Hmmmmm. I wonder if there are too many divas stirring the pot....? Probably not. The good thing about everyone being artistically involved in his or her work is that they are stimulated by seeing everyone else's work and can really appreciate it. I wonder if it is hard for Cheryl to choose what gets published?

[ellen]

Listened to your show with Cheryl this morning. Leisure Arts sounds like a really great place to work, with so many creative juices running. I really enjoy their books and they definitely sound like nice people to work with:) Thanks again for another great radio show, Pat!

[Penny]

Thank you so much for your great podcasts. I loved listening to Bonnie Hunter. I just ordered her book Adventures in Leaders and Enders, so it was great to hear her talk about her quilting career.

[Karen In NC]

I'm really loving the radio show. Thanks so much for the great topics and cheer you bring.

[Busy Little Quilter]

I enjoyed this interview so much! I have been a huge fan of Leisure Arts for years. It first started when I learned how to do counted cross stitch in the early 80's.

You're right, Pat, when you said that people think your beginner books are the best. I am one of those people. After looking through several beginner books for a beginner teaching class our guild was having , yours was the best by far. We knew right away that it would be the perfect "textbook" to follow. I also love your beginning sewing book, too.

Thanks, again, for a wonderful interview.

[Debby Siccardi]

I really enjoyed the podcast today. I was glad to hear that anyone with a good idea can submit it to Leisure Arts. I'd love to win the books. Thanks for a great blog & podcast!

[Barb Hale]

I enjoyed the show. Leisure Arts sounds like a fun place to work and fun people to work with!

[Darlene]

Another Great Show!! It makes Monday afternoon more bearable!

Darlene