Quilting isn’t always about perfection—it’s about progress, growth, and finding joy in the journey. In this inspiring interview, Kim Werth shares her candid story of how embracing her early “ugly quilts” shaped her into the artist and teacher she is today.
From overcoming creative blocks to discovering the freedom of making mistakes, Kim opens up about the lessons quilting has taught her about life, creativity, and persistence. Whether you're a seasoned quilter or just beginning your journey, her heartfelt insights will remind you to embrace imperfections and keep going.
00:00 Introduction
00:03 How did you start quilting?
00:11 What about teaching excites you?
00:35 How has your personal quilting style evolved?
01:20 How do you keep your energy up?
02:08 What lessons have you learned through quilting?
03:00 How do you teach challenging techniques?
03:54 What is your favorite type of project to work on and why?
04:37 What quilting trends do you want to try?
05:45 Advice for new quilters?
06:16 What does the Nolting Effect mean to you?
07:28 What's next for Kim?
07:48 Outro