BadAss Quilters Society
LIBERAL AF
You are not alone
Being liberal in the quilting world can feel isolating and that is why BadAss Quilters Society exists. We are here to offer social support and community to liberal quilters and crafters who care about living in a world that values diversity and equality.
We believe that Love is Love, Science is Real, Reproductive Rights are Human Rights, Black Lives Matter and being neutral puts you on the side of the oppressor.
We do our best to be the strongest, loudest and best examples of what it means to be good humans living their lives on the left and loving side of history.
If this is you, welcome, you have found your people.
Hi, I am Maddie Kertay, founder of BadAss Quilters Society. I am a liberal AF, human who craves like minded community and does my best to be a supportive bright-light, truth-teller in an industry that favors shutting up, not rocking the boat and for women to stay in their place. I say “fuck that” and if you want to know more click on my About Maddie page for more about what you can expect here.
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THE BADASS QUILTER STORE
Finding other like-minded liberal quilters to share your time and hobby with can sometimes be a little difficult, but with a little subtle or not so subtle signaling, you can let those amazing people find you!
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The Blog
Creating A Gender Inclusive Quilting Community
Just like the art of quilting, language and how we use it is never static and while old school grammarians might chafe, language is a living thing and if the quilting and sewing industry wants to move forward with the times we need to make sure that our language moves...
The Good Enough Body as an act of Rebellion
I spent the greater part of my young life apologizing for my body. My feet were “ too big”, or as she called them “ gunboats” or my shoulders too broad, “ maybe you could slouch a bit, you look so “manish” with those shoulders”. My chest too big, and my waist never...
Pareto’s Principle as it Pertains to Quilting
Are you familiar with Pareto's Principle? I bet you know it but you might not know the name... It is the 80/20 rule that a dude in Italy years ago came up with after observing that 80% of the wealth was held by 20% of the people and that this rule played out in all...
The Simple Question to Make Sorting your Fabric Stash Easy.
The new year found many quilters and sewists making heartfelt pledges to get their fabric collections in order let alone their out of control collection of works in process/progress (WIPs for those in the know) And yet here we are mid- February and many have made...
Just Make the F-ing Quilt Printable
It is back... the printable people either love, print and hang with glee or they clutch their pearls and turn up their noses... no matter. For those who love it, feel free to click the PRINT link below the image and print your very own copy to hang up in your sewing...
Week 4 Birthday Giveaway!
Last week of the giveaway.. Leave a comment for a chance to win! Winner will be picked on Friday! Love ya! Maddie
Week 3 – 55th Birthday Giveaway!
You know the drill... leave a comment for your chance to win!! I will pick a winner on Friday!
Birthday Giveaway week 2!
It is week 2 of my birthday giveaway and I have another mailer crammed FULL of 1st quality fabric store fabrics that anyone who loves color is going to swoon over!! As always we keep it easy around here. Leave a comment for your chance to win and we will pick a winner...
Setting My Harry Potter Quilt on Fire
Did the title catch your attention? Yes, I thought it might and no, it is not click bait. I am going to be setting my unfinished Harry Potter art quilt on fire since I am unable in good conscience to finish it and glorify the inspirational work given the the blatant...
Happy Birthday Month to Me! Week 1
Welcome to not only 2023, but January which just happens to be my birthday month! This 1968 baby turns 55 this month and could not be more excited to be sharing my month with you! I will admit I had been a bit undecided as what to do, but after everyone being so...