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 Blog
Studio Style- Creating a BadAss Crafting Haven
So a few weeks ago I showed off what a total disaster my studio area is... and I can't say that it has gotten any better given the birth of my itty-bitty new grandbaby as well as work time and other general life shenanigans. But that doesn't mean I have not been...
Gouging or Just Getting By – Quilt Shop Confidential Part 3
In what it seems is now a three part series I am diving in again to talk further about the quilt shop world that few talk about in the open. In Part One I talked about diving in and in Part Two I spoke about how you can make a difference to your local quilt shop In...
Quilter’s Apothecary – A Longarm Quilter’s Dream Birthday
Woot! I am one lucky duck and so amazed every day at my good fortune to have friends like Jamie Wallen of Quilter's Apothecary. So please give me a moment to brag on him and his business. I can't say I was not thrilled to pieces to have a chance to birthday shop at...
Having a Meltdown – A Review and Giveaway
One of the best part of being part of the quilting industry is watching as people hone their skills to the point where teaching and sharing with others is just a natural evolution of the process. This is totally true of Sondra Millard. Watching her evolution as a dye...
SPOOL Receives National Top Shop Honor
The cat is now out of the bag and he is strutting around the shop as we blow horns and throw confetti in the air. We could not be more excited that SPOOL - the brick and mortar store of the BadAss Quilters Society has been chosen as one of top shops in the nation and...
A Little Sip of Poison
So did you know that there are people who collect poison bottles, and that they are beautiful?... I mean the bottles, although I am sure that the collectors are totally lovely people as well. My friend Misty Cole of Pick Your Brain Designs has even dedicated a very...
Let’s Do the Timewarp Again
2016 is off to an amazing start and we are SO VERY EXCITED to be partnering with the amazing guys at Famore Cutlery to bring you the Rocky Horror {Quilt} Challenge!! There are only 150 challenge slots and entry opens today ( January 4th) and will sell out fast! (yes,...
1 Amazing Trick to Becoming a Better Quilter
Oh my, that might be the most "click-baitest" post title I have ever written but it is true. While there is tons of ways to improve your skill set on the techniques there is really only one way to become the best quilter you can be - Stop Quilting Yes, I said it,...
Shiver with Antci…..pation
Would You Miss Me If I Were Gone?
The end of the years is advancing at a rapid pace. As a young person I never understood how adults could talk about how fast time was speeding by, to me it dragged endlessly even though I was a very busy and engaged child. And yet it now flies for me, and I suspect...