Meet Sarah Ruiz! - Ep. 202
Meet Sarah Ruiz! - Ep. 202  
Podcast: Not Your Granny's Quilt Show
Published On: Mon May 04 2026
Description: This week on Not Your Granny’s Quilt Show, I’m joined by Sarah Ruiz, a former NASA scientist turned quilt pattern designer, tech editor, and quilting educator. Yes, we are talking actual rocket science. Sarah grew up creative and made her first quilt in the early 2000s using t shirts from running events. After some time away from sewing, she found her way back through a beginner sewing class making pillowcases at Joann Fabrics. From there, her quilting journey took off. Today, Sarah is known for her quilt patterns, technical expertise, and teaching through lectures and workshops that help quilters build skills and confidence. In this episode, we talk about: Transitioning from a career in science to the quilting industry Writing quilt patterns and working as a tech editor Learning quilting as a beginner and returning to the craft Quilt design inspiration and process The intersection of quilting and STEM We also dive into Sarah’s Quarter Moon Quilt, which was being featured across multiple new fabric lines during the Artemis II mission around the moon. Sarah shares her connection to the mission, and we fully nerd out about space, quilting, and the significance of this moment in history. If you love quilting, science, or hearing how creative careers evolve over time, this episode is for you. Explore Sarah’s quilt patterns:https://shop.sarahruiz.com/ Follow Sarah: Instagram: @bysarahruiz Subscribe for more conversations with quilters, designers, and creatives shaping the modern quilting world. Episodes are recorded, edited and produced by Amanda Oros.Logo art by Myranda Mondry.Want to see more? You can find it here:Find Podcast Merch here! nygqs.printify.meFollow along on Instagram: Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/notyourgrannysquiltshow Long-arming - https://www.instagram.com/sweetpeadesigncompanySubscribe to YouTube: https://youtube.com/@notyourgrannysquiltshowSupport the show on Patreon: patreon.com/notyourgrannysquiltshowWant to be on the show? Send us a message