Welcome! We are multi-faceted. We began as a research podcast by Dr. Townsend Gard at Tulane University Law School.
We've grown into a community about quilting, crafting, entrepreneurship and intellectual property.
FTC Disclaimer: Sometimes Just Wanna Quilt is given free samples to understand the product in conjunction with the podcast. We always let the audience know when this is the case. We also purchase products, which we also let you know.
Welcome to Just Wanna Quilt
We have a new book out, and we are working on others! We also have a podcast and a Facebook group. We are all about understanding the role of law in creativity, having fun, and so munch more.
Just Wanna Trademark for Makers
By Sidne K. Gard and
Elizabeth Townsend Gard
C&T Publishing (2023)
This hands-on DIY legal resource helps the creative entrepreneur through the steps of registering their trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, making accessible one of the cornerstones of starting a business.
This is an expanded and more detailed version of our original book, and includes many helpful tips.
Just Wanna Quilt Podcast
We done over 400 interviews over the last four years. Jump in anywhere! The interviews are recorded for research into quilting, crafts, and related legal issues that arise, and we share them with the public. There is little editing. We also tend to post in spurts, as I finish with the research. We also have a lot of fun and talk about all kinds of things. Learn more here
Some photos from our adventures
Interested in legal issues in using social media?
We have a new law book!
Social media is now part of the workplace -- whatever kind of workplace that is -- crafters, K-12, manufacturing, corporations, consulting firms, everything.
This book takes you through many of the legal issues arising from website creation to hiring to NLRB and Section 7 to influencers.
A must have for any business.