Quilting…for the Rest of Us

(Still no theme song due to computer issues. Sorry! Just hum yourself a few bars....) Welcome to my podcast birthday episode! Woohoo! In this episode, I respond to Kris' question about the difference between "quilt shop quality" fabric and "discount store" fabric. I also announce my podcast birthday give-away!

Mentioned in this episode:

Jera's sachet tutorial at Quilting in the Rain

Jim Salinas' article, "The Difference between Chain Store Fabric and Quilter's Grade Fabric," at Cat's Quilt Art blog.

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(Due to technical difficulties, there's no theme song music or my usual intro. Welcome to "Quilting...for the Rest of Us" unplugged!) In this episode, I announce some winners, reveal the next stash mystery challenge theme, and share the stories listeners have left in the BigTent forum on "Following in Our Mother's Footsteps." Listener comments and some upcoming stuff too!

To join the "Quilting...for the Rest of Us" Kiva team: http://www.kiva.org/team/quiltingfortherestofus (You'll need to become a Kiva member first, if you're not already.)

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This 2:21 video shows the pictures from entrants into the March 2011 Stash Mystery Challenge. The theme for the first quarter was florals. Participants were invited to do anything related to flowers: using floral fabrics, floral applique, flower blocks, or a project inspired in some way by flowers. Projects had to use at least two fabrics from the participants' stash, and did not have to be completed. Hope you enjoy seeing these pictures as much as I did!

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I had so much fun talking with Kim Templin, inventor of the Double Diamond Ruler, for this episode! The ruler is cool and fun, and it's inventor is too! Listen in as Kim talks about the Double Diamond, how to use it, the process of inventing, and her favorite thing about quiltmaking.

To check out the Double Diamond Ruler, www.bright-quilting-notions.com. Don't forget--listeners to the "Quilting...for the Rest of Us" podcast can get 20% off their order by typing my name, Sandy, into the coupon code!

Other things mentioned in this episode:

Seamed Up: www.seamedup.com

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com

Stitchtalk: www.stitchtalk.com

New podcasts and less-new-podcasts to check out. Use these links or find them on iTunes

Crafty Garden Mom with Tanesha: http://tanesha.podbean.com/

Peacebrook Quilting with Victoria: http://www.peacebrookquilting.com/

History Quilter with Susan: http://historyquilter.podbean.com/

Katie's Quilting Corner with Katie: http://www.katiesquiltingcorner.com/

The Overall Quilter: http://www.overallquilter.com/

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