Quilting…for the Rest of Us

Announcing the Meet-Up information for the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA, Feb 23-26. If you're going to be there, be sure to listen to at least the first 10 mins or so of the show you know where to find the rest of us! Also included: Sandy Update, reviews of two books (and a third thrown in), quilting apps for iPod/iPad, and listener feedback. It's a chock-full episode since I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks. Glad to be back!

In this episode:

Karen Lee Carter, teacher at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

Fabri-Sabbatical Blog

Sandy's Tech Tips Blog

In Their Shoes Blog

Country Threads Goes to Charm School, by Mary Ehterington and Connie Tesene

Ruth McDowell's Piecing Workshop, by Ruth McDowell

A Book of the Saints for Quilters, by Barbara Brackman

Listing of Quilt Apps for iPod/iPad (search the iTunes app store for these names)

QuiltRef, Easy Stitch, Easy Quilt, Project Quilt, Quilt Helper, Quilting for Everyone, Quilt Envi, Aurifil, Quilting or Quilting Revealed 101--Beginner's Guide to Quilting (not recommended), MyInventory, Infinite Variety HD (highly recommended), Thread Selector, Quilt Shops, FabStashXL, Block-Fab, Quilt Index (recommended), Palettes (way way way highly recommended).

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Great listener input episode again! I asked about pattern storage ideas, and you responded! With a brief Sandy update and a whole lot of listener feedback, this episode is a wonderful conversation about quilting, food, and snails.

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You all wrote this episode! A listener asked what the pros and cons are to shopping online versus shopping in a local quilt shop (LQS). I posed the question to all y'all and this episode is the result!

Listed in this episode:

Fabric.com

Connecting Threads

Whittles Fabrics

Quilt Fabric Closeouts

EBay

Hancock's of Paducah (different from Hancock Fabrics)

EQuilter

Keepsake Quilting

Missouri Star Quilt Company

Etsy

Pink Chalk Fabrics

CV Quiltworks

Erica's Craft & Sewing Center

Rocking Chair Quilts

Quiltshops.com (search engine)

Fabricworm.com

Webfabrics.net

Ginger's Quilt Shoppe

Stitch-n-frame.com

Hawthorne Threads

Intrepid Threads

Shelly used "My Pumpkin Patch Quilt" pattern by OTL designs at www.otldesigns.com or www.quiltwoman.com.

Merumo's thread catchers: http://pleasentreeus.blogspot.com/2011/11/something-fun-making.html

Craftsy.com

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Lots of helpful hints for gifts in this episode! One product review, my fave reads of 2011 (including some quilt books), and thoughts about gifts for the quiltmakers in your life--including Secret Santas if your guild does something like that. Have your own suggestions for gifts for quilters? Leave them in the show notes for this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

Five-Yard Quilts, Pattern #506 "Shadow Box" by Mary Danielson. The line of patterns can be found here.

Giveaway #1: Paint-Chip Challenge Blog post (deadline November 24, 2011) http://quiltingfortherestofus.blogspot.com/2011/11/what-would-quilter-do.html

Giveaway #2: Facebook Celebration: http://www.facebook.com/quiltingfortherestofus (Please leave your responses under the correct post--you'll see it!)

Non-Quilty Podcast List (all can be found by searching in iTunes): History Chicks, Bowery Boys, The Splendid Table, "Wait, Wait--Don't Tell Me!", Stuff You Should Know, This American Life, WNYC's Radio Lab (*Note--this section was not re-recorded in version 2 of this episode, but I'm leaving the info up here in case you're interested. These are non-quilty podcasts I listen to regularly.)

Clearly Perfect Angles by New Leaf Stitches

Fave Reads of 2011

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, by Rebecca Skloot

At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson

Bossypants, by Tina Fey

The Psychopath Test, by Jon Ronson

The Hunger Games Trilogy (Hunger Games, Mockingjay, Catching Fire)  by Suzanne Collins

Molok'ai, by Alan Brennert

A Thread of Truth, by Marie Bostwick

Someday Quilts series, by Clare O'Donohue

Missing Persons, by Clare O'Donohue

Making History and America's Printed Fabrics, both by Barbara Brackman

Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts, by Pam and Nicky Lintott (one of many great Lintott girls books!)--the link goes to their author page in Amazon with a listing of all books they have available.

Schnibbles Times Two, and Another Bite of Schnibbles, both by Carrie Nelson

Gifts for Quiltmakers

Quilter's FabriCalc

Pincushion patterns available at: http://www.victorianaquiltdesigns.net/VictorianSewingAccessories.htm

Sachet pattern available at:  http://quiltingintherain.blogspot.com/2010/12/lavender-sachets.html

Spiced coaster pattern available at:  http://www.planetshoup.com/easy/holiday/coastscent.shtml

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In this episode I have a wee little bit of a Sandy Update, a fun new website I stumbled across, some listener feedback, and several book reviews! Hope I can spend your money for you.

In this episode:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Pumpkin-Bisque-with-Smoked-Gouda (It's a member exclusive, though, so I'm not sure if you'll be able to see the recipe unless you already subscribe to the magazine. Great magazine, though--so I recommend it!)

Stash Slash: https://stashslash.com/index.asp

Another Bite of Schnibbles, by Carrie Nelson (2011)

America's Printed Fabric 1770-1890, by Barbara Brackman

Making History: Quilts & Fabric from 1890-1970, by Barbara Brackman

Threads: The Basics and Beyond--The Complete Visual Guide to Thread Techniques & Creativity, by Debbie Bates and Liz Kettle

Inn on the Twenty, by Anna and Michael Olson

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In this episode, I talk about my guild's quilt retreat in October--some tips for going on your first retreat, lots of product reviews, my project progress update, and listener feedback!

Here's a teaser...

For the rest of the photos, check out my blog.

Also in this episode:

Amy, A Redeemed Sheep: http://www.aquiltingsheep.com/

Karen's blog: http://nanakarennever2manyquilts.blogspot.com

Sew-Ezi Portable Table: http://www.seweziusa.com/

Cheryl-Ann's Portable Design Wall: http://www.cherylannsdesignwall.com/

Rowenta Compact Iron: http://www.joann.com/joann/catalog/productdetail.jsp?pageName=search&flag=true&PRODID=zprd_01448034a.

Creative Grids Multi-Size 45 & 90 degree triangle ruler: http://www.creativegridsusa.com/products.cfm?item_num=CGRMS4590&ref=c

Cosco Adjustable-Height Activity Table: http://www.target.com/p/Cosco-Adjustable-Height-Activity-Table/-/A-12759974

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Honey, I'm home! After several months of seemingly unending travel, I've finally come home to roost. I spent the last week regrouping, reorganizing, and (re)cleaning. It seems like I've picked up quite a bit of stuff in my travels.... In this episode, I review three books--plus the usual (short) Sandy update and listener feedback. Enjoy!

Reviewed in this episode:

Stitch-Opedia: The Only Embroidery Reference You'll Ever Need, by Helen Winthorpe Kendrick (St. Martin's Griffin, 2010)

More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts, by Pam and Nicky Lintott (David & Charles, 2011)

Cut the Scraps: 7 Steps to Quilting Your Way through Your Stash, by Joan Ford of Scraptherapy (Taunton Press, 2011)

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My travel journal, of sorts!

Things referenced in this episode:

Generations Quilt Shop, Pottstown, PA: http://www.generationsquiltshop.com/

Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting

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Back to the design series with our friend Jaye of artquiltmaker fame. (Follow her on Twitter--@artquiltmaker.) This time we're talking about line. Why do we need to think about line when designing a quilt? What affects can line have? What kinds of line are there? What creates line in quilts? And yes--there's homework!

For resources, more information about line, and some other great pictures, check out Jaye's blog.

For photos of quilts that illustrate what we discuss in this episode, check out my blog.

The resources Nonnie sent me that are related to design are:

• http://health.howstuffworks.com/mental-health/human-nature/perception/brain-damage-art.htm

• "Stuff to Blow Your Mind" podcast series, March 3rd 2011 episode

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In this episode, I talk a little bit about Snail's Trail blocks, give two book reviews, and describe the starting of a new design study group in my quilt life. What fun!

In this episode:

Traditional Two Block Quilts, by Sally Saulmon

The Complete Artist's Way: Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, by Julia Cameron

Fearless Design for Every Quilter, by Lorraine Torrance & Jean Mils

The "Attack of the Hexies" blog image may be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/aboyandhisblog/5804636354/, courtesy of Pam of Hip to Be A Square podcast. She says you can size it down to 180x180 if it's too big as-is, without a lot of distortion. Thanks, Pam! (By the way, Pam says she's winning. I certainly know she's beating me!)

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