Posted in General Quilting Life, travel, Resource recommendations on Oct 19th, 2011 2 Comments »
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
Standard Podcasts [40:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1145)Posted in Interviews, Resource recommendations, design on Oct 5th, 2011 1 Comment »
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:
Standard Podcasts [44:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1386)Posted in General Quilting Life, Resource recommendations, design on Sep 28th, 2011 5 Comments »
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!)
Standard Podcasts [32:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1061)Posted in Fabric, General Quilting Life, travel, Resource recommendations on Jul 28th, 2011 6 Comments »
I'm home! In this episode, I catch up on some life updates, tell the story of my "cautionary tale" quilt, talk about my recent shop hops across country, and give a book recommendation. Plus, as always, listener comments! (For pictures of my purchases, visit my blog.)
Mentioned in this episode:
Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts, by Pam and Nicky Lintott
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Another great, entertaining listener content episode! I posted a question about desert islands in BigTent and on our Facebook page, and in this episode I share all of your responses. Also, the results of the book give-away, and several book recommendations from listeners as well (see below for list and links).
Books mentioned by listeners:
Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
Brandilyn Collins, Color the Sidewalk for Me
Louise Penny, Inspector Gamache and the Three Pines series
Geraldine Brooks, March and People of the Book
Lisa Lee, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan
Marcus Borg, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time
Barbara Kingsolver, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
Anna Lee Waldo, Sacajewea
Neil White, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts
Standard Podcasts [33:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1059)Posted in Fabric, Scraps, General Quilting Life, announcements, technique, Resource recommendations on Jun 5th, 2011 9 Comments »
On June 5, 2011, the fate of the world hung in balance while hordes of hexagons battled the earth.... The Attack of The Hexagons. In Technicolor.
Yes, folks, it's the hexie episode. Jaye of www.artquiltmaker.com (and http://artquiltmaker.com/blog) has convinced me--and Pam of Hip to Be a Square podcast--to take on the hexie challenge. We're inviting you to wander along the yellow hexie road with us to Oz. Or, at least, to join us in our hexie adventures and hopefully actually finish the dang quilt. In this episode I describe how this all came about, exactly what we mean--and don't mean--about doing this as a quilt-along, and some things I've already learned about working with hexies along the way. By that, I mean, doing math.
Here are the fabrics I'll be using--or, at least, will most likely be using. Or not. Maybe take some out, add others...it's still in progress. But the basic color scheme will say the same.
My hexies will be about 5" finished, I think. I might have to try a few with scraps to see if that's a size I can live with for a long time to come.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jaye's initial blog entry about hexagons that ultimately got me involved. (Note that this blog entry also has links to other photos and design possibilities.)
Little Bluebell's blog entry with information and the Kaye Wood cutting technique video link.
Clearview 60 degree Triangle Ruler with no blunted tip' (Mine's the 10" size, they're available in other sizes.) And don't just trash the packaging--there's ideas on that too.
I also picked up the Fons and Porter templates in case I want to use them to double check the accuracy of my hexies cut the Kaye Wood way, or if I want to make hexies out of scraps.
I also mentioned Sandy's blog at "Quilting and More" in which she talked me into buying the pattern and hardware kit for making hanging name badge bags. It's a nice kit, and she speaks highly of it!
Don't forget to post photos of your own hexies as finished products or WIPs (or UFOs--maybe this can be your inspiration to finish them!) to the Quilting...for the Rest of Us Flickr group! (You'll need to have a Flickr account to post--it's free and easy to set up. Join us!)
Standard Podcasts [39:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1303)Posted in General Quilting Life, Resource recommendations on May 16th, 2011 7 Comments »
In this episode, I provide a brief retrospective on my guild quilt retreat this past weekend, including some tool recommendations, a guild challenge idea, and a new quilt shop you just have to visit if you're in the area.
In this episode:
"Serengeti" quilt kit by Toni Whitney (note: I mistakenly referred to her as Toni Malloy in the episode--sorry!); kit by Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, at www.bigforkbaycottonco.com.
Quilter's Daughter Quilt Shop, Perry Center, NY (contact info coming)
Standard Podcasts [45:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1124)Posted in General Quilting Life, Resource recommendations, Listener input on May 12th, 2011 7 Comments »
Welcome to episode 48 which has a rather random assortment of things: a few announcements about new podcasts and a podcastiversary, Sandy Update, Listener Comments, and a review of <i>Orphan Block Quilts: Making a Home for Antique, Vintage, Collectible, and Leftover Quilt Blocks</i> by Tricia Lynn Maloney. Oh, and did I mention the list of "Top 10 Ways to Annoy a Quilter?"
In this episode: Orphan Block Quilts: Making a Home for Antique, Vintage, Collectible, and Leftover Quilt Blocks
New podcasts! "American Patchwork and Quilting Radio," and "Quilter in the Gap," both available on iTunes.
And don't forget to hop on over to Off-Kilter Quilt to wish Frances a Happy First Podcastiversary!
Standard Podcasts [51:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1079)Posted in General Quilting Life, announcements, Resource recommendations on Apr 5th, 2011 15 Comments »
I'm back with bells on! Well, swingy-type bells anyway. The soundtrack is back! In this episode I describe some Quilter's Exercises, and then review several books.Thanks to everyone who has posted comments--you're giving me content for a future episode. It's great! Keep it coming!
Books referenced:
Happy Gloves: Charming Softy Friends Made from Colorful Gloves by Miyako Kanamori (Penguin, 2007)
Make a Monster: 15 Easy-to-make Fleecie Toys You'll Love to Sew, by Fiona Goble (New Holland Publishers, UK, 2010)
One of a Kind Quilt Labels: Unique Ideas for a Special Finishing Touch, by Thea Nerud (That Patchwork Place) 2004
Quilt Block Leftovers: Clever Uses for Spare Squares, by Sarah Phillips (2005)
Pretty Little Mini Quilts, edited by Ray Hemachandra (Lark, 2010)
15 Two-Block Quilts: Unlock the Secrets of Secondary Patterns, by Claudia Olson, (C&T 2002).
Standard Podcasts [49:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download | Embeddable Player | Hits (1185)Posted in Fabric, Scraps, Resource recommendations, Listener input on Mar 27th, 2011 47 Comments »
(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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