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Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 210 In Which I’m Done Longarming for Awhile 2-13-22For show notes, go to www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2022-02-1445 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 209 In Which I’ve Been Decluttering 1-30-22Visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com for show notes.
2022-01-3141 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 208 In Which I Do More Longarming 1-15-22For show notes, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2022-01-1642 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 207 In Which I Did Some Longarming 1-2-22For show notes, see www.quiltingfortherestofus.com
2022-01-0345 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 206 In Which We Talk about Unsung Heroes of NotionsIn this episode, I give an update on my various projects, say a few words about selvedge edge quilts, and then talk about a couple of my unsung heroes of quilting notions.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jelly Roll Quilts in a Weekend by Pam and Nicky Lintott
SouthernFabric.com for scrap bags
Felted Wool Pressing Mat--available at this link from Missouri Star Quilting Company
Finger Protectors--available at this link from Amazon
2021-12-2732 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 205 In Which Time Has Passed 12-18-21For show notes, go to www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2021-12-1933 min
Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 204 In Which the Cat‘s Away 2-16-18For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2018-02-1641 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 202 In Which I Organize Thread 12-6-16For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-12-0747 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 201 In Which I Resurface Briefly to Talk about Stuff 11-27-16For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-11-2845 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 200 In Which We Turn 200 6-26-16For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-06-271h 06Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 199 In Which I'm All About Annie 5-22-16For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-05-231h 03Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 198 In Which I Keep Burning My Fingers 5-8-16For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-05-0942 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 197 In Which We're Back in the Saddle Again April 30 2016For show notes, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-04-3043 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 196 In Which We Went on Retreat and Also Talk Borders 2-10-16For show notes, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-02-1144 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 195 In Which I Let You Know What's Been Going On--OT--1-27-16For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2016-01-2823 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 194 In Which We Recap 2015 and Look Ahead to 2016 Quilty Resolutions 12-29-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-12-3057 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 193 In Which We Talk Quilty Resolutions and Fidget Quilts 12-20-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingrfortherestofus.com.
2015-12-211h 12Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 192 In Which I'm Finally on School Break 12-7-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-12-0758 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 191 In Which We Had BFSI 11-29-15For show notes to this epidsode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-11-2937 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 190 In Which We Get a Little Bit Crazy 11-23-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-11-2451 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 189 In Which It's Good to Be Back in a Routine 11-15-15Visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-11-1557 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 188 In Which Things Have Settled Down 10-25-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-10-2649 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 197 In Which I'm a Little Bit Older but Maybe Not Wiser 8-30-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-08-3141 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 186 In Which I Went to QuiltWeek 8-23-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-08-2336 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 185 In Which I'm Still on the Face of the Earth 7-24-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-07-2539 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 184 In Which I've Been Remarkably Productive 6-20-15For show notes to this podcast, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-06-211h 16Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 183 In Which I've Not Fallen off the Face of the Earth 5-30-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-05-3156 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 182 In Which I Finally Talk Back to Comments 4-26-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-04-271h 04Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 181 In Which I Get Reorganized 4-19-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-04-201h 15Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 180 In Which I Announce Giveaway Winners and I Am Poking Away at Stuff 4-6-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-04-071h 08Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 179 In Which I Descend to the Basement 3-15-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-03-151h 00Quilting...for the Rest of UsThe Episode in Which It Is Not an Episode 3-11-15No show notes for this episode.
2015-03-1102 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 178 In Which I Take Another 'Nother Class 3-8-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-03-0859 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 177 In Which I Took Another Class 3-1-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-03-021h 02Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 176 In Which I Got Some New Toys 2-22-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-02-2357 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 175 In Which I Have a President's Day Sew-in 2-16-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-02-1651 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 174 In Which We Talk 2015 Quilty Resolutions 2-8-15For show notes to this podcast, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-02-0848 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 173 In Which We Experiment 2-1-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-02-011h 05Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 172 In Which I Make Progress on Stuff 1-15-15For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-01-1652 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 171 In Which We Talk 2015 Quilty Resolutions 12-31-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2015-01-0153 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 170a In Which I Am Back from Burma--Textile Mix 12-27-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-12-271h 00Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 169 In Which I Do Embroidery 11-16-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-11-1738 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 168 Remix In Which I Have Visa Will TravelFor show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-11-121h 03Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 167 In Which I Actually Get Some Quilting Done 10-26-16For show notes, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-10-2639 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 166 In Which I Traveled 10-22-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-10-2352 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 165 In Which I Play with Form 9-28-14For show notes visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-09-291h 00Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 164 In Which My Mojo Was Missing 9-7-14For show notes, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-09-0847 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 163 In Which I Welcome August 8-6-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-08-0754 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 162 In Which I Live in Emptiness and Chaos 7-13-14For show notes, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-07-1458 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 161 In Which My Mouth Hurts 7-6-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-07-0753 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 160 In Which I Talk about Quilty Resolutions 6-29-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-06-2957 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 159 In Which I Got Some More Stuff Done 6-20-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-06-2156 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 158 In Which I've Got Some Reviews 5-31-14Please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com for show notes to this episode.
2014-06-0155 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 157 In Which I Went on Retreat 5-19-14For show notes, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-05-2254 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 156 In Which I Have Another Finish 5-6-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-05-0754 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 155 In Which We Try New Things 4-22-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-04-2351 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 154 In Which I'm Luminous and Thready 4-16-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-04-1701 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 153 In Which We Start Our Fifth Year 4-6-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-04-0643 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 152 In Which I Interview Ami Simms and Celebrate My 4th Podcastaversary 3-30-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-03-3056 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 151 In Which I'm Playing with Lancaster Toys 3-23-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-03-2340 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 150 In Which I Talk Gradation with Jaye 3-16-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-03-1625 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 149 In Which I Get Ready for Lancaster 3-9-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-03-0938 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 148 In Which We Get Lit 3-2-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-03-0251 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 147 In Which We Talk Scraps and Spas and Shape-Cuts 2-23-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-02-231h 01Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 146 In Which I Didn't have a PDSI 2-18-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-02-1957 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 145 In Which I Talk Contrast with Jaye 2-2-14For show notes to this episode, visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-02-0254 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 144 In Which I Do a Book Review 1-27-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-01-2801 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 143 In Which I Build a Cutting Table for MLKSI 1-19-14For show notes to this episode, please visit www.quiltingfortherestofus.com.
2014-01-1953 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 118 In Which I Dye Slowly 3-1-13I'm finally back! February was pretty much a waste. But now it's March 1 and I'm there with bells on! In this episode I announce the winner of the book giveaway courtesy Sarah of Houston; I give some Sandy Update about why I dropped off the face of the earth for three weeks; I talk about my adventure in hand-dyeing; and I do some listener feedback.
Mentioned in this episode
Jane Dunnewold's class The Art of Cloth Dyeing on Craftsy
Malka Dubrawsky's class Fabric Patterning with Wax Resist on Craftsy
Art Cloth: A Guide to Surface Design for Fabric by Jane...
2013-03-021h 00Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 117 In Which I Read Online 2-6-13Sandy Raw and Uncut. I didn't edit this episode so I apologize for any sniffles or squeaks you may hear. Fortunately, you can't catch my cold through the airwaves. In this episode (thanks to Nonnie!) all y'all weighed in with your thoughts on reading quilt magazines and quilt books in their print version versus digital, and then I give my two cents.
This topic was spurred by this blog post sent to me by Nonnie: http://blog.caronmosey.com/2013/01/the-future-of-quilting-books-and.html
Leave your comments here to enter in the giveaway sponsored by Sarah in Houston (yay, Sarah!). To win her...
2013-02-0756 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 116 In Which I Do a Mystery Quilt Jan 25 2013This episode is a mystery. Yep--I look back on my experience doing a mystery quilt. I also announce winners of the 2013 Quilty Resolutions Giveaway, seek input for an upcoming episode, have a very short creative bytes and Sandy Update, and spend just a little time with listener comments.
2013-01-2659 min
Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 114 In Which I Talk about Negative Space with Jaye 12-30-12Jaye was gracious enough to take time out of her busy holiday schedule to talk with us once again about a design element that, frankly, I think is one of my favorites: negative space. She describes what negative space is and how to harness its power for good.
Also in this episode: Sandy Update, a little about pillowcases, a reminder of the Quilty Resolutions Giveaway and a related request, and listener feedback.
Visit Jaye's blog for her notes on negative space (and an image of that quilt block we kept talking about).
2012-12-3155 min
Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 110 In Which I Review a Book 11-17-12Another Creative Bytes, followed by Sandy Update, a book review, and listener feedback. I review Intuitive Color and Design: Adventures in Art Quilting by Jean Wells. By the way, much of the information in this book would be useful to any kind of quilter, not just art quilters!
Join the Flickr group "Bonnie Hunter Easy Street 2012 Mystery Quilt Group" and hang out with a bunch of us podcasters and listeners and friends who are all doing the 2012 Easy Street Mystery Quilt by Bonnie Hunter.
2012-11-1852 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 109 In Which We Talk Perfection 11-12-12Welcome to episode 109, in which I announce a new feature of my podcast, do a little Sandy Update, and share what listeners have said about perfectionism in quilting.
2012-11-1250 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 107 In Which I Get Ready for Me 10-29-12As I post this episode, the wind is starting to whip and my windowpanes are rattling with the rain. Yes, Hurricane Sandy is starting to move into my area, so I decided to post an episode quick quick before I lose power like so many of my eastern buddies have now done. The good news is, I finally made some progress on quilt projects! The bad news is, it could all come screeching to a halt depending on what happens in the next 24 hours storm-wise. Meanwhile, listen to my updates on my Banned Book Challenge (including a reference to moving...
2012-10-2944 minQuilting...for the Rest of Usepisode 105 In Which I Talk Space with Jaye 10-1-12I begin with a little Sandy update, plus an announcement of a new giveaway/challenge I'm co-sponsoring with Tanesha of CraftyGardenMom Podcast: The Banned Books Challenge Giveaway. Listen for the details! The fun then continues with another installment in the design series with Jaye--this time, we're talking about shape.
For Jaye's supplemental blog post, visit http://www.artquiltmaker.com/blog.
For the Banned Book Challenge Flickr Group: http://www.flickr.com/groups/2136152@N22/
2012-10-0141 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 102 In Which We Talk with AJ of The Quilting Pot 9-9-12Turns out AJ and I were taking the same Craftsy class at the same time! So I thought it would be fun for the two of us to talk, compare notes, and make suggestions of things we had learned along the way. Also included: Listener Feedback, Announcements, and a little bit of a Sandy Update.
In this episode:
AJ's blog post on her Stitch n' Slash finish: http://iknitnquilt2.blogspot.com/2012/07/too-many-projects.html
And her blog post on her Stupendous Stitching and BOM finishes: http://iknitnquilt2.blogspot.com/2012/07/happy-4th-of-july.html
My blog post with...
2012-09-0950 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 88 In Which We Talk Pattern with Jaye 4-19-12Jaye's back! Woot woot woot! In this episode, we talk about the design principle, pattern. For more information, be sure to visit Jaye's blog at www.artquiltmaker.com. We also do a little Sandy Update, announce winners of recent giveaways, and do a some listener feedback. Enjoy!
2012-04-1945 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 86: In Which We Go on the Road 4-6-12I just came back from a road trip to North Carolina State University to see the "Textiles of Exile" exhibit at the Gregg Museum. In this episode, I describe my experience seeing works of textile art created by immigrants, refugees, and displaced persons. Incredible. Also in this episode: The winner of the drawing for the hand-dyed embellishments and pattern from quilt teacher Karen Lee Carter; listener feedback; Sandy Update, and more information on the Two Year Podcastaversary month of giveaways!
Links in this episode:
"Textiles of Exile: Fiber arts made by immigrants, refugees, and displaced persons," exhibit at the Gregg...
2012-04-0752 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 84 In Which We Talk with Tiffany of Quilter's Corner 3-22-12(In the podcast, I mistakenly refer to this as episode 85. Sorry! It's episode 84!) I had the happy happenstance of meeting Tiffany Sherman at a lunch table at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA, in February. Making small talk, I discovered that Tiffany had recently become owner of "Quilter's Corner" quilt shop in Midlothian, Virginia, and that she came from a very interesting artistic background. She was gracious enough to let me interview her on the fly and I'm thrilled to share with you the conversation! Also in this episode: Sandy Update, Two Year Podcastaversary Announcement, Listener comments, and "Quilting is...
2012-03-231h 01Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 82 In Which We Talk about Repetition with Jaye 3-11-12Another installment in the design series with Jaye! This time, we talk about repetition. I also announce the winner of the podcast introduction giveaway, talk about some Sandy Updates, announce another upcoming giveaway, and do some listener feedback.
Mentioned in this episode:
Be sure to check out notes about repetition on Jaye's blog.
The quilt I entered in the Patricia's show is the topic of episode 17.
The show is at Patricia's Fabric House, Saturday, March 17. Check it out!
Ruth McDowell's book, A Fabric Journey: An Inside Look at the Quilts of Ruth McDowell is a great way to learn about...
2012-03-1151 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 81 In Which We Talk about Festival 2-28-12In this episode, I talk about my adventures getting to the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival and about the festival itself. I describe the lectures I attended and my purchases, and a visit with rocket scientists at NASA. A little bit of Sandy Update on the quilting front, and some listener feedback. Good times are had by all!
If you're interested in more information about The Quirky Quilter, contact Kim Fess (the Quirky Quilter herself), at kimfess at aol.com.
2012-02-2950 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 78 In Which We Review Stuff 2-12-12Announcing 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...
2012-02-121h 00Quilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 77: In Which We Talk about Pattern StorageGreat 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.
2012-01-2440 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 67: In Which We Review More Books 11-11-11In 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...
2011-11-1248 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 65: In Which We Review Books 10-30-11Honey, 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...
2011-10-3040 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 61: In Which We Launch a New Segment Sept 15 2011Wheee! The long-awaited day has finally arrived! In this episode, I launch a new, on-going segment featuring Artquiltmaker blogger Jaye Lapachet. Jaye and I have been working on this for *months* so I'm absolutely ecstatic to finally be able to share it with you. Learn a little bit more about design principles and elements with Jaye and I, starting with Design 101 in this episode.
Also, I announce the winner of the summer quarter stash mystery challenge (yay!) and the last quarter's theme. Plus, Sandy Update and Listener Feedback. Can it get any better than this?
Visit Jaye's blog at http...
2011-09-1647 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 60: In Which We Respond to the World through Quilting 9-6-11In this episode, I share some listener responses to the question, "how do you respond to the events of the world through quilting?" It's been an really interesting discussion in BigTent and I'm looking forward to hearing your comments after you listen to this episode! Also, Sandy Update (such as it is) and listener comments.
Mentioned in this episode:
Ye Olde Fabric Shoppe in Stratford, Ontario: http://yeoldefabricshoppe.blogspot.com/
The weekly app review appears on Jan's blog at Quilting Revolution: http://quiltingrevolution.blogspot.com/
Amherst Museum Quilters Guild Seminar, Sept 14-17, 2011: Information can be found at http://amqg.org/.
2011-09-0737 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 058: In Which I Catch Up with Listeners--Aug 16 2011Hey everyone--I've been reading your comments right along, and this week I finally sit down and respond! In this episode, listener comments, listener comments, listener comments! Plus a little Sandy Update, and a question to help me prepare for my next episode.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jan's post at Quilting Revolution
2011-08-1747 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 052: In Which the Hexagons Attack! June 5 2011On 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 me...
2011-06-0639 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 051: In Which We Get Scrappy Again May 30 2011Charlotte Hawkes is our local Queen of Scrap Quilts. A quilter for 10 years, Charlotte's very first quilt was scrappy and she never looked back. In this episode, I interview Charlotte about her system for cutting and saving scraps, choosing quilts, and keeping track of all the projects she's got going on at once. I got a lot of great ideas from her, and I'm sure you will too!
I haven't been able to dig up a picture of the blue and white quilt she made that I referenced in the episode yet, but here is one of Charlotte with one...
2011-05-3158 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 048: In Which We Have a Top 10 May 11 2011Welcome 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 Orphan Block Quilts: Making a Home for Antique, Vintage, Collectible, and Leftover Quilt Blocks 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 t...
2011-05-1351 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 046: In Which We're Sneezy, Sleepy, Grumpy, and Maybe a Few Other Dwarves April 25 2011Ahhh, it's that time of year: Allergy Season. In this episode, I announce the winner of the felted wool giveaway, give a brief Sandy update, respond to listener comments, and do a little whining about what spring does to me. Achoo.
2011-05-0332 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 041: In Which We Talk to Kim Templin March 14 2011I 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...
2011-03-1243 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 040: In Which We Read Some MagazinesIn this episode, I talk about dog-sledding, Irish Quilting, and the stash mystery challenge. How's about that for a mix? I review several quilt magazines published in countries other than the U.S., give a Sandy update, and a respond to a few listener comments. Come along for our international ride!
Irish Quilting: (digital editions available): http://www.irishquilting.ie/Irish_Quilting/Digital_Downloads.html
Fabrications: Quilting for You (United Kingdom--no digital editionsavailable): http://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/html/fabrications_magazine.html
New Zealand Quilter (no digital editions): http://www.nzquilter.co...
2011-02-2743 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 037: In Which We Do-Over (Feb 4 2011)This episode feature's listener's responses to the question, "If you could have a quilty do-over, what would it be, and how would you do it differently?" I got a lot of great responses! Also, Sandy Update, winner of the Quilty Resolution drawing, and reminders of upcoming challenges.
I reference Jeanne's blog entry--it's a great read: http://noscraptoosmall.blogspot.com/2011/01/vote-for-quilting-happiness-before.html
2011-02-0543 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 031 In Which We Talk with Hollis Chatelaine Nov 28 2010In this episode, Hollis Chatelaine describes her initiative, Imagine Hope, a special exhibition featuring her art quilts and the work of photographers on global issues such as poverty, war, refugees, environmental justice, and much more. The exhibit is extremely moving, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk with Hollis a little bit about her process, her quilts, and Imagine Hope's role in bringing people to awareness and action. (Following the interview, my usual announcements, listener comments, and Sandy update.)
Hollis Chatelaine (right) and Leslie Genszler, vice president of the Imagine Hope team. (Also a wonderful person to...
2010-11-2943 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 025: In Which We Consider Thimbles 10-5-2010There it is, sitting in your sewing box...or perhaps in a drawer in your sewing cabinet...or maybe under the couch after a kid or pet got at it...your thimble. Have you thought much about the august heritage of this mundane tool? In this episode, we discuss the history of thimbles, some tips for collecting, information about using thimbles (including listeners' favorites), and how to find a thimble that fits. Plus, "quilters like the rest of us" interview with Fran, listener comments, and a Sandy update.
My family heritage in thimbles, displayed in the printer's drawer from my...
2010-10-0653 minQuilting...for the Rest of UsEpisode 010: In Which We Chat with an AppraiserIn this episode, I talk with Beth Davis, AQS certified quilt appraiser. We discuss how one becomes an appraiser, why you might want to have a quilt appraised, what's involved in an appraisal, the "tools" of appraising, and a little bit about antique quilts in particular.
Beth Davis, appraiser. Shown here with her "lifetime" quilt--one that she slept under as a child. (Made by her great-grandmother.)
One of Beth's "go-to" appraisal books, by Barbara Brackman. Beth mentioned having every Barbara Brackman book there was!
Another go-to book to help with dating fabrics.
Sandy's crazy-quilt with damaged silks. (Remember the story of the iron salts and...
2010-05-141h 02Quilting...for the Rest of UsIntermezzo--Listener Comments and What Sandy Has Going On"Intermezzo"--a short piece between two longer pieces. This episode isn't an official episode at all, but a short addition for the in-between-times. Episode 010--the interview with the appraiser--is longer than my usual episodes. After debating for some time, I decided I really didn't want to ignore the fact that some kind people have been leaving some great comments and spurring some wonderful discussion! So rather than making episode 10 the length of a movie feature, and rather than ignoring the comments altogether, I'm posting this "Intermezzo" episode--a little snippet of a piece between the actual episodes of the series. In...
2010-05-1217 min