Quilting...for the Rest of Us
Episodes
Thursday Apr 26, 2012
Episode 89 In Which We Talk Texture with Jaye 4-26-12
Thursday Apr 26, 2012
Thursday Apr 26, 2012
In this episode, Jaye and I continue our conversation about design principles and elements with a discussion of texture--visual and physical. Don't forget to check out Jaye's blog for information and resource recommendations. Looking forward to hearing what you think about it!
Thursday Apr 19, 2012
Episode 88 In Which We Talk Pattern with Jaye 4-19-12
Thursday Apr 19, 2012
Thursday Apr 19, 2012
Jaye'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!
Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Episode 85 In Which We Talk Rhythm with Jaye 3-28-12
Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Wednesday Mar 28, 2012
Jaye's back! In this episode, we discuss the design principle of rhythm. For more information, notes, and resources, visit Jaye's blog at http://artquiltmaker.com/blog/2012/03/design-series-rhythm/.
Reminders:
Karen Lee Carter Giveaway posted here
And get ready for the month long celebration of the Two Year Podcastaversary! Giveaways galore! Subscribe or visit my blog.
To complete the survey about the BigTent Quiltcast Supergroup,if you haven't already, click here.
Sunday Mar 11, 2012
Episode 82 In Which We Talk about Repetition with Jaye 3-11-12
Sunday Mar 11, 2012
Sunday Mar 11, 2012
Another 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 design principles!
Thursday Jan 12, 2012
Episode 76: In Which We Talk Unity with Jaye 1-12-12
Thursday Jan 12, 2012
Thursday Jan 12, 2012
Yay! Jaye's back! In this episode, Jaye and I talk about the design principle of unity (sometimes also named harmony). Lots of great examples and resources, as always!
Be sure to check out all the great information on Jaye's blog.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2011
Episode 70 In Which We Talk Balance with Jaye 11-29-11
Tuesday Nov 29, 2011
Tuesday Nov 29, 2011
Jaye is back! Wheee! In this episode, Jaye of www.artquiltmaker.com and I talk about the design principle "Balance." She gives us descriptions of a variety of types of balance and addresses some issues with each one, as well as tips for creating balance in your own quilts.
Background information, resource recommendations, and the homework can be found on Jaye's blog at www.artquiltmaker.com.
Also mentioned in this episode: YouTube video on machine sewing hexagons in rows, sent to me by listener Mary: http://youtu.be/CQG0V42O0fI.
Wednesday Oct 05, 2011
Episode 63: In Which We Talk about Line with Jaye Oct 4 2011
Wednesday Oct 05, 2011
Wednesday Oct 05, 2011
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
Tuesday Oct 04, 2011
Episode 063: In Which We Discuss Line with Jaye 10-4-11
Tuesday Oct 04, 2011
Tuesday Oct 04, 2011
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
Wednesday Sep 28, 2011
Episode 62: In Which I Begin a Design Study Group Sept 28 2011
Wednesday Sep 28, 2011
Wednesday Sep 28, 2011
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!)
Thursday Sep 15, 2011
Episode 61: In Which We Launch a New Segment Sept 15 2011
Thursday Sep 15, 2011
Thursday Sep 15, 2011
Wheee! 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://artquiltmaker.com/blog.
Check out the Quilting for the Rest of Us Flickr group for pics of the stash mystery challenge. (I'll get the rest up next week.)