Quilting...for the Rest of Us
Episodes
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
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.)
Monday May 30, 2011
Episode 051: In Which We Get Scrappy Again May 30 2011
Monday May 30, 2011
Monday May 30, 2011
Charlotte 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 of her more recent scrap projects.
Also in this episode: Sandy Update, Listener Comments, and many, many thanks!
Saturday May 21, 2011
Episode 50: In Which We Do Some Thread-Painting May 21 2011
Saturday May 21, 2011
Saturday May 21, 2011
Welcome to episode 50 (50! Can you believe it?) and a fantastic interview with fiber artist Lauren Sgranfetto about thread-painting. Lauren taught the thread-painting class at my guild quilt retreat and she agreed to sit down with me to allow me to share the wealth with you through an interview!
You may contact Lauren directly at lsgranfetto@roadrunner.com.
Lauren also talks about her upcoming fundraising event for animal rescue, Whiskerfest. Sounds like a fun time and it's definitely a great cause, so if you're within driving distance of Western NY, you should head on over!
Tuesday Apr 12, 2011
Episode 045: In Which We Get Felted with Erin Rissberger April 12 2011
Tuesday Apr 12, 2011
Tuesday Apr 12, 2011
Howdy, podquilters! Today I bring you Erin Rissberger of Quilting Acres and her Etsy shop filled with beautifully colored, hand-dyed felted wool. She and I talk about how she got into wool, her process, uses for felted wool, finding wool in thrift shops and your closets, and a few other topics tossed in between! And yes, I announce yet another give-away! Woohoo-the presents are flying!
Erin's Etsy shop is: http://quiltingacres.etsy.com
Click here for instructions about how to felt wool yourself.
Felted wool give-away: For the opportunity to win a stack of hand-dyed felted wool from Erin Rissberger's shop, leave a comment about why you would like to have some felted wool! Leave your comment by April 30, 2011. Good luck!
Reminder on the Podcastiversary give-away: Deadline has been extended to April 18th, 2011. Remember, leave a comment about what you've learned (quilty-related) in the last year. Those who leave comments will have their names entered in a drawing for some fabricy-goodness from me in celebration of my first anniversary of this podcast.
And check out the Mystery Stash Challenge by clicking on the "Stash Challenge" tab at the top of this page. I hope you'll play along!
Friday Mar 11, 2011
Episode 041: In Which We Talk to Kim Templin March 14 2011
Friday Mar 11, 2011
Friday Mar 11, 2011
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/
Sunday Nov 28, 2010
Episode 031 In Which We Talk with Hollis Chatelaine Nov 28 2010
Sunday Nov 28, 2010
Sunday Nov 28, 2010
In 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 talk to--I just didn't get it recorded!)
For more information about Imagine Hope, visit www.imaginehopeworldwide.org and on Facebook.
For Hollis Chatelaine's textile arts, visit www.hollisart.com, and on Facebook.
See the "Do Good" page on this blog for information about the Imagine Hope shop--a great place for gifts (for others or for yourself!) that support this project.
Friday Nov 19, 2010
Episode 030: In Which We Save Our Stories
Friday Nov 19, 2010
Friday Nov 19, 2010
I was so happy to have the chance to meet and talk with Amy Milne, executive director of The Alliance for American Quilts, about the AAQ's "Quilter' S.O.S.--Save Our Stories" project. This is a great oral history documentation project capturing thousands of quilters stories; sort of my "quilters like the rest of us" interviews on steroids! I loved having this conversation and I'm sure you'll love meeting and listening to Amy as well.
For more information about The Alliance for American Quilts, visit www.allianceforamericanquilts.org.
Sunday Nov 14, 2010
Episode 029: In Which We Meet BabaBlankets Nov 14 2010
Sunday Nov 14, 2010
Sunday Nov 14, 2010
"Our mission is to create inspiring cultural works that provide sustainable income and well-deserved development opportunities for African women & girls." (Mission statement of BabaBlankets)
I was introduced to BabaBlankets at the International Quilt Festival in Houston this month where they had a vendor booth. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce them to you as well! E. Aminata Brown, founder and designer of BabaBlankets, was able to take a few minutes out of her busy day to talk with me about the work of BabaBlankets in Ghana.
Below: Aminata Brown (left) of BabaBlankets with me in front of her booth at Houston. Photo courtesy Broderick Webb.
For more information, shopping, and their bricks-n-mortar store in New Orleans, visit www.babablanket.com.
To listen to Allison's "Within a Quarter Inch" podcast interview with listener Tami about printing photos on fabric: http://withinaquarterinch.blip.tv/file/2765570/