Quilting...for the Rest of Us

Episode 94 In Which We Review More Books and a Finish 6-10-12

It's been a hey of a week, but I'm back. In this episode, I review three books and talk about my most recent finish, "Joy." Thanks for listening!
Mentioned in this episode:
Design Magic for Paintstiks, by Shelly Stokes
Quilting for Peace: Make the World a Better Place One Stitch at a Time, by Katherine Bell
Adventures in Design, by Joen Wolfrom
3-in-1 Color Tool, by Joen Wolfrom

Episode 93 In Which We Review Books 5-28-12

In this episode I review three books (listed below). I also catch you up on my WIPs, talk about #MDSI, and announce a new addition to my blog: Total Color Tuesdays. I hope you'll play along!
Mentioned in this episode:
Quilting Retreat Report (with photos of all my WIPs): http://quiltingfortherestofus.blogspot.com/2012/05/retreat-report.html (Ignore that the first picture doesn't show--it's a weirdism I can't fix. That's just a picture of the back of my car packed for retreat so it's not significant.)
Canal Country Quilters Blog (the blog for my guild): http://canalcq.wordpress.com/.
The Quilter's Book of Design, Second Edition, by Ann Johnston
Jelly Roll Dreams: 12 New Designs for Jelly Roll Quilts, by Pam and Nicky Lintott
Color Magic for Quilters, by Ann Seely & Joyce Stewart

Episode 92 In Which We Talk Scraps with Charlotte May 24 2012

Charlotte's back! Woot woot! You may recall meeting Charlotte Hawkes, the scrap quilter from my guild, from episode 51 In Which We Get Scrappy Again. Some of you asked for more detail, so I invited myself over to her house and set up cameras and all sorts of equipment to go step-by-step through her process. As I mention in the episode, the originally-planned video episode didn't quite work out, so after listening to this audio podcast, please go to my blog for pictures of her system and her quilts. Educational, and eye-candy to boot!
Also mentioned in this episode: Amherst Museum Quilt Guild's 2012 Seminar. Information at www.amqg.org.

Episode 91 In Which I Get Ready for Retreat 5-17-12

A quick catch-up to do some listener feedback, explain why I've been AWOL, and talk about my guild quilt retreat tomorrow. Be sure to visit Cindy of Fluffy Sheep Quilting's blog for updates on her new venture!

Episode 90 In Which I'm Home 5-6-12

I'm back! In this episode, I announce the winners of the last two weeks of giveaways for my two year podcastaversary, talk a little bit about my vacation, give a couple of non-quilty recommendations, and do some listener feedback. I had fun being away, but it's nice to be home!

Episode 89 In Which We Talk Texture with Jaye 4-26-12

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!

Episode 88 In Which We Talk Pattern with Jaye 4-19-12

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!

Episode 87 In Which We Play with Paintstiks 4-13-12

I talk about some things I've learned about my quiltmaking during my sabbatical, and resources that helped me make those discoveries. But I mostly talk about Shiva Paintstiks. Yay, paintstiks!
Mentioned on this episode:
The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
Transitions: Unlocking the Creative Quilter Within by Andrea Balosky (out of print, can be sometimes found used on Amazon or other sources)
Journey of an Art Quilter by Barbara Olson
A Fabric Journey: An Inside Look at the Quilts of Ruth B. McDowell
Ruth B. McDowell's Piecing Workshop
Sources for Painstiks and other supplies (plus tutorials):
Cedar Canyon Textiles
Amazon
Dharma Trading Company
Laura Murray Designs
Learning Resources on Paintstiks and other surface embellishments
Paintstiks on Fabric, by Cedar Canyon Textiles
Fabric Art Workshop: Exploring Techniques and Materials for Fabric Artists and Quilters by Susan Stein
Laura Murray's Paintstik Inspirations: Shading, Stenciling, Rubbing Techniques, and More DVD
Jane Davila's Surface Design Essentials

Episode 86: In Which We Go on the Road 4-6-12

I 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 Museum, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC: www.ncsu.edu/gregg
Mapula Embroidery Project (photos of work): http://www.southern-art-exchange.com/index.php?option=com_rsgallery2&Itemid=82&gid=112
Amazwi Abesifazane/Voices of Women--South Africa: http://www.cas.org.za/projects/voices.htm
Zimbabwe Artists Project: http://zimbabweartistsproject.org/
Hmong Story Cloths: Google to find images--here's one site of many: http://www.gotlaos.com/hmstcl.html.
Los Hilos de la Vida (Threads of Life): http://artandremembrance.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=main.showHilos
Community Partners in Action, Connecticut (prisoners' art): http://www.cpa-ct.org/ (Current exhibitions include one featuring work by women, the other by men--information on their website)

Episode 85 In Which We Talk Rhythm with Jaye 3-28-12

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.
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