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Sunday Oct 30, 2011
Sunday Oct 30, 2011
Honey, 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 Scraps: 7 Steps to Quilting Your Way through Your Stash, by Joan Ford of Scraptherapy (Taunton Press, 2011)
Wednesday Oct 19, 2011
Wednesday Oct 19, 2011
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
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
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
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.)
Tuesday Sep 06, 2011
Tuesday Sep 06, 2011
In 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/.
Wednesday Aug 24, 2011
Wednesday Aug 24, 2011
As a follow up to my decluttering episode a couple of posts ago, this time I explore what makes us buy fabric. Sure, sometimes we buy for a project--but most of us probably buy fabric on occasion as "fabric retail therapy." This mostly-lighthearted exploration of the motivation behind fabric shopping includes listener input and my own thoughts. Looking forward to hearing what you have to say!
Tuesday Aug 16, 2011
Tuesday Aug 16, 2011
Hey 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
Friday Aug 05, 2011
Friday Aug 05, 2011
OK, you asked for it, you got it. Several listeners had asked me to share about how I'm approaching the whole "empty nest" thing as I send my daughter off to college. I have been doing a lot of processing this summer, and am now sharing that with you. How does attending to our fabric stash relate to empty-nesting? You'll just have to listen to find out!
Mentioned in this episode:
Blog posting on quitting quilting in order to have an organized house: www.myspinningplates.com
Listener Jan's own reorganization of her stash and sewing room: http://quiltingrevolution.blogspot.com/2011/08/design-wall-monday.html
Peter Walsh, Enough Already: Clearing Mental Clutter to Become the Best You
Leah Day's blog post about clearing out her grandmother's house: http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2011/06/estate-junk-clean-up.html
Thursday Jul 28, 2011
Thursday Jul 28, 2011
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:
Yoder's
Lolly's
Jelly Roll Sampler Quilts, by Pam and Nicky Lintott