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Tuesday Jun 21, 2011
Tuesday Jun 21, 2011
Like the Whos down in Whoville, I feel like I should be shouting, "I am here, I am here, I am HEEE...EERE!" In this episode, I talk a little bit about what's been keeping me away; but I also announce the winner of the stash mystery challenge drawing, I announce the next stash mystery theme, and I announce a surprise give-away this month! So listen up for all your opportunities to win fun stuff!
Mentioned in this episode:
Jaye's hexagon tutorial on her blog. (Her blog is www.artquiltmaker.com/blog. Easy to remember!)
Parallax: Views of Contemporary Quilt Artists, Booksmart Studio, 250 N. Goodman St., an international display opening June 1. 585-598-9322 or www.booksmartstudio.com.
Art quilts by Pat Pauly: solo exhibit at Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery, 4245 East Ave., Pittsford, June 30-Aug 14. www.naz.edu/art/arts-center-gallery
Finger Lakes Fiber Arts Festival, Sept 18-19, Hemlock Fairgrounds, 7370 Water St., Hemlock, Livingston County. Vendors, demonstrations.
Sunday Jun 05, 2011
Sunday Jun 05, 2011
On 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 mean--and don't mean--about doing this as a quilt-along, and some things I've already learned about working with hexies along the way. By that, I mean, doing math.
Here are the fabrics I'll be using--or, at least, will most likely be using. Or not. Maybe take some out, add others...it's still in progress. But the basic color scheme will say the same.
My hexies will be about 5" finished, I think. I might have to try a few with scraps to see if that's a size I can live with for a long time to come.
Mentioned in this episode:
Jaye's initial blog entry about hexagons that ultimately got me involved. (Note that this blog entry also has links to other photos and design possibilities.)
Little Bluebell's blog entry with information and the Kaye Wood cutting technique video link.
Clearview 60 degree Triangle Ruler with no blunted tip' (Mine's the 10" size, they're available in other sizes.) And don't just trash the packaging--there's ideas on that too.
I also picked up the Fons and Porter templates in case I want to use them to double check the accuracy of my hexies cut the Kaye Wood way, or if I want to make hexies out of scraps.
I also mentioned Sandy's blog at "Quilting and More" in which she talked me into buying the pattern and hardware kit for making hanging name badge bags. It's a nice kit, and she speaks highly of it!
Don't forget to post photos of your own hexies as finished products or WIPs (or UFOs--maybe this can be your inspiration to finish them!) to the Quilting...for the Rest of Us Flickr group! (You'll need to have a Flickr account to post--it's free and easy to set up. Join us!)
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
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!
Monday May 16, 2011
Monday May 16, 2011
In this episode, I provide a brief retrospective on my guild quilt retreat this past weekend, including some tool recommendations, a guild challenge idea, and a new quilt shop you just have to visit if you're in the area.
In this episode:
"Serengeti" quilt kit by Toni Whitney (note: I mistakenly referred to her as Toni Malloy in the episode--sorry!); kit by Bigfork Bay Cotton Company, at www.bigforkbaycottonco.com.
Quilter's Daughter Quilt Shop, Perry Center, NY (contact info coming)
Thursday May 12, 2011
Thursday May 12, 2011
Welcome 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 to Off-Kilter Quilt to wish Frances a Happy First Podcastiversary!
Monday May 02, 2011
Monday May 02, 2011
Ahhh, 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.
Monday Apr 25, 2011
Monday Apr 25, 2011
OK, so I recorded this intending to post is on Saturday, April 23rd, but didn't end up with enough time to finish the editing and get it posted. It's now Monday, April 25th--sorry about the delay! It's still a fun episode with tons of listener input!
Mentioned in this episode:
GoodReads: www.goodreads.com
You can find me there at www.goodreads.com/sandyquiltz
Jaye's blog (where you can read her most excellent book reviews): www.artquiltmaker.com/blog
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!
Tuesday Apr 05, 2011
Tuesday Apr 05, 2011
I'm back with bells on! Well, swingy-type bells anyway. The soundtrack is back! In this episode I describe some Quilter's Exercises, and then review several books.Thanks to everyone who has posted comments--you're giving me content for a future episode. It's great! Keep it coming!
Books referenced:
Happy Gloves: Charming Softy Friends Made from Colorful Gloves by Miyako Kanamori (Penguin, 2007)
Make a Monster: 15 Easy-to-make Fleecie Toys You'll Love to Sew, by Fiona Goble (New Holland Publishers, UK, 2010)
One of a Kind Quilt Labels: Unique Ideas for a Special Finishing Touch, by Thea Nerud (That Patchwork Place) 2004
Quilt Block Leftovers: Clever Uses for Spare Squares, by Sarah Phillips (2005)
Pretty Little Mini Quilts, edited by Ray Hemachandra (Lark, 2010)
15 Two-Block Quilts: Unlock the Secrets of Secondary Patterns, by Claudia Olson, (C&T 2002).