Quilting...for the Rest of Us

Episode 043: In Which We Talk about Fabric March 27 2011

(Still no theme song due to computer issues. Sorry! Just hum yourself a few bars....) Welcome to my podcast birthday episode! Woohoo! In this episode, I respond to Kris' question about the difference between "quilt shop quality" fabric and "discount store" fabric. I also announce my podcast birthday give-away!
Mentioned in this episode:
Jera's sachet tutorial at Quilting in the Rain
Jim Salinas' article, "The Difference between Chain Store Fabric and Quilter's Grade Fabric," at Cat's Quilt Art blog.

Episode 042: In Which We Follow in Our Mother's Footsteps March 20 2011

(Due to technical difficulties, there's no theme song music or my usual intro. Welcome to "Quilting...for the Rest of Us" unplugged!) In this episode, I announce some winners, reveal the next stash mystery challenge theme, and share the stories listeners have left in the BigTent forum on "Following in Our Mother's Footsteps." Listener comments and some upcoming stuff too!
To join the "Quilting...for the Rest of Us" Kiva team: http://www.kiva.org/team/quiltingfortherestofus (You'll need to become a Kiva member first, if you're not already.)

Episode 041: In Which We Talk to Kim Templin March 14 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/

Episode 040: In Which We Read Some Magazines

In this episode, I talk about dog-sledding, Irish Quilting, and the stash mystery challenge. How's about that for a mix?  I review several quilt magazines published in countries other than the U.S., give a Sandy update, and a respond to a few listener comments. Come along for our international ride!
Irish Quilting: (digital editions available):  http://www.irishquilting.ie/Irish_Quilting/Digital_Downloads.html
Fabrications: Quilting for You (United Kingdom--no digital editionsavailable): http://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/html/fabrications_magazine.html
New Zealand Quilter (no digital editions): http://www.nzquilter.com/
Australian Quilters Companion (find the magazine under "subscriptions"): http://www.completecraft.com.au/
Quiltmania (France): http://www.quiltmania.com/english/home.html (or quiltmania.com and click on the little British flag on the right corner to get the English version of the site)

EPisode 039: In Which We Go to the Movies Part II

Come to the movies with me again as I review three (and sort of a fourth) quilt DVDs. You asked for it, you got it! So it's time to make the popcorn and settle in for a movie date.
DVDs reviewed on this episode:
Fons and Porter MasterClass: Flying Geese (with Liz Porter): www.shopfonsandporter.com
Quilting Arts TV with Pokey Bolton (100 Series): www.interweavestore.com
Patchwork Schoolhouse: Finishing Well (with Joann MIddleton): www.patchworkschoolhouse.com (Also check out "Basic Training" for beginners.)
Other resources mentioned:
Pat Sloan's "Complete Guide to Quilting on Facebook" at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/PatSloanCompleteGuideToQuiltingOnFB
Inventory Software: Organized Expressions for Quilters: http://www.lns-software.com/quilters/index.html

Episode 038: In Which We Get All Hippy Feb 11 2011

Welcome to episode 38, in which we go retro hippy and I talk about the peace sign quilt I have completed for my niece. Each step of this project was a learning process. I talk about what I did right and what I could have done differently, plus a little bit about using directional fabrics.
For more photos of the quilt, check out my blog.
Stash Mystery Challenge deadline on Monday, March 7th. Can't wait to see your pictures!

Episode 037: In Which We Do-Over (Feb 4 2011)

This episode feature's listener's responses to the question, "If you could have a quilty do-over, what would it be, and how would you do it differently?" I got a lot of great responses! Also, Sandy Update, winner of the Quilty Resolution drawing, and reminders of upcoming challenges.
I reference Jeanne's blog entry--it's a great read:  http://noscraptoosmall.blogspot.com/2011/01/vote-for-quilting-happiness-before.html

Episode 036: In Which We Talk about My (Current) Favorite Things

Hey, podquilters! This week I rave about a couple of things I'm seriously digging at the moment, and then I spend a few minutes briefly mentioning a couple of things I'm not digging quite so much. So you get a book review, a couple of product reviews, and a few tips. Plus, listener comments had some great inspiration this week!
From this episode:
Quilts around the World: From Alabama to Zimbabwe, by Spike Gillespie
Carol Doak's Foundation Paper (Scroll down to find the paper only, or buy it as part of a bundle with other books and notions if you look in other areas of her store. Amazon has it for the same price at the moment.)
Quilt University for online classes

Episode 035: In Which We Talk about Not Much Jan 13 2011

In this episode, I review the "Carol Doak Teaches You to Paper Piece" DVD--that and listener comments are the highlights of the episode! Some good tips from listeners, entertaining comments, and a sweet story of families reunited.

Episode 034 In Which We Go to the Movies Jan 8 2011

Make yourself some popcorn and get ready to watch some movies with me! Well, OK, the movies are quilt instructional videos and you may not want greasy-popcorn-hands near your fabric, but we'll still have a good time! In this episode I review five quilt instructional videos, and share a tip that I learned from each one. I also review the Stash Mystery Challenge and New Year Resolution Give-Away, do some listener comments, and complain a lot about thread.
"Dian McClun & Laura Nownes Teach You Beginning Quiltmaking", from C&T Publishing--At Home with the Experts Series #8 http://www.ctpub.com/client/client_pages/AHWTE.cfm

"Precision Piecing" with Joann Middleton, from Patchwork Schoolhouse (www.patchworkschoolhouse.com).

"Fluff and Stuff: Machine Quilting with Paula Reid," from Paula Reid/Batts in the Attic,  http://www.battsintheattic.com/

Fons & Porter MasterClass: "Perfect Binding" (Liz Porter) and "Log Cabin ABC's" (Marti Michell), from Fons & Porter, https://www.shopfonsandporter.com/category/Master-Classes