Katie's Quilting Corner Podcast

* A gift for my hairstylist/tutorial for Thermoweb turns into a new class * Pentel Fabric Gel Pens vs. other pens * GoPro camera – timelapse and regular video * Gradient fabrics for use in tickertape projects * Carolyn Friedlander Shirts paper pieced pattern * Cooking up a storm – bread machine, Pots De Creme, fresh produce, herb garden, Captain Jacks Deadbug Brew * Beauty corner – airbrush makeup review, automatic curling iron “Daisy Mode”, Jamberry nails * Wedding, funeral, Robin Williams/depression * Binding thread transport tip * Oliso Iron review * Line tamer ruler suggested by Kim and Cheryl * Metallic thread on Anne * Corgi Fairytale Viewers choice, Twilters visit the quilt in Grand Rapids (Nonnie, Gretchen, Carole)

My process finishing up my Michael Miller Challenge Quilt * Straight line quilting * Figuring out how to quilt dresden plates in one continuous line * Anne gets moody A quilter does a twist on my Corgi Fairytale pattern with great success! Massdrop’s upcoming Allison-Glass-a-Palooza and a fantastic giveaway! My contribution to a Quilter’s Newsletter article and an upcoming tutorial for Thermoweb Loving my new Olfa rotary cutter Corgi update – enjoying summer House update (desks, selling old one, latest repair odysseys,) Modern quilt guild fun! Eyelash Extensions and airbrush makeup Recent podcast reviews

Boy I’ve been busy! I’ll talk about the variety of projects I’ve been working on, new tools, new books and some design process. Products I reference in this episode: * EZ Dresden Quilt Tool Set * Handiquilter Versa Tool – Longarm Ruler * How to Make Stuffed Animals – 18 projects * Amy Butler – Honeybun Pouf Pattern * In-The-Hoop Hedgehog Stuffed Toy Save on group buys for crafting and sewing items over at Massdrop Learn how to baste your quilts using trim boards

My trip to Vegas was lots of fun! I spent nearly a week there. I’ll share all the fun things I did. * Flight and arrival at Bellagio, In & Out * Trip to Hoover Dam, Lake Mead overlook and Quiltique * Couples Learn to Float * Big Dig excursion * Downtown Fremont St. and Heartattack Grill * Visit to Green Valley Ranch House update – plumbing fun, recent rains, new bench Getting back into the swing of things: * Patriotic charm swap * Modern quilt guild projects * Stuffed Peacock finish * Gingham quilt project Scientific Research * Walking improves creativity * Learning a new, complex skill can help memory

* The joys of moving * Flying with sewing stuff * Teaching large groups * New camera bag! – this is the Jill-e camera bag. I absolutely adore it. It looks like a regular handbag but it has everything build into the bag for a DSLR camera. And photos from our Sew and Share at the April 2014 Tampa Modern Quilt Guild Meeting

Moved in to the new house and I’ll tell you all about it! Here are some random photos from the move and stuff:

* Still house hunting. * Wander – the hot air balloon quilt and how it came to be * Pigma Paintstiks – what they are and some experimentation * Teaching classes in the new season * Planning some new tutorials * Minecraft * Corgi Fairytale on the move

* I update you on what’s happened since Episode 76 aired. * I got my class samples done! * House hunting Katie style * An upcoming trip on the horizon to Vegas! * Iron review * Quilt Bear shipping policy changes Various and sundry photos:

I share what’s been going on with me. It does involve me crying. You’ve been warned. Here’s my new hair:

* Meet Anne! I talk all about my purchasing decision and what I love about my new Pfaff Powerquilter. * A little bit about the classes I’ve been teaching * I did an interview with Stephanie from Modern Sewciety! * More “Ask anything” questions answered and what I’ve been up to

* A bit about Sashiko and why I love it * My teaching season has started! First class done, several more to go. * Corgi Fairytale news! * Keyfobs in the hoop * Playing with leather * My coneflower class and thread sketching used as quilting * Participating in a Kimberly Einmo Craftsy workshop – a new mystery quilt with new Robert Kaufman metallic fabric * Creating a wedding guest memory quilt – my design process * Sod replacement drama * More “ask anything” questions answered!

* A thread painting workshop with Nancy Prince * Corgi Fairytale gets shipped off. A final note (warning) about using the bleach gel pens. * Creating a free motion quilting class – musings from a teaching perspective * Feedback from the “so you want to sell a quilt” post *  More answers from the recent Rafflecopter giveaway “ask anything” prompt And some photos from Nancy’s workshop: Nancy’s Samples (these are referenced in the podcast)   My Samples and Workshop Photos

* Problem solving time! Bleeding and what to do about it on white fabric * Quite a bit of stashing going on * New computer * Review of the Tinkertote Craftsy class and my finished tote – plus some things I’ll be changing on my next one * Pricing a quilt for sale * Book reviews – Liberty Love and Sew!   * Bamboo Tablet Create * More HOA woes * I answer some questions from the recent giveaway “Ask Anything” prompt

You can see my recent finishes here Copyright Articles (good food for thought): * http://www.tabberone.com/Trademarks/CopyrightLaw/Quilting/Quilting.shtml * http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2012/03/copyright-terrorism.html There are many, many traditional blocks that are now in the public domain, which means their copyright has expired. If a block was published before 1923 it is in the public domain and can be used freely. There are other specific rules, but 1923 is a good date to remember. Check Barbara Brackman’s book,“Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns” or its companion software, Blockbase(through Electric Quilt), or “The Quilter’s Album of Patchwork Patterns” by Jinny Beyer for more information about original publication dates for specific blocks. Excerpt via – Piecemeal Quilts * For Electric Quilt users you should read their copyright information article See my fabric storage solution here

* Everything you wanted to know about my Corgi Fairytale quilt and more * Print your social media photos quick and easy! * Sewing space update * The Fear of Failure and how it plays into quilting * Site migration * Sew South 2014