Katie's Quilting Corner Podcast

* Custom zipper cases – owls! * More quilt show prep * Label for viewer’s choice basket * ballots * Bowls, bowls, bowls * A bowl gets purchased before it leaves my studio! * Reorganizing my thread storage * Pegboard * Hooks * Hook set for various tools * Painting a pegboard * My todo list once the quilt show is over * Winner of the Thanksgiving Aurifil thread giveaway announced – a survivor of Hurricane Sandy * Bonnie Hunter’s new Mystery Quilt teaser post with yardage requirement * Had a yummy dinner at my favorite Thai restaurant and tried something new * A new cleaning toy! The Hoover Twin Tank Steam Mop * I’m getting organized around the house * Tattoo contemplation continued * Pinball festival – photography! * The Color Run

* Some fun with craft shows * Custom price board * Display ideas * E-reader case in the hoop * Getting closer to quilt show and what I have left to do * Bali pop quilt makes it home! * I finish a little owl quilt for my office * Bowls galore * Argo movie review * Michael’s Coupon Policy explained (Michaels Coupon Policy July 2012 PDF) * Tip for keyrings – Use a staple remover to hold the keyring open while you add items to it * Fabric Purchases * Odds and Ends by Cosmo Cricket – Label Scraps Panel * Sugar Rush by Dan Morris * Tattoos – call in with your tattoo ideas and stories if you already have a tattoo (quilting and non-quilting related) Call in to the podcast using the link above (or call direct 813-428-8131). * Tips from Love and Quilting magazine

* I spent a few weeks of September getting things made for vending at a pet event – didn’t really work out. New plan in action! * Two finishes!  * Quilt show prep * #quilterWeddings – I share my wedding story (this inspired by the #quilterweddings photo share that went viral on twitter) Click photo for album slideshow   * A new tutorial and my process coming up with that little pouch * Some fabric purchases * Product review – Seam fix seam ripper and Bear Thread applique pressing sheet * Fitness update * Some apps I’m using to track walking distance and weight training reps/progress * GymPact * RunKeeper * Gym Hero * My first “quilting by check” experience with my fabulous longarmer * Joanne Lendaro of Insanely Cheap Quilting * A rant about sewing machine dealers and “recall” work covered by warranty * Movie reviews – Looper * Big Dreams Embroidery comes through on a special request! * Fall in Florida * Live broadcasting of KQC

I visited two quilt shops in Sarasota Sew Worth It tried a new longarm at Expert Sewing Center Bought a few panels, pattern for hubby New purse! Went thrifting with a friend and got a few things Upcoming craft show prep Call ins from the contest contest winner announcement - congrats Connie G. of Boise, Idaho! Batting deal of a lifetime Embroidery design fun - in the hoop Five Star Fonts Zip Case post Quilting all sorts of stuff Baby panel Batik JRR quilt Leftovers scrap quilt Book signing with Kimberly Einmo Funny bryon story involving Ritz crackers Book I'm reading and related documentary - Dance with the Devil memoir by David Bagby and Dear Zachary is the documentary related to that story Documentary recommendation - Jiro Dreams of Sushi New movie recommendation - Lawless New sponsor announcement 

My first big milestone has been reached - 50 episodes! I look back at the last 50 episodes and what I fondly remember the most. Some of my favorites that you should listen to if you haven't already: Episode 36 with Kimberly Einmo - she's a precut genius and has tons of tips for quilters that love to use precuts Episode 43  with listener Tracy who talks about purchasing a longarm and how she decided what brand to get Episode 33 the very first mom interview! Episode 42 where I answered listener call in and write in questions Episode 08 where I talk about my cruise to the Western Caribbean I add borders to two quilts My first "quilting by check" experience I go out on the town with Elizabeth from Don't Call me Betsy blog fame A successful visit to a brand spankin new quilt shop! (Photos below) It's sewing machine week! I get an old one repaired and acquire a "new to me" sewing machine - meet Veronica (to go with Betty my other vintage Singer - you know, like the Archie comics) my new Singer 221 Featherweight Why I like vintage sewing machines so much The denim avalanche continues Design wall built Book review - Creative Quilts from your Crayon Box Florida hurricanes and what that means for me as Issac approaches Bernie turns 6 Upcoming trip to Sarasota again Basic things I think new quilters should have and work on (see my Tools of the Trade post here) Fitness update And now some photos from my quilt shop trip to Inspire! down in Plant City, Florida. A few photos of the antique shop we dropped in to see

I embroidered a tank top with Rainbow Brite to wear to Gamewarp in Orlando! Had a blast. The Ravenous Pig was fabulous as always. I caught up on all my swaps and finished the last fabric flowers for the quilt show rosettes. I shared a border quandry on Facebook and get to the finish line on a pretty old UFO quilt top Bernie has to visit the vet I join the battle against the CPSC regarding magnet sales The Purple Thang and why I love it so much Rotating cutting mat - why I think it's a must for every sewing room Aurora - An American Experience in Quilt, Community and Craft - Master storyteller Jane Kirkpatrick extols the beautiful treasures, unknown to a wider public, rediscovered in the Old Aurora Colony of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. The people and legacy of Aurora, a utopian community founded in the mid-1800s, will stir your imagination, hopes, and dreams; and remind you that every life matters–every daily task, love, aspiration, and endeavor. Denim! It's taking over my life!

A whole bunch of reviews: quilting book, movie review, kitchen tool, tutorial and more! I've been working on swaps and fabric flowers. General life update.

I visit Quilting by the Bay in Panama City, Florida (see photos here) My first trip to Hobby Lobby New camera lens! Basil travels with me Progress on Orca Bay Two new Jelly Roll Race quilts (see photos here) Arrow table insert arrives, issue with bobbin case cover now. Excited about the Modern Quilt Guild launch Podcast weigh in Some photos of my childhood:

Episode 46 shownotes: The epic saga of assembling the Arrow Bertha cabinet String blocks for the upcoming swaps and a time-saving tip I visited a new guild (Tampa Modern Quilt Guild) Elizabeth of Don't Call Me Betsy blog fame Ann of A Girl in Paradise blog fame Kona Cotton color card Salt Lake Modern Quilt Guild EZ dresden challenge Getting my mojo back and reorganizing my sewing room Lifestyle changes and I get honest about food My Fitness Pal - free online calorie counter and exercise tracking tool Runkeeper  I'm taking a trip - what questions do you have for Mom Interview 2.0 ?? A few more book reviews on Hugh Howey novels First Shift - Legacy Half-way Home Another card game review for Fluxx Zombie Edition - $12 Bonus review of Dread Pirate boardgame Fiskars Rotating Cutting Mat Review I picked up a few more Three Pound Remnant bundles and loved what I got! Curious as to how they get made? Fabric.com did a neat feature explaining what goes into each bundle. I'm going to attempt a skirt. Not sure what sacrifice I need to make to the fabric gods to prevent failure though. Here are the fabrics I got in my recent Fabric.com three pound assortment purchases (I got two of them and 4 yards of the "sewing twitter fabric" These are some home dec samples that were given away for free at the last guild meeting. My first idea was to use them for tote bag applique but I'm not sure yet. They are very pretty!

"Leftovers" - quilt update and border decision process Rotary blade trade in program and warning against Harbor Freight blades Hoopsisters Mystery Quilt update Working on an old UFO Sewing furniture and finding the best fit for you June Coleburn visited the guild and told us about Japanese design Book review: Wool Omnibus Editionby Hugh Howey Part 6: First Shift - Legacy (next part of Wool series)

We visited Yoder's Restaurant, Alma Sue's Quilts and the Ringling Museum. Here is that "special exhibition" I talked about with the vintage quilts that I didn't care for. Photos from Yoder's and Alma Sue's quilt shop: My dinner   Photos from Ringling Museum I finished the doggie commission quilt Reorganized my sewing room and visited IKEA Embroidered a towel for Towel Day and played a new card game Hoopsisters mystery quilt update Upcoming swaps - string blocks on foundation muslin for July and August Finished my first tote! Another t-shirt

I interviewed one of my listeners Tracy regarding her recent longarm purchase and renovation of her quilting space. Here are photos of her new area: And here is Tracy with her hubbys toy!

I answer a whole mess of questions from the giveaway post!  Thanks so much for calling in and asking questions, this was a really fun episode to do. I hope to do another one in the future! If you want to call in to a future episode here is how you can do it: Call in to the podcast using the link above (or call direct 813-428-8131) and ask a question for me to answer on a future podcast.

I attended a lecture and workshop with Juanita Yeager, art quilter. What a great experience! I worked on my blocks for the Scrappy Trip Around the World swap Playing with some leftovers from my snowball blocks I have a new toy!! I did a jelly roll race quilt Stitched on my first t-shirt and a messenger bag Commission work Babies are coming! (not my own) Fixed Rainbow Insomnia's label Finish-a-long goals for 2nd quarter Made curtain tiebacks Thinking of doing a Hoopsisters Mystery quilt Book reviews: Q  

Techie Stuff for Quilting and Embroidery iPad/iPod/iPhone apps Fabric Converter Robert Kaufman's Quilt Calc Block Fab Block Tool Fabric Stash Fabric Journal Quilt Helper Pattern Pal Project Quilt Quilt Fab QuiltRef Color Schemer Quilt Shops Quilt Index Michaels and Jo-Ann Fabrics Easy Quilt Quilt Envi Quick & Easy Quilt Block Tool Quilter's App Planet Embroidery Organize your magazines by scanning them to PDF and saving them on your PC Use a black marker to mark the end of your monofiliment thread Evernote One Pretty Thing - website with lots of DIY craft tutorials Other Stuff: Rainbow Insomnia is finished along with the Black Floral UFO. I made a cool thread banner and embroidered a thrift store dress I ranted about folks getting their panties in a bunch over Pinterest Some interesting drama going on regarding a certain fabric designer and a certain publisher Giveaway is here!!