Quilting...for the Rest of Us

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

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

It's Quilter on the Road time again...and I'm posting this episode from a hotel room. I just had to share about a new quilt shop I visited today: The Quilt Foundry, in Maumee, Ohio. The Quilt Foundry: www.quiltfoundry.com Also mentioned in this episode: Five Yard Quilt patterns, available through www.easyquilter.com. For pictures of my fabric purchase, visit http://quiltingfortherestofus.blogspot.com. (Sorry--hotel internet isn't playing nice with podbean to upload photos here!)

It's Quilter on the Road time again...and I'm posting this episode from a hotel room. I just had to share about a new quilt shop I visited today: The Quilt Foundry, in Maumee, Ohio. The Quilt Foundry: www.quiltfoundry.com Also mentioned in this episode: Five Yard Quilt patterns, available through www.easyquilter.com. For pictures of my fabric purchase, visit http://quiltingfortherestofus.blogspot.com. (Sorry--hotel internet isn't playing nice with podbean to upload photos here!)

Another great, entertaining listener content episode! I posted a question about desert islands in BigTent and on our Facebook page, and in this episode I share all of your responses. Also, the results of the book give-away, and several book recommendations from listeners as well (see below for list and links). Books mentioned by listeners: Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook Brandilyn Collins, Color the Sidewalk for Me Louise Penny, Inspector Gamache and the Three Pines series Geraldine Brooks, Marchand People of the Book Lisa Lee, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Marcus Borg, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time Frances O’Roark Dowell Barbara Kingsolver, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Anna Lee Waldo, Sacajewea Neil White, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts

Another great, entertaining listener content episode! I posted a question about desert islands in BigTent and on our Facebook page, and in this episode I share all of your responses. Also, the results of the book give-away, and several book recommendations from listeners as well (see below for list and links). Books mentioned by listeners: Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook Brandilyn Collins, Color the Sidewalk for Me Louise Penny, Inspector Gamache and the Three Pines series Geraldine Brooks, March and People of the Book Lisa Lee, Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Marcus Borg, Meeting Jesus Again for the First Time Frances O’Roark Dowell Barbara Kingsolver, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Anna Lee Waldo, Sacajewea Neil White, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts

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 tutorialon 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.

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.

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 hexagonsthat ultimately got me involved. (Note that this blog entry also has links to other photos and design possibilities.) Little Bluebell's blog entrywith information and the Kaye Wood cutting technique video link.   Clearview 60 degree Triangle Rulerwith 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 templatesin 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!)

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!)

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!

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!

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!

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!

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)