Episode 216 In Which I'm Log Cabining 3-17-24

Hello, World!

In this episode, I talk briefly about what kept me away since my last episode, but mostly talk quilty!

Referenced in this episode:

Janome 1/4” sewing foot with guide

Janome 1/4” sewing foot without guide

I can’t find the 1/4” foot I have with the red lines online—maybe it’s discontinued. This one is close, but it has the flange guide that mine does not have.

Oops. On the episode I referred to the tape I was using as “tiger tape” but it’s diagonal seam tape from Cluck Cluck Sew. Tiger tape is the one you use in embroidery/hand sewing to give you even lines.

The “seam guide doohickey” I mentioned in the episode is the Guidelines4Quilting Seam Guide Setter.

Creative Grids Curvy Log Cabin Trim Tool (this link is for the 8” size; you can buy it multiple places)

Creative Grids Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool (10”)

Creative Grids Log Cabin Trim Tool (this link is for 6” and 12” on the same ruler—there are multiple options here too)

For the Accuquilt Log Cabin die, if you want to help support this podcast/blog you can use the Accuquilt link on my home page to get to Accuquilt and search “log cabin die.” I’m an affiliate. Thank you!

Episode 213 In Which Clips Are the Wrong Choice 3-20-22

In terms of show notes, I didn’t really mention any in the episode but here are two videos for you: One is a tutorial on binding (just in case you don’t know how to do it), and the one below it shows how to use the Fons and Porter Binding Tool that I’ve used for years and absolutely love. Then, below that, there’s a link for where to buy it.

Fons and Porter Quilting Binding Technique (without tool)

Binding Tool tutorial. There are many binding tools out there—this is the one I have and love.

Click here for the Fons and Porter Binding Tool at Amazon. Look at your local quilt shop first, though!

Episode 211 In Which I Build a Desk 2-28-22

Jordan Fabrics YouTube tutorial for Simple Simon quilt pattern

“Carolina Lilies” by Robin Pickens for Moda (Missouri Star Quilt Company)

The Quilt Show with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims

Home Grown Home Sewn in Cincinnati, OH, and their YouTube channel

Fabric Cafe and the Three-Yard Quilt books

Elise Baek’s website (EPP) with the Dilly Flower Hexagon Sew-along sign up. Not much info there, but you can watch Week 1 sew-along video on Youtube here. If you subscribe to it on her website, she emails all the info you need.

Panasonic 360 Cordless Ceramic Iron

Episode 209 In Which I've Been Decluttering

Once again, if you’ve missed it before, here’s the link to Karen Brown’s 2022 21-Day Decluttering Challenge (#2022declutterring).

Cotton Cuts fabric subscription is available here.

Here’s a link to AccuQuilt strip-cutter dies so you can see all the sizes they have available. Right now they’re offering 41% off qualifying orders with a code—it’s all on their website. (As an affiliate, purchasing through this link helps support my podcast and blog. Thank you!)

Episode 208 In Which I Did More Longarming 1-15-22

To check out Fat Quarter Shop’s Sew Sampler box, click here. (Using this link helps support this podcast and blog—thank you!)

For QuiltyBox, click here.

For Annie’s Fat Quarter Club, click here.

For Cotton Cuts Club, click here.

For Karen Brown at Just Get It Done Quilts’ 2022 Decluttering Challenge, click here.

For Lori Miller’s EQ8 Block Designs for Accuquilt, click here. (Using this link helps support this podcast and blog—thank you!)

Episode 207 In Which I Did Some Longarming 1-2-22

In this episode, I describe my recent experience renting some time on a longarm quilting machine at a local quilt shop. I also give some general updates on other quilty projects and talk about my 2022 goals.

Mentioned in this episode:

Just Get It Done Quilts by Karen Brown on YouTube: January 21-Day Decluttering Challenge

From listener Shari: https://www.ifoundaquiltedheart.com

The Adjustable Size Jelly Roll Race Quilt Pattern by Donna at Jordan Fabrics

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Episode 205 In Which Time Has Passed 12-18-21

I’m welcoming myself back to my own podcast! It’s been awhile, so I spend a little bit of time on a life update, and then talk about my current quilty projects (the Storm at Sea which is almost in its third year of progress) and set myself some goals. I also give you permission to nag me to quilt!

Mentioned in this podcast:

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline, audiobook read by Wil Wheaton (whom I accidentally said was from Lost in Space but is actually from Next Generation as any good geek knows—slip of the tongue)

The Yoga Room from Round Rock, TX, on YouTube

Accuquilt Go! Storm at Sea Die (Accuquilt constantly has sales—I have paid full price for very, very few dies so keep an eye out!)

Episode 203 (a year later) In Which I'm Confined to a Couch 12-31-17

For information referred to in this episode, read the last couple of posts on my blog. Also, the quilt books I reference (links are my Amazon Affiliate links, thank you): 

My StitchFix referral link if you're interested in checking it out.

My PageHabit referral link if you're looking for a new book subscription club.

My Barkbox referral link (Auggie LOVES his Barkbox)

My Terra's Kitchen referral link (with the caveat that I haven't actually really tried it yet, but it does get great reviews!)

And if you don't want to use the referral links, just google any of those titles and you'll be able to find all sorts of information easily enough. No worries--I won't be offended!

Episode 202 In Which I Organize Thread 12-6-16

Two episodes in two weeks! That's, like, a record or something for me...

Sandy update (and I've touched fibers, so there's an update!), a bit about clothing, and a lot about organizing my embroidery thread stash. Plus a book review!

Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art, by Claire Wellsley-Smith

Art Bin Super Satchel bins and storage rack

(As an Amazon associate, using these links helps support my podcast and blog. Thank you!)

Episode 201 In Which I Resurface Briefly to Talk about Stuff 11-27-2016

Audio Block
Double-click here to upload or link to a .mp3. Learn more

Ahem. It's been awhile. Howdy, strangers!

In this episode, I update you on a few finishes that happened since the end of June, and talk about current and future projects.

Mentioned in this episode:

Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art, by Claire Wellesley-Smith

MAGnificent Floor & Table LED Magnifying Lamp (I didn't pay this much for mine as I got a great show special price for it)

Instant Pot (Check Amazon for special prices)

Rituals for Living Dreambook

Erin Condren customizable planners

The Quilter's Planner

Passion Planner

 

Episode 200 In Which We Turn 200! 6-26-16

Welcome to my 200th episode! Since I missed my 6th podcastaversary back in March, I'll take this opportunity instead to give some stuff away! Look underneath the podcast player for information about my 200th episode giveaway!

In this episode, I talk a little bit about vacation but mostly about what I've been up to in my sewing room and embroidery-wise. I've been making progress! Plus, the ever-favorite-of-mine, listener feedback!

Later note: I misspoke in this episode and said both embroidery projects I have going are Lynette Anderson designs. They're not. I got it right in the related blog posts, though--the Christmas ornaments are Lynette Anderson, the Halloween BOM is Bunny Hill Designs. My bad!

And so...it's my

200th episode!

Which means it seems to be time for a giveaway!

Enter to win these fat quarters and the "Quick Turn tool" (sold in a variety of places but it's come in particularly handy on my Annie Unrein projects--she sells it on her website at www.byannie.com.) The Quick Turn tool is an easy way to turn fabric tubes right-side out again--something you do a lot of in making accessories.

To enter, leave a comment below responding to this question:

What would you love to do 200 times? 

I've loved posting 200 episodes. I've loved the conversation, the comments, the challenge, and making new friends via the airwaves (or the fiber optic cables, whatever). I love seeing pictures of what y'all are working on, and I love getting your excellent tips for how I could avoid completely screwing something up the next time I work on it. I love being inspired by your projects and I love it when you poke at me to keep going when I'm ready to toss it in. Thanks for 200 fun times, and I'm looking forward to more!

Also, I'd love to eat 200 pieces of chocolate. Although probably not all at once. That might be gross.

So--leave your comments--what would you love to do 200 times?

After you've left your comment, use the Rafflecopter widget to enter the giveaway. (I can't include you unless you're in Rafflecopter as the winner gets chosen at random through their widget.)

 

Episode 199 In Which I'm All About Annie 5-22-16

Here's my new microphone. 

Ain't it cute?

In this episode, I talk about my current--finished!--quilt project: that now-infamous Annie Unrein cosmetics bag. But then I obviously will not let Annie win as I'm going back to the well for another couple of projects, also referenced in this episode. A brief reference to the Jacob's Ladder quilt and another couple of projects I want to do in upcoming weeks.

After all the quilty talk is done, I share some changes I've made in the last few weeks that have made a vast improvement to my physical and mental health. But I do let you know when it's coming so you can turn off if you're just interested in quilty stuff.

Still--I hope you'll leave comments! It's far easier for me to talk to you when you're talking back! :-)

In this episode: 

Quilt blocks for Ft. McMurray, Alberta, Canadahttp://slostudio.ca/post/143898346607/quilts-for-fort-mcmurray

Twilter block swap: Birds in the Air block--check out the Twilters group on Facebook. If you're not a member, let me know.

Annie Unrein's Catch All Caddy (which I think I mistakenly referred to as the Carry-All bag, which is a different pattern altogether)

Annie Unrein's Train Case Trio pattern

Annie Unrein's Ultimate Travel Bag (this is the one I'm doing the Craftsy class for)

Jewelry Roll pattern by ModKid by Patty Young on Craftsy

Upright Duffle Gym Bag by StudioCherie on Craftsy

Gretchen Rubin's books: The Happiness Project, Better Than Before

By the way, I didn't talk about this in the podcast, but I used every dang one of these feet, and a couple others that didn't make it into the picture, at some point in the making of the cosmetics bag...

 

Episode 197 In Which We're Back in the Saddle Again April 30, 2016

This is a bit of a random catch-up episode but I do talk a fair amount of fabric and quilty stuff!

Mentioned in this episode:

Alamosa Quilt Company

Ozzypip Quilts

The Annie Unrein pattern I'm currently working on is in her Craftsy class, Sew Sturdy Travel Organizers. (Using this link helps support my podcast and blog. Thank you!) 

Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project, Better Than Before (the book), Better Than Before (the journal), and Happier at Home (currently on sale for $1.99 on Kindle). She and her sister also have a podcast, "Happier with Gretchen Rubin," available on iTunes and Stitcher, and probably lots of other places.