In this episode, I talk about what I learned from my latest Craftsy class and was able to immediately put to use on my current project; I also review two books (see below for links).
In this episode:
Dot-to-Dot Quilting with Angela Walters (Craftsy Class)
Shape by Shape: Free-Motion Quilting with Angela Walters
Hand Dyeing Yarn and Fleece by Gail Callahan
(Craftsy and Amazon links in these show notes help support this podcast and blog. Thanks!)
In this episode, I talk about panty dogs and empty walls and bobbins and miters. And a few other things.
In this episode, I manage not to whine--at least, not much--about a tooth emergency that happened. But mostly, I announce the winner of the 2014 Quilty Resolutions 2d Quarter Check-in giveaway, talk about quilt projects I've completed and what I'm working on now, and a bit about holographic threads, paint sticks, and all sorts of sparkly pretties.
2014 is halfway in the bag! How did I miss that? In this episode, I announce (officially) the Second Quarter 2014 Quilty Resolutions Check-in Giveaway and Linky party. It's on my blog--click here for the actual post with the Rafflecopter giveaway and linky party. (The deadline is next Saturday.) I also give a Sandy update, and then talk about my own quilty resolutions and what staying focused has helped me to achieve so far this year.
In this episode, I have a short announcement, give a Sandy Update mostly around the near-catastrophes of free motion quilting but with happy endings, review some books and products, and do (finally!) some listener feedback.
Mentioned in this episode:
Radiant Landscapes, by Gloria Loughman (C&T Publishing, 2013)
The Complete Photo Guide to Art Quilting, by Susan Stein (Creative Publishing International, 2012)
Free Motion Quilting Workbook, by Angela Walters (C&T Publishing/Stash Books, 2014)
Sticky Fabri-Solvy (Sulky)
Wash-Away Thread (YLI)
Vanish-Lite Water Soluble Thread (Superior)
Website recommended by listener Lauren: http://www.colourlovers.com
Textile art webzine recommended by listener Carol: grumpyandmad.blogspot.com
(Using Amazon links in these show notes helps support this podcast and blog. Thanks!)
Okay, so I actually recorded this on Monday night but am just getting around to posting it tonight. Oops. But nothing's gone out of date, so we're good! In this episode, I talk about what I accomplished on retreat, and include a few product recommendations and reviews. Pictures of my retreat projects will appear on the blog later.
In this episode:
"Building Blocks" pattern by Jackie of Sew Excited Designs, available on Craftsy (Definitely check it out!)
Quick Ripper seam ripper (The price seems to vary a bit every time I look at it on Amazon, so keep an eye on it.)
Banjees wrist wallet by Sprigs
Dog collar purses by Daisy Couture (And yes, most of you could make those yourselves. I prefer to support someone else's desire to make them. But I don't need to talk about that again.)
In this episode, I start with another in the "12 mistakes to learn from" series of 2014; then we move on to announce a newcomer in the podcasting world (woot!), give an app review, talk about luminosity in quilts, and some yummy yummy thread I've been using lately.
Find Ms. Lottie's new podcast here: The Slightly Mad Quilt Lady on iTunes or direct from Podbean.
Luminosity quilts:
Superior Thread's website is here.
I announce the 2014 Quilty Resolutions First Quarter Check-in giveaway and linky party on my blog running this week, and give a quick preview of my Fourth Podcastaversary Giveaway next week! A Sandy Update, a book review, and some listener feedback round things out.
Mentioned in this episode:
Don't forget Daisy's giveaway at her blog: http://www.ldq.outlandishthreads.com.
Book review: Creative Stitching by Sue Spargo
In this episode I talk about an extraordinarily productive weekend! Leaving for Lancaster on Tuesday makes a great deadline for me to get a lot done. I talk about my Disappearing Pinwheel, my Scrapitude quilt, some more work on the postcard, and getting class supplies and cutting done for Lancaster. And, of course, a little listener feedback.
In this episode, I announce the 2014 Quilty Resolution First Quarter Check-in, then talk about Scrapitude, spa-days, and the Shape-Cut ruler. I also give a brief review of the Great Courses lecture series "How Colors Affect You: What Science Reveals" (which I mistakenly referred to as "The Science of Color" in the episode), and talk about three fitness-related apps: FitBolt, EarnedIt, and Every Move.
My weekend took a sharp left turn when I decided, spur of the moment, that it was time to finally get that darn cutting table into my life. Admittedly, I was probably really too worn out to record a podcast after getting the cutting table (mostly) done, so this episode may be a hair rambly. But I talk about the whys and wherefores, although I'll leave it to a later blog post to give specs and pictures. Also in this episode: a little more about the Disappearing 9-Patch, Scrapitude, and Crafty Classes...and, finally, some listener feedback! Woo!
Welcome to 2014! In this episode, I announce the winner of the Art Quilt Maps book, give a Sandy Update and a little listener feedback, and I do several reviews!
Reviewed in this episode:
LifeTopix app
Cozi family calendar
Dry Iron from Vermont Country Store (Also a few models on Amazon)
Fiskars Fingertip Rotary Cutter
"Machine Quilting" with Wendy Butler Berns (Craftsy class)
In this episode, I've actually gotten some stuff done! I talk about what I've accomplished recently and how I'm setting myself up for success in achieving my goals in 2014. There's also a few recommendations and reviews.
Mentioned in this episode:
Daily Routine app, Productivity Wizard app, LifeTopix app
Podcast: Old Time Radio Mysteries
Deb Hunter's Rapid Fire Hunter Star Ruler (Petite Star)
Having tested my feed, I now feel confident this one will work just fine! In this episode I update you on my progress with Laura Wasilowsky's Hand-Stitched Collage Quilts in Craftsy, make a mini-not-quite-an-announcement-yet about my Third Podcastaversary Giveaway, explain my new website, and some listener feedback.
Also mentioned:
Laura Wasilowsky's blog at Artfabrik.com
Leave comments here, please! Looking forward to hearing from you...
I'm back from vacation and feeling well-rested and rarin' to... slow down. Sound like a mixed metaphor or oxymoron or something? Check out the creative bytes in this episode to find out what toggle switch just got flipped for me and why. In addition to some highlights from Louisiana, I also talk about my experience doing the Kimberly Einmo Mystery Quilt on Craftsy and where I think I'm heading next. I announce a new "-Along" to keep us entertained, and mention some books I've been reading. A little listener feedback and some information about Google Readers' impending demise, and we have us an episode!
Mentioned in this episode:
Feedly (replacement for Google Reader) at www.feedly.com
Laura Wasilowsky's Hand-Stitched Collage Quilts on Craftsy
Deborah Crombie's Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James series
Terri Thayer's Quilting Mystery series
Deanna Raybourn's Lady Julia mystery series