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66 – Quilt Finishes, Pulling out UFOs, Money saving tips
Origins Pinwheel Top is Finished – design process for border Moving the quilting corner Another Fat Quarter Shop grab bag - see me unbox it here Finishing Nostalgia Corgi keyfobs and filled designs Sewing photo challenge on Instagram Recent shopping adventures (Gone with the Wind fabric/blu-ray), Totoro Flag for boston Pressing foot tip! Shelf liner...
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65 – Clip It Up, New Bag, Text Prints, Meeting a listener
I’m using a new Clip It Up system to organize my fat quarters and pieces of fabric smaller than 1/2 yard. Pincushions in the hoop Class previews Grommets, buttonholes on Kismet, a new Midi Bag Owl Stuffies Meeting a longtime blog/podcast follower at a quiltshop Rainbows End New fabric obsession – text prints New podcast...
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64 – Quilt Hanging Options, Notions, Star Trek, and Ripping Quilting
My poor Honda Element gets some work done after breaking down the morning of my last podcast interview Joined the Aurifil thread club! First magazine publication Nostalgia quilt top is finished Quilt hanging options Owl keyfob in the hoop Redoing some old furniture We meet Patrick Stewart and attend Megacon along with the TNG Panel ...
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63 – Interview with Modern Quilter Elizabeth Dackson
An interview that has been in the works for a while! This is a very fun and informative interview with modern quilter Elizabeth Dackson of “Don’t Call Me Betsy“ blog and pattern shop. Links from “Housekeeping items” section: Xero Shoes – minimalist running sandals Quilters Health Challenge on Twitter – Hashtag #QHC Zombies! Run! App...
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62 – Back from my Cruise! Taught first quilting class, Iris quilt finish, and much more
Thank you Ruth for your generosity! Also thank you Connie and Jaye for the mail this week. I got published! Taught my first quilting class Iris quilt gets a binding finally Designing for Madrona Road Chain of Stars Mystery Quilt Cruise was relaxing Download any old episode of the podcast here (iTunes will only show...
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61 – Cruise prep, Tank Top Dresses, Serger fun, Viking Update
Prepping for my cruise that’s coming up in less than a week! More involved than I’d like but I’ll make it. I’ve spent the last few days working on some tank top dresses and really had fun learning about making skirts. Exploring my serger has been really fun too! I’ll update you on the...
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60 – Viking Sucks plus quilts, projects and more
I’m gonna unload about Husqvarna Viking in this episode so be prepared. New Projects (and a few finishes): Cruise Tote Baby Bibs Iris Quilt almost finished Nostalgia honeybun quilt Folding purse Modern Quilt Guild Meeting Madrona road challenge Fat Quarter Shop 12 lb Scrap Grab Bag
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59 – 2013 Goals, Kismet update, Minkee, Monthly projects and product reviews
I’ve been doing lots of quilting on Kismet! Oh how I love her IDT foot. Leftovers DONE First embroidered Minkee project More crayon melting fun Holiday Houses & Class Preview Cruise is closer and closer! 2013 goals Motorola S305 Bluetooth Stereo Headset w/ Microphone review Flush and Sparkle toilet cleaning system review Being Water Dual Flush Assembly...
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58 – A Christmas Mom Interview
Here are the links and photos about some of the things we talk about in the interview. Barb Smith this is the song you were looking for: Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key - Little Blue Egg – Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer. This is my favorite rendition of the song out of all of the...
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57 – Meet Kismet (new Pfaff Creative 2.0)
My breaking point with the Topaz 20 is reached Speaking to my Pfaff dealer I find out there is a used Pfaff Creative 2.0 in my price range I research the features and find it’s got extras my Topaz doesn’t have Debating what to do and how to convince DH this is the right move...
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56 – Mystery quilts, Dealer problems, Etsy and geekyness
Prepping a sample for the crayon melting class Major Orca Bay progress The Topaz 20 has issues We have our first EasyStreet hangout! EasyStreet progress Betty and I have some bonding time Etsy gets some exercise The December Modern Quilt Guild meeting Photos edited for the pinball festival Thanksgiving was survived and a recipe trial...
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55 – The BIG Quilt show episode! Plus pegboard installation and reorganization
Big Quilt Show Update!! We’re done! My purchases that I made Reorganizing Sewing studio - read the whole post here with links to items like the pegboard and hooks Lightscoop – DSLR attachment for light bounce for indoor photography (see bottom of the linked post for test shots and link to purchase) Wizard of Oz pinball (go...
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54 – Quilt Show prep, thread storage, bowls, photography
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...
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53 – Craft shows, In-The-Hoop fun, to do lists, coupon policies and tips for you!
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...
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52 – Preparations, new tutorial, quilting by check and failures
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) A new tutorial and my...
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51 – Quilt Shops, a book signing, embroidery projects, quilting
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,...
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50 – A look back, book review, new quilt shop, new sewing machine, hurricane prep
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...
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49 – Finishes galore, borders, notion reviews, 80′s timewarp
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...
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48 – Lots of Reviews, Sew Day, and Strings
Quilting Book review - String Fling by Bonnie Hunter I can see said the blind man (I’m getting glasses) TV Tray Portable Pressing table made Sew day with Tampa Modern Quilt Guild Digging myself out Upcoming game convention Fabric flowers galore! Art Tracer Lightbox 10″ x 12″ String block swap update The trial of the...
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47 – Traveling, quilt shop review, Mom Interview #2, Jelly Roll Race quilts
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...
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46 – Some Assembly Required, Strings, Food, and New Guild
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...
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45 – Leftovers, Rotary blade tip, mystery quilts and new furniture! Also a book review.
“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...
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44 – I visit Sarasota, clean my sewing room, finish a big quilt and much more
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
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43 – Interview with Listener Tracy and Quickie Update
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:
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42 – Your Questions Answered from the Giveaway contest
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...
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41 – Juanita Yeager, Swap Blocks, Leftovers, New Toy
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...
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40 – Techie Quilting Tools, Rainbow Insomnia Finish, Pinterest Rant, embroidery
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...
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39 – Embroidery fun, Finishes, Rainbow Insomnia Progress, Listener Thank yous
Metro Embroidery Thread Rayon thread issues Tip about quilting in the hoop – cover your clips in masking tape to prevent them from popping off! Rainbow Insomnia and the different types of quilting I did The fun of using 28 wt. Aurifil thread Designing a new label Black Floral wallhanging finish The importance of Watermarking...
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38 – “The Jumbled Episode” Embroidery, Time Loss, Workshops
I’m trying out some new embroidery software – Stitch Era Universal I embroidered some shamrocks using an applique pattern Got some stuff digitized Spring Cleaning EQ 7 Aurifil monofiliment Karen Kay Buckley machine applique workshop and dinner I’m losing time My Epcot trip and dinner at The Ravenous Pig Scrappy Trips Around the World Swap...
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37 – Behind the Scenes of Ep 36, WIP, Basil Update, Reorganization, Curtains
A little bit behind the scenes of the interview with Kimberly Einmo! Some of my works in progress: Rainbow Lonestar Black Floral Wallhanging UFO Test blocks for twin size commission Testing embroidery files from Big Dreams Embroidery Block design for Seamed Up Basil saw the surgeon for his 8 week checkup after his CCL surgery...
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