Canadian Quilt Talk: Recent Episodes
Brandy Lynn Maslowski
Canada's number one podcast for quilting, fibre art and everything in between, answering your quilting questions with the experts across Canada.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she interviews Nora Fursevich of the Langley Quilt Guild about the incredible group quilt called Slice of Langley made by a group of 8 quilters. The slice quilt won the Award of Excellence for a Group Quilt at the CQA 2015 Show in Lethbridge, AB.
Have you ever thought about buying one of those beautiful old fashioned vintage sewing machines? They can be a gorgeous piece of furniture, or even the sewing machine you use every single day. Join Brandy Lynn this week as she explores searching out, purchasing, fixing up an old machine and more. Vintage Sewing Machines with Kim Jamieson-Hirst.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she shares her top 5 tips for tackling that pesky UFO. Don't let a quilt project disappear into the abyss of your quilt studio shelves. Bring it out, add some love and make it happen!
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she interviews fibre artist Carol Ann Waugh to explore her book Stupendous Stitching, her workshops on Craftsy, her advice on marketing and time management for fibre artists and so much more...
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she chats with Long Arm Quilter Elizabeth Ruth to uncover her tips for bringing your quilt to a Long Arm Professional for the first time.
Join Brandy Lynn this week on Episode # 74 of Canadian Quilt Talk as she explores a new online course called Essential Guide to Fusible Web Appliqué with its creator Kim Jamieson-Hirst.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she share the process of dyeing your own fabric with snow! Got the winter blues? Why not haul some of that freezing snow inside and create your own happy version of the blues on fabric?
Join Brandy Lynn on this week's podcast for a story of inspiration. Meet Jaynie Himsl who found her passion for fibre art, decided what she wanted and asked for it! She mounts her first solo fibre art show this summer in Weyburn Saskatchewan.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she takes you through the ins and outs of navigating the Quilt Canada 2015 National Juried Show. Whether you are considering a road trip or want to follow along from home, this is an episode you don't want to miss.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she explores the Big Canadian List of Online Fabric Shops with Blogger Shannon Smith. Explore all of Shannon's great Canadian lists at www.finishedgarment.ca
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she talks with Ricky Tims. You'll hear all about his upcoming Canadian Super Quilt Seminar events, his new online workshops and more...
Canadian BERNINA Shop Tour
April 7 Cottage Quilting, Kelowna, BC
April 9 Johnsons' Sewing Centre, Edmonton, AB
April 11 Creekbank Sewing Machine Shop, Mt. Forest, ON
April 14 Piece Makers Quilt Shop, Conception Bay South, NF
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she interviews Leslie Gislason of Keyston Quilts, a new modern quilt shop in Winnipeg, to explore what it's like to start from scratch and make a quilt shop happen.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she talks about GOALS - not just a New Year's Resolution, but goals for being healthy, happy and productive all year round in the studio for 2015.
Join Brandy Lynn this week for the Holiday Podcast 2014 where she'll chat about the buzz of the holidays, her Aloha Quilt Cruise and what's coming up for 2015.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she interviews modern quilter Cheryl Arkison. Learn her story, the ideas behind her quilting style and the announcement of her new book coming soon in 2015!
Join us this week as Brandy Lynn features Sew Sisters Quilt Shop and their 3rd annual Blogathon Canada event. Whether you are a blogger or not, you'll learn what a blogathon is and how to participate for a chance to win one of over 20 great prizes.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she brings you last minute Halloween projects to adorn your home and make the Trick or Treaters smile. AND don't miss the theme for the holiday postcard exchange!
Join Brandy Lynn this week for her second dose of inspiration. Following up on Episode # 8 - Inspiration in the Studio, Brandy brings you more of what you want to keep you inspired.
Join Brandy Lynn this week to get the the "point" of choosing the right pins for your project. Whether it's sandwiching a quilt or pinning swatches to your design wall, you'll have the info you need to get rid of the junk and outfit yourself with the right pins for the job.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she turns the tables and asks you for inspiration. This show is for you, so Brandy asks you ten questions to brainstorm what you want out of the Canadian Quilt Talk podcast.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she explores dyeing fabric and more with quilter, dyer, teacher and designer Elaine Quehl. And don't miss the fabric giveaway of Elaine's latest line of fabric from Northcott called Falling Leaves.
Do you have a studio space that calls you back again and again because you love it so much? Join Brandy Lynn this week as she gives you tips to assess your studio space, plan a great furniture layout and organize for creative success.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she shares her top 25 favourite inspirational quotes. You'll be inspired, motivated and ready to take on the world...or just that next UFO.
Do you sometimes stop after hours of stitching away only to feel every muscle ache and pain yelling at you? Tune in this week as Brandy features physiotherapist Wendy Otto's recommended exercises and stretches to get those quilting muscles feeling at ease.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she shares expert tips from Physiotherapist Wendy Otto to keep your neck, shoulders, hands, wrists and eyes in tip top shape while quilting to prevent strain and injury - Quilting Ergonomics.
Have you ever recieved a photocopy of a pattern from a friend or guild and thought - is this really OK? Well this week on CQT you'll learn the real deal about copyright with special guest Kathy Bissett.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she explores the book Color for the Terrified Quilter with special guest Ionne McCauley.
Join Brandy this week for the 1 Year Anniversary Show of the CQT Podcast as she interviews Sara Seuberling of the Electric Quilt Company. Don't miss the GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY of EQ7 software!
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she takes you by the hand and outlines the idea of EQ7 software with EQ expert Reeze Hanson from The Quilt Pattern Magazine. And you don't want to miss this one because Brandy leaves in a hilarious blooper and you really get a great idea of what EQ7 is all about.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she announces the top winners at Quilt Canada, talks about the wonderful people she met, and interviews a few of the winners.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she SHARES her top ten tips on sharing with quilters. From videos, quotes and photos to mini gift exchanges and more she'll have you inspired this week to pay it forward and share with someone you love.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she gives you a sneak peek at what goes on at a Quilt Canada Conference. From entering quilts, to the workshops, events, awards and more you'll get the scoop on what to expect at a Quilt Canada national juried show.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she announces the Canadian Quilt Talk 2014 Postcard Exchange. She'll talk about what a postcard is with expert Monika Kinner-Whalen who teaches a Creative Postcard Class and has exchanged 100s of postcards with penpals all over the world.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she explores what you can do when you get into a rut and can't seem to find your way out. Whether its with quilting, your job, or just everyday life, get yourself inspired to look at the bright side and keep on truckin' with Canadian Quilt Talk.
Join Brandy Lynn this week from the Eye Candy Quilt Show in Regina Saskatchewan as she interviews Shelley Wicks and Jeanne Large about their new quilt pattern book - Here Comes Winter and much, much more...
From washing and storage, to mailing and travelling with quilts, join Brandy Lynn this week as she shares her top 10 tips on caring for your quilts.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she uncovers the heartwarming story of Vice Principal Sandra Richardson whose family eats, breathes and speaks humanitarianism which recently led to a quilt project for 47 orphans in Tanzania, Africa.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she interviews Canadian quilter, teacher, speaker and author Daphne Greig. We’ll explore her transition from day job to quilt professional, talk about her patterns, workshops, Alaskan cruise and more….
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she chats with superstar quilter Leah Day about how the idea to embark on 365 days of free motion quilting came about and how it has turned into a business and changed her life.
Have you taken a moment lately to look back at some of the things you are grateful for? Join Brandy this week as she tells you how gratitude has kept her on a good path and literally changed her life.
Do you want to take the mystery out of the Bargello Quilt? Tune in this week as Brandy Lynn brings out the origin of the word bargello and gives you the skinny on these gorgeous intricate patterns that really can be tackled by a beginner quilter.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she brings you ten tips for becoming a better quilter. From pinning, to reading and clearing your clutter, she'll have you motivated to take some time for yourself and get better at quilting.
On this week's Episode Brandy talks about quilting and food. From food that looks like a quilt to quilts that look like food she'll give you ten tips on food to bring to quilting potlucks and healthy snacks for workshops, retreats or at home in the studio.
We are in for a very special treat this week as I chat with Cathy Miller - The Singing Quilter. I'll ask her about everything from the inspiration for quilterly songs to where she'll be singing next. Don't miss this exciting Canadian Talent.
From no-sew tied blankets, to table runners, pillows and team-spirited quilts, Brandy will give you her top ten projects to bring a little team love into your home for the big game night event.
Join me this week as I talk about the basics of dyeing fabric, from the tools and supplies you'll need to get started, to dye methods and caring for your fabric before using it in a quilt.
Tune in this week for 10 last minute ideas for quilty Valentine's gifts for you kids, your friends, or your spouse. And don't miss the big launch of the Kristy's Quilt project!
Join us this week as we create awareness for Mitochondrial disease and learn about the Mito Quilts of Hope Project founded by Christine Knox.
Join Brandy Lynn this week as she shares tips for creative success when first trying out new fibre art techniques. Join her on her new adventure in 2014 with 52 Weeks of Fibre Art on the Brandy Lynn Maslowski YouTube Channel.
You've likely heard of Inklingo, but have you given it a try? Offering 2 collections of FREE designs for download on her website, Linda Franz chats about what Inklingo actually is and how simple it is to get started.
Don't miss this week when Brandy Lynn talks about the TQPM Small Kennel Quilt Team - Quilters make 12" x 18" quilts for pets who have suffered through a natural disaster. Special guest - Nan Baker, the Marketing Director of The Quilt Pattern Magazine.
Listen in this week to learn about the Kristy's Quilt Picture Book Project. Brandy will explain Kickstarter and how you can make a difference in the quilting world by sharing this book with a child.
Tune in for this first episode of 2014 as Brandy brings you her top 10 New Year's Resolutions in the Studio. Learn how to be more healthy, happy and productive in the quilting studio.
Don't miss the CQT Holiday Special. You'll hear Brandy's favourite Christmas things, she'll announce how to enter the Holiday Prize Giveaway and issue a challenge to listeners for 2014.
On this week's episode we chat with Lezley Zwaal, the founder of Quilts of Valour - Canada. This society gives much needed quilts to injured soldiers and veterans across Canada.
Canadian Quilt Talk has teamed up with the Quilt Pattern Magazine and we have all kinds of fun things in store. This week learn all about the magazine, the staff and the exciting things coming up in the New Year.
Join us this week as we explore the fabulous Quilter's Connection Magazine. It's founder Heather McArthur is saavy on the quilt scene and provides the latest patterns, photographs, tips and stories for Canadian Quilters.
Meet Margie Davidson - CQA Teacher of the year! She's fun, fresh and inspiring as we chat about her travels, her workshops and the process for making her gorgeous natural hand dyed fabric.
Donating Quilts in your community can be a fun and rewarding volunteer experience. Learn how to get started and do it right this week with Brandy's 8 tips on getting involved in quilting for charity.
Are you looking for ways to spread the buzz about quilting? This week's episode tackles 8 great ways to teach kids in the community and help make quilting a heralded tradition for decades to come.
Have you ever escaped to your studio only to find you've suddenly quilted the hours away? You just might be doing the perfect thing to de-stress! On this episode we chat with Mary Sullivan Holdgrafer, Creativity and Meaning Coach at the Haven on Gabriola Island about her workshop Healing Stitches.
Award-winning teacher and quilter Carol Seeley shares her story, what inspires her and what it was like to win the Viewer's Choice Award at the CQA 2013 National Juried Show.
On today's episode I'll explore a website called Quilt Stash Squared and give you my top 5 tips for organizing and tackling those pesky UFOs.
Award Winning Canadian Quilter Kathy K. Wylie graces the airwaves this week as we dive into a day in the life of a quilter, pattern designer, author, teacher and judge. She even offers up some great advice on how to balance a full-time quilting career, family life and the time to do her own quilting.
On this week's episode we'll explore how to run a mini fibre art exchange with tips on choosing a theme and ideas for inspiration. Whether you are a lone quilter who likes the solitude of the studio or a hopping mad traveller who hits every major show, mini exchanges are a great way to connect and make new friends.
Ever wondered what it's like to be President? Judy Kelly retired and got involved in an organization she's passionate about - the Canadian Quilter's Association. Find out what it's like to be Prez and what she loves most about the job.
Whether your children are 10 years old or in their 60s, this episode give you 8 tips on introducing quilting to a younger generation in your family so the tradition continues...
Join us this week to find out the importance of having a label. Quilt labels can range from a simple signature to several pages of detailed info but no matter which way you look at it, a label is a MUST HAVE for any quilt.
Join us for our 10th episode as we learn all about Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) with the Executive Director Marth Sielman.
This week's episode of Canadian Quilt Talk hits a hot topic that everyone's talking about - Modern Quilting. You sent in your questions and we found the answers with special guest Holly Broadland, President and founder of the Vancouver Modern Quilt Guild.
On this episode we'll explore Inspiration in the Studio. If you ever feel like you are in a lull and need something to spark your creativity in the quilting studio, this episode is for you!
In this episode we catch up with Award winning celebrity quilter and musician Ricky Tims at the tail end of his coast to coast Canadian tour. We'll ask the questions you won't find answers to online and announce his latest major award!
This week's episode will tackle a few tips and tricks for planning to attend your next quilting retreat. Whether you hit the retreat circuit like a pro or you are attending your first retreat ever, this episode will have tips to help you make the most of it.
In this episode we'll tackle the ins and outs of encountering social media. Whether you are an avid surfer or an internet newbie, we'll give you the tips to be safe and have fun browsing your favorite quilting and fibre art sites online.
Canadian Quilt Talk - Brandy Lynn interviews Susan Purney Mark about her latest DVD - Soy Wax Inspirations. Plus, you'll hear the first quilting Q & A for the Gentle Judge segment.
Canadian Quilt Talk - in this episode we'll consider the public perspective of quilting and fibre art, with a heartwrming story of how one woman started quilting and Brandy Lynn's 6 steps to bringing quilting back to the forefront in your local community.
Let's Talk Fabric - join us for an all fabric episode with guest Marlene Starkman of Flare Fabrics and our very first listener giveaway on the Quilter's Corner.
In this first episode of Canadian Quilt Talk you'll meet the host Brandy Lynn Maslowski and learn about what a podcast is, how to subscribe, and what the show is all about. You'll hear some upcoming episode ideas and find out what's featured weekly and monthly. Be sure to sign up so you don't miss a thing!
A quick promo on what to expect from Canadian Quilt Talk - Canada's number one podcast for quilting and fibre art.