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General life updates, and I talk about some new-to-me quilt books!
Quilts for Scrap Lovers by Judy Gauthier.
Charm School: 18 Quilts from 5" Squares: A Beginner's Guide eBook : by Vanessa Goertzen
Jelly Roll Quilts: The Classic Collection, by Pam and Nicky Lintott
Layer Cake, Jelly Roll and Charm Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott
The Best of Jelly Roll Quilts by Pam and Nicky Lintott
For more information on the Acorn Easy Press, here’s a link to their starter kit on their website.
For Charlotte Hawke’s Mystery Scrap Quilt, visit her blog at www.makingscrappyquilts.com. To go directly to the recipe post, click here.
Lookie what I made! Here’s my new pressing station—a basic portable folding table with adjustable height legs topped with a padded sheet of plywood. I described how I made it in the episode, but I was basing mine on several different Youtube and blog tutorials of variations of the idea. (Pardon the overflowing trash can! That’ll get emptied soon, I promise.)
Just for kicks n’ giggles, here’s my Accuquilt “station” (although I’m not sure it can rightly be called a station since it’s not a self-contained unit with all the dies right at hand). My embroidery supplies now live beneath it.
I also mention in the episode that I was working on a heart block. Here she is. Very basic, easy pattern. The background fabric was provided but we pulled our own scraps—one set was to be reds (which I chose to do), and the other is multicolored, if I recall. I only took one block to do since I knew I was traveling quite a bit. Most people are making two.
Show notes:
Bonnie Hunter’s Scrap Users’ System: https://quiltville.blogspot.com/2005/06/scrap-users-system.html
Karen Brown of Just Get It Done Quilts: https://youtu.be/bmBvqwSj0IE?si=GU7d8IMmkca6quTk
Lori Dickman of Quilting with Lori: http://quiltingwithlori.com/
Joan Ford’s Scrap Therapy system: https://hummingbird-highway.com/scraptherapy-books/
Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet Scrappiness is Happiness book
Charlotte Hawkes’ organizational system can be found here. Her Facebook group is https://www.facebook.com/groups/795322573884605. Be sure to subscribe and/or join the group so you get notified when her 2025 mystery quilt begins!
From listener Colleen, the Acorn Precision Piecing System: https://acornmakers.com/pages/your-education-destination.
Product Reviews in this Episode
The Quick Ripper
Here’s a quick video of me using it so you can see how it works.
Soak “Flatter” Spray
Mary Ellen’s Best Press (Gallon Size in my favorite scent!)
In this episode I do the usual (if brief) catch-up on my current quilting projects, review some books, and respond to listener comments including a discussion of using lines on your mat rather than your ruler. Also, a listener question for you: Have you been on a quilt tour? If so, what was your experience?
Both by Diane D. Knott
Scrap Quilt Secrets: 6 Design Techniques for Knockout Results
Strip Quilt Secrets: 5 Techniques-15 Projects
Also:
Crumb Quilts: Scrap Quilting the Zero Waste Way by Emily Bailey
Perfect 5 Quilts by It's Sew Emma (available at Fat Quarter Shop)
Triangles on a Roll Quilts by It's Sew Emma (available at Fat Quarter Shop)
Mentioned in this episode:
It’s Sew Emma seam guide
Tucker Trimmer III
June Tailor Crafty Clutch quilt-as-you-go (This is an affiliate link that helps support this podcast and blog. Thank you!)
No real show notes for this episode! The items I mention will get more airtime later on.
Just for a refresher, here’s the link to the Creative Grids Wonky Log Cabin ruler.
In the picture below (photo credit Creative Grids) you’ll see what I’m describing as the trim lines being dotted versus solid lines. If only that last line had been dotted! My brain was fully trained after so many rounds of trimming based on the solid line that the logic that the ruler didn’t actually end there never wormed its way into my brain. Surely that should be written up as some sort of psychological test somewhere. “How many quilters will stay fully focused on the solid line even when all logic points in another direction?”
Welcome to Episode 217! You’ll hear more about my adventures in log cabin world and yes, a few more mess-ups. But it’s all good.
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!
A bit of a life update and then a quilty update—and releasing guilt through releasing fabric!
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!
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
In this episode:
Sue Daley Glue Pens—available at many locations but this link is to Missouri Star Quilt Company
The wooden seam presser I referred to as my “unsung hero of notions” is this one.
Accuquilt (As an Accuquilt affliate, using these links helps support my podcast and blog. Thank you!)
- Storm at Sea Die
- 5” Strip Die
- Hexagon Die
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!)
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!)
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!
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!)
Oops. I thought I was on episode 205 when I recorded and posted this episode, and now I'm realizing it should've been 204. Oh well!
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!
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!)
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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
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 my200th 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.)
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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, Canada: http://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...
In this episode I talk about the continuing saga of the cosmetics bag, including questions about bias tape makers and a bit about FitBits. (See what I did there?)
To visit Frances' podcast and blog (and information about Birds in the Air), The Off-Kilter Quilt, click here.
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.
In this episode, I announce the winner of the 2016 Quilty Resolutions Giveaway, and talk about some quilty goings-on in my life. Woo! I've touched my sewing machine!
In this episode:
- "Walking in Love" interactive art project: www.adelehan.com/interactive-art-project-walking-in-love, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/walkinginlovestory/?fref=ts.
In this episode I report on how I did with my 2015 Quilty Resolutions and what it meant to have a Word of the Year; I also remind y'all what your 2015 Words of the Year were and ask for updates! Then we turn to 2016 Quilty Resolutions. I share mine, and then once again invite you to share yours and enter my giveaway. I end the episode by talking about a few books I've found helpful in helping me with crazy quilting, embroidery, and beadwork.
Please note: I have now posted the Quilty Resolutions submission form here.
Mentioned in this episode:
Judith Baker Montano's Embroidery & Crazy Quilt Stitch Tool
Stitched Blooms: 300 Floral, Leaf & Border Motifs to Embroider by Carina Envoldsen-Harris
Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Collection by Aimee Ray
Beading on Fabric by Larkin Jean Van Horn
Crazy Quilting by Christine Dabbs
Quilting...Just a Little Bit Crazy by Allie Aller & Valerie Bothell
Allie Aller's Crazy Quilting
Rodale's Successful Quilting Library: Creative Embellishments
One I forgot to mention but is also really great:
Foolproof Crazy Quilting by Jennifer Clouston
(Disclosure: As an Amazon affiliate, using the Amazon links in this post helps support my podcast and blog. Thank you!)
In this episode I talk about a family emergency that turned into a quilty project; I also discuss how to save embroidery projects from the trash can, and a little bit about de-gunking irons, all in the context of my current works in progress (or finishes). I also introduce the 2016 Quilty Resolutions Challenge concept, although the actual challenge won't launch on my blog for another several days. But this'll get you thinking!
A little bitta bling--always hard to get a blingie picture, though!
I can actually talk about quilting and embroidery and fun stuff now! Progress update on several embroidery projects and a bit about some quilting projects. I do talk about my school-related plans for the break until my January class, but I warn you when it's coming so you can just stop listening at that point if you'd like to; I do, however, end with listener feedback as usual. And by the way, I apparently have a complete mental breakdown by the end. Barely coherent, really. So it may be worth hanging in for the entertainment value.
Mentioned in this episode:
Scandinavian Needlecraft by Clare Youngs
KFNeedleworkDesign on Etsy
Lorraine at ColourComplements on Etsy who REALLY lives in Canada, not the UK as I mistakenly reported. (I've since fixed it on that blog post.)
Akonye Kena fair trade embroidery threads (and check out their buttons too)
Daylight wafer light box that my friend has and I really, really want.
And here's the real link for MeinkeToy, although I've also fixed it in that episode show notes as well.
In this episode, I talk about all the fun we had for #BFSI (Black Friday Sew-In), announce the Boxing Day Sew-In (#BDSI), and update y'all on Jacob's Ladders and Pudgy Birds. Talk back to me this time, ya hear?
Letting you know it's time to get ready for #BFSI! In this episode, I talk about a finish, a near finish, a I-wonder-if-I'll-finish-it-in-time-for-Christmas, and a it-has-a-snowball's-chance-in-h-e-double-hockey-sticks of ever getting finished.
I mentioned Sue Spargo's website for threads: www.suespargo.com. The other one I talked about is MeinkeToy Fiber Art Supplies at www.meinkeytoy.com.