Thursday, March 29, 2012

Do You Watch Online Quilt Shows??

Hello all! I know it's been awhile since I posted. I have no excuse to give you. So instead of dwelling on what I haven't done, I decided to move on and post a little today. I was wondering if the readers could help me? Here's my question:

Do you watch online quilt shows? If so, which ones and are they helpful? The reason I asked is that during "National Quilt Day" weekend, the Quilt Show was free the entire weekend! I took full advantage of the shows. At one point in my life I did subscribe to QNN, however I've found that I like the Quilt Show a little better. I am a subscriber of "Craftsy". I like the fact that once you sign up/subscribe, you can watch the show as many times as you like. I also like the fact that it never expires. So, that my questions to you. Share your feed back with me.

For those who listen to my podcast, the show notes for episode #17 can be found at http://thequiltingpot.podbean.com, you can listen there as well. I will be posting some pics of the things I talk about here.

Here's my complete table runner top! I used Deb Tucker's Rapid fire ruler for this. If you recall this was the "emergency" that caused me to break my fabric diet. Speaking of fabric diet, it has been 29 days.

Hunter's Runner

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen this completed top.
Pocket Full Of Pinwheel (Riley Blake Pattern)
It's the "Pocket Full Of Pinwheel" quilt top by Riley Blake, Freckle Whimsy. If you would like to see the tutorial, here's the link: http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/2010/11/10/pocket-full-pinwheels/.

Command Strips! The best invention when you don't want to put holes in your walls. Perfect for renters. Well, this is what I am now using to hand some of my quilting tools.

command strips

Last but not least. I am planning yet another project. I have a "New York Beauty" quilt/wall hanging on my mind! Of course it will be a paper piece project. You almost have to with those pointy point. It's a known fact that I still struggle with precision when piecing. I have the add a quarter ruler, foundation paper piecing paper by Carol Doak and I am ready to give it a whirl.

Well, I think this will be it. I had more to say than I thought!!! So, stay tuned to see what's next.

Until next time...........

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival-Podcast Meet Up

TQP#15 - Podcast Idles

*Two of the celebrity Podcasters, Sandy and Frances
Sandy and Frances

*Podcast recording w/fellow podcasters and listeners

Our listeners

*My stash enhancement before my fabric diet begins on 1 March 2012. A quick view of my Superior thread purchase.

Fabric and Thread Stash Enhancement

*Deb Tucker rulers

Quilt Tool Purchases

This is a result of using the Hunter Star ruler. The top is by Kim, the "Quirky Quilter".

Hunter Star

*Pattern purchases and a Kaleidoscope Ruler

Pattern Purchase

The quilt show had me seeing stars in my future. Deb Tucker's rulers has really inspired me to make a two color Hunter Star quilt. I now have tools that should help me in getting my "perfect points"*Seeing stars in my future.

*My two fav quilts in the show was the "Jack Nicholson portrait and the BA quilt

Jack  Nicholson Quilt

Only half of the "Jack" quilt is pictured.

Simply Stunning BA Quilt

BA Quilt

*"The Quirky Quilter" - Kim (Quilter Comedian)

*Discussion of a "retreat", "cruise", annual meet up event at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival

Special thank you to: Sandy for organizing the event and Paula for organizing on site.

Until next time.......


Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Resisting Temptation

I's' been a minute since I last posted. TQP #14 is up and ready.

First things first, the MidAtlantic Quilt Festival start this week. If you are in the area, stop by and say hello. Several podcasters, Sandy, Tanesha, Pam, Frances, along with myself are having a meet up. Meet us at the waterfall around 1130.

If you listenen to my podcast, you know that I will be starting a fabric diet starting the 1st of March. Well, I was advised to start now and not wait. (Nonnie) Can't do that!!! The quilt festival is this weekend. How can I start a fabric diet and attend a quilt festival. It's not humanly possible to be that good. So, born was the title of the podcast and post, "Resisting Temptation".

*Jodi, the puppy, is growing fast. He has gone from 2.9 lbs to 6.6 lbs. I am glad that he is getting along with his brother. Here are pictures of both. I apologize that the pics are not great quality, but they would not be still.

Jodi
Jodi
Jodi & Gizmo Jodi & Gizmo


Aprons for my sister and her husband. I used the tutorial using Tea Towels from the MSQ Co.


Yarn chosen for the "Scoodie" for my daughter.
Scoodie-ish

If interested, here's the link to the pattern: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hooded-scarf-3-sizes

Riley Blake designs fat quarters. Can you see a "Pocket Full of Pinwheels"?
RB Stack

*UFO-Applique wall hanging..quilting complete, binding made

Red & Green 2 Red & Green

*Harry Potter homework assignment

Circle

Until next time..................