Free motion quilting with Freezer Paper!

On episode 49 I talked about 1 of my newest uses for Freezer Paper. I absolutely love this! It makes me look like I can actually free motion quilt:)
Here is the quilt sandwich, prepared for quilting and tucking into the machine. Please note – I DID start from the center and worked my way [...]

An example of Tami’s work!

On episode 50 – I spoke with Tami and she described one of her quilts – how about a visual for that?

Ok- Here’s the plan, Stan. And a Giveaway.

I’m thinking that with everything going on surrounding the blog and the podcast these days – I needs me a schedule.
I will be alternating out weekly (can you even believe it???) between a regular podcast, an interview podcast, and posting a new tutorial. However – I still cannot promise actual show notes – they will [...]

Shownotes for Episode 44 – what are those lines Allie?

During the show – I did my best to describe the lines I drew on my work table. These lines were to assist in better pressing – keeping everything lined up.
These are the lines…

Basically, the space between the vertical lines match up with the size of the pieces I would press open.
I thought I would [...]

Shownotes for Episode 43 – the NQA quilt show photos!

Many More Photos of the NQA QUILT SHOW can be found on Flickr.  Click here to have a looksie!
The website for Country Stencils

The website for Bonnie Blue Fabrics

Shownotes for Episode 41

Well, the big news on this show is my new machine – the cricut!
I emailed the company looking for more information on this because there website, while fantastic; doesn’t seem to have any info on this one!
And not mentioned in this episode – but yes, another cutting system has entered the Studio of madness – [...]

Shownotes for Episode 38 Tip-py Toe!

Be sure to check out the latest issue of American Patchwork and Quilting April 2009 for the majority of the tips I chatted about on this episode!
This is the quilt I loved! Little birdies:)

Here’s  the link for the organization posts on Whip-up that I mentioned.
The 2 questions I asked:
1) When does a WIP (work in [...]

Shownotes for Episode 36 Eat Crow and let’s have cake.

So, this episode has me eating a little crow because I previously dissed the Quilter’s Home magazine and now – after trying it again – it does have its’ merits!
I also reviewed this book by Claire Garland.

And this book ‘Scraps and Shirttails: Reuse, Re-purpose, Recycle!’ by Bonnie K. Hunter.

I am continuing to work on this [...]

Episode 32 Shownotes! Pictures of the goodies…

FABRIC FOLDING PHOTOS AND TUTORIAL – AT LONG, LONG LAST…