I found a new quilting podcast to listen to on the elliptical trainer and treadmill. It is Jackie's Quilting Chronicles, by Jackie of Canton Village Quilt Works.
Her most recent podcast is an interview of Karen Griska of Selvage Quilts fame. It is quite interesting, especially if you have any interest in making something with the selvages from your quilting fabrics. Karen talked about how she came to make her first selvage quilt. If you need inspiration, visit Karen's blog, selvageblog.blogspot.com, where she has a new post just about every day with selvage projects of quilters from around the world.
Jackie is a quilting dynamo! She is a longarm quilter, teaches at a local quilt shop, has a an online fabric shop as well as an etsy shop, makes her own quilts, and does the podcast. I call that living a quilting life!
Showing posts with label podcasts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label podcasts. Show all posts
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Inspiring Places on the Web
I discovered quilting blogs about two years ago which turned out to be a major milestone on my creative journey as a quilter. Things I've seen on blogs, websites, Flickr, and etsy have provided much inspiration for my own work. Here are a few:
Crazy Mom Quilts and Oh, Fransson - Both bloggers use simple blocks but with creative color choices and much use of white or other neutrals to create visually stunning quilts. While I am not yet ready to go "wonky," I've been using more white and see new beauty in simple shapes and settings. Crazy Mom stopped blogging this year but her old posts are still "alive" on the web.
Don't Look Now! - This blogging applique maven has a distinct and fresh style that is very appealing. I love both her use of color and her free motion quilting. She has a line of patterns that can be purchased in the US at Shabby Fabrics.com.
Mrs. Schmenkman Quilts - This blogger's use of bright colors, especially Kaffe Fassett prints, has inspired me to break out my usual pastels and period reproduction fabrics. I've got a couple of quilts that will use Kaffes or similar in my head; just need to get them down on fabric!
Annie's Quilting Stash - I've mentioned Annie's podcasts before (they keep me going on the treadmill at the gym; I only wish she produced more) but she also has a website where she posts pictures of people, quilts, and other items mentioned in her podcasts. And now some of her podcasts have video. You can subscribe to the podcasts on iTunes or listen right on her website. Also, Annie has branched out and now has online quilting classes that replicate classes she offers at quilt shops and guilds.
What has inspired you recently?
Crazy Mom Quilts and Oh, Fransson - Both bloggers use simple blocks but with creative color choices and much use of white or other neutrals to create visually stunning quilts. While I am not yet ready to go "wonky," I've been using more white and see new beauty in simple shapes and settings. Crazy Mom stopped blogging this year but her old posts are still "alive" on the web.
Don't Look Now! - This blogging applique maven has a distinct and fresh style that is very appealing. I love both her use of color and her free motion quilting. She has a line of patterns that can be purchased in the US at Shabby Fabrics.com.
Mrs. Schmenkman Quilts - This blogger's use of bright colors, especially Kaffe Fassett prints, has inspired me to break out my usual pastels and period reproduction fabrics. I've got a couple of quilts that will use Kaffes or similar in my head; just need to get them down on fabric!
Annie's Quilting Stash - I've mentioned Annie's podcasts before (they keep me going on the treadmill at the gym; I only wish she produced more) but she also has a website where she posts pictures of people, quilts, and other items mentioned in her podcasts. And now some of her podcasts have video. You can subscribe to the podcasts on iTunes or listen right on her website. Also, Annie has branched out and now has online quilting classes that replicate classes she offers at quilt shops and guilds.
What has inspired you recently?
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Using Stash
I just listened to another of Annie Smith's Quilting Stash podcasts. This episode was particularly good, full of creative ideas for using (or busting!) your stash. She gathered ideas from her listeners and even quoted from the email I sent her. Wow, was I surprised when I heard my name! Nearly fell off the treadmill! You can download it from iTunes or here.
On her blog, Annie included a few photos of accumulated fabric sent in by listeners. Wow, after seeing a few of those pictures, I think my own stash is not so extensive after all. In fact, I need more fabric!
On her blog, Annie included a few photos of accumulated fabric sent in by listeners. Wow, after seeing a few of those pictures, I think my own stash is not so extensive after all. In fact, I need more fabric!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Aerobic Quilting and Podcasts
I’ve acquired Middle Age Metabolism and if I don’t get to the gym at least four times a week, shopping for clothes will cease to be fun. So I dutifully head over to use the elliptical trainer and treadmill. To make it endurable, I take a book (elliptical trainer) and iPod (treadmill). And whenever I can, I listen to quilting podcasts. Annie Smith of Quilting Stash…the first podcast for quilters, is my favorite.
Annie interviews famous quilters, reviews books, talks about techniques and tools, goes to shows I can’t get to (like Houston) and covers it all in a very conversational manner. It’s like meeting a friend for lunch or a cup of coffee, only she does all the talking and I never get a word in edgewise. And while listening, I put a few more miles on the treadmill practically without noticing and can eat more than lettuce for the remainder of the day.
Annie recently spent a week driving from her home in California to her son Ryan’s new home in North Carolina. She visited quilt shops along the way and spend the night with quilty friends, podcasting every evening. Now I know that, should I ever be in the vicinity, the Visitor’s Center in Mississippi is worth a stop. You can find Annie on iTunes (free) and on her site at http://simplearts.com/blogs/. Check her out and try some aerobic quilting.
Annie interviews famous quilters, reviews books, talks about techniques and tools, goes to shows I can’t get to (like Houston) and covers it all in a very conversational manner. It’s like meeting a friend for lunch or a cup of coffee, only she does all the talking and I never get a word in edgewise. And while listening, I put a few more miles on the treadmill practically without noticing and can eat more than lettuce for the remainder of the day.
Annie recently spent a week driving from her home in California to her son Ryan’s new home in North Carolina. She visited quilt shops along the way and spend the night with quilty friends, podcasting every evening. Now I know that, should I ever be in the vicinity, the Visitor’s Center in Mississippi is worth a stop. You can find Annie on iTunes (free) and on her site at http://simplearts.com/blogs/. Check her out and try some aerobic quilting.
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