2017 – Page 2 – The Off-Kilter Quilt

This episode is early, but I needed to get my QuiltCon experience on tape while it was still fresh! I’ve got a few pix to show you from the show, but if you want to see the vast array of quilts (other than mine), I recommend doing a search on Instagram for #QuiltCon2017. Believe me, you’ll see a lot of quilts! Okay, so first here’s me and Bauhaus Birds in the Air.

And here’s me with Modern Birds in the Air.

Here’s me and my old friend (and longtime listener) Ellen from Scotland!

And me with Andra from East Tennessee, who I also know through this podcast!

I had a great experience at QuiltCon and can’t wait to go again!

Here are two great QuitCon round-ups:

Quiltin’ Jenny’s: http://quiltinjenny.blogspot.com/2017/02/6-things-i-saw-at-quiltcon.html
HollyAnne’s: http://www.stringandstory.com/blog/2017/2/27/quiltcon2017

Interested in making quilts for kids with cancer? Check this out: https://quiltsforcure.org

February 22, 2017

Episode 205

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Possible layout for the new quilt:

Took this picture on a recent walk. I think it would make a nice quilt!

I really enjoyed this Gwen Marston lecture:

Interesting article on why we like abstract art:

http://www.salon.com/2016/12/18/this-is-your-brain-on-art-a-neuroscientists-lessons-on-why-abstract-art-makes-our-brains-hurt-so-good/

February 3, 2017

Episode 204: The “First World Problems” Episode

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So I’m working on some wonky stars right now. I used a filter with this photo, just to make my design wall less bland.

This is the abstract house quilt I’m working on. Very preliminary. Who knows what it will end up like?

Hey, I was on Pat Sloan’s podcast this week! Listen here.

New post up at the Quiltfiction site–go take a look at Patricia Polacco’s for real Keeping Quilt!

Here’s the tutorial I used for the wonky stars I’m making: http://thesillyboodilly.blogspot.com/2009/02/wonky-star-tutorial.html

Just signed up for a new quilty newsletter–are you familiar with Elm Street Quilts? Turns out Kathy is in my local MQG, and I’m really enjoying her blog. Check it out!

I mention A Chef’s Life; are you familiar with it? Big fun! http://www.pbs.org/food/shows/a-chefs-life/ On the podcast I refer to Vivian Howard’s restaurant as the Chef and the Table, but it’s actually The Farmer and the Table.

That’s it for now. See you next time!