Episode 203: Welcome New Year, Come What May

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Please note that in spite of what I say in the intro, this is not Episode 2003. It is, however, the year 2017.

One more correction: the book I refer to is Hillbilly Elegy not Hillbilly Nation. Check it out here.

The baby quilt, finished at last!

Some fun and useful links:

One way to block a quilt–a tutorial by quiltingjetgirl:

Blocking a Quilt {Photo Tutorial}

In the last episode I talked about Uppercase Magazine and the wooden quilts of Laura Cheney. To see her work, go here:

http://www.lauracheney.com/GalleryMain.asp?GalleryID=121225&AKey=R457VCH7

Weeks Ringle and Bill Kerr discuss entering shows:

https://www.facebook.com/modernquiltstudio/videos/1291341637598257/

Making 30-Day Resolutions:

Mini Resolutions – 30 Day Commitments for Year-Long Success

Books I referred to in this episode:

Swing Time by Zadie Smith

News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal by Jeanette Winterson

 

What I’m Reading

Walk by Jacquie Gering

My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante