By Sandy Hasenauer
A podcast for quilters who enjoy the quilting life
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I got to play on a longarm and loved it! In this episode, I describe my experience playing with a longarm machine at my LQS. I also talk about a great Etsy purchase, review two books, briefly update you on...
It's been a hey of a week, but I'm back. In this episode, I review three books and talk about my most recent finish, "Joy." Thanks for listening! Mentioned in this episode: Design Magic for Paintstiks, by Shelly Stokes Quilting for Peace: Make...
In this episode I review three books (listed below). I also catch you up on my WIPs, talk about #MDSI, and announce a new addition to my blog: Total Color Tuesdays. I hope you'll play along! Mentioned in this episode: Quilting Retreat...
Charlotte's back! Woot woot! You may recall meeting Charlotte Hawkes, the scrap quilter from my guild, from episode 51 In Which We Get Scrappy Again. Some of you asked for more detail, so I invited myself over to her house...
A quick catch-up to do some listener feedback, explain why I've been AWOL, and talk about my guild quilt retreat tomorrow. Be sure to visit Cindy of Fluffy Sheep Quilting's blog for updates on her new venture!
I'm back! In this episode, I announce the winners of the last two weeks of giveaways for my two year podcastaversary, talk a little bit about my vacation, give a couple of non-quilty recommendations, and do some listener feedback. I...
In this episode, Jaye and I continue our conversation about design principles and elements with a discussion of texture--visual and physical. Don't forget to check out Jaye's blog for information and resource recommendations. Looking forward to hearing what you think...
Jaye's back! Woot woot woot! In this episode, we talk about the design principle, pattern. For more information, be sure to visit Jaye's blog at www.artquiltmaker.com. We also do a little Sandy Update, announce winners of recent giveaways, and do...
I talk about some things I've learned about my quiltmaking during my sabbatical, and resources that helped me make those discoveries. But I mostly talk about Shiva Paintstiks. Yay, paintstiks! Mentioned on this episode: The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron Transitions: Unlocking the...
I just came back from a road trip to North Carolina State University to see the "Textiles of Exile" exhibit at the Gregg Museum. In this episode, I describe my experience seeing works of textile art created by immigrants, refugees,...
Jaye's back! In this episode, we discuss the design principle of rhythm. For more information, notes, and resources, visit Jaye's blog at http://artquiltmaker.com/blog/2012/03/design-series-rhythm/. Reminders: Karen Lee Carter Giveaway posted here And get ready for the month long celebration of the Two Year Podcastaversary!...
(In the podcast, I mistakenly refer to this as episode 85. Sorry! It's episode 84!) I had the happy happenstance of meeting Tiffany Sherman at a lunch table at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA, in February. Making small talk,...
Giveaway announcements here! First, I'm so happy to be able to share with you this great conversation I had with art quilter and teacher Karen Lee Carter while we were both in Virginia for the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. I had...
Another installment in the design series with Jaye! This time, we talk about repetition. I also announce the winner of the podcast introduction giveaway, talk about some Sandy Updates, announce another upcoming giveaway, and do some listener feedback. Mentioned in this...
In this episode, I talk about my adventures getting to the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival and about the festival itself. I describe the lectures I attended and my purchases, and a visit with rocket scientists at NASA. A little bit of...
We had a great time at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA, last weekend! Check out our conversation between our Celebrity Listeners and Frances of Off-Kilter Quilt, AJ of The Quilting Pot, Tanesha of Crafty Garden Mom, Pam of...
Reminder to Meet at the Waterfall! Also, I talk about my paper-piecing adventures, a new contest, and plans for next week.
Announcing the Meet-Up information for the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Hampton, VA, Feb 23-26. If you're going to be there, be sure to listen to at least the first 10 mins or so of the show you know where to...
Great listener input episode again! I asked about pattern storage ideas, and you responded! With a brief Sandy update and a whole lot of listener feedback, this episode is a wonderful conversation about quilting, food, and snails.
Yay! Jaye's back! In this episode, Jaye and I talk about the design principle of unity (sometimes also named harmony). Lots of great examples and resources, as always! Be sure to check out all the great information on Jaye's blog.
A quick addendum to tonight's episode--sorry about that! I forgot!
In this episode, I give my own three quilty resolutions (see episode 73 for the 2012 Quilty Resolution giveaway), and do a little catch-up with a whole lot of listener comments! Woot woot! Love my listeners when they get chatty!
Thanks for your patience, everyone! I finally had enough of a voice today to record a podcast, and we had a lot of catching up to do! In this episode: a few announcements, catching up on the Quilting Gallery 4th...
First off, I announce the Boxing Day Sew-In on December 26--find out what's going on and who all is involved! Next, it's time to enter in the 2012 Quilty Resolutions Give-Away! We had fun with this last year so I'm...
Another listener-created episode! This week, I share with you the responses that everyone made during the Facebook giveaway in November celebrating the QFTRU page hitting a nice round number of likes. I'd asked, "What quilt project would you absolutely love...
You all wrote this episode! A listener asked what the pros and cons are to shopping online versus shopping in a local quilt shop (LQS). I posed the question to all y'all and this episode is the result! Listed in this...
Jaye is back! Wheee! In this episode, Jaye of www.artquiltmaker.com and I talk about the design principle "Balance." She gives us descriptions of a variety of types of balance and addresses some issues with each one, as well as tips...
We had a fun, spur-of-the-moment Anti-Black-Friday Sew-In (ABFSI) day on the day after Thanksgiving--some of us on Twitter and Facebook cheered one another on as we sewed our day away and avoided the malls! Listen in as I share who...
Lots of helpful hints for gifts in this episode! One product review, my fave reads of 2011 (including some quilt books), and thoughts about gifts for the quiltmakers in your life--including Secret Santas if your guild does something like that....
In this episode I have a wee little bit of a Sandy Update, a fun new website I stumbled across, some listener feedback, and several book reviews! Hope I can spend your money for you. In this episode: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Pumpkin-Bisque-with-Smoked-Gouda (It's a member...
In this episode, I talk about my guild's quilt retreat in October--some tips for going on your first retreat, lots of product reviews, my project progress update, and listener feedback! Here's a teaser... For the rest of the photos, check out my...
Honey, I'm home! After several months of seemingly unending travel, I've finally come home to roost. I spent the last week regrouping, reorganizing, and (re)cleaning. It seems like I've picked up quite a bit of stuff in my travels.... In...
My travel journal, of sorts! Things referenced in this episode: Generations Quilt Shop, Pottstown, PA: http://www.generationsquiltshop.com/ Better Homes and Gardens Complete Guide to Quilting
Back to the design series with our friend Jaye of artquiltmaker fame. (Follow her on Twitter--@artquiltmaker.) This time we're talking about line. Why do we need to think about line when designing a quilt? What affects can line have? What...
In this episode, I talk a little bit about Snail's Trail blocks, give two book reviews, and describe the starting of a new design study group in my quilt life. What fun! In this episode: Traditional Two Block Quilts, by Sally Saulmon The...
Wheee! The long-awaited day has finally arrived! In this episode, I launch a new, on-going segment featuring Artquiltmaker blogger Jaye Lapachet. Jaye and I have been working on this for *months* so I'm absolutely ecstatic to finally be able to...
In this episode, I share some listener responses to the question, "how do you respond to the events of the world through quilting?" It's been an really interesting discussion in BigTent and I'm looking forward to hearing your comments after...
As a follow up to my decluttering episode a couple of posts ago, this time I explore what makes us buy fabric. Sure, sometimes we buy for a project--but most of us probably buy fabric on occasion as "fabric retail...
Hey everyone--I've been reading your comments right along, and this week I finally sit down and respond! In this episode, listener comments, listener comments, listener comments! Plus a little Sandy Update, and a question to help me prepare for my...
OK, you asked for it, you got it. Several listeners had asked me to share about how I'm approaching the whole "empty nest" thing as I send my daughter off to college. I have been doing a lot of processing...
I'm home! In this episode, I catch up on some life updates, tell the story of my "cautionary tale" quilt, talk about my recent shop hops across country, and give a book recommendation. Plus, as always, listener comments! (For pictures...
It's Quilter on the Road time again...and I'm posting this episode from a hotel room. I just had to share about a new quilt shop I visited today: The Quilt Foundry, in Maumee, Ohio. The Quilt Foundry: www.quiltfoundry.com Also mentioned in this...
Another great, entertaining listener content episode! I posted a question about desert islands in BigTent and on our Facebook page, and in this episode I share all of your responses. Also, the results of the book give-away, and several book...
Like the Whos down in Whoville, I feel like I should be shouting, "I am here, I am here, I am HEEE...EERE!" In this episode, I talk a little bit about what's been keeping me away; but I also announce...