Driven To Quilt--The Podcast for Today's Quilter

Announcement

Nadine — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 07:20:41 +0000

I’m sorry to say that I’ve discovered I’m not cut out to do recording, such as my podcasts, on a long-term basis. As with many other things, writing, recording, producing and marketing the Podcast takes time from my first love - quilting - and my business - web design. I wish I could say that I had so much fun doing this that I couldn’t bear to quit; sadly, that’s not the case.

When something isn’t fun anymore, you should admit it’s time to stop. It’s time to go on to something else. I’ve learned a lot from podcasting, and though it was fun for a while, it’s not the sort of fun quilting (or web design) is.

Thank you for listening and enjoying the Drive to Quilt Podcast during its time on the air. The archived podcasts will remain available here for time being. I encourage you to visit the Quilt Epiphany Weblog, where I will continue to write about quilting and other things related.

Happy New Quilting Year to you all.

Nadine

Episode 14: Musings about holidays and quilts, and holiday wishes.

Nadine — Mon, 11 Dec 2006 05:37:41 +0000

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Program notes:

My favorite Christmas quote:

Christmas–that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance. It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance–a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.
–Augusta E. Rundel

This is the final Episode of The Driven to Quilt Podcast for 2006. Regular bi-weekly Episodes will resume January 8, 2007. Enjoy your holidays!

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Episode 13: First quilts and last quilts aren’t the whole story, working on old UFO’s, the best little scissors and questions about fluffing that batting

Nadine — Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:15:50 +0000

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Episode 13 Program notes:

My “First Quilt,” an Irish Chain for my first daughter when she was born.

My “Last Quilt,” Grasping Reality: Fifteen. See more of the quilt, and the drawing it was based on in the Gallery at DreamWeaver’s Quilts.

Find out more about Caryl Bryer Fallert’s “Applipiecing” cuves techniques with her CD workshop, and see a great step-by-step for “Pieceliqué” from Sharon Schamber.

The next project, a Dresden Plate quilt started in 1996.

Favorite little scissors.

Visit The Quilt Shop@DreamWeaver’s Quilts during the 12 Days of Christmas Sale to save 20% on your favorite products, just perfect for gift giving.

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Episode 12: Quilt patterns redux, pattern drafting primer, and the Quilt Retreat report

Nadine — Mon, 13 Nov 2006 07:29:35 +0000

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Episode 12 Program notes:

Around the Block,
by Judy Hopkins

Around the Block with Judy Hopkins is a great reference book for blocks, and taught me a lot about the grid base of quilt blocks.

Soft-Edge Piecing,
by Jinny Beyer

Love this book for more reasons than just her section on pattern drafting.

Mariner’s Compass Quilts…,
by Judy Mathieson

Great book on Mariner’s Compass Quilts from the acknowleged expert!

My computer quilting program of choice. Visit the Electric Quilt website to pre-order EQ6 before November 20!

Great stand alone program with many pre-drafted Mariner’s Compass blocks.

Drafting and Design Simplified,
by Rodale Books

Make Any Block Any Size,
by Joen Wolfrom

Look for either of these books for good instruction for quilt pattern drafting.

The Machine Quilting - Master the Basics Workshop on CD and many other perfect gifts for everyone on your list are available now at The Quilt Shop@DreamWeaver’s Quilts.

Visit the Quilt Retreat Photo Album for a peek at the fun! You definitely shouldn’t miss the egg beater thingy!

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Episode 11: Thoughts on quilt patterns, and getting the right rotary cutter

Nadine — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 11:39:25 +0000

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Episode 11 Program Notes:

The Ergo 2000 rotary cutter: different, but cool.

Visit the Black Forest Quilt Guild website, and if you’re in the area, stop by for a meeting!

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