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My guest today is a renowned quilter from the picturesque town of Torquay, Australia. If you've taken a workshop with her, you've likely danced around the house for days. Her designs are instantly recognizable with a seamless blend of traditional and contemporary design and she has made significant contributions to the quilting world. She draws inspiration from her travel adventures and the natural beauty of her surroundings in her homeland.Jen is known for creating quilts with intricate patterns, vibrant colors, and playful designs. Hand stitching is her passion and sharing the knowledge and techniques of this age old, mindful craft brings her great joy.Her work has been featured in popular magazines an exhibited in shows around the world and she has also won the very prestigious Raja Award in 2023 at the Australasian Quilt Convention. Find Jen Kingwell online at: https://www.amitie.com.au/Want to travel with Brandy?2025 FESTIVAL OF QUILTS Birmingham!!! This 14-day tour of Wales and England takes in the rich textile history and breathtaking cultural landmarks. Tour England & Wales ending at the Festival of Quilts. Call Judy at 1-877-235-3767 or go to https://opulentquiltjourneys.com/destinations/britain/item/birmingham-festival-of-quilts-tour-with-brandy2026 JAPAN CRUISE!!! Watergirl Quilt Co and the Quilter on Fire have teamed up to sail the seas on the Celebrity Millennium. Sail with us on a JAPAN CRUISE in 2026! Registration is OPEN and this cruise is already 50% sold! SIGN UP TODAY!https://gravitate.travel/stitch-sail-japan-with-quilter-on-fire-and-watergirl-quilt-co/Quilter on Fire Website - https://quilteronfire.com/OLISO IRONS - Host of the Quilter on Fire Podcast Lounge each year at QuiltCon!BUY YOUR OWN OLISO MINI PROJECT IRON RIGHT HERESquare One Textile Art WorkshopLink to Brandy's email listKristy's Quilt Picture BookQuilter on Fire PatternsFree Quilter on Fire Holiday Table Runner VIDEO Support the showSupport the showThank you for listening to the Quilter on Fire Podcast.
Everything old is new again. And hand quilting is no exception! This traditional quilting technique is making a comeback for newer quilters. Learn the tools needs to try hand quilting and the basics to marking designs on your quilt. We also share how to write on fabric, the sewing tools we're loving right now, and how perfectionism may be keeping you from finishing your projects. For more resources from today's show, visit the show notes here: https://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/episode-549-intro-to-hand-quilting Email us at APQPodcast@meredith.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, I chat about using creativity to overcome a funk, QuiltCon, improv hand quilting, and starting a cutting garden. For complete show notes with all the links to things mentioned, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
In this episode, I chat about hand quilting, sock knitting, and a bunch of fun summer reads. For complete show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
I've been working through a hard time and reflecting today on how important my craft is to my life. Quilting has helped me stitch myself back together again, through grief and back to gratitude. I'm sharing a lot of good news, a lot of bad news and the joy of hand quilting at Hart Square once again. Sign up for Leah Day's Goddess Quilts preorder here: https://leahday.com/pages/leah-days-goddess-quiltsHelp support this podcast and make new friends! Join Leah's Quilting Friends Club here: https://www.quiltfriends.club/Hello My Quilting Friends is a podcast created by Leah Day that is all about quilting, running a creative business, and finding balance between work, quilts, and life. Find all the episodes published so far right here: https://leahday.com/podcastYou can also find a handy playlist with all the podcasts shared so far: https://youtu.be/48RXKFdcgsI?list=PLNkZhEjxH0nJmpNGCjE33ebcV6g_0qEhnThis podcast is sponsored by Leah's website where you can find books and online workshops on machine quilting, tools, patterns, and much more! Check out the store here: https://leahday.com/collections/shopDo you have a suggestion for a future podcast or would you like to be on the show? Contact Leah Day and introduce yourself here: https://leahday.com/pages/contact-us
Our Quilting Series continues on the Different Types of Quilting. Today's episode is on Hand Quilting. I am so thrilled to have professional quilter and educator, Heidi Parkes on the podcast today. http://www.heidiparkes.com/Don't skip this episode, even if you detest hand sewing and hand quilting. We chat about so much more, and Heidi shares her creative story about growing up with a creative family and her fine art education, and how she became a professional quilter.The information Heidi shares on this episode will inspire you to want to try your hand at hand quilting. You don't have to hand quilt an entire quilt. It can be done as a decorative embellishment on a machine quilted quilt for added interest and texture.I talk about making a dog bed for my dog, the first issue of my newsletter, The Maker's Journal published this week. Be sure to sign up for it on my podcast page, see link below.You can find links and photos to everything we talk about in my show notes https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate My instagram: @stephanie.socha.design Facebook Page: Stephanie Socha Design Website: http://stephaniesochadesign.com e-mail: stephaniesochadesign@gmail.comSupport the show (https://stephaniesochadesign.com/podcast-make-and-decorate)
(Updated to add: There was a problem with the first upload of this podcast--it was only 45 seconds long. That has been fixed.) In this episode I chat about hand quilting trials and tribulations, a gorgeous new fabric line, and two books I think you'll love. For show notes, visit the Simple Handmade Everyday blog.
Traditional raw edge applique quilts from Hawaii are as striking as they are distinctive. Join Elizabeth and liZ as they recount the origins of these beautiful quilts and then stick around for the new segment at the end of the episode called "I've got a notion" to find out why your pin cushion is shaped like a tomato.
Kristin talks to us about her quilting and podcast life. (We started podcasts the same week in 2018!) She is also hosting a free QAL for hand quilting, and we, Just Wanna Quilt, are going to be a sponsor! Here is more on Kristin: https://kristinesser.com. You can also see the show notes here: www.justwannaquilt.com/kristin-esser.
Kristin talks to us about her quilting and podcast life. (We started podcasts the same week in 2018!) She is also hosting a free QAL for hand quilting, and we, Just Wanna Quilt, are going to be a sponsor! Here is more on Kristin: https://kristinesser.com. You can also see the show notes here: www.justwannaquilt.com/kristin-esser.
Meet Sue Griffeth and hear her perspective as an 84 year old quilter. She's been hand quilting since 1981 when she made a beautiful Banquet Quilt for her brother. Read more here and see a picture of this fabulous quilt: https://freemotionproject.com/2018/12/hand-quilting-since-1981-with-sue-griffeth.html
I had a blast at Hart Square Festival! In this episode I share stories from the weekend, reenacting and hand quilting in a 1840's era log cabin. It was such an amazing experience stitching with four women on a quilt that only gets worked on one day a year. Read more and find photos here: https://freemotionproject.com/2018/10/hand-quilting-and-reenacting-at-hart-square-podcast-81.html
In this episode we explore our upcoming Hand Quilting Workshop with maker Elise Cripe of @elisejoy. Elise shares with us her love of quilt making and sewing, and how crafting in general brings balance and creativity to her busy life. Elise shares why hand quilting is so historically special and what makes stitching and 'binding' truly unique to the art of quilting in general. Learn More: https://thecraftersbox.com/2018-11_featured-maker/
https://uploads.fireside.fm/images/0/037e01ef-c3bb-4048-9bb2-f57e8e9144e2/5KxBHjoX.jpg Get crafty with us! Alpha Daly Majors loves to cruise and also quilt. Her favorite quilt shop's owner approached her about taking her clients and their families on a retreat on the high seas. Based on the first cruises success Alpha brough thte group together again and we talk about it today. Next quilting cruise might be to Alaska. All quilters are welcome and additionl quilt guilds are welcome to join in the crafting fun! Alpha's first episod can be heard here: http://www.travelradioonline.com/12 Every episode features a new type of travel, location or supplier and pairs it with travel professional that is available to help you sort out your options. Make you bucket list travel happen this year! Discover new adventures here - the water is fine! Special Guest: Alpha Daly Majors.
For the love of a thimble, an understanding of the basics of hand quilting.