WOW…I saw Susan’s work when she was an amazing collage artist. She now owns
USArtQuest and continues to amaze me with what she does. You’ll see how she uses
a rock called Mica - several different ways - along with some other creative
things.
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Who would think that the theme Heavy Metal could evoke so many different quilts?
Well this group of 4 has put together a neat exhibit just about that. There are
even several figurative pieces including “Molten Slag”.
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I first met Karin on my very first teaching trip to the UK when I taught at her
shop. We’ve have been friends ever since. She has a creative way of doing
traditional blocks with a twist. While at the Birmingham Festival of Quilts Show
I had a chance to see just what Karin was up to.
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We’re going to start the New Year off with a bang…that is fiber art inspired by the Hadron Collider (an atom splitter). Kate Findlay shares the inspiration and her designer sketchbook. I’m sure you’ll go away inspired by her scientific approach.
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The quilt show in Houston has got to be one of my favorites…lots of great
quilts and some chats with a few of their makers. There’s even a Yurt made out
of quilts.
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The fun-loving group of creative quilters was back at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, UK. Last year they did the Mear Cats Quilt. This year they did Dumb Bells in celebration of the Olympics being in the UK. Watch this video and have your funny bone tickled.
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What a wonderful international Festival of Quilts in Birmingham England. We will take a tour of the quilts, chat with a couple of the quilt artists, and see some of the beautiful and funny fashions.
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Vikki is one of those creative spirits you get lucky to meet. She shares her quilts, her new book and demonstrates how she creates the realistic look of bark on a tree WITHOUT THREAD (well, pretty much without thread).
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Through a synchronistic turn of events I discovered a group of quilters in Florida who did a neat challenge about doors. I had been teaching and loved the students. I heard about their smaller group that would be meeting the very next day - and it was my travel day. So paid them a visit and heard all about their quilts. I think you’ll enjoy a look into their doors and techniques. Enjoy!
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Leslie is a very creative fiber artist and sees possibilities everywhere. We’ll look at a couple of her quilts and fabrics. Then Leslie will do a monoprint demo.
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On a trip to New Zealand, Gail and her husband saw many things…so many things that Gail decided to do a exhibit to capture them. Her exhibit (and book) is called “Glimpses of New Zealand”. The book is available at www.eQuilter.com. Every quilt in the exhibit is in the book along with some great instructions. I think you’ll be intrigued by her quilts as well as her demo.
The Vidcasts
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Australian quilter Lisa Walton takes us on a tour of her Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston 2011. Then she will do a little demo on a beading technique. I bet you laugh at least once…..
Special thanks to eQuilter.com for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
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Karen takes simple stitches and creates absolutely beautiful pieces. After we take a look at her work, she will demo a couple really cool techniques with fabric, paper, and embroidery stitches. I found her quite by accident while looking at blogs. Once you watch her, I’m sure you’ll want to follow her blog too.
There was so much to see at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England that there are two parts to this month’s VidCast! Be sure to watch both parts so you can come along to see everything from the quilts and exhibits to visitors from all over!
Part 1
The Festival was teeming with brilliantly talented quilters and their art. In Part 1 of this VidCast, see a ton of quilts, meet a few of their creators and hear from visitors from all over the globe.
Part 2
In Part 2, see some of the gorgeous exhibits at the Festival and hear from some of the representatives of these exhibits.
Special thanks to eQuilter for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
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I got to chat with Australian Sue Dennis about her beautiful quilts depicting natural items and the Australian National gemstone - opals! Then she shows us how she easily creates textures using oil Paintstiks and common items.
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I had an amazing opportunity to attend the Remarkable Symposium in New Zealand this spring, see the many impressive exhibit and meet many talented artists. Watch to see a whole lot of the quilts that I got to see!
Special thanks to eQuilter for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
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Watch as Bonnie demonstrates a few “doodles” that she incorporates into her Doodle Zen DotZ workshop! Also see a compilation of answers to the intriguing “curve-ball” question Bonnie often asks when she interviews artists - What is your Life Philosophy?
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Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship Winner Wendy Butler Berns takes some time to show us the exhibit of student quilts she put together for the 2010 IQA Festival and also demonstrate her Texture Magic technique!
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Jamie Fingal shares some of her “No Rules” quilts that incorporate all sorts of weird items. She also demonstrates how easy Mistyfuse is to apply and work with.
What better way to start the New Year than with some SPARKLE. Nancy Eha shares some of her heavily beaded quilts - after all, she is the Beading Queen.
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See lots of quilts and interviews with the artists at the IQA Houston show in October 2010.
Special thanks to eQuilter for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
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Pat Holly does the most amazing teeny tiny applique pieces and she’ll show us how she does it. She makes it look so easy. You’ll get a look at her small masterpieces and you will be amazed.
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If you’ve seen Melody Crust at a quilt show, you’ve seen her “Bling” - she just sparkles. We’ll take a look at some of her collection of “Bling”, some mini “Blinged” quilts, and she’ll do a demo of just one technique she uses to put “Bling” on her quilts.
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Take a peek at Lyric Kinard’s Art + Quilt book. Lyric also does a couple of demos of techniques from the book using some cool stencils, Paintstiks and ordinary objects.
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
Liz Kettle, Ruth Chandler and Heather Thomas sat down to talk about their book “Fabric Embellishments” and share a few of the gorgeous and innovative techniques including ricing, glass beads and ribbon printing!
Special thanks to Landauer for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
I just came back from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) where I judged and taught at the quilt show. There were some very interesting quilts from Iran there as well as many other places.
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Imagine little one inch square quilts used to create dimension and texture to a larger quilt. These little mini quilts are addictive.
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You will be amazed at the award winning quilts Karen Kay Buckley has done. Then she shares a tip of how she achieves her “Perfect Circles.” You’ll come away believing that you can do perfect circles too.
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Susan Brubaker Knapp & Janet Lasher are both very creative fiber artists. I think you’ll enjoy seeing their creativity.
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See lots of quilts and interviews with the artists at the IQA Houston show in October 2009.
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Charlotte Warr Andersen shows us a fantastic way to quilt without having to mark the quilt. This is the topic of her newest book “One Line At A Time”.
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Maggie Weiss shows us how she creates her unique pop-art quilts using screen printing.
Special thanks to Welsh Products for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
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Terry White demonstrates her easy methods of incorporating beads into her quilts using a sewing machine!
Special thanks to Coats & Clark for sponsoring this month’s VidCast!
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I have been a fan of Paula almost since the beginning of my quilting. An exhibit of her kaleidoscope quilts is on display at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City until September 12, 2009 and I was lucky enough to be able to see it and talk with Paula about her quilts.
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What a Joy Robbi is! I had a great time talking with Robbi about her quilts and then she showed me how she squares them up. Robbi is always looking for ways to use things that are out there, so it’s no surprise that she found some great tools at the home improvement store to help her square up her quilts.
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Tricia was the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship winner for 2007. This
scholarship is awarded to one quilt teacher each year and pays for hotel,
airfare, and any classes at Quilt Market and Quilt Festival. The following year
the scholarship recipient has an exhibit of her work and her students work.
We’ll take a look at Tricia’s exhibit at the 2008 International Quilt Festival.
As a bonus, we also have an additional VidCast with some of the other
“Jewelies”.
Special thanks to eQuilter.com for sponsoring this month’s VidCast
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I met Russian Quilt Artist Izabella Baykova at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham England a couple years ago. I love her quilts. Last year her quilt was one of the top 8 finalists at the Festival of Quilts. I was lucky enough to be able to get a translator so we could hear just how much depth there is to her quilts. I think you’ll enjoy it.
As a bonus we have also included a Russian version of the interview with Izabella - so if you have any Russian friends, feel free to pass the link on to them.
To take a look at Izabella’s website (which is in Russian) you can go to http://babelfish.yahoo.com/ . In the URL space add this link http://www.siniygranat.ru/ and then select “Russian to English” translation. You’ll see lots more of her beautiful quilts.
Special thanks to eQuilter.com for sponsoring this month’s VidCast.
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UK Fiber Artist Maggie Grey, author of 10 books, demonstrates just one of her techniques for transferring photos to fabric.
Special thanks to eQuilter.com for sponsoring this month’s VidCast
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Creative calligrapher Lisa Engelbrecht shows us how she adds beautiful
lettering to fabrics.
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The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
Larkin Van Horn shows us her beautiful fractured beaded and circle quilts. Then she demonstrates one of her beading techniques.
SHOW NOTES
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This has got to be the best quilt show. There’s a fun interview with Jay McCarroll – the very first winner of Project Runway. Chats with several winners. And as always, lots of great quilts. Enjoy!
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WOW! what an amazing group of quilt artists! While I had a couple of technical difficulties (microphone and lighting), these quilters shine through with some truly creative and beautiful work. The PAQA (Professional Art Quilt Alliance) share there show and tell and answer some questions about their group.
SHOW NOTES
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The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
It’s no secret that I love portrait quilts. So this month’s VidCast features one of my favorite portrait quilt artists, Denise Tallon Havlan. Denise demonstrates how she creates her exquisite faces.
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Lois does some really cool and unique techniques using things that will rust. I think once you watch this, you’ll be playing with a new technique. Thank you YLI Corporation for your sponsorship of this months VidCast.
You might also want to take a look at my new blog to see the Bernina sewing machine I embellished to be auctioned off. http://bonniequilts.blogspot.com/
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VidCast #24 - Trish Williams’ “Computer Magic.” I discovered Trish Williams at a PAQA meeting. What an inspiring woman! She talks about how she uses her computer to make her ethnic quilts.
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VidCast #23 - I love Sue Nickels. She is one of the nicest people I know - and oh so talented! She talks about some of her quilts and then shows us one of the best techniques I have ever learned for machine quilting.
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar here (click on the jar) and on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
VidCast #20 - They are not actually sisters, but they have the common bond of quilting. And WOW! What a quilt they have created together. Come see what these 3 international quilters (USA, Canadian, & Australian) are up to.
This month’s VidCast is sponsored by eQuilter.com.
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VidCast #19 - Linda Schmidt shares her quilts and how she gets the look of water in her pieces. This month’s VidCast is sponsored by QuiltUniversity.com.
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VidCast #18 - WOW! Another great quilt show. This VidCast is jam-packed with lots of great quilts, interviews, and more. Thanks for being patient while it downloads. Enjoy! and let me know what you think. This month’s VidCast is sponsored by YLI Corp.
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Tip Jar - The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
“Painted Face for Beginners - Worskhop on DVD” - You can learn how to paint a face right in your own home with this 80 minute DVD. Included is an 8 page booklet so you can paint the same face right along with Bonnie http://www.bonniemccaffery.com/shop/portraitpaint.html
NEW “Glitz, Sparkle, and Twinkle Paint Set”. 9 bottles of DecoArt SoSoft Fabric Paint - metallics, glitters, and shimmers in whites, silvers, and golds. http://BonnieMcCaffery.com
Tip Jar - The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
Tip Jar - The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
Bonnie interviews Mickey Depre - author of Garden Whimsey Applique. Her quilts are so much fun - just like Mickey. Find out what she uses Decor Bond for - it’s cool stuff.
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Mickey Depre- http://www.mdquilts.com/ - Mickey’s book, Garden Whimsy Applique is available on her website. See more of her quilts
Bonnie gets award winning longarm quilter, Renae Haddadin to demonstrate a great technique for creating and marking quilting lines. Renae demonstrates her tools.
Tip Jar - The VidCasts are FREE. If you would like to contribute to help cover expenses, I have included a Tip Jar on the VidCast page of my website. Thanks!
Renae Haddadin - http://www.renaequilts.com/ - Renae’s Amazing Ways to use Circles and Rays DVD, Renae’s Amazing Rays, Renae’s Mini Rays available on Renae’s website
Bonnie interviews 2 quilters from the UK - Ferret and Maggie Farmer. Please be patient while the video downloads. If the MP4 does not work, try the WMV version.
Bonnie interviews American fiber artist Melinda Schwakhofer on a visit to London. Please be patient while the video downloads. If the MP4 does not work, try the WMV version.
Bonnie interviews Australian quilter Jenny Bowker. Jenny will be lecturing at the International Quilt Festival (http://www.quilts.com/) in Houston, TX in November 2007. Please be patient while the video downloads. If the MP4 does not work, try the WMV version.
I taught at the 2007 Quilt Symposium Manawatu. Come with me to see the quilts and quilters in New Zealand. Please be patient while it downloads. Please note the MP4 is the better quality version. If the MP4 does not work, try the WMV version.
A great interview with Alex Anderson at the airport. THEN a demo on how to do the bindings on your quilt (almost) completely by machine. The bonus is a sampling of some creative binding embellishments. ’
Alex Anderson teams up with Ricky Tims on a BRAND NEW Internet TV Show - it’s more than a TV show. It’s the place to go if you’re a quilter. Sign up early (before April 2, 2007) for a great deal at www.thequiltshow.com
“Bobbin Play with Bonnie” DVD - See several ways to use those wonderful heavier threads - like Candlelight and YLI Multi’s Embellisment Yarn in the bobbin. Decorative stitches, free motion stitching, stitching specific designs, DigiBobbE, and designing with DigiBobbE http://bonniemccaffery.com/ShopBobPlay.html
NEW “Glitz, Sparkle, and Twinkle Paint Set”. 9 bottles of DecoArt SoSoft Fabric Paint - metallics, glitters, and shimmers in whites, silvers, and golds. http://BonnieMcCaffery.com
“Bobbin Play with Bonnie” DVD - See several ways to use those wonderful heavier threads - like Candlelight and YLI Multi’s Embellisment Yarn in the bobbin. Decorative stitches, free motion stitching, stitching specific designs, DigiBobbE, and designing with DigiBobbE http://bonniemccaffery.com/ShopBobPlay.html
YLI Multi’s Embellishment Yarn - A soft cotton/rayon yarn. Looks great on jeans and lots more. Buy one or buy the whole collection. http://bonniemccaffery.com/ShopThreads.html
Limited Supplies – Glitz, Sparkle, and Twinkle Paint Set. 9 bottles of DecoArt SoSoft Fabric Paint - metallics, glitters, and shimmers in whites, silvers, and golds.
This is an amazing quilt show. If you did not get to go, here’s your chance to get a peek - and it really is only a peek. It includes quilts, interviews, and more. Thanks for being patient while it downloads. Enjoy! and let me know what you think.
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“A Page From my Book: The Journal Quilt Project” interview with Karey Bresenhan and a look at her new book “Creative Quilting: The Journal Quilt Project” . The book is available at http://www.quilts.com/
FiberArts for a Cause interview with Virginia Spiegel
America Collects Quilts: The Marbaum Exhibit interview with sponsor Luana Rubin - http://www.equilter.com/
Have you heard about DigiBobbE? You may not even know what it is. It’s digitized bobbin embroidery. I have 3 collections of designs of DigiBobbE. Yes, they are designed to be used on an embroidery machine BUT I’m also going to show you how to use these designs if you don’t have an embroidery machine.
Bonnie’s NEW DVD “Bobbin Play”, DigiBobbE collections, YLI Candlelight Yarn, & YLI Multi’s Embellishment Yarn available at Bonnie’s website http://bonniemccaffery.com/
Linda Kemshall tells us about the City & Guilds program she runs with her daughter Laura Kemshall in the first interview. Then, Maggie Davies shows us the inspiration for her beautiful quilt “Cotton Heads”. You’ll also get to see her demonstrate the creative techniques she used to create it.
After a vacation at the New Jersey seashore, Bonnie learns another lesson - this time from the sandpipers and seagulls.
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3rd VidCast - “Festival of Quilts Show” in Birmingham, UK - Take a peek at the European quilt show. WOW! What a show. The European quilters are incredibly creative. http://www.bonniemccaffery.com/wordpress1/?p=19
This month I thought I would give you a tiny peek at this terrific show in Birmingham England - it is the Festival of Quilts. And I was there teaching. WOW! What a show. The European quilters are incredibly creative. The links below are for those authors, teachers, and artists shown in the video.
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Bonnie tells how brewing a proper cup of tea is similar to creativity.
Show Notes:
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2nd VidCast - “Fantasy Fabric Pins” - these are a great piece of jewelery for the fiber lover. Candlelight yarn is captured under tulle on a piece of stiff felt. The layers are stitched together with invisible thread. Iron on rhinestones add a beautiful sparkle. We have kits in a wonderful variety of colors on the website. http://www.bonniemccaffery.com/ShopFantasy.html I get more compliments when I wear these Fantasy Fabric trinkets. These make up really quickly. Remember the VidCasts are FREE! Please send me comments on the VidCast - I need feedback.
VidCast #49 - Alaskan Quilter, Brenda Henning talks about her new Mariner’s Compass DVD and shows us an innovative and easy way to get the stained glass look. VidCast #49 - Stained Glass with Brenda Henning [09:28m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #49 - Stained Glass with Brenda Henning [09:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #48 - Lesley shows us some really innovative ways to use Lutradur - the manufacturing product turned art medium! VidCast #48 - Fabric Art with Lesley Riley [11:45m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #48 - Fabric Art with Lesley Riley [11:45m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #47 - Stacy Hurt shows us some of her beautiful pieces, many of which include “all things bling and shiny!” VidCast #47 - Bling Bling with Stacy Hurt [11:59m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #47 - Bling Bling with Stacy Hurt [11:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #46 - Liz Kettle, Ruth Chandler and Heather Thomas sat down to talk about their book “Fabric Embellishments” and share a few of the gorgeous and innovative techniques including ricing, glass beads and ribbon printing! VidCast #46 - Fabric Embellishments [11:52m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #46 - Fabric Embellishments [11:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #45 - I just came back from Dubai (United Arab Emirates) where I judged and taught at the quilt show. There were some very interesting quilts from Iran there as well as many other places. VidCast #45 - Dubai UAE International Quilt Show [12:34m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #45 - Dubai UAE International Quilt Show [12:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #44 - Imagine little one inch square quilts used to create dimension and texture to a larger quilt. These little mini quilts are addictive. VidCast #44 - Nadine Ruggles’ Inchie Quilts [10:57m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #44 - Nadine Ruggles’ Inchie Quilts [10:57m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #42 - Susan Brubaker Knapp & Janet Lasher are both very creative fiber artists. I think you’ll enjoy seeing their creativity. Susan Brubaker Knapp & Janet Lasher [10:38m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download Susan Brubaker Knapp & Janet Lasher [10:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #41 - See lots of quilts and interviews with the artists at the IQA Houston show in October 2009. VidCast #41 - IQA 2009 [11:09m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #41 - IQA 2009 [11:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #40 - Charlotte Warr Andersen shows us a fantastic way to quilt without having to mark the quilt. This is the topic of her newest book “One Line At A Time”. VidCast #40 - Charlotte Warr Andersen - One Line at a Time [11:08m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #40 - Charlotte Warr Andersen - One Line at a Time [11:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #39 - Maggie Weiss shows us how she creates her unique pop-art quilts using screen printing. VidCast #39 - Screen Printing with Maggie Weiss [12:01m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #39 - Screen Printing with Maggie Weiss [12:01m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #37 - I have been a fan of Paula Nadelstern almost since the beginning of my quilting. An exhibit of her kaleidoscope quilts is on display at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City until September 12, 2009 and I was lucky enough to be able to see it and talk with Paula about her quilts. VidCast #37 Paula Nadelstern - Kaleidoscope Quilts [12:41m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #37 Paula Nadelstern - Kaleidoscope Quilts [12:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #36 - What a Joy Robbi is! I had a great time talking with Robbi about her quilts and then she showed me how she squares them up. Robbi is always looking for ways to use things that are out there, so it’s no surprise that she found some great tools at the home improvement store to help her square up her quilts. VidCast #36 - Robbi Joy Eklow [9:51m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast #36 - Robbi Joy Eklow [9:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #35 - Tricia was the Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship winner for 2007. This
scholarship is awarded to one quilt teacher each year and pays for hotel,
airfare, and any classes at Quilt Market and Quilt Festival. The following year
the scholarship recipient has an exhibit of her work and her students work.
We’ll take a look at Tricia’s exhibit at the 2008 International Quilt Festival. VidCast #35 Jewel Pearce Patterson Scholarship Winner of 2007 - Tricia Spitzmueller [10:25m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
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VidCast #34 - I met Russian Quilt Artist Izabella Baykova at the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham England a couple years ago. I love her quilts. Last year her quilt was one of the top 8 finalists at the Festival of Quilts. I was lucky enough to be able to get a translator so we could hear just how much depth there is to her quilts. I think you’ll enjoy it. VidCast#34: Russian Quilt Artist Izabella Baykova [11:21m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #33 - UK Fiber Artist Maggie Grey, author of 10 books, demonstrates just one of her techniques for transferring photos to fabric. VidCast #33 - Photos on Fabric with Maggie Grey [10:07m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #32 -
Creative calligrapher Lisa Engelbrecht shows us how she adds beautiful lettering to fabrics Lettering With Lisa Engelbrecht [10:06m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
2008 Festival of Quilts… England [11:05m]: Download
VidCast #26 - This month’s VidCast features one of my favorite portrait quilt artists, Denise Tallon Havlan. Denise demonstrates how she creates her exquisite faces.
VidCast #25 - Lois does some really cool and unique techniques using things that will rust. I think once you watch this, you’ll be playing with a new technique. Lois Jarvis - Rust Dyeing [10:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Lois Jarvis - Rust Dyeing [10:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #24 - I discovered Trish Williams at a PAQA meeting. What an inspiring woman! She talks about how she uses her computer to make her ethnic quilts. VidCast 024 - Trish Williams Computer Magic [11:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download VidCast 024 - Trish Williams Computer Magic [11:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #23 - Bonnie interviews Sue Nickels. She is one of the nicest people I know - and oh so talented! She talks about some of her quilts and then shows us one of the best techniques I have ever learned for machine quilting. VidCast023 - Interview with Sue Nickels [11:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download VidCast023 - Interview with Sue Nickels [11:07m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #22 - Jacquelyn Chiddister … Beads.Take a look at this Indiana fiber artist’s quilts. VidCast022 - Jacquelyn Chiddister … Beads [9:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download VidCast022 - Jacquelyn Chiddister … Beads [9:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download VidCast022 - Jacquelyn Chiddister … Beads [9:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #21 - Ellen Lindner’s Collage Technique. Floridian Ellen Lindner shares some really cool collage techniques. Vidcast21 - Ellen Lindner’s Collage Technique [11:13m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #20 - They are not actually sisters, but they have the common bond of quilting. And WOW! What a quilt they have created together. Come see what these 3 international quilters (USA, Canadian, & Australian) are up to. VidCast 020 - Quilt Sisters [11:20m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast 020 - Quilt Sisters [11:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #19 - Linda Schmidt shares her quilts and how she gets the look of water in her pieces. VC019 - Linda Schmidt Effects in Nature [12:06m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VC019 - Linda Schmidt Effects in Nature [12:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #18 - WOW! Another great quilt show. This VidCast is jam-packed with lots of great quilts, interviews, and more. Thanks for being patient while it downloads. Enjoy! and let me know what you think. VC018 - International Quilt Festival 2007 [12:33m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VC018 - International Quilt Festival 2007 [12:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VidCast #17 - Bonnie does a fun interview with Esterita (Teri) Austin. Teri talks about methods of design involving dimension.
VidCast #16 - Bonnie chats with Ricky Tims about his quilting, his music and The Quilt Show (an internet TV show). VidCast 016 - Ricky Times [09:38m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download VidCast 016 - Ricky Times [09:38m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VC015 “Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero’s Kaleidoscope Kreator” 015VidCast - Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero’s Kaleidoscope Kreator [08:32m]: Hide Player | Play in Popup | Download 015VidCast - Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero’s Kaleidoscope Kreator [08:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
VC008 “Alex Anderson and Binding by Machine DEMO” VIDEO Alex Anderson Interview and Binding DEMO: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download Alex Anderson Interview and Binding DEMO: Play Now | Play in Popup |
VC0007 “Caryl Bryer Fallert Interview” VIDEO
Click VIDEO “2006 International Quilt Fest” [12:33m]: Download (Please be patient while it downloads)1/1/07
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VC006 “2006 International Quilt Festival” VIDEO 2006 International Quilt Fest [12:33m]: Download (Please be patient while it downloads) 12/1/06 2006International Quilt Fest [12:33m]: Download (Try this if the one above does not work)
VC005 “DigiBobbE With and Without Embroidery Machine” VIDEO DEMO
Click VIDEO “DigiBobbE With and Without Embroidery Machine”[10:20m] Download 11/1/06 (released a couple days early)
Click VIDEO “DigiBobbE With and Without Embroidery Machine”[10:20m] Download (Try this one if the Video WMV doesn’t work)
VC004 “City & Guilds Interviews with Linda Kemshall & Maggie Davies” VIDEO DEMO VIDEO “City & Guilds Interviews with Linda Kemshall & Maggie Davies” Download 10/1/06 VIDEO “City & Guilds Interviews with Linda Kemshall & Maggie Davies” Download (Try this one if the Video WMV doesn’t work)VC003 “Festival of Quilts - Birmingham, UK 2006″ VIDEO VIDEO Festival of Quilts - Birmingham, UK 2006 [11:51m]: Download 9/1/06 VIDEO Festival of Quilts - Birmingham, UK 2006 [11:51m](Try this one if the Video WMV doesn’t work)VC002 “Fantasy Fabric Pins” VIDEO DEMO VIDEO DEMO - Fantasy Fabric Pins [11:04]: Download 8/1/06 VIDEO DEMO - Fantasy Fabric Pins [11:04]:(Try this one if the Video WMV doesn’t work)
VC001 “Tintzl Play” VIDEO DEMO VIDEO DEMO Tintzl Play [9:50m]: Download 7/1/06 VIDEO DEMO Tintzl Play [9:50m]: (Try this one if the Video WMV doesn’t work)
10 minute Watch Tintzl Play VidCast CLICK HERE Show Notes:
Remember: 1 - Only the Iridescent colors of Tintzl (the ones that look white) will melt
2 - Use a medium temperature iron
3 - Protect the iron and ironing surface by using a piece of paper above and below the Tintzl
4 - Have fun and play!
Welcome! My hope is that you will be able to come here for my Podcast called “Life Lessons of a Traveling Quilt Artist” and for my Vodcast (Video on Demand) called “Bonnie McCaffery Quilt Demos”. The hope is for monthly edpisodes and I’m really looking forward to sharing this with you. Please leave comments if you have enjoyed the shows. Thanks.
Bonnie Lyn McCaffery, author of “Fantasy Fabrics”, “Fantasy Floral Quilts”, and her newest book “Portrait Quilts: Painted Faces You Can Do” has an audio PodCast and a video VodCast. These are 2 seperate ventures.
The PodCasts are called Life Lessons of a Traveling Quilt Artist. Here, Bonnie tells tales of her travels that lead to some interesting life lessons.
In the VodCasts (Video on Demand), Bonnie will demonstrate some of her creative quilting techniques.
These will be scheduled monthly. If you would like to be notified when a new PodCast or VodCast comes out, send Bonnie an email at bonnie@bonniemccaffery.com with “Notify about new PodCast or VodCast (depending on which you would like to hear about)”.
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