{"id":32704,"date":"2016-07-19T05:58:37","date_gmt":"2016-07-19T12:58:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=32704"},"modified":"2016-07-19T12:54:51","modified_gmt":"2016-07-19T19:54:51","slug":"2016-various-sundry-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/2016-various-sundry-9\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 Various & Sundry #9"},"content":{"rendered":"

Media & Events
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I heard about Flow magazine<\/a> from Deanna Raybourn. It is Dutch and can be found at Barnes & Noble. Deanna writes “Imported from the Netherlands, it bills itself as a periodical for paper lovers, but it is so much more! Each issue is jam-packed with articles on creativity, activities, interviews, graphics, and freebies.” I am going to take a look at an issue when I go past the Barnes & Noble tomorrow.<\/p>\n

I watched the TQS Show with March Lipinski that came out on 6\/20\/2016. In it he talked about the Quilts of Valor. I LOVE the pattern<\/a> he designed. Of course, I imagine it in turquoise and pinky-red.<\/p>\n

Apparently there is a Bay Area shop hop in November<\/a>. It took Alex Veronelli<\/a> from Italy<\/em> to let me know. Where is the Quiltmaker’s News Network?<\/p>\n

Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine is shutting down<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is having a fundraiser called Tying the Knot on August 27, 2016, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Their site<\/a> has more information about this event<\/a> and all of their programs.<\/p>\n

Tips, Tricks & Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n

I know some of you are sewing garments with some of the new knits from our favorite designers. Sarai of Colette Patterns has a guide<\/a> to finishing knits.<\/p>\n

I’ll be sewing the Cargo Duffel 2<\/a> by Noodlehead in an upcoming class. Someone replied to my comment questioning zipper lengths that I could “easily shorten a zipper”. The person who made the comment is really nice and means well, so I refrained from making a snarky comeback, but I have to say that the Amy Butler Sweet Harmony pattern I made<\/a> that asked me to shorten a zipper rather than buying the correct size still stings. Instead of the snarky comment I looked up tutorials. One I found was perfectly adequate, but had no photos, so I had very little idea what they were talking about past the first step. I avoided the videos except as a last resort and finally found the Indie Sews tutorial<\/a>, which I think I can actually use.<\/p>\n

Jackie has a money saving tip to extend the life of a worn out cutting mat<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Katie has a new video tutorial<\/a> on mitered bindings with no ruler.<\/p>\n

Products, Tools, Fabric & Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

I saw an article on thread<\/a>, which mentions EPP in a significant way. It is a little biased towards Superior thread, but we do need a little perspective and the Superior threads I have tried have been a pleasure to use.<\/p>\n

Friend Julie wrote a review of Steady Betty Hands<\/a> on her blog. I bought these also, have used them and find that the review is accurate. My favorite part about Steady Betty Hands is that I can tie off threads, change needles and bobbins without taking them off.<\/p>\n

I was just thinking about Pink Chalk Fabric the other day and wondering if the company was dead. I received an email<\/a> with an update. The shop is finally reopening, but with a new name: ilovefabric.com<\/a>. I am not sure why they are making the change since Pink Chalk had such a good reputation. My understanding was the sale was for the social media aspects of the company<\/a>, but who knows. I am sure there is a reason. Their mailing address is 5653 Stoneridge Dr. Suite 109 Pleasanton, California 94588 USA and they can be reached by telephone at: (925) 399-6550<\/p>\n

Patterns and Projects<\/strong><\/p>\n

I have been wanting to make tea cozies- a couple for myself and others as gifts. I saw a tutorial<\/a> on TQS, which might just spur me on.<\/p>\n

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Garnet Hill Door Mat Inspiration<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Friend Julie<\/a> has gotten me into collecting patterns for the Row by Row Experience 2016. I make no promises about making quilts or rows, but it is kind of fun to see the patterns. Also, as a side benefit, the list of shops is awesome! Start at the state page<\/a> to find participating shops in your area. You can all the FAQs<\/a>, too. I saw a doormat in the Garnet Hill<\/a> sale catalog that would be a great row. I am sorely tempted to make a pattern for it. What does that mean? I have to make it, which might mean further rows. That means another project. I am sorely tempted.<\/p>\n

We are making the Cargo Duffel in a workshop at my guild. It looks like the pattern on the Kaufman site<\/a> got an update.<\/p>\n

Amy Ellis has a new line of fabric<\/a> and a new pattern<\/a>. The colors aren’t really bright enough for me, but I like the designs. Kelly will like the large prints!<\/p>\n

Bling<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you remember collecting fabric patches when you went places? They were inexpensive souvenirs. I have a small basket of them and still have illusions of making a quilt and incorporating the patches into it. In terms of collecting, that ship has sailed, I think. Boy Scouts still get patches, but they aren’t very prevalent in souvenir shops anymore. Still, I was pleased to see some very clever sewing and quilting related patches on Instagram<\/a>. SIL has made specialty patches for her Scout trip over the years and I think these would be great gifts for guild officers<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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