{"id":46968,"date":"2019-08-30T07:30:51","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T14:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=46968"},"modified":"2019-08-30T17:18:02","modified_gmt":"2019-08-31T00:18:02","slug":"various-sundry-2019-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/various-sundry-2019-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Various &#038; Sundry 2019 #9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First! Redfin quoted me in an article about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/sewing-room-organization\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sewing room organization<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Artists<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ellen Harding Baker made a quilt to illustrate her astronomy lectures in the 1800s. An <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainpickings.org\/2018\/12\/06\/ellen-harding-baker-solar-system-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article was recently published<\/a> about this quilt.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Exhibits &amp; Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Dear Jane quilt, officially called the 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt, is on display at the Bennington Museum in Vermont August 31 through October 14, 2019 in the Textile Gallery. Regular admission gets you a viewing. Let me know if you are able to go. You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/benningtonmuseum.org\/portfolio-items\/1863-jane-stickle-quilt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">information on their blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Local Sew Sweetness meetups are coming:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>ALABAMA &#8211; August 24th at 9am-4pm. Location: The Sewing Machine Mart in Homewood, AL. Contact: Sheila Johnson, sheilakj99@msn.com<\/li>\n<li>CALIFORNIA &#8211; August 31st at 11am-3pm. Location: Cotton Patch Quilt Shop, Lafayette, CA. Small fee to sew. Contact: Lisa Lien, l_lien@att.net<\/li>\n<li>CALIFORNIA &#8211; August 31st at 11am-3pm. Location: Elk Grove Sewing and Vacuum Center in Elk Grove, CA. Call 916-714-0904 or go to the website to reserve a spot for the Sew Sweetness class. Contact: Lisa Lien, l_lien@att.net<\/li>\n<li>DENMARK &#8211; August 31st from 10am-4:30pm. Location: Kvinsbjerg, Dalmose. Contact: Inge Hansen, ingeh64@gmail.com<\/li>\n<li>MINNESOTA &#8211; September 28th at 9am-6pm. Location: Pearl &amp; Myrtle&#8217;s Retreat Center in Anoka, MN. $11 fee to use the sewing space for the day. Contact: Amanda Badger, amandasoule1983@gmail.com<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Asheville Quilt Guild is having a show September 27-29. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ashevillequiltguild.org\/quilt-show\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> for times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Doing Good<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you want to help <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aqsg.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">AQSG<\/a> raise money for their projects, <a href=\"https:\/\/barbarabrackman.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/aqsg-fundraiser-repro-print-scrap-bags.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">send repro fabrics<\/a> to them for their fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Quilt Alliance <a href=\"https:\/\/quiltalliance.org\/community-quilting\/peacebypiece\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog has a story<\/a> about connecting the community with quilts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Fabric, Supplies, Tools &amp; Notions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you seen the new state panels from Whistler Studios for Windham? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawthornesupplyco.com\/collection-name-fabric-collection-by-designer-name\/california-state-panel-in-multi\/C677E912824E\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California panel<\/a> is really cool! I saw them at Hawthorne Supply and my ideas are racing for another shirt for DH.<\/p>\n<p>I think I will go on a bagmaking binge after finishing <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/flying-around-top\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flying Around<\/a>. In preparation, I watched a Sara Lawson\/Sew Sweetness <a href=\"https:\/\/sewsweetness.com\/2019\/02\/video-how-to-use-odicoat-to-make-your-fabric-waterproof.html?v=7516fd43adaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">video<\/a> on applying <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HjUtB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odicoat<\/a> to make fabric water resistant. Sara talks about making bags, such as lunch bags or cosmetic bags wipe clean using <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2HjUtB1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Odicoat<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/batik-chubby-charmer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">As mentioned<\/a>, I often use the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2KNtYWw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iron-on vinyl<\/a> to help protect the bottom of my bags. This is not ideal since the bottom of the bags needs to be completely enclosed by stitching to avoid peeling. The iron on vinyl that I have used has never peeled, but I don&#8217;t want to risk it. I think the <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/05\/batik-chubby-charmer\/\">Odicoat<\/a> might work better since you paint it on the fabric, so you can put it where you want. The video doesn&#8217;t talk about sewing it (does the needle stick?), though it looks like it wouldn&#8217;t be a problem.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to know what Pellon Products are used for or see a description, I found a <a href=\"http:\/\/demandware.edgesuite.net\/aamm_prd\/on\/demandware.static\/Sites-JoAnn-Site\/Sites-joann-project-catalog\/default\/v1411200628533\/images\/hi-res\/project\/pdf\/0953863P142.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chart<\/a>. Sara of Sew Sweetness has a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewsweetness.com\/2012\/05\/all-about-bag-interfacing.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">blog post<\/a> that discusses how to use various products (smaller list, but what she uses for her bag patterns) and some of their qualities. I am searching for a massive chart that compares different interfacings from different manufacturers. Other articles about interfacing are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sew4Home: <a href=\"https:\/\/sew4home.com\/tips-resources\/buying-guide\/top-interfacing-solutions-bags-totes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">detailed information<\/a> and history of interfacing with a printable <a href=\"https:\/\/sew4home.com\/sites\/default\/files\/1987-Interfacing-Bags-and-Totes-Chart_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chart<\/a><\/li>\n<li>SewMamaSew: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewmamasew.com\/2013\/12\/bag-interfacing-reviews-all-about-interfacing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">article<\/a> on a variety of non-Pellon interfacings with lots of photos and links to patterns. No real chart.<\/li>\n<li>SewMamaSew\/Amy Butler: interfacing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewmamasew.com\/2007\/07\/interfacing-guide-from-amy-butler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Pellon: a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/pellonprojects.wordpress.com\/2012\/07\/12\/pellon-101-the-printables\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">printable information sheets<\/a> on interfacing in chart form. Limited to Pellon products<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>I use vinyl on some of my bags. It is a little boring, so when I saw that <a href=\"https:\/\/sew-hungryhippie.myshopify.com\/collections\/see-through-glitter-vinyl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glitter Vinyl<\/a> was available, I put it on my list to buy. You have to buy half a yard, which is a lot if you are just making a small pouch, though I could make <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/review-clear-tote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">another bag<\/a> out of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Projects, Patterns &amp; Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By the time you read this, there are probably a few other blocks posted for the Daredevils Block-a-Long. As I write this, the <a href=\"http:\/\/barbarabrackman.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/daredevils-block-2-bessies-sunburst.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">second block<\/a>, Bessie&#8217;s Sunburst, <a href=\"http:\/\/barbarabrackman.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/daredevils-block-3-hazels-star.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the third block<\/a>, Hazel&#8217;s Star, &amp; the <a href=\"http:\/\/barbarabrackman.blogspot.com\/2019\/08\/daredevils-block-4-helenes-star.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fourth block<\/a>, Helene&#8217;s Star have been posted. I really like Helene&#8217;s Star!<\/p>\n<p>PolkaDotChair has a list of &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.polkadotchair.com\/foundation-paper-piecing-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Foundation Paper Piecing Tips<\/a> Perfect for Beginning Quilters.&#8221; You&#8217;ll have to tell me if they are helpful as I don&#8217;t like foundation piecing and probably won&#8217;t try them out.<\/p>\n<p>MellySews has a <a href=\"https:\/\/mellysews.com\/sew-zipper-pouch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tutorial<\/a> for the zipper pouch we used for the recent <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/community-giving-sew-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Community Quilt Sew Day<\/a>. There are tons of tutorials on the site. You&#8217;ll spent hours there. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>I was trolling hashtags on Instagram for new bags. Not that I need more bags, but you know. I can&#8217;t stay away. Anyway, I found a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/234751778\/pdf-sewing-pattern-sewing-tutorial?ref=shop_home_feat_4&amp;bes=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">portfolio<\/a> that is very interesting and would be great for someone getting a new job or being appointed to a committee. I don&#8217;t know if it would fit a composition book, but this would be an even greater pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Sew Sweetness has a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewsweetness.com\/products\/4-pack-video-bundle?v=7516fd43adaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pattern and video bundle<\/a> on sale until Sept.2. Yes, I bought it, but I haven&#8217;t made anything yet, but will. I was tempted by the <a href=\"https:\/\/sewsweetness.com\/product-category\/minikins?v=7516fd43adaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minikins<\/a> Season 2 collection, because I like that Day Trip Cell Phone wallet. I held off, though.<\/p>\n<p>Want to choose from a number of free tutorials to make wonderful small gifts? Take a look at the Sew Hungry Hippie <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungryhippiesews.com\/p\/tutorials_13.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Free Tutorials page<\/a>. The page also includes a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=B2WWq3CZmLk&amp;t=187s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">1 hour basket tutorial<\/a> made from vinyl.<\/p>\n<p>Sara also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/sewsweetness.com\/2019\/08\/persimmon-dumpling-pouch.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free pouch pattern<\/a> called the Persimmon Pouch available with a video! This looks similar to the <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/03\/thanks-for-the-zipper-pouch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Crafty Gemini pouch that Angela made<\/a> for me. I am sure they are very different. The blog post has a link to download the pattern, an embedded video tutorial and a supply list. The pattern includes 3 sizes. She doesn&#8217;t, however, show the inside.<\/p>\n<p>Need to know how to sew vinyl? Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungryhippiesews.com\/2018\/07\/sewing-with-specialty-vinyls.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide<\/a> from Sew Hungry Hippie.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First! Redfin quoted me in an article about sewing room organization! Other Artists Ellen Harding Baker made a quilt to illustrate her astronomy lectures in the 1800s. An article was recently published about this quilt. Exhibits &amp; Events The Dear Jane quilt, officially called the 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt, is on display at the Bennington &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2019\/08\/various-sundry-2019-9\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Various &#038; Sundry 2019 #9&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[477],"tags":[118],"class_list":["post-46968","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-477","tag-various-sundry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=46968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/46968\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=46968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=46968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=46968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}