(Right-Click or Ctrl-Click on the icon below and select “save link as…” to download the podcast to your computer)
Running time: 01:00:36 Size: 58.2 MB
Podcast 218 – A Quilter’s Gathering and a visit with Pepper Cory
I had a chance to meet Pepper, a warm and dynamic quilter, who I have admired ever since I began quilting. I actually met her for the first time at this most recent Quilt Market when I wandered into the Colonial Needles booth and was admiring some Sashiko samples. While I was looking at the beauty of the detailed stitching, I realized that the name “Pepper Cory” was stitched on one. As I acknowledged that, someone behind me said “that is a sample of my new Sashiko pattern” and I turned around to come face-to-face with Pepper! What a thrill it was for me!
She was in the booth, stitching and introducing shoppers to Colonial Needles – which she speaks about in the interview. (Colonials are fantastic quality needles, by the way ; ) We spoke briefly and she agreed to do an interview with me at A Quilter’s Gathering, where we were both headed to teach – if we could get out of Houston due to Hurricane Sandy.
The interview with Pepper is one of the most pleasurable that I have done so far. We did the interview over lunch at Piccola — a lovely restaurant just one block away from our hotel. I’ve always wanted to do a podcast interview over lunch ; )
Pepper’s blogs:
I hope you will enjoy the interview with Pepper as much as I did!
I didn’t get a new picture with Diane Loomis but here is a link to her website and blog where you can find out more about her incredible quilt, Five Bar Blues.
Diane will be teaching at A Quilter’s Gathering in November 2013. Don’t forget to visit their website! They’ll be updating it soon so you’ll know who the teachers will be for their 25th Anniversary.
They also have A Quilter’s Sampler held in Nashua, NH in May.
Here I am with Gina Meigs, rock-n-roll mom…
I hope to share Gina’s quilt from the Exploring Fabric Choices and the story behind it in a future podcast.
Robin’s original Applique design from the Designing Elements of Fine Machine Applique class:
Robin is also a podcast listener!
Here is a picture snapped of me, doing a pattern signing and giveaway in the Moda booth at Quilt Market:
and here is a picture of expectant mom, Kim, who thinks the Charming Patchwork Skirt is pretty cool:
Super comfy and hip for pregnant style!
and here is my studio companion, Piper the wonder dog:
so cold she’s shivering!
I hope you’re staying warm and cozy! Now, I’m off to finish those last Charming Patchwork skirts that are going to be Christmas gifts. Stay tuned — I have a fun one to show you as soon as I get the elastic in ; )
©2012 Annie Smith All Rights Reserved
Just viewed the DVD for charming patchwork skirt -wonderful! Can’t wait to make one- but I have to wait till after Xmas… I know Gina Megis- she made an awesome Dear Jane by hand! And Pepper came to speak for Champlain Valley guild in VT just after the Gathering.
Thank you Annie for interviews in this and episode 216. They were interesting.
I thoroughly enjoyed the interview with Pepper. I’m so glad you are back podcasting again. God bless you
I really enjoyed your interview with Pepper Cory. I was fortunate to take a class from her in Redlands, CA, in the 1990’s. She taught us how to mark quilting designs and make them fit in the borders of the quilt. I’ve used quilting designs many times from her antique designs book and I also have her “Happy Trails” book. I’m glad you’re back podcasting, Annie–missed you!
Judy
Now I’ve listened to the podcast with Pepper- I did like the easy chatty tone. Only a few times was it hard to hear over the background noise. I also think it helps to have an interview-e with such a wonderful story to share and an delightful manner. For our guild she did the folded Manque log cabin but I didn’t get to take it. But she did it on The Quilt Show. Ideal take along project.