Podcast 230 — Demystifying Quilting Terms
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Filming for iquilt was pretty surreal. ; )
At the White Chocolate Grill in Denver with Terri Thayer and Mary Kay Davis.
1. What is a Basic Sewing Kit? If you’ve seen this on a supply list for class you are taking, here is the straight story of what you should have in your kit.
I found my bag at a Beauty Supply store.
Roly-poly bag
Open bag measures 18 1/2″ x 11″. Each of the compartments is 4″ wide.
Marking tools
Hand sewing tools
3rd compartment, along with shears and magnetic pin bed. I prefer the Grabbit over the Zirkel, but I’m trying to get used to it.
All of the things I need for a sewing machine, including presser feet and bobbins for different sewing machines. If you need information about threads, listen to podcast 227.
My granddad’s shoe polishing kit. It’s so cool — it still smells like shoe polish, after all these years.
Rollie Pollie Sewing Organizer
2. “Quilt as Desired”. Every quilt is different. I explain why the pattern designer doesn’t tell you how to quilt the quilt you’re making. For some really great machine quilting classes, check out the teachers and classes offered at iquilt.com. If you buy a class by 3/17/16, you can use the coupon code IQ1995 and get classes for $19.95.
3. Focus Fabric. What it is and what it’s not.
A beautiful print that has the colors in it that you want to use as your color palette for your quilt. Like this:
or like this:
It is not this:
this is a solid fabric.
nor this:
This is a monochromatic (one color) print, which is a supporting fabric.
4. 1/4″ seam allowance — exact or consistent?
What Quilting Terms would you like to have demystified? Let me know by commenting below.
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Will you be at Paducah in April or in Syracuse in July for the American Quilter’s Society shows? Let me know! I’ll be doing demos in the AQS booth at both shows. I’d love to meet you!
Happy Quilting!
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I loved listening to this episode! I’m always curious about “must have” notions – especially specific brands. It turns out, we have a lot of the same “must haves,” but I also found out about some new ones I want to check out! I’m never sure what to bring to workshops and classes – and this podcast gave me a lot of good ideas for things I might be forgetting! Not to give your more work, but it would be awesome to have a printable list of “Annie’s must haves!” I’m going to send you a photo of my kit right now!
Callie!! Thanks so much for sending your pic — I will post it on the blog soon. I’m so glad to provide inspiration ; )
Thanks for the idea about the list of must-haves. I will do it, along with part numbers and where you can find them.
Are there any notions that you have that I didn’t mention? I’m always looking too.
Hope to see you again soon.
Hi Annie,
Very happy to have you back to podcasting more often!! Still one of the best:)
I am pretty sure I will be going to the AQS show in Syracuse. I will only be there for the day (3 hour drive each way – but hey, I love to drive:)
When I know for sure which day I will be there I will get in touch with you. It will be great to see you again. I know you’ll be busy at the show, but maybe we’ll be able to grab a quick lunch together.
Annie – great great podcast! There are 2 things I want to add. 1 – a hair clip for those times my freaking hair is in my eyes or there is a fan making hair get into my eyes. 2. An extension cord and a power strip. I found a fabulous power strip/surge protector at bed bath and beyond that also has 2 usb slots. It is so wonderful and I can sew anywhere with confidence that no power surge is going to ruin my expensive machine and I can charge my phone or iPad at the same time.
Happy sewing!!,
Thank you Sandi — those are two great suggestions. I always love to hear from you ; )