Vote for a New Quilt Show
by admin on June 11, 2010
in Everything Else, Inspiration, Quilt Teachers Intro
Quilters, do you think it would be nice to have a *new* quilt show, with a brand new host? Oprah is having a contest and Vanessa (The Crafty Gemini) wants to win! Watch her pitch for her own quilt show and VOTE for Vanessa – you can vote every day!
Find out more about Vanessa on her website, The Crafty Gemini.
12th Annual Buggy Barn Quilt Show
by admin on June 4, 2010
in Inspiration
Rotary Cutting Basics
by admin on May 28, 2010
in Quilting Tools Tutorial
Aimee Griffin does a great job of explaining cutting with a rotary cutter and acrylic ruler in this video:
Sewing Maching Tension Issues
by admin on May 21, 2010
in Sewing Machine Tutorial
Eric, of Sailrite, gives a good demonstration of two common sewing machine tension issues. Although he makes videos for sailmaking, the use of the sewing machine (and common errors) is the same for all sewing enthusiasts and his tips are good ones and his videos are very well made
And Part 2:
Introducing Quilt Teacher Dianne Dye
by admin on May 15, 2010
in Everything Else, Quilt Teachers Intro, Quilting Tools Tutorial
Dianne Dye has many new videos on YouTube, and she comes to YouTube via PBS! She has experience and talent and her videos are a joy to watch because of her knowledge of quilting, her teaching skills and her experience behind the camera. She does not leave out a single detail!
She also offers online classes on her website. Here’s just a little more about Dianne.
In this video, she offers some tips that she’s learned along the way. This is the first in a series of 4 videos about tips! Check out the links below or go right to her website to see all that she offers.
Pat Sloan Explains Sewing Machines
by admin on April 30, 2010
in Sewing Machine Tutorial
Pat Sloan for Leisure Arts, gives a good overview of two newer sewing machines.
Be sure to check out Pat’s Blog for lots of great inspiration and fun!

