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Episode 47 ~ Basting your Quilt

Posted by Brye Lynn on May 23, 2010 in Podcasts

Today we talked about basting your quilt and making a quilt sandwich.
Thank you to Patricia for sharing her completed quilt top with us.  This was a block of the month she did.  I love the colors and the variety of basket blocks.  My favorite is the one with appliqued handles.  Beautiful work Patricia.

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Episode 46 ~ Locking in Seams

Posted by Brye Lynn on May 19, 2010 in Podcasts

Today we talked about locking in seams.  This is a few days late being posted.  I recorded it on time, but got real busy and couldn’t find time to post it.
Check out this get miniature that Celia made.  You know how I love miniatures.  This is also a great idea for hanging your quilts.  Leave [...]

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Episode 45 ~ Reusable Shopping Bag, maybe

Posted by Brye Lynn on May 9, 2010 in Podcasts

Today, you are going to think I am nuts!  I tried to make a reusable shopping bag with plastic bags.
Thanks to Gidget for sharing her first block in her Civil War Tribute quilt.  The pattern is from Homestead Hearth’s BOM that started in January.  I love the design and the colors.

I got my coffee this [...]

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Episode 44 ~ Sashing your Quilt

Posted by Brye Lynn on Apr 25, 2010 in Podcasts, Sashing

Today we talking about sashing for quiltblocks.
Thank you to everyone who left comments this week.

Almosaquilter suggested Aurifil thread to help stay within a quarter inch
Denise reminded me that thread position can help with thread troubles.

Beach Town from Jaye at www.artquiltmaker.com.  The colors are wonderful!  get a closer look to see her beading and hand work.  [...]

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Episode 43 – Staying Within a Quarter Inch

Posted by Brye Lynn on Apr 18, 2010 in Podcasts, Seam Allowance, Sewing Basics

This week we talked about how to make sure you are sewing an accurate 1/4″ seam.
Sally sent us pictures of this wonderful table runner.  Her dining room table is square and she has a toddler; no little fingers are going to pull this one down.  One side is hand stitched Grandmother’s Flower Garden done with [...]

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Episode 42 – Quilting Natural Florida

Posted by Brye Lynn on Apr 12, 2010 in Podcasts

Today we talked about my visit to the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Quilting Natural Florida exhibit. 
Check out this great picture that Vanessa sent us.  Vanessa had 8 dresden plate blocks completed and had to come up with a way to put them all together.  Don’t you LOVE what she came up with!

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Episode 41 – Squaring it Up

Posted by Brye Lynn on Mar 21, 2010 in Podcasts

This week we talked about squaring up your quilt blocks and quilts.
Thank you everyone who stopped by this week. 
Be sure to check out Jaye’s blog at www.artquiltmaker.com
Check out the hand painted yarn that Lisa picked up at Tuesday Morning  www.astitchoffaith.blogspot.com
Check out the tote bag that Gloria made. The “seed packets” on the fabric are actually [...]

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Episode 40 ~ English Paper Piecing

Posted by Brye Lynn on Mar 7, 2010 in Podcasts

Today we talked about English Paper Piecing.  This is way different than foundation paper piecing.
Thank you to everyone who left comments this week or sent in donation.  You truely keep me going.
This week Lori sent us a picture of her first paper piecing project.  The pattern is from www.quiltbynumber.net .  Lori used mainly batik fabrics.  [...]

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Episode 39 – 1 Year Anniversary

Posted by Brye Lynn on Feb 28, 2010 in Podcasts

This week marks the 1 year anniversary of the Sew Stitch Create Podcast.  Today I discussed the origins of the podcast, where I plan to go with it, as well as the projects I completed over this past year.  In the next few days I will create a page showing you how to start your [...]

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Episode 38 ~ Local Quilt Show

Posted by Brye Lynn on Feb 21, 2010 in Podcasts

Lots of eye candy this week! We talked about the Quilt Show held by a local guild.
Thank you to everyone visited the website and left comments.  I heard from Vanessa, Toni, Lisa, Gidget, Patricia, Samanta, nancy, and Jandi.
Melanie sent us a great picture of a wall hanging she gave as a secret santa gift this [...]

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