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| | Episode 20
The Alden Lane Quilt show is gearing up for another wonderful show. Cyndee Carvalho, general manager, takes time from her busy schedule to join us. Learn the details of this years show (it's going to be GOOD) and hear some of the tales of behind the scene.
Size 7.2MB, Length 20m50s
Released 05/29/06
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Last years featured artist was Margaret Miller, ready bright and early to enjoy the Alden Lane experience |
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The incredible 911 quilt made with felt hand prints by school children of Livermore CA
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The quilts in their splendor and glory among the lush gardens of Alden Lane
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With the loving hands of many volunteers, the quilts go up and the quilts go down
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Join us September 23 and 24th 9:00-4:00 at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore Ca. For more information and event registration please visit www.AldenLane.com 925-447-0280
Check out In Between Stitches at www.inbetweenstitches.com/about.htm
Garden Hilton 925-292-2000
If you would like to volunteer to help with hanging the quilts or take down, please email Cyndee directly at cyndee@aldenlane.com . Please let her know if you can help with morning (7:00 am sharp) or take down (4:00 sharp). Please specify Saturday or Sunday. Also, leave her your phone number.
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| | Episode 19
Alex and Bernina join forces and contribute to McCall's Quilt magazine for the next year. Each issue will have a 1/3 page article to be complimented with a special web site and a special on line radio episode. First topic, Explore and Discover new quilt ideas.
Size 5.3MB, Length 15m05s
Released 05/22/06
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Check out Joey's quilt he started at age 4. The close up shows Adair's hand print stitch right into the quilt top. this quilt is a true family treasure. |
The vibrate colors of spring nestled in the hills above the Livermore Valley. |
Ask your local quilt shop for a copy of McCall's Quilt Magazine, August 2006.
Please visit www.BerninaInspirations.com for more information, inspiration and ideas to enhance your creative experience.
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| | Episode 18
A step back in time, an interview with Lindy Miller celebrating the pioneer spirit, piecing our countries quilting history together.
Size 5.4MB, Length 15m22s
Released 05/15/06
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Stepping back in time at Columbia State Park on HWY 49 North of Sonora California |
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Lindy visiting with fellow neighbors and friends out side of her store, Fancy Dry Goods |
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Fabrics to tease your eyes and tempt your pocket book |
Take a moment to visit Lindy's site at
www.columbiacalifornia.com/fancy.html |
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| | Episode 17
Meet Martin Favre, President of Bernina USA. Martin shares the history of the sewing machine, Bernina and a personal glimpse of himself
Size 4.7MB, Length 13m36s
Released 05/08/06
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Martin and myself the day at Bernina University when it was announced I was on board. You have to love Martin's out fit! BU was held in Texas that year and Martin came in riding a white long horned steer (ask any dealer about the year he was Dorothy in Kansas). I was sitting in the front row and realized I was a moment away from being a shish ka bob on the bull's horn. It has been a blast ever since that fateful day! |
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I love Bernina and always find myself at home in Aurora, IL. |
| www.berninausa.com |
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| | Episode 16
An inside interview with award winning long arm quilter Marilyn Badger
Size 5.4MB, Length 15m29s
Released 05/02/06
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Marilyn with her long arm machine at the Chicago Quilt Festival |
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 A beautiful example of Marilyns garment ability |
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 Quilter's Newsletter Magazine agrees that Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger create a winning team. Their beautiful quilt graces the cover of the May 2006 Issue |
To see more of Marilyn's work please visit www.apqs.com
To see more of Claudia's work please visit www.2muchfunquilting.com
For more information about Quilters Newsletter please visit their site at www.quiltersnewsletter.com |
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| | Episode 15
Behind the scenes of the Sisters Outdoor quilt show, an interview with Jean Wells
Size 7.3MB, Length 21m04s
Released 04/25/06
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| | Episode 14
For the love of a thimble, an understanding of the basics of hand quilting.
Size 5.6MB, Length 16m08s
Released 04/21/06
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Quilting away from myself with the thimble on my thumb. |
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Simple but effective quilt frame.
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For more information and an autographed copy of Alex's book about Hand Quilting you may order here online |
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| | Episode 13
Here There and Everywhere
Size 4.4MB, Length 12m43s
Released 04/14/06
For the past few months I have been off and running to various quilting venues, with the last gig being an exceptional moment in my quilting career. Here is a quick quilt catch up for a gal on the run, and that would be me!
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Moments with Martin Favre before the award |
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The beautiful Swiss made music box from Bernina
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The beautiful work of Virgie Fisher.
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My wonderful class at festival.
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| | Episode 12
A visit with Dee, my right hand at AlexAndersonQuilts.com, quilter extraordinar and my Ask Alex Assistant. A peek behind the scenes of the web site
Size 5.5MB, Length 15m34s
Released 04/11/06
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| My friend Dee Christopher, the friendly voice behind Ask Alex and Helpful Hints. Send us your quilting tips and quilt ideas.
DeeAAQ@hotmail.com
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| | Episode 11
A candid interview with Nancy Smith and Lynda Milligan of Possibilities
Size 5.8MB, Length 16m24s
Released 04/04/06
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| | Episode 10
A visit to the De Young Museum, from Bouquets to Art, challenging the creativity process
Size 4.3MB, Length 12m12s
Released 03/30/06
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John and I out for an evening of art and inspiration. Notice how the flowers relate to the art piece in the back left hand side of the picture, inspiring! |
Here is an inside peek at Alden lane Nursery
www.aldenlane.com
Please visit Ellen Anne Eddy's web site to see her wonderfully creative work.
http://www.ellenanneeddy.com/gallery.htm
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 | | Episode 9
Batting - It's all in the guts of the quilt.
Size 5.4MB, Length 15m31s
Released 03/22/06
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I hope you will be able to either fix Episode 9 or do another podcast on batting.
I listen to your podcasts as I walk. In fact, it is in anticipation of listening to them that gets me out the door to take my walks.
Thank you for the podcasts and also, for The Quilt Show with Ricky Tims.
submitted by Sunshine2 - Jul 03, '07 06:29pm | | | missing podcast
This Episode 9 is not available. I hope it will be back soon. I love listening to these while I am working in my quilt room. It makes me feel as if I am keeping up with my kids when I can say I listened to a podcast!!
submitted by lmorford - Mar 22, '07 02:07pm | | post a comment |
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| | Episode 8
Fluff and Stuff, Keys to successful machine quilting. A visit with machine quilter Paula Reid.
Size 5.9MB, Length 17m12s
Released 03/15/06
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 With just a little practice, perfect cables and feathers every time.
For more information regarding Paula's DVD please visit her web site at www.battsintheattic.com
Paula has generously offered one free pattern with your order of a DVD. Simply mention our podcast and specify which pattern you want in the NOTES/COMMENTS box on the checkout page. DO NOT ADD the free pattern to your cart, as you will be charged for it.
Thanks Paula for your generous offer, Alex :0) |
 For more information on the BSR - Bernina Stitch Regulator please visit www.berninausa.com |
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| | Episode 7
Oh Baby, let's wrap our new born's in love.
Sharing the excitement of Alex's newest release Alex Anderson's Baby Quilts with Love (C&T Publishing)
Size 4.2MB, Length 12m06s
Released 03/09/06
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 Baby Blessings (Minkee - Benartex) |
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 Beachcomber Baby |
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 Funky Monkey (Moda - sock monkey) |
 Petit Fleurs (P&B Textiles - More Romance) |
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 Alex Anderson's Baby Quilts with Love |
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| | Episode 6
Understanding authority, coming to terms with the color wheel.
Size 3.5MB, Length 9m55s
Released 03/01/06
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 "I know I can get a better stitch. Who knows, my entire future may rest on this moment!" |
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 Basic color wheel |
 Blue spiced up with the triad yellow |
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 A simple and charming heart quilt. Pattern available in Fabric Shopping with Alex Anderson |
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| | Episode 5
The Heart of Quilting, emotions and efficient fabric storage
Size 2.8MB, Length 8m03s
Released 02/20/06
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Check out this clean, organized fabric storage system. You can bet it always looks like this, well maybe not. :0) |
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| | Episode 4
Bridge and Sparkle fabric saves the day
Size 2.8MB, Length 8m03s
Released 02/20/06
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 Color bridge green fabric brings two unlikely playmates together. |
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 Add sparkle to your quilts. |
 Check out the blue blouse, remember that color a few years ago? |
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 | | Episode 3
Jail Time : After the show, post script to program two.
Size 1.6MB, Length 4m33s
Released 02/13/06
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Star Garden whipped into shape and blocked on the floor. This quilt pattern will be available spring '06 (JWD Publishing http://joenwolfromdesigns.com ). |
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Episode 2
Working with holiday theme fabric and to pre wash or not to pre wash, that is the question.
Size 4.5MB, Length 12m49s
Released 02/07/06
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 Notice how this patriotic color combination becomes visually confusing with all novelty prints. |
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 Using only a few patriotic prints along with tone and tone and sparkle fabrics give the eye a place to rest. |
 Road to California quilt from the book Fabric Shopping with Alex Anderson. This example illustrates how to get a smashing 4th of July quilt using only a few patriotic prints. |
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 The pattern for Mud is available in Beautifully Quilted by Alex Anderson. |
| Products mentioned: Color Catcher, Dye Magnets, Synthropol |
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 | | Episode 1
Simply Quilts personal reaction, memorable guest and color challenge.
Size 5.2MB, Length 18m3s
Released 02/01/06
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 Here is the cover girl picture of my autumn quilt. One never knows who your next best color friend will be (unfortunately this book is out of print). |
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Simply Quilts Episode 657
w/ guest Zlypha Siudara.
Link to show 657 Overview on HGTV.com |
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| Episode 1 comments: displaying the 2 most recent | | | color dislikes
WOW, the discussion about disliked colors really hit a nerve with me.
I love ALLLLL colors pale, light, brights, pastel, beige, tan and khaki but I totally dispise the color brown ever since I was a little girl the color brown was a color I totally could not stand, I do not own any clothing. And my fabric stash? well the only brown there is what a friend sent to me (23 fat quarters) for a RAK (random act of kindness).
But after listening to podcast #1 on my new ipod and then listening to it again 4 more times from the website I realize what how hard of a nerve it struck in me.
I am going to TRY to make myself buy some brown fabrics, hopefully I will be successful.
Now on another note, Alex, it was YOU (and Simply Quilts program) that got me interested in quilting. I don't remember the episode number, but it was with Cindy Ramming doing the "stitch n' flip baby quilts. I had all the Simply Quilts recorded and when I say this I sat up paid close attention, I replayed this episode about 6 times and with a determination I went to the store to buy fabrics to make one. That first quilt now hangs on the wall above my desk, and I will never let it go, not even to my first grandbaby.
I saw that episode in Oct. 2006, which by that time Simply Quilts no more just the reruns.
THANK YOU for being my "mentor" and inspiration into quilting.
Louise
aka: quiltylouise64
submitted by quiltylouise64 - Aug 06, '09 08:31am | | | NEW TO PODCASTING
Hi, Alex! I have subscribed to your podcasts on my Ipod. I can't believe an old geezer like me can have so much fun with this little gadget. Who'd a thunk Ipod and quilting would go together so wonderfully?????
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What is a podcast?
A podcast is really just any show (audio or video) that is available online, and is set up so folks can subsribe to it. While many sites offer a direct download of their shows, it's the option of subscribing (sign up for automatic downloads of new shows) that makes an online show a "podcast."
How can I subscribe to this podcast?
If you would like to download new shows as they become available, automatically... you will need to use a player that knows how to subscribe to podcasts. The most popular choice at the moment seems to be Apple's iTunes.
You can learn more about listening to podcasts with iTunes here..
 Already have iTunes? Just click on this link to open iTunes and listen to the show. Don't forget to subscribe and iTunes will download new shows automatically!
For those of you tech savvy enough to subscribe to our RSS feed directly, it is as follows:
http://www.alexandersonquilts.com/podcast/AAQuiltConn.rss
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