Scientific Quilter

SQ Ep Post March-A-Long and paper piecing tips

scientificquilter — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:20:55 +0000

In this show, we discuss the results from the March - A - Long for 2013 and talk about paper piecing a Hexadaisy pattern, giving some tips on what works for me for paper piecing.

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SQ March-A-Long Sneak Attack

scientificquilter — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:31:28 +0000

In this show, we march a long with me. Actually outside. The first half of the show, I give a reminder for everyone working on their 15 minute a day March A Long challenge, and I explain the 2nd half of the show. The 2nd half of the episode I share my “marching progress” in terms of walking, and how walking has been added into my (almost daily) lifestyle.

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SQ March-A-Long 2013 Introduction

scientificquilter — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 23:37:55 +0000

It’s that time again! Time to work 15 minutes a day for the month of March. Strap up your boots, make your bed, and join along for our March-A-Long. Motivate yourself to work towards your craft a little bit at a time this month.

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SQ Ep 049 - What to Take to Retreat

scientificquilter — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 17:08:52 +0000

In this show, we discuss three major philosophies about what to take to retreat, in addition to a few things from my myriad of projects taken on retreat.

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SQ Ep 048 - TaDa - Mystery Revealed

scientificquilter — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 19:15:57 +0000

In this show, I broke into the middle of my own thoughts and processes of doing a mystery quilt for the first time. I shared a few things about the mystery quilt weekend as well. I also discussed a little bit more about Ta-Da triangles.

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SQ Ep 047 - Tardis Travels and Quilting Tips

scientificquilter — Sun, 07 Oct 2012 00:27:42 +0000

In this show, journey back in time with me over the last two months to hear what I’ve been working on, and get a few tips of things I’ve discovered along the way.

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SQ Ep 046 - G I made a Lanyard

scientificquilter — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:17:45 +0000

In this show, I describe how I finally had to break down and make myself a lanyard for work. Great idea for back to school or just sprucing up work wardrobe for those of us with badges & ID tags.

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SQ Ep 045 - Making Lemon Tea

scientificquilter — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 17:50:38 +0000

In this show, we talk about my recent sewing adventures with my guild doing the Jelly Roll Race quilt. I also discuss a work in progress day with the guild and all the interestingness that goes on with guild stories.

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SQ Ep 044 (42) - Life the Universe and Everything

scientificquilter — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 17:13:46 +0000

In this show we discuss the trilogy in five parts a little bit about the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, a quilt idea that I was inspired to make from it, and how to use the Twist N Stitch ruler to make ‘twister quilt blocks’.

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SQ Ep 043 - Meetup at MQS

scientificquilter — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:00:19 +0000

In this show, we discussed my day volunteering sorting and receiving quilts for the quilt show, my day with quilt show ribbons, and the meetup with two podcast listeners and friends. It’s comfy going to a real live quilt show and I wish everyone could be a part of it. MQS stands for Machine Quilters Showcase. Be prepared to hear the word/phrase “long arm” or “longarming” a lot. The audio recorded from the show is near the end.

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SQ Ep 042 - The Long Arm Experience

scientificquilter — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 06:44:57 +0000

In this show, we discuss how quilting is now so social of an activity - at least for me - and about my latest meet up with a listener! Then I discuss the long arm certification class I took, give details and details of the things I learned in the class, going over all the details of how to load a long arm, some suggestions that the long arm rental owner gave me. Then I describe my very first experience in loading a quilt onto the long arm, and finally how much of the quilt I got completed.

I also took quite a few pictures (though none of the ratchet system or how to turn the quilt when moving from one section to the other), so if you’re wanting to see how it’s done, it would be a very good idea to go over to my website to see it in action, with commentary about parts of the pictures.

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SQ Ep 041 - Samurai Sudoku Quilt

scientificquilter — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:03:16 +0000

In this show, I explain that most of my Sudoku references I actually say Suduko instead. Then we discuss what a Sudoku puzzle is, how you can make a quilt with a puzzle, how to make it fantastic with using other tricks or embellishments, and finally, how you can use a new puzzle or two (Samurai Sudoku) to make an easy fantastically puzzly quilt!

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SQ Ep 040 - March A Long Final Report

scientificquilter — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:01:28 +0000

In this show, we discuss our weekly successes at doing a fifteen minute challenge. I also draw out at length a lot of decisions that occur and possible steps that happen regarding quilting, (and probably left out quite a few as well)! Discuss excitement at the upcoming guild challenge and long arm class and Free Motion Quilting goal for the next month.

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SQ Ep 039 - March A Long Report March 25

scientificquilter — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:07:38 +0000

In this show, we cheer on everyone’s progress at their fifteen minute challenge this week. High fives for everyone. Let’s finish strong in the last week of March!

I also name my sewing machine.

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SQ Episode 038 - March A Long Report March 18

scientificquilter — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 00:27:41 +0000

In this show, we discuss everyone’s progress about their 15 minute challenge. Then there is talk about my new adventure going to learn how to longarm quilt. Tips welcome! And I went to a quilt show in the mall, and I appeal to podcasting friends to check in more with us to give us closure.

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SQ Episode 037 - March A Long Report for March 11

scientificquilter — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 01:32:42 +0000

In this show, we discuss who has signed up for the march a long, remind everyone it’s National Quilting Month, promote Seamed UP’s month long contest, discuss progress made by everyone who has commented about the March A Long so far. Then I discuss my paper piecing (foundation piecing) preparation, and my ‘big/little/new/old’ purchase. Also mention that spring Quilt Market is in Kansas City, and that overlaps the MQS time frame of middle of May. Meet up may take place around that time! Don’t forget Rhonda’s 1st quarter Finish-A-Long at Quilter in the Gap.

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SQ Epsiode 036 - March A Long

scientificquilter — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:37:25 +0000

In this show, we quickly discuss plans to sew in the month of March. Try to find 15 minutes a day at least, and then report back to me. Email scientificquilter@gmail.com, find me on twitter: scientificquilt or report on FaceBook: Scientific quilter. Or make a comment.

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SQ Episode 035 - (Almost) Live, it’s SBSI

scientificquilter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:45:44 +0000

In this show, we discuss how to use twitter (ignore the first 10 minutes if you already know this), what I’m working on, what other people are doing, things going on, a future March-A-Long plan, chunking, and sneaking in and seeing what people are saying about the sew in on twitter.

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SQ Episode 034 - Christmas in 2011 Podcasts I listen to

scientificquilter — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 18:49:24 +0000

In this show, I pretty much go down the lists of the podcasts that I listen to that are not quilty in nature. Produced on Christmas Day 2011. Boxing Day Sew in starts tomorrow on Boxing Day with many quilty podcasters.

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SQ Episode 033 - Back in Time

scientificquilter — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:14:18 +0000

In this show, we discuss how it is to go back in time, thinking of creative ideas that need flushing out, getting back to old projects, and thoughts about what would have happened if I went back in time and never got my first sewing machine.

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SQ Episode 032 - Optical Illusion Quilts

scientificquilter — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 20:59:07 +0000

In this show, we discuss many different types of optical illusions that could be found in quilting, revel over an optical illusion quilt by a loyal listener of many podcasts, and discuss various items for the home sewing front.

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SQ Episode 031 - Rest and Relaxation

scientificquilter — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:54:46 +0000

In this show, we discuss the problems crafters can have with resting & relaxing, why it’s important to relax every now & then, think about some techniques, and allow ourselves some time to chill.

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SQ Episode 030 - Angles in Quilting: Part C Polygons

scientificquilter — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 17:50:05 +0000

In this show, we discuss the pentagons, hexagons, and octagons, using several techniques that are different from the other polygons. The “agon-agons” (polygons) are broken down, added together, English paper pieced, and appliqued.

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SQ Episode 029 - Angles in Quilting: Part B Quadrilaterals

scientificquilter — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:26:31 +0000

In this show we discuss the types of quadrilaterals in quilting, our four sided friends. We find, squares, rectangles, rhombuses, parallelograms, kites, and trapezoids, and discuss symmetry, bias, and common quilt blocks. Also two quilt guilds, and do you want to do a swap of charm squares or a sampler quilt?

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SQ Episode 028 - Angles in Quilting: Part A Triangles

scientificquilter — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 22:36:31 +0000

In this show, we discuss the three major types of triangles found in quilting, some quilting blocks that these triangles are in, talk about my periodic spiral quilt, my exothermic quilt, a book recommendation, and where do you find little graph paper notebooks?

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SQ Episode 027 - Behind the Scenes

scientificquilter — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:42:55 +0000

In this show, we discuss some questions you may want to ask about the organization of your local quilt show. Later, we discuss my roles and share some enthusiasm for the energy a quilt show brings.

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SQ Episode 026 - Periodic Table Spiral Quilt

scientificquilter — Sun, 05 Jun 2011 20:58:24 +0000

In this show, we discuss the periodic table, a quilting idea from periodicspiral, and ramp up production for the upcoming quilt show.

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SQ Episode 025 - Quilt Show Trifecta

scientificquilter — Sat, 28 May 2011 18:58:36 +0000

In this show, we discuss some observations and stories about the three quilt shows I attended in May.

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SQ Episode 024 - Swap Saga

scientificquilter — Tue, 03 May 2011 14:53:53 +0000

In this show, we look at the two swapping groups I am a part of, consider the types of swaps by beginning quilters, examine the organization of different swap types, discuss the benefits, and downfalls of swapping, and look in detail about swap-bot swapping and Sew Many Swap swapping.

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SQ Episode 023 - Tale of Two Retreats

scientificquilter — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:56:13 +0000

In this show we discuss various things at the two retreats that I’ve attended, providing a few suggestions to what may be helpful to a quilter during a retreat.

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