Quilting Stash fans–

It is with profound sadness that I share the news with you that my sweet Mom has passed away. It was very sudden and unexpected and we are all trying to cope with the loss of our family’s lynch-pin.

I’m sorry to announce that I will be “out to lunch” until after my son’s wedding – Nov. 5th. I will be back the following week, though, with lots of stories to tell.

Until then – may all of your quilts have tightly sewn stitches.

Fondly,
Annie

Program #28 – Wow! 28!

Running time: 27:17 Size: 9.4MB

Feeling a little like Atlas these days…
Know what I mean?

Here’s a new way to get in touch with me — by phone where you can leave a message: a quilting tip, ask a question, contribute to the Die-Hard Quilter column, or make a suggestion for the next podcast.
Just call 408-849-4882 and leave me a message. I will play it on the next podcast and respond to it, too.
International listeners can reach me by way of Skype by searching on “QuiltingStash” (all one word).
If you’re interested in finding out more about Skype, visit their website by clicking on www.skype.com.

Congratulations to the Comments Contest winners! They are Kelly Grace, Christine Fain, and Darci Southwell. Stay tuned for a new contest happening in November — after the wedding, of course!

Impressions of Pacific International Quilt Festival. For detailed information of the Mancuso Brothers Quilt shows in your area go to QuiltFest. Next year’s PIQF show dates are October 12-15, 2006.

Two new patterns that I couldn’t live without:
Penguin Paradise can be found at Amy Bradley Designs.
Holiday Treats Table runner can be found at Diana and Laura.com

Finally a slide show with commentary of a selection of Quilts from PIQF. Click here to enjoy!

Running time: 32:53 Size: 11.4MB

Program #27 — Odds and Ends

You know you

Running time: 42:24 Size: 14.6MB

A NEW Podcast direct from the South Valley Quilt Association’s Harvest Quilt Show in Morgan Hill, CA.

In this program, I will share a soundseeing tour of a selection of quilts from this wonderful quilt show including interviews with some of the award-winning quilters and pictures of their quilts.

Click here to view the photo gallery. Watch the gallery along with the podcast to see exactly what I’m talking about.

Sorry the audio is so quiet. I’m still getting the hang of the new microphone. I promise to get a decent volume level next time!

Picture of my booth at the show.

Fraktur Frenzy by Ruth DeBord

For Everything there is a Season by Deborah Slaybers

Cabin Fever by Nancy Whalen

Camp Wilderness by Maria Alves

Family Heritage by Claire Rock

Happy Homecoming by Carol Ciccone

Group quilt by Rachel Clark – Artichoke Fields

Red Cardinal in Winter by Deborah Slaybers

Tribute quilt by Geri Kutras – It Takes Many Hands To Make A Garden

Wonderful circular quilt titled, Spirals by Betsy (Dumb me — I was so excited to catch Betsy that I forgot to get her last name!) You’ll love her quilt. What you can’t see is the incredibly accurate piecing that Betsy acheived in this quilt. There is not one seam that is off even by a millimeter! And it is perfectly round, perfect color placement, and it is totally flat and hangs perfectly too. AMAZING.

With Love quilt – and interview with Connie Stuefloten about her daughter’s amazing FIRST quilt! No picture provided in the gallery – sorry!

Fall is in the Air and In the Garden by Connie Stuefloten (with commentary)

Bug Quilt with machine quilted bug and bark detail (Sorry, I didn’t catch the name of the quilt or the owner )

Earth, Wind, and Fire by Ann Robinson

Mrs. Rupp’s Quilt by Doris Olds – This quilt is for sale, contact Diana Leone at www.dianaleone.com.

Sandy Pitcher’s quilt – Razzle Dazzle

A Little bit of Sunshine by Carol Ciccone

Runaway Gingerbread Man by Peggy Rainville

French Relic by Alison Harris

Wearble Arts by Rachel Clark – my favorite, “The Chef Wore Chocolate”.

Lewis and Clark – 200 years by Sakamoto School and Nora Wolfe

Alley Boys by Ronald Deaton with commentary by Ron!

Kathy Sullivan’s Apple quilt

Fall Harvest Fun by Kay Payne

Make a Wish by Geri Kutras

Vita Divaggio (Life’s Journey) Best of Show from the 2004 show by Carol Ciccone

Opportunity Quilts from the show — lucky winners!!

Folk Art Wedding Quilt

Lady of the Lake

Garden Twist

A picture of two friends, Carol and Mary, working at the SVQA table.

I missed two opportunities at the show to interview Diana Leone; who was at the show doing quilt appraisals and talked in detail about Doris Olds’ quilt and the significance of that quilt, and with Deborah Slaybers about her two prize-winning quilts.
Those interviews will be added to Quilting Stash soon, as I will meet with them next week to get their interviews. You won’t want to miss hearing from these two remarkable quilters.