This episode includes an interview of Judith at Needles and Lemons and a bit of chatter about FMQ.
In the episode I promise a couple of pictures and some links. Here you go:
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| Judith's Quilting Studio |
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| Judith's Studio & Fabric Stash |
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| Judith's favorite quilt "Far Far Away" |
Her blog: http://www.needlesandlemons.com/
You can find Judith's Etsy Shop here.
Her photography website: http://www.judithdahmen.com/
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| Originally this had a magnifying glass on the end of it. DH took it off and added the "do-hicky" that allows me to put a pen/marker in it. Markers work better though. |
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| I realize a video would be best but you can see here that it touches the paper and I can move the paper to practice. |
I look forward to hearing from you and I hope you will visit Judith's blog to look around. But please, no exhibitions...hehehe
Here is the full interview via email. Please don't skip listening to the podcast. I think you will really enjoy it. BUT once you have listened you can read the full interview here.
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ReplyDeleteYay! I was just thinking yesterday my sewing needed a bit of Rhonda Ranting in the background! Thats my afternoon sorted :-)
ReplyDeleteSo, Lynne advocates child labour and Judith is an alkie... and I'm next?! Little scared... And yes boss, I'll go get busy :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Renee, Wanda, whatever your name is!!!
ReplyDeleteSarah, make sure you draw Rhonda a map - otherwise she will think the Shetland Isles are near London!!
I have caught up on your podcasts now, and will definitely add a subscription to my iTunes for it! It is great to have playing in the background while sewing or driving.
ReplyDeleteMy notes:
LONG ARM RENTAL: SIX $$$ PER HOUR????? REALLY??? I wish I lived closer!!! The cheapest I have found to rent a long arm machine is $25/hr. It does include thread, and you have to bring your own backing and batting. Other places require you to spend $60-$75 for classes before they will let you touch their machines and then charge about the same price per hour.
FREE MOTION QUILTING: I hear the same thing about how hard it is to do. I do not understand why quilters are so afraid to do FMQ? It is way easier and forgiving than stitch-in-the-ditch or straight line quilting. I agree with your ideas to practice on muslin. I also suggest that you can use the practice pieces as pet beds (ask the local shelter if they would like some too) or later cover them with fabric and make a heavy duty tote bag. I have done both! lol
SWEDISH FISH?: I have never heard that term. Gumi-bears, gum drops, orange slices, Chuckles...those I know, but never have I heard of Swedish fish. It makes me think of pickled herring, but I think that is more of a Norwegian dish.
THE SOUTH: You've mentioned living in the South several times. I am originally from Minnesota, then spent ten years in California, before moving to Arkansas three years ago. Talk about culture shock!!! Anyway, I can relate to your comments. :)
As an aside, I was a hard-core rennie in CA. In other words, I did reenacting too! You don't want to ask a Scotsman what is under his kilt or take part in the blue ribbon contests!!! The time period we were in was during Queen Elizabeth I. I have played music for both the Queen and at another time, for King Henry VIII. But I digress!
POINTS AND TEACHING: I have taught quilting too. I CAN do perfect (or nearly perfect) points if I want to. I find that if I worry too much about making the quilt piecing perfect, it makes me not like the project or the process. I don't make things sloppy on purpose though. For me, the project and process are my therapy. I wouldn't want to go to therapy sessions and beat my head against a wall either.
My blog is called The Lazy Quilter, not because I am lazy, but more so because I am laid back! I don't care if my quilts are not perfect. I think they turn out pretty good and those who get them as gifts seem to appreciate them too!
CRYING: I almost shed a tear when you talked about your daughter. I will do the same when my kids touch my "Mommy heart" too. Example: My 28 year old son decided he needed a challenge in his life and enlisted in the Marines. He's out of boot camp now and sent me a framed photograph of him in his dress blues for Mother's Day. I did wipe the tears off that picture before hanging it up. He's been out of the nest for ten years and I felt like he was my little boy again. :)
Love, love, love, your 'shows'! Keep up the great work and I promise I will keep on listening! I won't always write a book about it though. Sometimes these things happen! lol
Rhonda,
ReplyDeleteI am quite sure podcasting is quite labor intensive as there seems to be a period of time quilters do this and then move on to other pursuits. But selfishly, I hope this is something you enjoy for a long time as I really love your voice, your storytelling skills, and your lovely podcast. Thanks for all the hard work.
KellyV
Wow..love the studio, will have to go over and visit. What a great way to practice...
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I've really enjoyed listening to your podcasts. Your "confusion" over the wine gums really made me laugh!! BTW, I am one of those ladies who is scared of FMQ and have yet to really have a proper go at it - but I love hand quilting so I'm kind of the other way round in that I find it quite bemusing that some people think FMQ is easier?! Anyway, keep up the good work, looking forward to the next episode!
ReplyDeleteRachel (UK)
Once again, you had me rolling on the floor with your explanation of wine gums. I'm sure people will be lining up to be interviewed by you now that you have implied Judith was an alkie! They do have wine gums here (Canada), but they aren't common. If I see some, maybe I'll send them to you!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, though, your interview with Judith was really interesting, and I like that you dig for the interesting details about people. Keep up the good work with your podcasts.