Alex will soon be taking part in Joe Cunningham's monthly Quilt Freedom Online Workshop. Taught from his Gallery/Studio in San Francisco, Joe and Alex will have a conversation via Zoom about how our quilt world has grown and changed over the last 50 years. You'll be making a making a quilt block, plus you'll get to see some of Alex's own amazing quilts. Quilt Freedom Workshop 49: Newly Traditional with Alex Anderson and Joe Cunningham will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 Pm MST.
Back in June Alex was featured on the Sew & So... podcast with host Meg Goodman where she took us through her 40-year “quilt life”. Hear the amazing story of her sewing, health, and life in this enjoyable podcast!
Did you miss the LIVE broadcast of Alex and Ricky's Textile Talk last week? Did you just want to watch it again? Well, guess what? You can watch it whenever you like now. That's right, like with all of the Textile Talks, this one was recorded to be watched, treasured, and enjoyed again and again. Join Alex and Ricky as they recount the history of The Quilt Show, reflect on their journey, and discuss how TQS has become "a thriving global community fostering creative education, support, and growth."
Quilting Daily formally announced the Top 20 Award Program and list of the 2023 honorees in their newsletter. Congratulations go to our very own Alex Anderson for being recognized as an individual who has shaped the quilting industry by her artistry and passion.
This past Wednesday Alex went to TheQuiltShow.com warehouse to see what's new and beautiful. There were fabrics, kits for Ricky Tims' new Portal class, and pink tools. Suzanne Eddleman, our Warehouse Manager, and Kristin Goedert, our Director of Merchandising, joined Alex and shared their personal favorites. Take a look and what's new and exciting.
Alex is moving further along in her breast cancer journey. So much to consider, surgery, reconstruction, chemo, and radiation, Alex talks about how she has progressed. She discusses her health to encourage women to get tested early and to let them know there are options for everyone.
"First off I have been feeling everyone's love and concern - I mean REALLY feeling it. I am blessed beyond measure. As for the nuts and bolts, the difference a week makes is indescribable. YAY! Next week I will be meeting with my oncologist to find out what is next. I am not stressed at all because it is out of my body. One step at a time as the story continues."
And speaking of stories, here's one from Alex about Sally Johnson and the inifinity scarves.
Alex wants to share her story about her recent diagnosis of breast cancer. She says if you have not kept up with your testing because of COVID or any other reason, get tested. She hopes her story can influence others to get help and care and help you understand the process.
Our viewers were asking to see up-close shots of the vintage and contemporary buttons that Alex embellished in our show with Colette Dumont. Well, here they are and they are just fabulous. Take a look for yourselves!
Alex's new kitten needs a name. Tell us your choice and we will pick a random entrant to win a Quilters Select 6" x 24" Ruler. Click through to learn more and find out the rules.
"My special guest is Alex Anderson! Laughter is plentiful in this in-depth interview with the one and only Sweetheart of Quilting. OK yes, there are many sweethearts in quilting, but Alex has risen to the top for decades with her caring, happy demeanour and this interview "simply" makes my heart sing. That's an old school pun on her first show." - Quilter on Fire
"Back for another exciting season, The Quilting Hour explores quilting techniques and creative trends. Every 2 weeks the LIVE one-hour conversations will focus on a specific theme or technique." Today, Alex stops by to join The Quilting Hour LIVE at 12 pm Pacific Time, which will be hosted by recent TQS guest Lee Chappell Monroe.
Alex wasn't able to attend Houston Market or Festival this year, but she heard from a little birdie that there is a Quilters Select special happening and wanted to share.
During Alex's LIVE on Wed at 10am PDT she will talk about how to use fabrics with stripes and polka dot fabrics. She will also show pictures from Pokey Bolton's wedding. FUN!
Ricky has been teaching his wonderful "Ultimate Mystery Quilt Class" (Kool Kaleidoscope) and Alex has been busy. She is working on...well, take a look.
The Quilt Show is teaming up with the Quilt Alliance and the International Quilt Museum to collect and share stories about memorial quilts. If you have made a memorial quilt or received one in honor of someone in your life, we would love to hear your story.