UFO quilts can keep you from making something new. They can hold back your creativity. What is the fastest way to get that UFO done and out of the way? Let someone else do it for you. How about Alex Anderson or Ricky Tims? Enter Here for your chance to have a pro finish your quilt.
March is Women’s History Month and C&T Publishing is celebrating with its staff and authors! They asked the women of C&T to reflect on their careers in the publishing industry, dreams, and aspirations, and what Women’s History Month meant to them. And someone you may have heard of is participating. Yes, our very own Alex Anderson talks about what Women’s History Month means to her and so much more.
It's Alex vs Ricky in that time-honored showdown, hand quilting vs. machine quilting. They'll share tips, tricks and design ideas for both the hand quilting and machine quilting enthusiast alike. Starting with the tools, fabrics, threads, needles and batting choices to marking, basting and ending with a discussion on quilt density and no back-track feather designs, they cover it all.
Another Friday, another peek at how the magic of The Quilt Show is made as we go on the set with Lisa Thorpe for our latest show. Lisashows you how to build a framed bird box collage with simple machine stitches over layers of assorted fabrics, words on paper, ribbon and stamped images. Plus, Alex is eager to share what she learned from her Sue Spargo wool and embroidery class.
Debuting January 30, 2022: Alex and Ricky share tips, tricks, and design ideas for both the hand quilting and machine quilting enthusiast alike. Starting with the tools, fabrics, threads, needles and batting choices to marking, basting and ending with a discussion on quilt density and no back-track feather designs, they cover it all.
Debuting January 16, 2022: Alex was so inspired by Sue Spargo’s recent wool and embroidery class when it comes to designing that she just had to share what she learned. Then Lisa Thorpe shows you how to build a framed bird box collage with simple machine stitches over layers of assorted fabrics, words on paper, ribbon and stamped images. Lisa also shares the importance of having a workbook to flush out ideas and themes that can be used as jumping off points for quilts.
"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.
The Quilt Show is joined this week by Kumiko Frydl, miniature quilts expert. Go behind the scenes as she shares tips for creating shadow trapunto and micro stippling. Plus, Alex has her own segment this week all about expanding your quilt designs by using stencils as a starting point.
Debuting December 5, 2021: The master of miniature quilts, Kumiko Frydl, loves a challenge and it shows. Her full-size quilts filled with tiny and beautiful details on a miniature scale make for astounding quilts. She shares tips for creating shadow trapunto and micro stippling. While Alex shares tips for expanding your quilt designs by using stencils as a starting point.
"You’re cordially invited to our celebrity sew-cial! We’ve invited some of your favorite quilting celebrities to share what they’re up to as well as share a secret of theirs! This show is full of fun, inspiration, and prizes!"
During Alex's LIVE on Wednesday she talked about going to Pokey Bolton's wedding. Pokey's wedding was a joyous event, and she has graciously allowed us to share some pictures of the wedding with you. We were honored to be there and wish Pokey and Patrick all the best!
Alex cleaned out her stash and we have THREE 15" x 10" x 15" boxes of fabric to give away! Join our Scavenger Hunt and be entered to win one of those big boxes of fabric from Alex! But don't wait too long to get in on the action, because today (8/18/21) is the last day to enter. Update: The Scavenger Hunt is now over and we have our three winners. Find out who they are!
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.