Interviews - 2022

Alex Anderson LIVE - The Katie Fowler Special Exhibit - Houston Quilt Show 2022

Katie Fowler is a Fearless Quilter and a Life Coach. She talks with Lilo Bowman in Houston about what it was like to be asked to have a special exhibit at the Houston quilt show, what the meaning was of the title of the exhibit - Layers of Memories - and what she felt when she saw the exhibit come to life. They also discuss three quilts in the exhibit featuring paint, pens, and big stitches.

Bernie and Shelley Tobisch - Sewing Machine Maintenance

Bernie has done sewing machine maintenance for over 20 years and has written a book to make it easier for everyone. Your machine, like your car, needs to be cleaned, tuned, and adjusted to get maximum performance and a long life. But how can an amateur do it and what should they do? Learn sewing machine maintenance from Bernie.

Wendy Williams - 2021 BOM Designer

Join Alex as she talks with "Color My World" quilt designer, Wendy Williams.

Joanne Sharpe - Find Your 2nd Grade Art Girl

How do you stay creative? How do you find your 2nd Grade Art Girl? Artist & Teacher, Joanne Sharpe, talks with Alex about art, learning, teaching, and feeding your creative soul. Find out what is Alex learning from Joanne and see her art journal.

Cindy Needham - Fancy Quilted Borders Made Easy

Quilted borders can make a quilt shine. But it isn't easy. Or is it? Cindy Needham has created a way to help you make beautiful borders. Alex was lucky to catch Cindy while she was teaching a group and gets the story and a free booklet for you.

Shelly Heesacker - The Quilt Show Producer

Meet Shelly Heesacker. How does she approach a quilting show? What are the challenges and surprises in producing this type of show. Shelly has worked with The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Dr. Phil Show, The Doctors, Dr. Drew Lifechangers (The CW), Good Morning America (ABC), Inside Edition Rachael Ray, Anderson Cooper Live, The Jeff Probst Show,The Sing-Off (NBC).

Lilo Bowman - Organizing Your Studio - How to Handle Odd Shapes

Quilter's supplies are not always sizes that are easy to store. There are odd shapes - tubes of different sizes, sheets that aren't standard... you know the problem. Lilo Bowman has looked at all of this and has some fun, fast, inexpensive ideas.

Barbara Brackman - Author of The Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns

The Encyclopedia of Pieced Quilt Patterns by Barbara Brackman is a hit and must have for quilters. Alex gets the chance to talk with Barbara about the book, quilting, and tools to make it easier.

Joe Cunningham - Meet an Amazing Quilter

Join Alex as she travels to San Francisco to visit with Joe Cunningham. Joe is a quilter, an artist, a musician, a great teacher, and someone who will make you smile. The visit quickly turns into a quilting bee. How long has it been since you were in a quilting bee gathered around the frame making hand stitches?

Alex Anderson LIVE - The Warehouse Tour

Alex takes you on a tour of TheQuiltShow.com warehouse. We were too big for our barn stall we were working in and had to move. Come see the new Warehouse, meet some of the people, and see stacks of fabric.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Ask John Anderson

Capt'n John answers questions about the website, about how Alex and he met, about his favorite quilts of Alex's, and more.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Ask John 2 - More of Your Questions

John shows how to find quilts on the website, tells what quilt is on Alex's bed, shows several quilts of Alex's, tells a Simply Quilts story, and what's the best gift he ever got her.

Cindy Needham - Easy Quilting Fills and Designs

In this short video, Cindy Needham gives you the skills to perform beautiful quilting. She gives you her 3 Basic Quilting Designs that will instantly make you look like a pro. She talks about these easy quilting designs 1. Freeform Feathers 2. Straight (ish) 3. How to get texture in your quilting 4. Triple Lines 5. Pebbles and Bubbles 6. Basket weave 7. Baby Clams 8. Cathedral Window and more...

Connie Fanders - Quilting with Your Embroidery Module

Connie Fanders (the Director of Education and Training at BERNINA of America.) shows Alex what she can quilt using her embroidery module. The embroidery module, now called a quilting unit, is used in conjunction with free motion quilting for wonderful quilting design and texture.

Take a Quilt Selfie - Memorial Quilt Stories for the Quilt Alliance

Alex Anderson interviews Amy Milne of The Quilt Alliance. Amy and the Alliance are reaching out to quilters to submit short video stories about Memorial quilts they have made or received. See Alex's tribute to her father and see how to do one yourself.

A Conversation with Teresa Duryea Wong

Teresa is a whirlwind. She had two quilts accepted into Houston 2021, she writes for several quilting magazines, she has written books on quilting, and she is on the board of the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska. Whew! You'll love her talk with Alex and you'll see both of her 2021 quilts.

The Huguenot Friendship Quilt with Lori Lee Triplett

Alex loves using classic antique quilts as inspiration. Lori Lee Triplett has used this concept with the 1856 Huguenot Friendship Quilt. Here you will get to see some of the quilts that were on exhibition at Houston 2021. Artists featured in the exhibit: Barbara Eikmeier, Anita M. Smith, Sue Flynn, Kay Triplett, and Lori Lee Triplett.

Victoria Findlay Wolfe Exhibit - Cedarburg, Wisconsin, USA

Alex talks with Victoria Findlay Wolfe (Show 2002) about her quilt exhibit at the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. You can visit the exhibit through December 5, 2021. It's a fascinating interview with Victoria talking about having to change studios, quilting in silence, and the quilting tie to her grandparents. It contains old and new work and even some of the "Red Dot" quilts that are being prepared for an exhibit at the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska in 2024. Victoria is always mindful of fabrics, colors, and techniques. Like her talent, Victoria's quilts are big, fun, and always changing. Join Alex and learn more.

Alex Anderson Live - What is Philippa Naylor Making Now?

Philippa Naylor has won quilting awards for large quilts and miniature quilts. She is outstanding with design, trapunto, quilting, and color. But that is not all she does. The pandemic has changed things for her as with all of us and she talks with Alex about what she is working on now.

Tomasita Louviere-Ligons - Quilts and Women's Right to Vote

Alex talks with Tomasita Louviere-Ligons about her exhibit at the Houston Quilt Festival 2021. Tomasita focuses on the Women's Suffragette movement and the contributions of African-American women who fought for voting rights. She shares quilts and stories with Alex.

Lisa Ellis and Sacred Threads - "Eye Contact - Making a Connection" Quilt Exhibit

Lisa Ellis of Sacred Threads joins Alex to talk about the Quilt Exhibit that travelled to the Houston Quilt Show. It was entitled "Eye Contact - Making a Connection". Surprisingly, it was started before masks became universal because of the pandemic. Hear what started this exhibit, see pictures, and learn about Lisa Ellis and Sacred Threads.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Kris Vierra's Exhibit at Houston Quilt Festival 2021

"The Quilter on the Run", Kris Vierra, talks with Alex about her exhibit at the Houston Quilt Show 2021. Learn how it came to be and see pictures of the fashions. Alex calls this "when Steam Punk and Victorian fashion meet". PLUS, Alex will show a full picture of the Block of the Month 2022. Our full reveal is still set for December 1, 2021, but it's time to see this wonderful quilt.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Ann Hazelwood

Ann Hazelwood is a former shop owner and native of St. Charles Missouri. She's always adored quilting and is a certified quilt appraiser. She's the author of the wildly successful "Colebridge Community" series, "Door County" series, and considers writing one of her greatest passions. This was Alex's chance to meet Ann and ask about her life and books.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Janet Stone's Award-Winning Quilts

Janet Stone is a master of quilting and design. She is on the way to making 26 ABC quilts. What number is she on? She entered two quilts into the Houston Quilt Festival. One won a prize, but she thought it would be the other quilt. You need to see both quilts and decide for yourselves.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Kestrel Michaud - Steampunk Quilts - How Did She Do That?

Kestrel Michaud is an amazing artist and she has brought this artistry to quilting. Currently, she is winning awards with her Steam Punk quilts. See the quilts and learn how they are created. It's a fascinating journey.

Barbara Black - Quilt Exhibit "My Joyful Journey" in Houston

Alex joins Barbara Black and they discuss quilts from her "My Joyful Journey" exhibit in Houston. Barbara is our Block of the Month Quilt Queen and you will see several examples of BOMs as well as several other amazing quilts. One quilt has...how many quilt blocks?? This video is also lesson 3 of the Make It Your Own embroidery stitch along and Alex demonstrates more stitches.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Claudia Pfeil

Alex continues her interviews of Houston Quilt Show 2021 winners with Claudia Pfeil (Show 2413). Claudia's work with silk is amazing. She works out of the box and her quilts thrive with movement, shape, and color. This German quilter is also a hoot. She also includes a few stitches for Lesson 05 of her Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Jill Kerttula

Alex has some more fun embroidery stitches to show you and she has a wonderful interview with Jill Kerttula. Jill is a fabulous textile and quilt artist. They discuss her work and her quilt that won an award at Houston 2021.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Irene Blanck - Block of the Month 2022 Designer

Alex talks with Australian quilter, Irene Blanck, who designed The Quilt Show's Block of the Month 2022. Alex asks her "How did she design it?" Then they take a look at other quilts Irene has designed. It's a fun interview with beautiful quilts.

Alex Anderson LIVE - In Studio with Joanne Sharpe

Joanne Sharpe is a quilter, an artist, a business woman, and a great teacher. She understands how to get people who are scared to test their art abilities to give it a go and succeed. Alex has been taking classes from Joanne and has her up close and personal in the Studio LIVE.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Neutral Quilt Class Update & Pokey Bolton Interview

The Neutral Quilt Class is coming. So what do you need to do to get ready? Alex gets you started now. Be ready to look at neutrals in a whole new way. PLUS, Alex talks with Craft Napa founder Pokey Bolton after her classes were over.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Olesya Lebedenko

Olesya Lebedenko, a Ukrainian quilter now living in Canada, loves art and creating. She loves to share her art, her ideas, and her enthusiasm. To Olesya even "a tiny dot makes life"! Join Alex as she talks with an artist that will inspire you.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Quilters Blair Stocker & David Owen Hastings

Alex features Blair Stocker and David Owen Hastings as they chat with Lilo Bowman at Quiltcon 2022.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Tighe Flanagan & Priscilla Bancroft

Meet one of the top quilters and instructors at Quiltcon 2022. Tighe Flanagan is a man with is own style and five, yes five, quilts in the show. And wait until you see his pants. Also learn about one of the contributors to the Indigenous Quiltmakers Exhibit, Priscilla Bancroft, who tells us the story of her quilt Shining Bear Mountain.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Indigenous Quiltmakers Exhibit - Meet Susan Hudson

Susan Hudson is a Navajo/Diné artist from Sheep Springs, NM. Hudson’s pictorial quilts honor her ancestors and the proud history of the Navajo people using a crossover style inspired by Ledger art. Recounting history through her ledger quilts has made Hudson an activist storyteller. In this video she talks to The Quilt Show about two of her Ledger quilts.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Veruschka Zarate - Her First Entry Wins 2 Awards

The Quilt Show met up with Veruschka Zarate of Pride & Joy Quilting at QuiltCon 2022 where her first entry at the show won TWO Awards, First Place Piecing and the People's Choice award. Veruschka is fairly new to quilting, but is making a big splash. Learn her story and her favorite techniques.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Maria Shell - Bag of Scraps - Scared or Freed?

TheQuiltShow.com met up with Maria Shell at QuiltCon 2022. Maria won two awards at last year's QuiltCon, and she had several entries in this year's show and taught some fun classes as well. In one class she gave you a bag of scraps. Does that scare you or free you....?

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Carrie Bloomston - What Sparks Her Creativity?

Meet Carrie Bloomston who wrote "The Little Spark - 30 Ways to Ignite Your Creativity" and now has a new book called "The Big Book of Little Sparks". TheQuiltShow.com interviewed Carrie at QuiltCon 2022 and asked what sparks her creativity and how does she design fabric.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Teresa Duryea Wong and Viewer Tips

Our viewers have great ideas and in today's Facebook LIVE, Alex will pass some of them along to you. Plus, TheQuiltShow.com caught up with Teresa Duryea Wong at Quiltcon 2022. What is she doing? Did she get a quilt into the show? And, what about that coat?

Alex Anderson LIVE - Organize Your Patterns with Lilo Bowman

Lilo Bowman talks to Alex about different ways to organize your patterns. Some of the problems include what to do about different sizes of patterns, different paper weights, and not getting holes in the wrong place (You'll have to watch to find out what that means).

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Betz White

Wool, Felt, Stitches, and ...FUN. Alex Anderson meets Betz White and finds out about her projects, Christmas ornaments, classes, stitches tutorials and more. Betz shows Alex her creations and class projects. It's a fun and inspiring interview with Betz White.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Handmade for Ukraine Art Auction & Pokey Bolton Interview

Alex talks with Pokey Bolton about the Art Auction to benefit Ukraine through the World Central Kitchen. Hear the story and see some of the art to be auctioned. And, now is the chance for you to own one of Alex's quilts to support a good cause. She has a wonderful silk quilt in the auction.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Libby Williamson

Alex talks to one of her favorite teachers, Libby Williamson. Libby has done it all and continues to push herself to do new art techniques and discoveries. This is a fun interview with a quilting artist you would love to take a class from.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Quilter Ellen Lindner

Viewers were blown away by the teaching of quilter Ellen Lindner. Ellen teaches about focal point, value, placement and balance in a way that is easy to understand, and has a great approach to showing traditional quilters how to dip their toe into making an art or pictorial quilt. You will love the thought process and easy techniques to make this a fun journey. Join Alex as she talks with Ellen the Adventure Quilter in this video.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Quilter and Colourwerx Creator Linda Sullivan

Fun quilts, fun patterns, and lots of color. You will love these quilts and Linda Sullivan. She shows a wonky block that will fit into any quilt and decorative stitches you will use right away.

Alex Anderson LIVE - The Festival of Quilts - Meet Anna Baptiste

Alex talks with Anna Baptiste, the Event Director of The Festival of Quilts in Birmingham, England. This festival has fast become one of the premier quilt shows in the world. Anna tells you what you will experience when you come to this wonderful event.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Priscilla Bianchi, Guatemalan Quilt & Fabric Artist

Priscilla Bianchi loves her native Guatemalan fabrics so much, and in her show, she demonstrates how to use them in quilts. Alex catches up with Priscilla while she is at a quilt show in France. What is going on???

Alex Anderson LIVE - Teresa Coates' Ultimate Quilting Road Trip

Teresa Coates is on a special Road Trip. It includes quilting, fabric, fabric stores, and more. Alex had a chat and found out what Teresa has been up to these days. FUN!

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Ekta Kaul - Making with Meaning

Ekta Kaul is a textile artist in the UK who teaches embroidery and how to Make with Meaning. Alex gets to meet Ekta and see what she is currently working on. Some of her work involves embroidered maps. Learn all about it with Alex.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Fabric Stash Busting with Ombre Fabrics and Jennifer Sampou

Jennifer Sampou is the queen of Ombre fabrics. She talks with Alex about how to use them in your stash to extend your color choices and textures when making fabulous quilts.

Alex Anderson LIVE - The New Cherrywood Fabrics Challenge with Karla Overland

Cherrywood Fabric Challenges have created amazing results for years. The ideas, the creativity, and the colors have been beautiful and fun to see. So, what's next? Alex talks with Karla Overland, the owner of Cherrywood Hand Dyed Fabrics, to find out.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Paula Nadelstern Reveals Her Latest Quilt

Paula Nadelstern reveals her latest quilt to Alex in this interview. Paula is known for complex designs made easy, so this will be a fun quilt reveal. Learn more about Paula and her latest exhibit.

Alex Anderson LIVE - The Quilt Show 2023 Block of the Month Revealed

What happens when a great BOM designer like Sarah Fielke makes a quilt with the fabrics of Tula Pink? It's magic! Join Alex today as she makes a full reveal of the Exclusive Block of the Month. Only at TheQuiltShow.com

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet Amazing Quilter Amy Pabst

Amy Pabst has everyone in awe of her quilts. Tiny log cabins in her 100,000 pieces exhibit had the quilting world buzzing. She hasn't stopped there and Alex gets a chance to talk with Amy about where she has been and where she is going.

Alex Anderson LIVE - The Photographer's Quilt Favorites from Houston 2022

Justin Shults took 1000 pictures for TheQuiltShow.com at the Houston Quilt Show 2022. We wanted his choices for quilts that really struck him. We weren't after just the big winners, but ones that he found himself staring at. Justin shows us 8 quilts and tells us what he loved about them. See quilts from a photographer's point of view.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Sarah Vedeler - Gifts of Love

Sarah Vedeler has been on a life journey that has led to her current outreach called Gifts of Love. Alex gets a chance to talk with Sarah about this new direction in her life.

Alex Anderson LIVE - Meet a Quilter from Chile - Carolina Oneto

Lilo Bowman of The Quilt Show.com talks to Carolina Oneto an artist from Chile, currently living in Brazil, who likes to work in transition with solid tones, value, and gradations. Originally an engineer, a move to Brazil with her husband's company led to a desire to find something creative to do. Carolina found quilts on Pinterest and jumped in with classes by two teachers in Argentina.

Alex Anderson LIVE - The Kaffe Fassett Exhibition at Houston 2022

Alex shares Lilo Bowman's interview with Kaffe Fassett at his 85 and Fabulous exhibit in Houston 2022. They discuss a number of his quilts and how and why he began designing fabric.

Alex Anderson LIVE - A Quilter Helps Decorate the White House

Alex talks with Birgit Hottenrott who is a quilter that was invited to help decorate the White House for Christmas 2022. She tells Alex what happened, how it came together, and what it meant for a naturalized citizen to get this opportunity. Join us for this meaningful interview.

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