Blogs

  • Inspired

    We enjoyed beautiful, Indian summer weather this past weekend, and I took a photo break Sunday afternoon to capture some images of my bucolic little town where I work and live: Stow, Massachusetts. When mishaps from the Big Dig aren't backing things...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 18 Sep 2006
  • How to Applique: Fuse or Needle Turn?

    Hi Everyone! Do you prefer fused or needle-turn applique? Do you do a little of both? In what circumstances? We're having a convo about it over on our Facebook page, and want you to join the discussion. So come on over and join us on the Quilting...

    Posted to Quilting Daily by Quilting Daily on 23 Sep 2011
  • Stitch, Fall 2009

    ON THE COVER: Odekakke Tote from Zakka Style features I Love Japan Elaine Lipson Join the Japanese-inspired sewing craze Fabric First Marlene Blessing Max Osterweis, SUNO, and the Kanga Revolution projects Around the World Get creative with global fabrics...

    Posted to Issues by stitch magazine on 14 Sep 2009
  • Quilting Arts TV Episode 1101: Exploring Modern Quilting

    On QA TV we've always taken a contemporary approach to quilting. But did you know there is an entire movement known as modern quilting? It's a new aesthetic with clean lines and a graphic style all its own. On today's show we'll be exploring...

  • Our Patchwork Heritage

    This just in... "Treasure Map" by Susan Shie PRESIDENT OBAMA: A CELEBRATION IN ART QUILTS February 9-March 5, 2009 Opening Reception: Friday, February 13, 6-9 pm. Cafritz Foundation Arts Center Montgomery College 930 King Street Silver Spring...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 20 Jan 2009
  • QA TV: A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Studio

    I landed in Cleveland this morning and as the tires hit the tarmac, I thought of doing a reckless thing: of not going directly to the QA TV studio set to drop off my supplies and hang my clothes, but rather stopping somewhere I have wanted to go for nearly...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 25 Aug 2008
  • Surfacing

    We returned from Chicago late Sunday night/ Monday morning, and three days later we’ve finally chiseled our tired, groggy selves off the floor. Thanks so much to everybody who joined us in Chicago last week. We were stunned by the sheer number of people...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 13 Apr 2006
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  • Announcing the International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene Fabric Winners!

    I want to thank everyone for filling out the survey for IQF: Quilt Scene . Your answers are so helpful and will certainly assist in guiding the editorial for this very special magazine! Below is the list of the five winners for our first giveaway in celebration...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 16 Mar 2009
  • Home and Hearth

    Meet Edgar, one of our furry children that we got from a shelter in Vermont many years ago. Edgar comes and goes when he pleases; he's a stealth little guy, a prankster too. In his days of youth, he reveled in depositing dead mice on the front door...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 17 Nov 2007
  • Make It University!™ with Cloth Paper Scissors is one month away!

    Just think: This could be you... On November 1, 2007 from 12:00-2:00 PM, I'll be holding a luncheon lecture entitled Surviving the Runway: The Ultimate Challenge with Cloth Paper Scissors at International Quilt Festival. It's not a lecture, exactly...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 28 Sep 2007
  • Houston Day 2 - 3

    The fun continues... Caroline Devoy & Co. who have some scrumptious fabrics out with Michael Miller... See what I mean? I want to thank all of the companies in our industry for making yummy products that will attract the next generation of quilters...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 29 Oct 2008
  • Quilt Scene Hits the Newsstand

    That’s right, our newest publication, International Quilt Festival: Quilt Scene , is finally here. As of today, Tuesday, October 27 th , you too can own a copy of this beautiful, 150 page special issue, packed with patterns, projects, tips, techniques...

    Posted to Pippa's Blog by pippapatchwork on 27 Oct 2009
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  • An Editor Spoof, Update on Reader Challenges, and Happy Valentine's Day!

    Here's an update on our reader challenges with a little bit of humor thrown in. Love the face I'm making in this frozen YouTube shot: Wishing you a Happy Valentine's Day!

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 13 Feb 2009
  • Houston. And so it begins...

    Blog woes: I apologize for not posting over the weekend. If anyone has a Typepad account, you may know they're having lots of technical problems this month as they switch to a new server. I'm praying to the blog gods that they get this fixed soon...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 27 Oct 2008
  • Countdown to MIU--Houston!

    Make It University/Make It U! will be making its debut in Houston this fall November 2 - 5 at the International Quilt Festival, and I just launched the webpage with the schedule of workshops and events . I'll be updating it weekly (at the very minimum...

    Posted to Pokey by Pokey on 27 Sep 2006