Creative Talk Radio

GUEST - My Scheduled guest could not make the show.. so I did a little chit chat until we were sure she was not coming on.. then I took audience calls! It's a fun show... listen in...

GUEST - Marie Bostwick Website -www.mariebostwick.com Marie writes novels..but not just any novels... she writes novels that weave quilters through them and she is amazing.... ******************** GUEST - Jane Davila Website -http://www.janedavila.com Jane is a mixed media collage artist working her magic and fiber, paint and other goodies.. I can't WAIT to hear all about it!

GUEST - Rob Appell Website - http://www.robappell.com/ Meet Rob, not your average quilter! He surfs, skateboards, plays guitar and creates amazing quilts.. *************** GUEST - Florine Johnson Website - http://www.florinejohnsondesigns.com FLorine may be best know for her chickens.. but she has a lot more to share with us!

GUEST - Jo Ann Mullaly Website - http://woolcrazy-jam.blogspot.com/ My first guest is Jo Ann Mullaly the creator behind the HOT new 'Wool Crazy' book! http://woolcrazy-jam.blogspot.com/ Then Brenda Mercado of Pumpkin Patch Primitives will join Jo Ann, Roseann Kermes and I to reveal our NEW crazy scheme.. you won't won't to miss this! ************************** Roseann Kermes And my What's HOT with Roseann http://www.rosebudscottage.typepad.com/

GUEST - Cherri House WEBSITE www.cherryhousequilts.com Cherri is doing some really cool things with quilts! I can't wait to hear how she comes up with designs, learn about her new book and get a take on things being done the Cherri way! *********** GUEST -Linda Franz Website - http://www.lindafranz.com and then my long time friend Linda Franz will join me to talk about her unique InkLingo technique

GUEST - Gudrun Erla of G.E. Designs Website - http://www.gequiltdesigns.com/ about Quilting in Iceland, her patterns and fabric and the technique she is most known for! ********************** Heidi button GUEST - Heidi Kaisand of APQS on Machine Quilting. Website - www.HeidiKaisand.com Then I'll have I hope to collect some great machine quilting quesitons we will answer and Heidi is going to give you tips on how to find a long arm quilter that will meet your needs! http://apqs.com/

Meg Cox about the Alliance for American Quilts told us how she got into writing books and then came to write the The Quilters Resource. She also gave us the inside scoop on what the Alliance for American Quilts is all about, there are COOL things going on with this group! http://www.MegCox.com And I had a full half hour with Roseann Kermes to do our "What's hot" segment! We talk about Stitchery, redwork, embroidery and what's new! Aunt Martha Company gave away several prizes of patterns and things that are so new they are not EVEN in the store yet.. is that cool or WHAT? Aunt Martha's Colonial Patterns http://www.colonialpatterns.com/ Roseann's blog http://www.rosebudscottage.typepad.com/

Sarah Fielke of Sewn http://www.sewn.net.au/ phoned in from Australia. Learn How she got started in quilting as a very young woman, and how she pulls all kinds of huge patterns into one glorious piece! And she gives us a hot new tip! ************ Frieda Anderson told us about her journey into dying her own fabrics of intense color. She makes it sounds so easy and FUN! http://www.friestyle.com

Rita Fishel http://www.creationssewclever.com Rita is well known for her Mystery classes.. but find out about the mystery surrounding her quilt shop too! ********** Linda Poole does such amazing quilts ... I love her first book with Turkish inspired pieces, but learn about her bag that is owned by 'The Reba' and how she turned her doodles into her first fabric line! www.lindampoole.com

this is a JAMMED packed show with 2 guests. First Susan and I chat about how she got started and mostly about how she became interested in Art quilts then moved to making, selling and teaching about them! Susan works in the 2 worlds of traditional quilt making (like her newest book here) and then makes awesome art with fiber! In the second half Pokey Bolton joined us and the two of them chatted about surface design techniques and hot new things.. like using JELLO! It's a not to be missed show!! Susan Brubaker Knapp http://wwwbluemoonriver.blogspot.com/ Editor of Quilting Arts Magazine Pokey Bolton! Rita2 Quilting Arts http://www.quiltingarts.com/

March 1 - Carrie Nelson of Miss Rosie's Quilt Company came on the show to chat about all kinds of fun things! We learned how she thinks about fabric and patterns, particularly the ones where she creates a quilt inspired by a single line of fabric. We learned what Schnibbles are and why she started that series of patterns. And hearing about her studio make over gave me studio envy!! Plus we had a call in section! Carrie's website.. with a link to her blog http://www.missrosiesquiltco.com/Home.html

Feb 22 - Jenny Doh creator of the new art and inspiration site called Crescendoh.com. Jenny's blog has been so inspirational to me over the last few years that I was super excited to have her on the show to learn about her creative processes! She also shared a look at her new website, which is now live! Then I had Art Garabedian of Reliable Corporation on the tell us how and why the V100 Reliable Iron that I use is so wonderful! This is a wonderful segment.. about 1/2 way through the show. And I have added a monthly chat with Roseann Kermes on 'Whats Hot' in the industry! She is on the last 15 min... Jenny Doh's website - http://blog.crescendoh.com/crescendoh/ Reliable Iron - http://patsloan.biz/digitalvelocityv100professionalsteamiron.aspx Roseann's Blog, a great creative read! - http://www.rosebudscottage.typepad.com/

Feb 15 - Beth and Liz of LizzieBCre8tive, the fun girls on the block! This is a show NOT to be missed as these girls say the most unexpected things! People left such GREAT comments, you should read some! In my interview we learned what the girls used to do before quilting, how they work and design long distance, the amount of chocolate they consume (oh .. just joking!)... we learned about the creative things this dynamic duo do beside quilt! Their website http://www.lizziebcre8ive.com/ their blog with the FUNNIEST stuff! http://www.lizziebcre8ive.com/blog/index.php

Book editor Cheryl Johnson of Leisure Arts Publications. Cheryl and Pat have worked together for many years and will share all kinds of insider secrets.. don't miss this Leisure arts prizeone! Designer or requests to freelance..email submissions@leisurearts.com Leisure Arts website – sign up for the newsletter http://www.leisurearts.com/Default.aspx Leisure Arts Blog http://leisureartsblog.blogspot.com/ Leisure Arts on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Leisure-Arts/264219283755?v=wall&viewas=1564681899 Cheryl's Blog http://livinginamaterialworld.blogspot.com/

My Guest was Heidi Kaisand National Sales Manager for APQS long arm company and former Sr. Editor at American Patchwork and Quilting magazine. Come listen to our chat about machine quilting! Heidi has a few unexpected tips and behind the scenes peeks! http://heidikaisand.com/ http://apqs.com/

Jan 25 - My Guest is Bonnie Hunter, scrap quilter extraordinaire! Learn new tips for working with your scraps and she even shares a secret on how she picks thread color for machine quilting! Website - http://Quiltville.com Blog - http://Quiltville.blogspot.com

The Great American Quilt Factory with Designers, Owners, Lynda Milligan and Nancy Smith! I was TOTALLY amazed at how vibrant the quilting in Denver was back in the late 70's and early 80s. Hear how they got started, learn about the 'family business' of GAQF, get 3 hot tips about making pineapple blocks and hear some really funny 'insider' stories.. I LOVE the sunflower vest story the most!!! Lynda and Nancy of Great American Quilt Factory in Denver Colorado are SUCH great guests and EVEN greater friends!!! Please visit them at their store next time you are in Denver, or at their website & Blog. http://greatamericanquilt.com Get their book Positively Pineapple from Amazon today.