October 30th, 2008 by Christine
Last week, I went to a trade show, Quilt Market in Houston, TX and met with many editors and publishers of sewing related titles. One editor was Patricia Bolton, editor of Quilting Arts, a beautiful magazine targeting anyone enamored with fiber arts. She was excited about our booth, especially the new A-Line machines.
- Patricia Bolton with A-Line Machines
She had just done an interview with Jay McCarroll,
Project Runway Season 1 winner. I asked her to introduce me to him. Hours later, when I walked by his booth, he was talking up his fabric line. He was gracious as he signed autographs and took this photo with me.
Meeting Jay McCarroll at Quilt Market 10/08
His line is irreverent and reminds me of how Saturday morning cartoons would look on acid. (I have not tried this and have no intention of doing this, mom.) His line is with Free Spirit so take a peek. I was glad to have met him. I was coincidentally wearing a dress I purchased at Chloe Dao’s (Project Runway Season 2 winner) Lot 8 boutique during last year’s Quilt Market. And just as a bonus, here I am with Chloe at a Passion for Fashion event in 2007. It all comes together….
Chloe Dao and me at Passion for Fashion 2007
Tags: 2008, A-Line, baby lock, boutique, Chloe Dao, fabric, fiber arts, Houston, Jay McCarroll, Lot 8, Patricia Bolton, Project Runway, Quilt Market, Quilting Arts, sewing machines
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October 23rd, 2008 by Gabby
With Dia de Los Muertos fastly approching make sure to get your sugar skulls now. How about these bad dogs? Soft plushy skulls for year round enjoyment. No melting or ants to worry about, just soft skull enjoyment.
Tags: day of the dead, Sewing
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October 6th, 2008 by Secretly Stephie
I haven’t had too much experience with quilting, but I do know that accurate measuring is one of the most important steps.* With all of those numbers flying around, it’s no surprise that a mathematician would gravitate towards quilting. What is surprising, however, are the beautiful and unique results that come from quilting with complex equations.
Elaine Krajenke Ellison, a retired math teacher, uses her vast knowledge of math and quilting to create pieces that educate as well as inspire. Ellison is the author of two Mathematical Quilts books and speaks around the world about using quilts to help students visualize mathematics. Some of her quilts are displayed in the London Science Museum.
Ellison’s website includes a gallery of her impressive work. It’s also a great lesson on the history of mathematics – she explains her inspiration for each quilt, whether it be an important mathematical discovery, a lecture from a great professor and more (pictured are the Clifford Torus and the Spiraling Pythagorean Triples - duh). She also has a few cute ones that she made for her grandchildren. Click here to see Ellison’s impressive collection for yourself!
*Another important step is pressing, pressing, pressing. I failed to do this on my first attempt, which is why my quilt block looked more like a quilt rhombus.
Tags: Elaine Krajenke Ellison, math, mathmatical quilts, quilts
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