Alex Anderson's TQS Classroom on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com)

Alex Anderson's TQS Classroom on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com) http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/alex/blog.xml Alex's TQS Classroom Main Page on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com). Join Alex with up close, personal and sometimes quirky quilt lessons delivered in short bite size segments - From her home, directly to you and for you. en-us Alex's TQS Classroom Main Page http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/alex/blog.xml 05/13/08: Alex's TQS Classroom Main Page on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com). Join Alex with up close, personal and sometimes quirky quilt lessons delivered in short bite size segments - From her home, directly to you and for you. Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:04 CDT http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/alex/blog.xml More Controllers Dream and General Info http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/39 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/39"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/39_sc03351497_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>04/18/2008: In light of my laptop crash I was still able to resuce this lesson - BUT, please forgive the editing - the original is gone - and this is what i ended up with. Still good info, just a little rough around the edges. To order a copy of Simply Stars go here Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:15:39 CDThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/39 Controllers Dream http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/38 04/04/2008: This quilt implements the three rules you have just learned about - take a look. (sorry no photo image at this point because of my computer trauma) Fri, 4 Apr 2008 16:07:19 CDThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/38 And the next two rules? http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/37 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/37"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/37_qd5_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>03/28/2008: Oh yes - there are two more thjngs you need to consider - Fri, 28 Mar 2008 02:26:27 CDThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/37 How much quilting? http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/36 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/36"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/36_qd4_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>03/26/2008: There are some basics that hold true no matter what - let's start with rule number 1. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:07:51 CDThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/36 Amish Influence http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/35 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/35"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/35_qd3_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>03/24/2008: I LOVE the influence of traditional Amish quilts - they have been a great influence to my philosophy of quilting design! Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:36:42 CDThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/35 Quilting Design 1 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/34 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/34"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/34_qd2_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>03/21/2008: Introduction to my passion for elegant quilting design - it was a natural fit. Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:31:45 CDThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/34 .....and more questions http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/33 03/06/2008: GREAT GREAT QUESTIONS!!!!! Thank you for enjoying this adventure with me...............what is next? Stick around and see. Thu, 6 Mar 2008 14:53:36 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/33 Questions http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/32 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/32"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/32_handquilting_questions_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>03/02/2008: Great questions!!! Thank you................ Sun, 2 Mar 2008 06:05:59 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/32 Let's wrap it up - http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/31 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/31"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/31_handquilting_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/26/2008: We are nearing the end - some details and then questions (1 of 3) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:06:08 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/31 Hand Quilting - 25 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/30 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/30"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/30_quilting_on_a_hoop_5_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/20/2008: It's time to travel - but not at your airport or local interstate - Also ending the journey. Next vid cast I will address your questions - ask away! Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:14:40 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/30 Hand Quilting - 24 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/29 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/29"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/29_quilting_on_a_hoop_4_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/13/2008: All thumbs? NO WAY - I love using my thumb as the pusher finger! Wed, 13 Feb 2008 15:41:03 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/29 Hand Quilting - 23 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/28 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/28"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/28_quilting_on_a_hoop_3_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/09/2008: Quick tip - how to hide that tail! Sat, 9 Feb 2008 17:48:34 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/28 Hand Quilting - 22 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/27 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/27"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/27_quilting_on_a_hoop_2_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/05/2008: The rubber is FINALLY hitting the road - Tue, 5 Feb 2008 19:35:39 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/27 Hand Quilting 21 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/26 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/26"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/26_quilting_on_a_hoop_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/01/2008: The simplest details, such as how you thread your needle can enhance the entire process. Fri, 1 Feb 2008 18:11:53 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/26 Hand Quilting - 20 Thimbles 3 of 3 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/25 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/25"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/25_thimbles_3_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/27/2008: It's all in the fit and feel - Time to shake it up! Sun, 27 Jan 2008 11:12:26 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/25 Hand Quilting - 19 - 2 of 3 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/24 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/24"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/24_thimbles_2_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/21/2008: Check these puppies out - Mon, 21 Jan 2008 19:31:23 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/24 Hand Quilting - 18 Thimbles 1 of 3 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/23 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/23"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/23_thimbles_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/18/2008: Now we are to the crux of the matter - your thimble, perhaps the most important tool. Fri, 18 Jan 2008 10:35:52 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/23 Hand Quilting - 17 marking tools http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/22 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/22"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/22_marking_tools_002_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/14/2008: So many decisions to make when choosing your marking tool - here is what I use....what do you use? Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:32:50 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/22 Hand Quilting - I see your hands raised! http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/21 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/21"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/21_alex1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/10/2008: Question, comments and answers- Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:56:56 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/21 Beautifully Quilted http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/20 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/20"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/20_beautifuuly_quilted_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/08/2008: Several of you asked about getting your hands on my book Beautifully Quilted. In this book I teach how to approach classic quilting designs - I give the lessons that were taught to me by Lucy Hilty (how to draw the classics like feathers and cables), a lovely Mennonite lady who was a master marker. ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/20">read more</a>) Tue, 8 Jan 2008 10:14:34 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/20 Hand Quilting - 16 Marking the Quilt Top http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/19 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/19"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/19_light_table_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/06/2008: Quilt marking is a whole deal in itself - here is a short overview of how I do it. Also, I mention the book Beautifully Quilted. If you find this is a subject matter you want to learn more about I strongly recommend this book. It will soon be available in the Shoppe. Sun, 6 Jan 2008 16:19:39 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/19 Hand Quilting - 15 Basting cont. http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/18 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/18"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/18_handquilting_15_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/01/2008: Here are a few more tricks amd tips to get your quilt good to go - Tue, 1 Jan 2008 13:29:54 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/18 Quilting Aerobics http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/17 12/30/2007: Apparently we aerobic basters are few and far between - please share - how do YOU baste your quilts? Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:18:14 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/17 Hand Quilting - 14 Basting http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/16 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/16"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/16_handquilting_14_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/29/2007: Basting alone can make or break the success of your quilting experience - whether by hand or machine - today, it is basting for hand quilting - arobics style. Sat, 29 Dec 2007 17:39:05 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/16 Hand Quilting - 13 - thread http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/15 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/15"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/15_handquilting_13_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/26/2007: Thread - bits and pieces to keep in mind when deciding what to stitch with - be sure to check out www.superiorthreads.com for excellent information and a monthly newsletter complete with a corny joke by Bob the thread guy. Wed, 26 Dec 2007 14:18:41 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/15 Hand Quilting - 12 Back to Backings http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/14 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/14"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/14_handquilting_12_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/21/2007: More to dos and not to dos when loking at the back side of things. Fri, 21 Dec 2007 19:08:59 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/14 Hand Quilting - 11 Backings http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/13 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/13"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/13_handquilting_11_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/19/2007: I will make sure your back is covered - that is what a real friend does Wed, 19 Dec 2007 13:22:27 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/13 An added note about wool http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/12 12/18/2007: I received this from member quiltbaggs and feel it is VERY improtant to pass this info on to everyone. Thank you Sharon!!! This is SO much fun teaching and learning via the Internet. Truly - it is a NEW DAY! I have a comment related to your hand quilting classroom blog/videos, which I have b... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/12">read more</a>) Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:26:58 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/12 Hand Quilting - 10 Good Needles Gone Bad http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/11 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/11"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/11_handquilting_10_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/16/2007: Just like in high school - needles go bad - how to know when to throw in the towel. Sun, 16 Dec 2007 09:43:34 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/11 Hand Quilting - 9 Needles http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/10 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/10"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/10_needles_for_sewing_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/13/2007: There are SO many different kinds of needles out there - let's talk about Betweens - small but effective! Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:25:59 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/10 Hand Quilting 8 - Questions http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/9 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/9"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/9_handquilting_8_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/11/2007: Questions - YES you have them and here are answers. BTW: please feel free to use the area in the forum designed especially for this class. The one thing about hand quilting (as with many areas in quilting) everyone has an opinion - one not better than another, just opinions. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:34:15 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/9 Hand Quilting - 7 Piecing batting http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/8 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/8"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/8_handquilting7_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/10/2007: Got scraps? Watch a terrific way to piece batting - Mon, 10 Dec 2007 14:16:22 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/8 Hand Quilting 6 hoop or frame? http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/7 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/7"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/7_handquilting7_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/05/2007: So many decisions - so little time, hoop or frame? Wed, 5 Dec 2007 20:23:55 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/7 Hand Quilting 5 - Hobbs 80/20 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/6 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/6"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/6_batting1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/04/2007: Hobbs 80 /20 and to prewash or not? Tue, 4 Dec 2007 03:41:09 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/6 Hand Quilting 4 - wool http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/5 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/5"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/5_wool_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/02/2007: Wool - Yummie, Yummie - good for the tummy! Sun, 2 Dec 2007 20:57:44 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/5 Hand Quilting 3 - Poly http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/4 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/4"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/4_batting_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/01/2007: What about Poly? Sat, 1 Dec 2007 13:42:09 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/4 Hand Quilting 2 - Cotton http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/3 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/3"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/3_cotton_plant_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>11/29/2007: Lesson Two: Going batty - Starting with cotton! Thu, 29 Nov 2007 20:18:47 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/3 Hand Quilting http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/2 <a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/2"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/alex/25_thimbles_3_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>11/28/2007: Lesson One: Welcome to Alex's Class Room - Together we will learn and work to improve our quilting skills - starting with handquilting - Let's get started as I lay out the game plan - Wed, 28 Nov 2007 20:45:40 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/alex.php/alex_id/2 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/custom/valid-rss.pngValid RSS Feedhttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/alex/blog.xml