Quilting with Rosie Radio

Pat Blair, A Painter turned Quilter
http://www.pattsart.com

Lois Jarvis returns to tell us all about her prize winning quilt, "Mini 9-Patch" that she constructed using approximately 15,000 pieces of 1” (unfinished) squares. The quilt took her 10 years to complete.
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Rosie talks about the new Accu Cut System for cutting out blocks for a Rag Quilt, which clips the seams for you. A faster, easier way to construct the ever-popular Rag Quilt.
http://www.loisjarvisquilts.com

Third Generation Quilter, Billie Lauder shares her ‘QUICK TRICKS’ for making quilts. She makes QUILTING do-able! Billie talks about what she learned from her Grandmother, Mother and other family members. Billie has written 23 quilt books and has co-authored 2 others.
http://www.easymade.com

This is a MUST HEAR Interview. Quilters S.O.S. – Save Our Stories is continually capturing the voices and stories of quiltmakers. Q.S.O.S. is always looking for guilds, organizations and individuals to undertake their own Q.S.O.S project. Karen tell us all about the organization and where and how you can become involved. centerforthequilt.org
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Caryl Bryer Fallert shares her quiltmaking expertise along with lots of other information, including her Bryer Patch Studio in Paducah, KY where she teaches classes to all who wish to attend. Learn about her new DVD. bryerpatch.com

Caryl Bryer Fallert shares her quiltmaking expertise along with lots of other information, including her Bryer Patch Studio in Paducah, KY where she teaches classes to all who wish to attend. Learn about her new DVD. bryerpatch.com
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Pam Kay shares her love of Primitive Quilting. She has been making primitive type quilts for over 10 years.

Mary Tabar has been quilting for over ten years. Recently Southern California was hit with wild fires that destroyed more than 1,700 homes, including Mary’s. Mary talks about her QUILT DRILL: Lessons from an Evacuation. You can never be fully prepared when a disaster strikes, but you can take precautions to lessen its effect. The article: "Quilt Drills: Lessons from an Evacuation" appeared in The Professional Quilter•Winter 2008. You can visit Mary’s website to learn more about the article, about Mary and where she teaches.
http://www.marytabar.com

In 1995, Jane Tenorio Coscarelli decided to educate children about the importance of family and traditions through a unique style of storytelling that encourages biliteracy and individual creativity. Her first title, THE TORTILLA QUILT, started out as a labor of love and developed into a heart-warming and inspirational take of two young girls who se epast the lines of color an class to create a beautiful quilt for their beloved Grandma Lupita.
http://www.quarterinchpublishing.com

Jake Finch, whose real name is Jacqueline, talks about her newest book, “Comfort Quilts for the Heart” Order your copy from Rosie’s by e-mailing me at rozgonzalez@cox.net. Mention you heard it on WSRadio and shipping will be FREE!
http://www.jakefinchdesigns.com

Earthleen Briggs is the owner of Ethnic Quilts and Fabrics in Lemon Grove, CA. At ethnic Quilts and Fabrics you will find an array of fabrics of 100% cottons imported from Nigeria, Benin, Sengal and West Africa. This is a MUST VISIT SHOP if you are in the area. Earthleen talks about how she began, all about ethnic prints and much more.
http://www.ethnicquilts-fabric.com

Mary Koval turned the field of Antique Quilt Collecting into her second profession by becoming a highly regarded quilter, teacher, lecturer and fabric designer. Hear her story and also how she and her husband turned an old church into an impressive residence.
http://www.marykovalantiquequilts.com

Karen Combs, Author, Quilt Teacher and Fabric Designer, is well known for taking a traditional pattern and giving it her own unique "twist."
Karen is intrigued with quilts of illusions and has been designing quilts with a 3-D look for several years.
Karen chats about her newest book, Celtic Pieced Illusions. I have the book and it is wonderful!
http://www.karencombs.com

Today I wanted to do something a bit different. I know that Quilters do more then just quilt. My Guest this segment is Vicki Riley, owner of dinkybaby.com.
Often introducing herself as a “baby designer” Vicki Riley gets everyone’s attention. She tells those who ask what she does, “I teach people how to make babies, I work with beginner and advanced students.” She quickly goes on to say that she designs soft sculpture doll patterns.
http://www.dinkybaby.com