Book Review - Home Quilt Home by Janet Clare

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Home Quilt Home by Janet Clare

It's another Telecast Thursday and today I'm sticking close to home - well, actually the book is about homes. Home Quilt Home by Janet Clare is full of quilt projects all with the same theme: home. The book is divided into 3 parts: Town, Country and Coast and each section contains multiple projects.

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Happy quilting!

Book Review - Sew & Stitch Embroidery by Alyssa Thomas

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Sew and Stitch Embroidery by Alyssa Thomas

It's time for another Telecast Thursday and this week I'll be reviewing Sew and Stitch Embroidery by Alyssa Thomas. This is a stitchery book with lots of cute patterns. I like the variety of projects in this book - everything from mini pets to a shower curtain. Alyssa always has delightful designs and puts an up-to-date twist on hand embroidery.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 15-91 Sewing Machine - The Final One

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday. Today I'll be talking about my latest vintage sewing machine, the 15-91. This is another machine that came from Edmonton and was a great deal. I was hoping that this machine would be good for free motion quilting and is it ever! Got to love that large throat space on this machine!

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If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you'll can find them here.

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This is the last vintage machine I'll be adding to my stable - for now. I'm still on the hunt for a Singer 66 Red Eye sewing machine, so if you have one and want to sell it, just let me know. I hope it's closer than Edmonton :)

Happy quilting!

Book Review: Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne Cummings

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Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne Cummings

On this week's Telecast Thursday I'll be reviewing Creative Thursday by Marisa Anne Cummings. This is one of my favourite books and the one I go to for inspiration sources and just to feel happy. You can't help but smile reading this book as Marisa Anne's designs are so cheerful and upbeat. Take a peek inside Creative Thursday in the video below.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301a Sewing Machine - Part 3

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It's Telecast Thursday and time for the final episode on my Singer 301a sewing machine. This week I'll show you how I restored the cabinet for this machine which had been left out in the rain before I rescued it. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

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You'll find Restor-A-Finish and Feed-N-Wax at Howard Products. Just follow the instructions in their helpful videos to restore colour and lustre to your antique wood furniture - or sewing machine cabinets, in my case. 

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301a Sewing Machine - Part 2

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday! Today I'll be continuing my series on my Singer 301a sewing machine. In part 2 you'll learn how I resurrected this machine and if it ran when I plugged it in. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you'll can find them here.

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Archaic Arcane's Youtube channel has videos showing step-by-step instructions on reassembling the upper thread tension assembly on a vintage Singer sewing machine. I found the tension assembly on Bonanza.

Join me next week for the final episode on this 3-part series on my Singer 301a sewing machine to find out more about its restoration.

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301a Sewing Machine - Part 1

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It's Thursday already and another video on the series on vintage Singer sewing machines  is ready for you to watch. This week I'm starting a 3-part series on my Singer 301a sewing machine. If you've been following this video series, you'll know that I already have a Singer 301 sewing machine, but you'll want to watch to see how this new acquisition differs from my other machine. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

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Check back next week for part 2 of this 3-part series to see how I resurrected this machine and if it actually ran when I plugged it in.

Happy quilting!

Book Review - Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection by Aimee Ray

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday! This week I'm reviewing Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection by Aimee Ray.  

Doodle Stitching: The Holiday Motif Collection by Aimee Ray

I'm a bit prejudiced with this review as I have all of Aimee's other books and love, love, love them. I'm a sucker for cute and whimsical and Aimee's books are always full of those type of designs. This book is no exception and is chockfull of great designs for holidays, such as Christmas, Halloween and Valentine's Day. The best part - well, you'll have to watch the video to find out.

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Happy quilting!

Book Review - Necktie Quilts Reinvented by Christine Copenhaver

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Necktie Quilts Reinvented by Christine Copenhaver

This week I'm reviewing one of the quilt books that I recently acquired. I love to source out fabric from old clothing, so Necktie Quilts Reinvented by Christine Copenhaver is a perfect addition to my library. Christine has lots of information about how to deconstruct neckties and prepare them for inclusion in quilt, pillow and other projects. 

You can watch my review in the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

Check out this video to see some of the ties that I've picked up and how I source the fabric from them.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Vintage Singer Sewing Machine 201-3

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Welcome back to Telecast Thursday where I'm continuing my series on my vintage sewing machine collection. Today I'm sharing my Singer 201-3 purchase and how I made a new friend/fellow addict (and neither of us are going into rehab!). Check out Archaic Arcane's website and Youtube channel for more information on vintage sewing machines.

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel. 

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you'll can find them here.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - New Year, New Vintage Sewing Machine Video

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Happy New Year and welcome to 2015! The first video this year is about my Singer 401J sewing machine. I know this one isn't as pretty as my previous purchases, but it has a secret - it has extra features that allow it to do more than my previous machines. I was glad to add this machine to my stable even if she isn't a beauty because her extra features more than make up for her plain looks. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Singer 301 Sewing Machine

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I hope you enjoyed last week's look at some of the vintage sewing machine stools that I have in my collection. It's a good thing that Teeka and Charlie approve of them or I suppose I'd be looking for some other ones that fit their strict standards!

This week I'll be showing you one of my estate sale finds. Yes, I also find sewing machines there occasionally. This machine is a bit different from my previous ones as it has a more industrial look to it, but the cabinet and the condition of the machine are immaculate! I can't believe I almost passed this one up.

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - New Videos in Kim's Vintage Sewing Machines series

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday! This week I'm sharing a very technical vintage sewing machine video with you. I actually had to bring in some experts for this one!

You can view this video below or on my Youtube channel. 

I'd love to know if you have "help" in choosing your sewing machines and accessories.

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you can find them here. 

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Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Got 15 Minutes? Episode 10

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Welcome to Telecast Thursday and the final episode in the "Got 15 Minutes?" video series. This week we're going to be finishing off this series by using our scissors. In 15 minutes a day, you can cut out fusible web appliqué shapes to help advance your project. You may even be able to cut out all the shapes for a project. If not, I'll show you what to do with the ones you have been able to cut out.

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you'll can find them here. Subscribe to my Youtube channel to receive automatic notifications when new videos are posted. You can also click on the Chatterbox Quilts logo in the top right corner of the video to subscribe. 

I hope you've enjoyed this video series and found the ideas helpful. I also hope that you've actually been able to use some of your 15 minutes a day to accomplish just a little bit more on your latest quilting or crafting project.

If you have any other suggestions for using just 15 minutes a day to work on a WIP, please leave a comment below.

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Got 15 Minutes? Episode 9

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It's Thursday and another new episode in the  "Got 15 Minutes?" video series. This week we'll be using our 15 minutes a day to practise our free motion quilting skills. I'll show you how I do this and give you some suggestions for how you can practise your quilting technique.

You can watch this video below or on my Youtube channel.

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There is just one more video in the "Got 15 Minutes" video series to start us off in December. You can then look forward to a new series of quilting and sewing videos.

Thank You, Subscribers!

Hi everyone:

I have some exciting news today - my Youtube channel now has over 500 subscribers! I'm I'm so thankful to my subscribers who comment and give me suggestions for new videos. Thanks, guys, you're awesome!

My purry assistants, Charlie and Teeka, wanted to join me in saying thanks to all my subscribers and express their gratitude for your support. 

If you aren't yet a subscriber, you can become one by visiting my Youtube channel. Once you're a subscriber you'll receive automatic notifications when new videos are released, so you'll never miss one. 

Again, thank you to my subscribers for helping us reach this goal. You can look forward to many more quilting and crafting videos from myself, Charlie and Teeka.

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Got 15 Minutes? Episode 8

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Welcome to another Telecast Thursday. In this week's episode in the  "Got 15 Minutes?" video series, we're going to talk about cleaning. No, not house cleaning, but sewing machine cleaning. In just 15 minutes a day, you can clean and prepare your sewing machine for your next quilt project.

In this video I'll be showing you how I clean my machine and the tools I use to do this. 

You can watch the video below or on my Youtube channel.

If you haven't seen the other episodes in this series, you'll can find them here.

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I'm almost at the end of the "Got 15 Minutes?" video series, so subscribe to see what my next series is all about.

If you have any other ideas on how to use 15 minutes a day to advance your quilting project, please post them in the comments area.

Telecast Thursday - Got 15 Minutes? Episode 7

Hi everyone:

It's actually Sunday and I just realized that my Telecast Thursday post didn't go out this week. Sorry about that! Here it is - a few days late.

It's Thursday and I've posted another new episode in the  "Got 15 Minutes?" video series. This week I'll be showing you fusible web appliqué fans how to advance your project in just 15 minutes.

If you love to do fusible web appliqué like I do, you'll love this tip. In just 15 minutes, you can trace the majority, if not all of your appliqué shapes. Remember to use you Sharpie Ultra Fine Point pen to trace so you'll have dark, clear lines and no smudges.

You can watch this video below or on my Youtube channel.

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Were you able to trace all your appliqué shapes in 15 minutes? I'd love to know how much you were able to accomplish - just leave a comment below.

Telecast Thursday - Got 15 Minutes? Episode 6

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Welcome to another new video in my Youtube series, "Got 15 Minutes?".

This Thursday I'll show you how you can use your 15 minutes to pick out fabrics for your quilt project. I love playing with my fabric and enjoy seeing how various fabrics will combine in a new project. There's no pressure - just lots of playing!

You can watch this video below or on my Youtube channel.

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Do you love playing with fabric too? Leave a comment below to let me know how you pick fabrics for a quilt project.

Happy quilting!

Telecast Thursday - Got 15 Minutes? Episode 5

Hi everyone:

Welcome to another new video in my Youtube series, "Got 15 Minutes?".

I like to buy quilt books and magazines and need some way to keep track of the patterns in these publications that I hope to make some day. This Thursday I'll show you how to use your 15 minutes to organize these future quilt projects so you'll never be without a project to do.

You can watch this video below or on my Youtube channel.

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Leave me a comment below to let me know how you keep track of all of the quilt projects that you want to make - and how you organize your quilting books and magazines.

Happy quilting!