Thursday, January 29, 2015

Episode 069 Canadian Quilt Talk - Ricky Tims


Join Brandy Lynn this week as she talks with Ricky Tims. You'll hear all about his upcoming Canadian Super Quilt Seminar events, his new online workshops and more...
Canadian BERNINA Shop Tour
April 7     Cottage Quilting, Kelowna, BC
April 9     Johnsons' Sewing Centre, Edmonton, AB
April 11    Creekbank Sewing Machine Shop, Mt. Forest, ON
April 14    Piece Makers Quilt Shop, Conception Bay South, NF

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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Tuesday Preview - CQT Episode # 69 with Ricky Tims

Happy Tuesday Everyone! 

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Join me this week for CQT Podcast # 69 with Ricky Tims! 
I'm starting off the year on a wonderful roll with special guests. This is the second time I've interviewed him and it was so much fun to find out what he's up to. It was also kinda cool to go back and listen to CQT Podcast # 7 - my first Ricky Tims interview, to hear the difference. I've come a long way baby! 

Ricky & Brandy at his Super Quilt Seminar in Burnaby 2013
You'll hear all about Ricky's upcoming Canadian Super Quilt Seminar events...

Canadian BERNINA Shop Tour
April 7     Cottage Quilting, Kelowna, BC
April 9     Johnsons' Sewing Centre, Edmonton, AB
April 11    Creekbank Sewing Machine Shop, Mt. Forest, ON
April 14    Piece Makers Quilt Shop, Conception Bay South, NF

We'll also chat about Ricky's new series of online workshops called Let's Quilt Together and I ask him why he has such a passion for teaching. It's an interview you don't want to miss. 

And now a note from our sponsor... When I was first invited to host a quilt cruise I had no idea how I was going to provide sewing machines for up to 60 quilters. After a little research and some very polite inquiries, Janome Canada has graciously sponsored 30+ machines for this cruise. And the classes are so fun and carefree that you can share a machine with your room mate, so we can host up to 60 quilters. This is going to be the cruise of a lifetime! 

Have you dreamed about going on a Quilting 
Cruise? Now's your chance with the Star 
Princess 50th Anniversary Sale. Join me 
and Cathy Miller, The Singing Quilter this 
fall for the 15-day Aloha Quilt Cruise 
sponsored by Janome. Includes 
8 FULL DAYS of quilting workshops! 
Prices start as low as $2168
(based on double occupancy). 

And the winning story submitted for the Weekly Quilter's Corner was written by Eileen Emberger. The prize this week is a Ricky Tims original yard of hand dyed fabric and it's perfectly suited to Canadian Quilt Talk because it is called Northern Lights. I know there are Northern Lights in the US but I somehow feel like they are looking up at Canada when they see them. LOL 


You could be a Quilter's Corner winner too! I give away all kinds of great prizes like Northcott Fabric, Quilter's Connection Magazines and more. Just send your short quilting story to info@explorefibre.com for a chance to win. 

So be sure to contact one of the quilt shops listed above if Ricky Tims is coming to a city near you. He only comes to Canada once every few years. It's a super fun day of incredible stories, beautiful quilts, innovative quilting techniques with a take home booklet and an evening of music you don't want to miss. 

So be sure to listen in to Episode # 69 with Ricky Tims on Canadian Quilt Talk this Thursday at 4pm Pacific time. Until next time, dream big and work hard in the studio with Canadian Quilt Talk!

 

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Episode 068 Canadian Quilt Talk - Keystone Quilts


Join Brandy Lynn this week as she interviews Leslie Gislason of Keyston Quilts, a new modern quilt shop in Winnipeg, to explore what it's like to start from scratch and make a quilt shop happen. 


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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Tuesday Preview CQT 68 - Keystone Quilts

Happy Tuesday everyone! Join me this week on Canadian Quilt Talk as I interview Leslie Gislason, the sweet, fun, new quilt shop owner of Keystone Quilts in Winnipeg, Manitoba.


I've always wanted to interview a brand new quilt shop owner about what it's like to open up a quilt shop from scratch, so when I heard Leslie was new on the scene, I jumped at the chance. Here's a snapshot of some of the fabrics and quilty things on display in her shop. 


And the winner of the Quilter's Corner this week is Ann Friesen. CONGRATULATIONS Ann! You have won an awesome prize pack of goodies from Leslie at Keystone Quilts including a creative grids turnaround ruler, a hand made oak ruler holder, the beautiful LUG NUTS pattern by Highway 10 Designs, and some hand dyed fat quarters made by Leslie herself. Here's a snapshot of the prize...


So tune in this week to check out what it's like to open up a quilt shop! 

And make sure you subscribe to my newsletter so you don't miss a thing. You'll hear more exciting details about the Aloha Quilt Cruise, the latest on what's up with Ricky Tims and more...

Until next time, dream big and work hard in the studio with Canadian Quilt Talk! 




Thursday, January 15, 2015

Episode 067 Canadian Quilt Talk - Goals Year Round for 2015


Join Brandy Lynn this week as she talks about GOALS - not just a New Year's Resolution, but goals for being healthy, happy and productive all year round in the studio for 2015. 


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Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Tuesday Preview CQT 067 - Goals for 2015

Happy New Year Everyone! 

Join me this week on the podcast as I bring in the New Year with a few great tips for making goals and keeping them for a healthy, happy and productive 2015.

You'll hear a sweet little birthday wish for my Mom who turns 65 this week, some great tips on living your best life and all kinds of exciting details about my upcoming Aloha Quilt Cruise! Here's my latest info if you haven't seen it splashed all over the web. I would love it if you could spread the word. It is going to be so much fun!

Have you dreamed about going on a Quilting 
Cruise? Now's your chance with the Star 
Princess 50th Anniversary Sale. Join me and 
my friend and Cathy Miller, The Singing 
Quilter this fall for the 15-day Aloha Quilt 
Cruise. Includes 8 FULL DAYS of quilting 
workshops! Prices start as low as $2163
(based on double occupancy). 


On this week's show I also mention one of my favourite podcasts to listen to for a Weekly Dose of Inspiration from Carrie Green.
Carrie Green - This Girl Means Business
Carrie Green is the founder of the Female Entrepreneur Association which I have been following for almost a year and she has a great podcast called This Girl Means Business where she brings female business owners a Weekly Dose of Inspiration.

And the winning story submitted for the Weekly Quilter's Corner is Louise Dutove and she wins a fat quarter bundle by Northcott. Congratulations Louise! Check out these beauties...



So be sure to listen in to Canadian Quilt Talk this Thursday at 4pm Pacific time. Until next time, dream big and work hard in the studio with Canadian Quilt Talk!

 



Thursday, January 1, 2015

Episode 066 Canadian Quilt Talk - Holiday Show 2014


Join Brandy Lynn this week for the Holiday Podcast 2014 where she'll chat about the buzz of the holidays, her Aloha Quilt Cruise and what's coming up for 2015. 


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