Good morning,

Just to let you know that I will be teaching the Christmas stocking that is featured in this year's Quilting Arts Gifts magazine at Out of Hand.  You will learn painting techniques, beading and quilting.  The fee includes the paints, brushes and a copy of Quilting Arts Gifts 2011.  You will need your sewing machine and a few extra supplies.

There is still room in the class, so I hope to see you there.  Below is a photo of the Christmas Stocking:

The cuff is painted on silk and the edge is all beaded.  All the different techniques will be covered in the class.  There's even a bonus pattern!

I hope to see you in the class.  In the meantime, Halloween is just around the corner.  So enjoy the day.  See you soon.

Keep quilting...

Ana

Good morning,

I have been getting ready for my trip to International Quilt Festival in Houston in early November.  I will be teaching a couple of 1-hour hands-on workshops at MIU, Make it University at Quilting Arts and Cloth Paper Scissors show floor.  I will also be present at Open Studios, to promote my new DVD.  Here's where you'll find me:

Make It University:

Thursday November 3rd - 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.:  Color Paper Collages as precursors to a Quilt

Friday November 4th -  4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.:  Holiday Tags

Open Studios:

Friday November 4th - 12:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. and

Saturday November 5th - 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

I will also be doing two demos at the Swarovski North America booth on Thursday, November 3rd, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

You can find more information on other Workshops and Open Studio artists at:  http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/lindsey/archive/2011/10/18/our-international-quilt-festival-schedules-for-make-it-university-r.aspx

I have also been making ATC's to have on hand to trade and exchange.  I have so far made about 20, and I am hoping to have time this weekend to make a few more. 

I hope to see some of you in Houston.  Drop by to say hello.  In the meantime, drop me a comment or two and keep quilting.

Ana

PS:  Both the DVD and the Video Download are available for order now.  You can find both at:

http://www.interweavestore.com/Quilting/DVDs-Videos.html?SessionThemeID=16

Good afternoon,

I am very happy to let you know that the Quilting Arts Workshop DVD that I taped at the end of August in Cleveland will be available soon.  It should be released by the end of October or beginning of November.  Here's what it's called, and what the jacket looks like.  I am so very excited!

I'll be posting some photos from my trip later on this week.  In the meantime, enjoy the rest of the summer and the beginning of fall.  And above all ... keep quilting.

Ana

Hi,

It's been a while since I blogged last.  It has been, without a doubt, a very very busy summer.

I just returned from Cleveland where I went to tape three segments for QA TV Series 900 to be aired some time at the end of 2011 or beginning of 2012.

I also taped a Workshop DVD (more details on that later), that should be available later on this year; around beginning to mid-November, for what I understand.

I owe you some photos of the shoot, which I'll try and post later on this week.

Then, I'll be "invisible" for a while, but you won't be forgotten.  I may not have access to a computer to blog much in the next few weeks, but I'll catch you up when I return.

So, take good care of yourselves, and until I blog next ... keep quilting.

Ana

PS:  Send me a comment or two and let me know how your summer has been, OK?

Quilting Arts TV Series 800 has arrived and is ready for order.  Go here:

http://www.interweavestore.com/Quilting/DVDs-Videos/Quilting-Arts-TV-Series-800.html?SessionThemeID=16&a=qp110724B

Here's what you will find inside:

Episode 801 Animal Kingdom: Thread-painted pet portraits with Faith Cleary • Realistic bird portraits with Vivika Hansen DeNegre • Stitched fabric owls with Lynn Krawczyk

Episode 802 Novel Approaches to Quilting: Ana Buzzalino demonstrates fabric painting • Pokey’s patchwork bulletin board doubles as a design wall • Image transfers on vintage linens with Jane LaFazio

Episode 803 Stitch Intensive: Free-motion satin stitching tips from Judith Trager • Jane LaFazio uses personal drawings as a basis for free-motion work • Save My UFO with Pokey

Episode 804 Contemporary Quilting: Ana Buzzalino combines paint and stitch • Terry White demonstrates 3-D thread painting • Save My UFO with Pokey

Episode 805 Quick Quilt Gifts and Décor: Make a quilted notebook cover with Diane Rusin Doran • Helen Gregory’s fashionable and practical laptop messenger bag • Pokey turns fabric selvages into cute pincushions

Episode 806 Do it Yourself Fabrics for Quilting: Oatmeal and mashed potatoes for surface design with Lisa Kerpoe • Screen printing with Diane Rusin Doran • Freezer paper stencils with Lynn Krawczyk

Episode 807 Gone to the Dogs: Canine fabric collage Faith Cleary • Make a futon for Fido or your favorite feline with Vivika Hansen DeNegre • An easy-to-clean floor mat for your pet from Helen Gregory

Episode 808 Plethora of Patchwork: Unique patchwork fabric with Nancy Odom • A table runner with Vivika Hansen DeNegre • Maria Elkins’s silhouette portraits

Episode 809 Mixed-Media Quilting: Jennifer Solon’s mixed-media collages • Machine needle felting with Jane LaFazio • Textured silk fabric with Lisa Kerpoe and everyday objects

Episode 810 Design: An appliquéd clutch purse with Diane Rusin Doran • Mary Pal’s painting method for landscape quilts • Color theory with Maria Elkins

Episode 811 Quilts Gone Wild: Mary Pal’s stitched portraits using cheesecloth • Pokey paints designs on leather • Adding LED lights into a quilt with Cheryl Sleboda

Episode 812 Landscape Quilting: Collaged and fused landscape quilts with Judith Trager • Ana Buzzalino uses resist paint techniques with discharge paste and dyes • Confetti landscape quilting with Noriko Endo

Episode 813 Outlandish Quilts: Susan Shie and Pokey at the International Quilt Festival • Whimsical stitched brooches with Pokey • Meet the experts from the International Quilt Association

 So order your copy and take a look at all these wonderfully talented artists who are sharing their talents so we can learn and improve ours.

I look forward to getting my copy, although I know I will be studying every facial expression and listening to every word that came out of my mouth.  Drop me a note and let me know what you think.

While you are waiting for your DVD to arrive, enjoy the summer days.  Garden some, read some, have some fun, and quilt some.

I am off to Folk Fest.  It promises to be a gorgeous day.  Until I blog next, keep quilting.

Ana