Quilts and Thoughts... » video http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog Where tradition and technology unite Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:00:45 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Quilters sew more than fabric into our quilts. http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/quilters-sew-more-than-fabric-into-our-quilts/ http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/quilters-sew-more-than-fabric-into-our-quilts/#comments Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:45:29 +0000 margaret http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/?p=2319 You’re invited to watch!

Muffy, Puffy & Fluffy’s tribute to John Denver
and personal remembrances.

As quilters, we sew more than fabric into our quilts.

 

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They are beautiful and majestic; however, I don’t live by one and have no idea if they are noisy!

We were passing through Sweetwater, Texas and came upon hundreds and hundreds of wind turbines as far as they eye could see. This short video was taken from a cell phone as we passed along one area of “The Wind Energy Capital of Texas”.


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Sweetwater is in Nolan County, and boasts the largest wind farms in America. Imagine our surprise in driving along and encountering them on both sides of the road. We saw remnants of cotton fields at the base of the turbines, so I’m guessing they enjoy the view as they plant the crops.

Sweetwater began as a railroad town and has grown into a wind-generating area, like no other. And, by the way, they host the world’s largest rattlesnake roundup each year.

In researching Sweetwater, I came across this from Wikipedia:

At Sweetwater during World War II, the Women Airforce Service Pilots were trained under the direction of the famed aviatrix Jacqueline Cochran at Sweetwater’s Avenger Field. These WASP’s were the first women to fly America’s military aircraft. The military airstrip closed abruptly at the end of the war, but pilots flying over Sweetwater can still land at Avenger Field – the Sweetwater Airport (SWW). The National WASP WWII Museum is located at Avenger Field in Sweetwater.[6] The WASP women were not recognized for having served in the armed forces until 1977, when U.S. Senator Barry M. Goldwater of Arizona and Colonel Bruce Arnold, late son of General Hap Arnold, persisted in obtaining their official recognition as military veterans.

“Move over oil, there’s money in Texas wind”
NY Times 

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for you!

Merry Christmas

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Our  winter dramatic series I think you’ll enjoy!


]]> http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/holiday-gift-for-quilters/feed/ 0 We’re inviting you to watch our quilt newsletter… http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/were-inviting-you-to-watch-our-quilt-newsletter/ http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/were-inviting-you-to-watch-our-quilt-newsletter/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:30:18 +0000 margaret http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/?p=2045 I’ve been involved with many a newsletter during my graphics career as well as teaching students to produce newsletters, but didn’t wanted to publish one until January, 2011.

It’s a simple, free, monthly newsletter with photos, graphics, articles, tips, and a fun area called, “meet your new friend” where quilters from across the world are interviewed and their quilts highlighted.

We write articles and present information (and free stuff) in the newsletter
that isn’t always available on our blog, websites, or Facebook.

We made a short video to share a little about the newsletter; hope you enjoy it!

To subscribe, leave your name and email in the box to the left under the
Sign Up Here header. 

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watch the short video we produced!

Click on the flag within the black area to start the video.

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Fly your flag!


]]> http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/celebrate-flag-day-today/feed/ 0 How I spent National Quilting Day http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/how-i-spent-national-quilting-day/ http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/how-i-spent-national-quilting-day/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2011 19:57:24 +0000 margaret http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/?p=1793 -->  ]]> This is how I spent National Quilting Day:

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]]> http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/how-i-spent-national-quilting-day/feed/ 5 Latest quilt pattern with a video! http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/latest-quilt-pattern-with-a-video/ http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/general/latest-quilt-pattern-with-a-video/#comments Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:26:01 +0000 margaret http://www.chiseledincloth.com/blog/?p=1484 “Spirit of the West” is the latest quilt pattern by Trails of Thread. I hope you’ll take a minute to watch this short video with close ups of the quilt and some really great music. The essence of the quilt is to capture the old west and its influences; a link from the past that is present today.

More information about the pattern (can be three different sizes) is located on the pattern website at: www.patterns2quilt.com.

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