‘Alex Anderson’ Archives
Joyce Gross
Recently we learned that Joyce Gross, one of the foremothers of quilt life as we know it, passed away on Christmas Eve. Joyce, early on, was a person who knew that quilts, and the women who made them, matter. Her passion was quilt history and helped organize the first [Read More]
38 days ’til Christmas
Has your sewing space been turned into Santa’s workshop this year? If so, your projects had better be well underway! Baby’s First Christmas is the adorable quilt Alex is making for her new granddaughter, Lev. I’d love to know how many TQL readers pounced on this [Read More]
Do You Live The Quilt Life?
The Quilt Life is a lifestyle magazine created with you in mind. Like you, we’re passionate about the art and craft of quilting. We understand it transcends mere fabric, needle and thread. Quilting is a way of life. Alex Anderson explains TQL in this short video: [Read More]
Free – Star of the Sea Quilt Block Pattern
Did you know that every issue of The Quilt Life magazine has a link to a FREE block pattern? The Star of the Sea quilt block pattern is just one example of the patterns that are featured. One of the favorite columns in The Quilt Life is the Cook Off between Alex Anderson [Read More]
Is everything old is new again?
I loved Alex’s article about that in the April TQL. She talks about how wonderfully inspiring antique quilts are for her – especially that charming quirkiness so many of them had. Four different borders on one quilt, or maybe just three borders (why go to all that work [Read More]
The Stories Hidden in Our Quilts by Alex Anderson
Every quilt tells a story. Sometimes the story is clear, announced through the title, the choice of block or fabric, an appliqued or photo-transferred image, or even embellishment. Sometimes, however, the story is not so obvious, and we must lean in and listen carefully to [Read More]
Sunbonnet Sue Winners–aahh, that’s better
Here they are, the finalists in Ricky Tims’s Sunbonnet Sue block contest. Top 4 winners will be in Ricky’s feature article in the upcoming August 2012 issue of TQL. The theme of that issue is Hot! and Ricky’s saying that Sunbonnet Sue is still hot in the [Read More]
