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SUPERIOR THREADS COUPON UPDATE
Star members received a thread coupon code when they joined or renewed their membership. The coupon was set to expire Dec 31 and the Magnifico package it applied to is backordered. So what do you do? Bob Purcell has come through as usual.

Now you may use your coupon code for ANY purchase over $75 and get $20 OFF. That's a 27% discount on a $75 purchase. The expiration date is now Feb 28.

Cool! Thank you Bob.  Click the Superior Threads Banner in the left border to go and use that coupon.

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On Dec 24, Libby was moved to TIRR Memorial Hospital. This is the facility where Representative Gabrielle Giffords went through rehabilitation. This is an amazing place and only takes "qualified" candidates who they feel can make great strides toward recovery. Here is part of a current report:

      What a fun day for Libby!  Lester reported the following: 

"Libby is resting after a Saturday that included a cooking class making white chocolate covered pretzels, participation in a volleyball balloon tournament, and a live guitar concert, all organized by T.I.R.R..  It was a very busy, busy Saturday at T.I.R.R." 

     When my daughter, Elizabeth (visiting us in Houston with her husband and their three children from Manhattan for the holidays), and I saw Libby in the late afternoon, Lester was there after spending a full day at T.I.R.R., and he and Libby were still talking about all of the activities of the day.  Lester said Libby was a "star" in the balloon volleyball game in her wheelchair.  While he said this, Libby was rolling her eyes and saying "big whoop - BALLOON volleyball.".  more

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

It is with great pride and pleasure that we reveal our 2013 TQS Quilting Legend: quiltmaker, artist, and author, Michael James. Our first stop is the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where Michael serves as Chair and Ardis James Professor of Textiles, Merchandising, and Fashion Design. UN-L is also home to the International Quilt Study Center and Museum, and we're treated to insights on the collections from Michael and Carolyn Ducey, Curator of Collections.

Then Michael reveals how he transitioned from painter to textile artist, and the evolution of his work in the process. In addition, he shares a technique for enhancing a wholecloth quilt, and welcomes us to his home for a tour of his studio, a peek at his fabric collection, and a preview of the newest piece on his design wall. It's a fabulous finale to Series 1300!

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Congratulations go out to a lucky gal. Santa is heading to Louisiana, USA,  to bring Ramona Putnam a Gammill Charm!!! 

Want to ask Santa to bring you one? Visit www.gammill.com.

Look what she won!

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Janet Stone has been quilting for about 14 years, but things really took off for her in 2006 when she bought herself a Bernina. Janet has always loved writing, simply for the joy of making letters. In 2008, she made her first quilt featuring letters of the alphabet and entered it in a show. The quilt took first place, and since then Janet has committed to making 26 alphabet quilts, one for every letter of the alphabet, and entering competitions. Janet is also known for her love of sheep, and they often appear alongside the letters in her quilts.

Janet's quilts have won numerous major awards in both national and international competition. In 2012, she was inducted into the National Quilting Association's Master Quilt Guild for her quilt Red Letter Daze. Most recently, her quilt A Letter Bit of Baaltimore was awarded the 2013 Founder’s                                Award at the International Quilt Association's World of Beauty contest in Houston, Texas.

See Janet's Block of the Month for 2014.

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Join the fun and learning with TQS 2014 by making the charming A-Z for Ewe and Me quilt designed exculsively for us by Janet Stone.  This playful yet sophisticates samper is sure to please the child in you. 

Do get prepared before the first pattern installment launches on January 1, 2014, download the Introduction packet which includes everything you need to know before you start the fun.

Make life for that Santa in your life easier by letting him know that you REALLY want to make the 2014 BOM and that kits are available in the Shoppe.

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The holidays are in the air as quilt artist, author, and fabric and quilt designer Amanda Murphy connects with Alex and Ricky in historic downtown Charleston, SC. Amanda demonstrates how to make a fast-and-fun tree skirt, complete with inverted-miters, points, and continuous binding. She also shares a quick-and-colorful Christmas quilt, with trees in three sizes, snowflake appliqués, and pompom trim.

We finish with a tour of the day's location, The Old Exchange and Provost (built in 1767) which has played host to patriots, presidents . . . and pirates!

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Looks like someone is on Santa's nice list this year. Libby is up and about using her walker.

In physical therapy Libby's progress in standing and walking is being slowed down by pain in her feet and ankles. Dr. Allum has recommended having Libby see a specialist to determine if botox injections in her ankles (certainly not for cosmetic reasons) might help improve flexibility. Lester has gotten an appointment for Libby a week from Thursday to see if this recommendation is appropriate. In the meantime, Libby is working hard at standing with the help of parallel bars and her therapist Pia and assistant Bola. They are excellent instructors, supporters, and cheerleaders, and Libby is giving it her all! 

-Ellen

Click the button to get the latest on Libby's condition.

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Pat and Sue are very interested in edge treatments for their quilts, and they love to look at old quilts and get ideas for different edge treatments.  For this quilt, you could use the red dot fabric and make a nice simple binding.

In this lesson, Pat will show you how to embellish the binding fabric with decorative machine embroidery.  She will also show you how attach the binding.

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Oops!  We made a mistake - TQS Series DVDs are on sale Beginning Wed Nov 27, through Monday, December 2, all DVDs regularly priced at $49.95 ($24.95 Star) will be only $19.95, purchase 3 and pay only $45 (that's just $15 ea.)! (Not the 23rd thru the 26th as mentioned in the Newsletter)

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Every store has a Black Friday sale and every website has a Cyber Monday sale.  Here at TQS we are doing both!  Now is your chance to own a TQS Series DVD at a great discount price.

Beginning Friday, November 29, through Monday, December 2, all DVDs regularly priced at $49.95 ($24.95 Star) will be only $19.95, purchase 3 and pay only $45 (that's just $15 ea.)!

This is your opportunity to catch up on past shows or give a copy to a friend for the holidays. Or why not purchase a complete set to add to your Guild's library?

A gift of learning keeps on giving!

And...

The 2014 Block of the Month Kit is now available.

This BOM has had an amazing response, and we only have a limited number of kits. You early birds need to order now.

They will ship starting next week. (We took a vote and we are letting Jeannie off for Thanksgiving this year!) 

Kit price $179 (You need to be a Star member to get the pattern downloads.)