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The Beloved Beauties Fabric Has Arrived in Denver!

The BOM 2011 with Elly's fabric is being cut into kits right now. Then they will be shipped to the TQS warehouse in La Veta next week for shipping to all of you. We will keep you updated. These quilts are going to win prizes!

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How Do You Make a Longarm Quilting Machine Breeze Across The Quilt?

JUST ANNOUNCED TODAY--Our friends at Gammill are making it easier with their New smooth-flowing Breeze Track System. So what is it? Click the picture to see what's up.

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Sensational Strippers Exchange Rules

Strip Exchange quilt Farmhouse Quilt by Edyta Sitar

We know that those who missed the first exchange will no doubt want to join the Sensational Strippers Exchange. What a great way to share fabrics with other members of TQS around the globe.

You better hurry! The last day to join is February 28, 2011!! If you have not already done so, be sure to join by following these quick steps:

Go to the Forum. Click on the topic Friendship Triangle Exchange.
Click on Sensational Strippers Exchange.
Post a comment that you want to join in the fun.
You will very shortly receive an email message with information regarding where to mail your strips.

Play Rules:

All fabric must be Batiks with no obvious right or wrong side.
Maximum of 10 strips of any one fabric.
Minimum of 25 strips/Maximum of 200 strips.
All strips must be 1 1/2" wide x about 22" long.
Fold strips into fourths and sort by color.
If you are submitting the minimum of 25 strips they can all placed in one clear bag.
If you are submitting more than 25, please sort by color and place in separate baggies. Baggies can then be placed in one large zip style bag.
Include the # of strips being sent and your email address on the outside of the large zip style bag when sending.

Remember, all strips need to be sent to the organizer (Needleware) by April 30, 2011!! For more info visit the Forum area Sensational Strippers Exchange.

Wondering what you might do with all the great batik strips you'll receive? Don't miss the opportunity to win one of six autographed copies of Edyta Sitar's book, Friendship Strips and Scraps. You don't need to join the exchange to win the book, but we're sure you'll want to!

To enter the contest send us an email with Sensational Strippers Book Contest in the subject line to:

bookcontest2@thequiltshow.com or click on the button below.

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Join the "Sensational Strippers Exchange" and Win!

If you missed the deadline for joining our previous triangle exchange, fear not, we have another group that promises to be just as much fun and just as colorful! Join the fun of trading batik strips with other TQS members from around the world in the "TQS Sensational Strippers Exchange." Go to the Forum (or click on the button below) to sign up. The deadline to join the exchange is Monday, February 28, 2011. It takes just four easy steps:

Go to the Forum. Click on the topic Friendship Triangle Exchange.
Click on Sensational Strippers Exchange.
Post a comment that you want to join in the fun.
You will very shortly receive an email message with information regarding where to mail your strips.

What's a quilter to do with all those great batik strips they receive? Don't miss your opportunity to win one of six autographed copies of Edyta Sitar's book, Friendship Strips and Scraps. You don't need to join the exchange to win the book, but we're sure you'll want to!

To enter the contest (which ends Sunday February 20, 2011) send us an email with Sensational Strippers Book Contest in the subject line to: bookcontest2@thequiltshow.com or click on the button below.

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Create a Rhapsody Quilt: Part 2

Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Join Ricky in Episode 804 as he continues sharing his journey for creating a rhapsody quilt. In this show Ricky teaches you how to prepare your applique pieces, the double blanket stitch, as well as preparing and curved piecing. He even shares a very cool tip on cutting into tight V-shaped areas using your rotary cutter. You don't want to miss these lessons on how to create your own masterpiece.

And remember, if you didn't catch something the first time around, Star members can watch the show again as many times as you like.

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Ricky's Five Fabric Challenge - Win $500

Here is a great opportunity for you to design a quilt using Ricky's Original hand-dyed fabrics and to have it published. Ricky Tims Inc. has issued the Five Fabric Challenge. The winner gets $500 and Ricky Tims Inc. will pattern the winning quilt so others can enjoy making the winning design.

The complete details are available here. Be sure to read the guidelines before you start. Entries are due between March 15, and March 31, 2011.

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Go Red for Women!

3508_622f079e179a4ee3a92bd5fb42fa699a_860950_pixels.jpg Are you wearing RED today? You should be. It's National Go Red for Women day created to help fight heart disease in women. It is sponsored by the American Heart Association.

To learn more about what you can do to help and how you can help yourself, click here.

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Book Contest Winners!!

A big 'thanks' goes out to all who entered our book contest. We had over seven hundred entries!! We are thrilled to announce that the six chosen to receive a signed copy of Edyta Sitar's book Friendship Triangles. Look for the book to arrive at your home shortly.