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Wondering what’s hot on the quilting scene these days? You’ve come to the right place! In this episode, designer Camille Roskelley, a fifth-generation quilter and author of the new book, Simplify with Camille Roskelley: Quilts for the Modern Home, demos three fast, fun, and fresh directions for spicing up your work using monograms, blanket stitch, and rickrack. Then Ricky chats with Susanne Woods, the acquisitions editor from C&T Publishing, about what to watch for in the sewing and crafting book market in the coming months. All this—and more!—from our on-location “studio” at beautiful Alden Lane Nursery.  Click here to watch this fun and colorful show.

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It's time to begin stitching the September block(s) for your Block of the Month quilt. If you're working on Hugs and Kisses, this month's "assignment" is a block of lovely crossed leaves (above left). If you're working on Star Crazy, you'll be making more Little Stars; X, Shoo Fly, and Road (above right). 

No matter which BOM you've chosen, you're sure to pick up lots of useful info and tips from Sue Garman's great instructions

To download the September BOM pattern for Hugs and Kisses, click here.  To download the September patterns for Star Crazy, click here.  And be sure to catch Alex's new classroom lesson's here on Applique featuring our Hugs and Kisses BOM.  Alex helps you work to improve your skills.

In the meantime, for surefire inspiration,  visit the BOM section of Show and Tell (be sure to click "Show BOM ONLY" view) to view the beautiful blocks already posted by fellow TQS members.

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Attention all RIcky Tims' Super Seminar Attendees, it's looks like Hurricane Earl might be sideswiping the Seminar this weekend in Hyannis Port.

TQS would like you to check in to www.RickyTims.com and watch the blog for status on the weather and status of the Super Seminar.

We are keeping an eye on things. We do not expect having to cancel this event - quite the contrary, we plan to be hearty quilters and weather it together.

This from Cape Cod Today - 08/31/10

"Our local forecasters all agree that the storm will miss us to the SE, yet they all also agree that Cape Cod and all of SE Massachusetts could suffer tropical storm conditions...Earl Lite." Read more.

As of today, 8/31, the Seminar is Still On!

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If you love to collect tips—and to fuse—you’ll love this show! First, Jennifer Keltner, editor of American Patchwork & Quilting, shares “Tricks in Your Toolbox: Top 10 Quilt Tips”—a sampling of great ideas for making your quilting experience even more enjoyable, accurate, and efficient. Next, quilt artist and teacher Frieda Anderson joins us for a show and tell of her fabulously fused quilts and to demonstrate how she builds a fusible appliqué design and how to make a decorative-edged fused binding. Finally, in a moving field piece, TQS visits New York City to view The National Tribute Quilt, conceived and orchestrated by the Steel Quilters of United States Steel Corporation in response to the events of September 11, 2001. Keep the Kleenex handy.  Click here to watch the show.

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We promised not to tell his age, but you can guess it if you like puzzles. Take the last two digits of the year he was born and switch them - that's his age.

What is your favorite Justin memory? - from the shows - or personally.

Happy Birthday, Justin, and many happy returns!!

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Curves got you scared? No need to fear! Join us in Episode 704 with Dale Fleming for a show that will have you approaching circles and curves in a whole new way. After viewing Dale's innovative "6-Minute Circle" technique, you'll want to try a few of these circular design elements in your next quilt project. In addition, Dale's tips for using large-scale prints will make you think twice about passing up those versatile fabrics at your local quilt shop. With all of this great info, helpful tips, and some tasty treats, this is a must-see episode.  Click here to watch the show.

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As you might have heard ARJJ just celebrated taping their 100 episode of The Quilt Show.  While everyone couldn't be there to join in the party, TQS thought you might like a sneak peek of some of Alex and Ricky's friends and their adventures on the set in Boulder, Co.

First up is Darra Williamson with Chris Porter on the monitor along with Alex & Ricky. Darra is a huge baseball fan, so as a gift, Alex and Ricky gave her Sunbonnet Sue baseballs.

Next up is Anita Grossman Solomon along and hanging with the crew.

Cheryl Lynch joins Alex with her Mexican tile quilts in the background.  She then discusses her commissioned Torah covers with Alex and Ricky.

And last, but certainly not least is Rob Appell, Quilting Adventure Guide.  Rob models his "Sewmando" vest which he has loaded up with sewing and quilting tools.

Photos by Gregory Case Photography

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The tapings for a new season are on there way.  Boulder is beautiful place with mountains, clouds, and even balloons in the sky.  Our friends from La Veta filled the audience and made the first day a lot of fun.