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"Spring's Counterpoint" by TQS member pattheclarinetist

How would you like to like to win money for your original quilted creation?  TQS is offering the chance for you to win in the first of  three seasonal contests.  We are kicking things off with our Spring Table Runner Contest.

Here are the details: 

The theme is "Spring" (Flowers, Easter, Birds, Nature, anything spring related)

The contest runs from January 12-March 1, 2010

• This contest is open to all TQS members (Basic/Star).
• All entries MUST be the original work of an artist or a collaborative original work by no more than two artists.
• Each entry needs to be constructed of fabric consisting of three layers-a front, back, and an inner layer of fabric or batting.  All three layers must be stitched together.  You may submit more than one entry.
• Your entry may be square, round, or rectangular, but it must be completely finished.  Unfinished entries will not be considered.
• TQS retains the right to use images of accepted work for promotional purposes.  Copyright of work remains with the artist.
• The winning entries will be chosen by ARJJ.
• The top three chosen entries must agree to allow TQS to publish their complete pattern on the TQS Project page as a free project. 
• Prizes:  1st place-$300, 2nd place-$200, 3rd place-$100.
• Winners will be notified by email by March 8, 2010.  Announcement of winners will be in the March 9, 2010 eNewsletter.

Submit your entries in the TQS Table Runner Contest in Show and Tell here.

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I decided that the hair dryer blog comments deserved a  contest - you never know at TQS when a random blog will roll out a winner simply by participating with a comment! Randomly I choose a number and Soren2go has won my new 4 in 1 tool! Congratulations - it pays to comment and blog on TQS - be an active member today! Oh - and it was just that, covering natures comment on hair color! LOL

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TQS is truly blessed with the talent of our members from around the globe, and our goal was to showcase this amazing talent for the thousands of attendees at this popular West Coast venue. The TQS exhibit, titled "A Twist On Tradition," will feature fifteen original quilts based on traditional patterns or designs. Stop by and see what WE can do.

Jan 14th-17th, 2010

Show Hours: Thursday - Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
One Day Admission: $10.00 • Multi Day Admission: $20.00

Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA

www.road2ca.com

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Many TQS fans are also on Facebook and Facebook fans are playing Farmville. Many of the quilters playing farmville are living The Quilt Life by planting their crops, positioning their bales of hay, etc, to result in fun FarmVille quilt pattern. The Quilt Life, Ricky and Alex's new magazine, is having a FarmVille quilt challenge. If you are playing Farmville, this is your chance to participate in the TQL FarmVille Quilt Farm Challenge. It's easy to play and enter and costs nothing to submit a farm quilt for consideration. Hurry, the deadline is January 15, 2010. All the details and a .pdf submission information page on how to capture your farm quilt and submit it is located HERE. SO GET GROWING!

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Here is a preview of The Quilt Life Table of Contents for the Premier Issue.

 Just click on the picture to get an enlarged view of the coming fun.  Be sure to enlarge it to 100%.

You can still sign up today at the discounted rate.  Click on The Quilt Life banner in the right border.

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This just went live today! Watch this evocative, nostalgic video of a one horse open sleigh shot on Nov 27, 2009 by Justin Shults and Ricky Tims. The music is "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" from Ricky's Christmas In A Small Town CD. 

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We hit 50,000! 

Ok if you are the lucky winner, which machine would you choose and why?  The Bernina 820 or the Bernina 730e? 

(the Bernina 820)

(the Bernina 730)

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The Signature Newspaper - December 10, 2009 - Reprinted with permission

La Veta is the inspiration for Ricky Tims’ Christmas in a Small Town

Ricky Tims presents Christmas concert and new CD

By Brad Atchison

 (LA VETA, COLO.—Dec. 10, 2009)  Ricky Tims describes the time he has spent in La Veta as simple life on a grand scale, and is also an exceptionally fitting description for his most recent artistic endeavor. With this multi-faceted project Tims has pieced together music and memories into a holiday tapestry that depicts Christmas in a Small Town.

Christmas in a Small Town is a three-part production; live concert, new CD and a web-based multi media event.  Each of these expressions shows the creativity, sincerity and fiber of a multi-talented artist. 

Tims’ seasonal Christmas concerts have become a holiday tradition for the residents of Huerfano County, southern Colorado and snowbirds who brave a winter visit to their summer nests in Cuchara and La Veta.  His concerts present like a big-stage review without losing the intimacy and familiarity of a local production. 

“It's all fun, but I would say far from relaxed,” said Tims.  “This year there is new music and new musicians.”  For his 2009 production, Tims is bringing back Jeff Bilyeau to play the didgeridoo and the Broadway voice of Nashville recording artist Kat Bowser.  In addition, Tims has invited local percussionist Johnny Watson and Colorado’s internationally renowned Veronika String Quartet to join him on stage. 

Christmas in a Small Town is also the name of Ricky Tims new CD.  Although some recording artists approach Christmas music like an obligation, Tims’ holiday recording project avoids the ‘insipid’ and revels in the ‘inspired’.  The 12 musical tracks feature a mix of the secular and spiritual, contemporary and traditional as well as... - continue reading the full article

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It's for one day only, but the perfect way to start your Holiday shopping...for yourself! Tomorrow is Bernina's St. Nicholas Day Celebration.  You'll get special financing on a new Bernina.  Visit the Bernina dealer near you or the Bernina USA website for details.  And then with your new machine, be sure to watch the Bernina Educational videos on the TQS website by clicking here.  Everyone deserves a gift for themselves, don't they?! 

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The first shipment has arrived - there aren't a lot yet, so order right away! If you are in holiday shopping mode it's a good time to consider also ordering an autographed copy of a book.

You are going to love this tool.  It's become a very convenient part of my tool belt.  I have to crack up at this YouTube as it dates how long this process of "getting it right" has taken. As my editor Liz said, "it was a long road with a small wheel - but we made it". To order your tool go here.