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The Quilter's Hall of Fame honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the world of quilting. The Quilt Show would like to congratulate the latest inductee for 2010....JEAN WELLS!  Jean's induction will take place in Marian, IN in July 2010 at Marie Webster's home - the location of the Quilter's Hall of Fame.

We want everyone to join us in celebration of Jean's work.  So we are opening her show Episode 107 "Portraits of Nature" FREE to everyone this weekend August 7 - August 9.

Click here to watch Episode 107 for free.  To learn more about The Quilter's Hall of Fame, or to find out details about Jean's induction ceremony, click here. 

Congratulations, Jean, from all of us at TQS!

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Join us for a show featuring three very talented artists in Episode 503.  Cathy Franks will knock your socks off when you see how she creates fabric using thread in her award winning quilts.  TQS BOM designer, Sue Garman ,gives us a lesson in how you can design your own original quilt by drawing on inspiration from earlier quilt projects.  Sharon Malec shares her love of "man's best friend" when TQS visits her studio.  To watch the show click here.

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You just never know who and when a person will start quilting - check what we found on this blog - Oh My Goodness! July 29th - scroll down...........At TQS we keep you on top of the LATEST NEWS!

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OK, we have heard from several of you asking questions about the "$10,000 Dream Sewing Room Makeover" we have featured in today's newsletter (July 28th, Vol. 3, No. 30).  THIS IS NOT A TQS CONTEST.  But it's quilting news, and we thought that some of you would like to hear about it.  Yes, it is open to US residents only in certain states.  So make sure that you read the contest rules for complete information.

Remember that TQS is a worldwide community and we strive to bring quilting news and information from all corners of the world to all members attention. 

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WOW!  You loved this pattern!  And JWD Publishing was excited to bring Mickey Depre's adorable family of ninepatchers to TQS. 

Here are the lucky 6 people that won the pattern "The Ninepatchers- A Family Reunion": 

Nancy Elaschuk of New Brunswick, Canada; Denise Woloszyn of Illinois; Nancy Fohl of Massachusetts; Frances Fournier of British Columbia, Canada; Jette Jorgensen of Denmark; and Glynne Blaik of Scotland.

There is still time to get your own pattern.  Check out more of Mickey's fun patterns by clicking here.  To find a quilt shop near you that carries JWD Publishing's patterns, go here.  (Ask your local quilt shop to see if they carry JWD patterns.  If a store does not have the specific pattern you wish, they may order ir directly from JWD.)

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We are going through the pictures of quilts at the shows for slideshows, but wanted to give you a taste of what's to come.  There were art quilts, traditional quilts and quilts just for fun. 

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"Colorado Tundra" by AMiller

Don't miss this opportunity to enter the Gridded Quilt Challenge to win a fine-art giclee print of Ricky's Summer Storm in Clay County, Texas.

The contest, which runs 'til July 31, 2009, is open to all TQS members. Colorado Tundra by AMiller is one of our entries. To learn more about this challenge, or to view the range of creative entries we've received so far, click here.

If you're in the dark and/or not sure where or how to begin, check out Ricky's demonstration in Episode 406 (David Taylor). In this show, Ricky builds a Gridded Art Quilt using traditional units and blocks (half-square triangles, four-patches, Rail Fence blocks, etc.) to create an overall design based on his memories of growing up in Texas. 

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If you are near Knoxville, Tennessee or Long Beach, California you have the opportunity to see amazing quilts, a variety of vendors and have fun with friends.

Quilt Festival is in Long Beach and Quilt Expo is in Knoxville.  Both are great shows.  If you can't make it, rest assured that TQS is there and will bring you slideshows and pictures to give you a glimpse of what is going on.

Did you go to either show?  Tell us about something you saw there.

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I LOVE Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA. They are a top flight nursery (definitely a destination stop), who understands our passion for quilting. Every year they host a FREE two day outdoor quilt show (4th weekend of Sept.). This year they celebrate the work of Laura Wasilowski (watch her free show here). Not only do they host a bang up quilting event, but prior to the two day quilt show, they offer fantastic classes by several expert teachers. The classes are filling fast - so sign up today! PS: Keep Posted - More exciting Alden Lane news later today - Wanna Guess?

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Congratulations to Maggie Davis of Oregon and Mary Anne Jarvin of Canada.  Their names were drawn as the winners of the 'Superior Treasure Hunt'.  Each won a $100 Gift Certificate to Superior Threads for getting the correct answer:  Texture Magic! 

We had so many entrants with the correct answer - WAY TO GO!!!-  that Bob at Superior Threads decided to give away a package of Texture Magic.  So we drew a third name from all the entrants and Kristina Hoglund of Sweden name was drawn!  Congratulations Kristina and enjoy Texture Magic! 

To learn more about or buy your own package of Texture Magic and get started on the fun, visit the Superior Threads website by clicking here.

Keep watching TQS for more fun and ways to win!