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Join us as we meet legendary Baltimore Album quilt artist and historian Elly Sienkiewicz in Episode 404.  Elly teaches us how to add stunning details to our applique projects with the use of the stem stitch and dog tooth border.  And don't forget that proper care of your quilts is vital for their longevity.  Bunny opens the TQS Treasure chest to reveal ways to help clean, safely store, as well as product to safeguard your prized quilts.  To view the show click here. 

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From ARJJ - when we think of our TQS family - We simply have LOVE in our eyes!

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At the recent Craft and Hobby Association Winter Trade Show, TQS sponsor AccuQuilt received two outstanding awards for their originality as well as creative use of their merchandising booth space. 

The award for Best Innovations was given based on the newest and most innovative product.  Retailers, CHA members, CHA consultants and members of the press attending the show voted on and selected the best products of the show.

The Exhibiting wit Excellence award was presented to AccuQuilt for their creative use of their booth space on the show floor.  Voted on by members of the press, consultants, and CHA staff, the judging criteria included use of floor space, visual appeal of exhibitor booths, and overall presence and friendliness of staff.

We at TQS would like to say congratulations to AccuQuilt for a job well done!  To learn more about AccuQuilt and their product line click here.

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Do you find it tedious sewing multiple buttons on by hand?  Why not let your machine do all of the work for you.  In this week's teaching video from Bernina, you will learn how to securely attach a button to your next project in a matter of no time.  To watch the video click here.

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The 2008 Quilter's Newsletter Reader's Choice Awards were just announced. And the reader's choice for:

MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN THE QUILTING INDUSTRY:

(tie) Karey Bresenhan, Ricky Tims, and Alex Anderson

To read the entire "2008 QN Reader's Choice Awards" covering everything from shopping, books, teachers to fun things, pick up your copy of the February/March 2009 issue.

Congratulations Karey, Ricky and Alex on making such a positive impact on quilter's lives all around the world!

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Are you looking to add an extra spark of excitement to your next quilt project?  Why not try using ribbon floss, hand-dyed silk thread, or Ricky Tims' Razzle Dazzle?  While too bulky for your machine needle, these heavier threads work like a dream in the bobbin. Here's an added incentive: learn how to make the most of your bobbin work in this week's teaching video from Bernina. To watch the video, click here.

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Sure to warm your heart just in time for Valentine's Day, Gammill Quilting Systems is offering HUGE savings on the new purchase of a Gammill Plus System, a New Premier Home System and a Statler Stitcher System.  Savings are up to $1500 off, but are for a limited time only.  This offer expires February 9, 2009 at 11:59 pm.  Log on to GAMMILL.com  or click on their Valentine's banner above for complete details.

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Join Ricky, a multi-faceted artist and musician, as he shares his Kaleidoscopic journey (Episode 403) through the quilting world. Learn of his early beginnings as a quilter--he didn't always have the money to use hand-dyed fabrics!--and watch as he designs and builds a Kaleidoscope quilt right before your very eyes. We could go on and on, but we don't want to give away all the fun. There's so much more to see! Watch the show here. 

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BOM 2009----Get your supplies ready for this month's homework; floating borders, four-patch borders, and saw tooth stars.  Be sure to follow Sue Garman's four keys for precision piecing and you will be rewarded with perfect results.  To view the entire quilt, print out this month's pattern, and see the video---- click here.

Jinny Beyer welcomed us to her vintage home, her studio, and her store.  Now we welcome you to join us as we walk and talk with a quilting legend.  This special show was about Jinny, but she still finds time to teach us about color shading. 

Remember, it's all done by hand---piecing and quilting.  She didn't start quilting in the USA.  Her journey started.......             Click Here.

The Super Pet Bowl continues until the Super Bowl is over.  You can add your pictures until the game is over.  Then the voting starts.  Send your choice by emailing to pets@thequiltshow.com.  Put your choice in the subject line like this:   screen name---Title of the picture.   Voting will continue through Monday so all time zones can play.                                     

   For example:                   "EditorAnne-Bista at Bedtime" 

Ricky's Show starts tomorrow.  Make your February Super.   Join/Renew Now.

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February is a few days away and beginning on February 1st, Sue Garman's second BOM video lesson will launch. The quilt is specatular, the instructions are fat with information, and these short video classes are the icing on top. Be sure to visit the BOM banner on the right sidebar beginning February 1 to get the next installment for this great quilt! Check out the promo below.