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AccuQuilt has announced at Fall Quilt Market that they are releasing two new dies featuring Ricky Tims' designs. The new designs, Arabesque #1 and Arabesque #2, fit into 8.5"-10" blocks and feature motifs that can be utilized in a multitude of ways. The designs, seen in the image above, are the same motifs that will be featured in Ricky's new JWD quilt pattern to release next Spring.

Regarding this particular quilt Ricky said, "Talk about a time saver. I cut out all the applique pieces in less than 10 minutes!" Ricky is known for utilizing diagonal designs that can be arranged in numerous ways to create different effects. The Arabesque dies will put this principle into practice. See The Daily Blog on September 3rd, 2008 to see these same designs used in a different way.

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hhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....................................We do like our food - especially from other countries...................

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and so the plot thickens...................

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Put Alex and Ricky together - and it is fact, they will figure out something to do - On the road to tape this year's legend, Ricky and Alex took out some time to explore. Over the next few weeks TQS will give to hints as to who the next legend is via video blogs - ENJOY and let the guessing continue!

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First Clue: This year once again, Ricky and I were unanimous with our vote - no discussion needed at all! We will let you know before the show airs, who this years pick was - but let the tease begin. This years person, is not only a quilter but a master gardener- His/Her pepper jam was to die for!

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Photo by Gregory Case

Join us tonight at 4:00pm Pacific/7:00pm Eastern (02:00 GMT on October 16, 2008) as we unlock the mysteries hidden in a puzzle quilt with our Chat room "Featured Guest", Paula Nadelstern.  Pick up tips on fabric and block selection, as well as other tricks from the master of fabric manipulation.  It's sure to be an hour of fun, creativity, and learning.  Watch Episode 307 with Paula here. 

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In the newsletter dated Tuesday, October 14, 2008 we incorrectly stated that if you purchased the book Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space we would give you the companion planner for free.  The correct Shoppe special is buy the book and receive the the companion planner at half price.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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On Friday Ricky and Alex got to spend an entire day with the Morning Star quilting guild of the Buffalo NY area. Why, you might ask? This guild, in partnership, with Aurora sewing center "WON" Ricky and Alex for a weekend. On Friday, this guild got up close and personal with the two. Last night Ricky performed a concert for the guild along with 200 plus others who are attending an all day seminar with Alex and Ricky. Today, these lucky folks are getting six private lessons, from traditional to contemporary, with our two favorite caped crusaders. Now you might be thinking, how did they "win" Ricky and Alex?................last year TQS held a contest for guilds and stores. The number one store and guild that brought the most members to our site  won- and guess what? HELLO BUFFALO NY!

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Be the first to know about the all new AccuQuilt.  This TQS Site Sponsor has a new name and a whole lot of new machines and dies to show you coming this fall and winter.  But it is still the same great quality company you have come to love!  (Did you catch them featured in Episode 212 - The TQS Road Trip Part 1?) Click on their banner to the left (www.accuquilt.com) to see their preview video of the new AccuQuiltGo.  Stop by and see all of the new AccuQuilt products in Houston at Market and Festival. And be sure to tell them you are a TQS member!