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(photo compliments of Mark Elliott of Stitch-N-Frame)

Look what was spotted at the 2008 AQS Quilt Expo in Nashville?  It's Michael Hinton with Gammill Quilting Systems and he's talking TQS (notice the TQS Star display on the table in front of him)!  Cool!!  We hear from the rumor mill that a lot of you TQS members are meeting at the show...lucky dogs!  So when you go, be sure to stop by and see Michael in Booths #1201/1203/1300/1302 and tell him thanks for being a TQS Production Sponsor.  Gammill Corporate and Dealer Representatives will be happy to demonstrate and let you test-drive their hand and computer-guided longarm machines.  Be sure to look for information about The Quilt Show, as well as Gammill's upcoming Quilt for Life Nationwide Dealer Open House explaining the importance of Breaking the Silence about ovarian cancer.  The AQS Expo is August 20-23rd at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center.  Don't forget to wear your TQS badge. 

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(Paige all loaded up at Wish Upon a Quilt in Raleigh)

Thanks for the many suggestions as to a first quilt project that Paige and I can do together.  Of course, she is destined as a true girly-girl shopper because she wants to make everything she saw on the pattern wall.  But we decided to start small.  And by that I mean she has decided to make a small lap quilt that she can share with her dolls.  We are going to follow the quilt idea Bunny used in Episode 212 TQS Road Trip Part One making fast and easy charity quilts.  Keep checking back here in the Daily Blog on our progress. First step...Paige chooses her fabric for her project.  Ruth

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Photo by Gregory Case

Join us for an hour of fun and learning when Sally Dutko (Episode 302) is our "Featured Guest" in the Chat Room tonight at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern/01:00 GMT (August 21, 2008).  Sally shares tips for creating quilts that step "outside the box".  Plan on an hour packed with ideas and inspiration sure to get your creative juices flowing.

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"Three Sisters" by Helen Godden, Annette Hendricks, Gail Thomas

After numerous e-mails that traveled back and forth around the world, we are pleased to announce that the "Three Sisters" will be our "Featured Guests" in the Chat Room today, Tuesday, August 19, 2008.  All three will be joining us at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern (August 19, 2008).  This is also 01:00 GMT (August 20, 2008) and 10:00am (August 20, 2008) in Australia.   Clear as mud?  Join us for an hour of creative ideas and inspiration from three unique perspectives.  To learn more about the "Three Sisters" visit Articles.

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Photo by Gregory Case

Episode 304 with Merrily Parker and our own Block of the Month designer, Sue Garman is a double treat.  Merrily shows you that with a little practice, even a novice can create beautiful designs on a long arm quilting machine.  While Sue will make you say "aha", when she demonstrates her step-out applique system to save valuable time.  It's a show that will have you looking at quilting in a whole new way.  To watch the show click here. 

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Abandoned Citgo Gas Station in Syracuse, New York

EllenG shared this quilted gas station with us.  Now who wouldn't love to pull up to this gas station?  The entire building and gas pumps are covered in panels created from fabrics, yarns, and other fibers.  This building would distract you from the high prices of gas for a bit.  To see the installation images click here.

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Every now and then something happens in the quilting/sewing world that is ground breaking and awesome. Bernina has just introduced their new 8 series, luxury sewing machines. Many of you watched the unveiling of it live from Kansas City. TQS has been given the wonderful opportunity to share with our community The Making of the 8. This fantastic short documentary will enlighten you and set you on the edge of your seat. If you missed the live webcast, or if you want to know more about the Bernina 830, go here.

TQS is grateful to Bernina for being a visionary in the sewing industry worldwide. Bernia saw Alex, Ricky, Justin, and John´s vision for TQS and without them TQS would not have gotten off the ground. Now, Bernina has listened to you again. They spent six years developing a machine that will, according to Ricky, "change the world." Click below and watch now - The Making of the 8.

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Here we grow again!! Horn of America, makers of quality sewing cabinets, tables, furniture and accessories, has joined TQS as our newest Site Sponsor. When Bernina chose to work with a company to develop and produce their new Bernina sewing cabinet for the Bernina 8 Series, they went to the best...Horn of America. Please take a moment to email Ron Kitzmiller, VP of Sales and welcome Horn of America to The Quilt Show. Click their banner at the left to learn more about Horn.

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Photo by Gregory Case

Join Laura Wasilowski, artist, teacher and fabric dyer, as she demonstrates the endless possibilities of fusible applique´ quilt designs.  Fast and furious, she will have you grabbing that rotary cutter to create your own whimsical designs.  And don´t forget that organization can make or break the time spent in your studio.  The TQS Treasure chest discovery will help keep your quilt projects in their place.  To watch the show click here.

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"Roses and Baby´s Breath" by Sue Garman

It´s August and just when you thought you had all of the stitching techniques down, Sue Garman brings out a new surprise to keep you on your toes.  This month you will be working on creating delicate baby´s breath and a floral vase insert.  Baby´s breath is a small white clustered flower stem found so often in romantic floral arrangements.  So let´s get romantic and create this month´s stunning block.  To download this Block of the Month pattern click here.