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Migration Museum, Adelaide, Australia

Ok. Here is a quick quiz for our savvy TQS members. What do William Morris fabric, light projection and Adelaide, Australia have in common? Our friend and roving video reporter Pam Holland has sent us a great video of a most impressive event that took place in her hometown during the Adelaide Festival of Arts. To learn more about this incredible event and to view Pam´s video click in Articles here, or click on "Articles" on the Purple Bar.

Also, be sure to click on Pam Holland above and go to her site.  She blogs on her recent visit to the Amish country.

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Photo by Gregory Case

Are you intimidated by all of those fabulous large print fabric in your local quilting store?  Are you not sure how to make it work into a quilt?  Well, join Alex and Ricky as they discover the Jane Sassaman way to make use of  large print fabrics to create a stunning quilt in just a few hours.  Jane also shares how she conceives and designs a fabric line; in addition, Ricky teaches you how to set in a corner using a print fabric.  To watch the show click here. 

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Congratulations to Lavella Casinelli from Santa Rosa, CA who received the CBS channel 5 (cbs5.com) Jefferson Award. To see more about her quilting efforts, healing one person at a time go here.

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Recently the Girl´s of Hillcrest Court had a reunion (March 8th blog) - Kerry, the darling little red head upper left, sent me some photos and I could not help but notice all the trim on our dresses. Perhaps this explains my love of ricrac! What are some of the trimmings you are drawn to and does it date you?

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That´s right. Justin, (those of you in his fan club will want to know) has finally gone Apple. Here he is holding his first Apple - a MacBook. Any words of advice or wisdom for him?

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July Block "New Day Mix" by Sue Garman

We can´t believe it´s July already. It wasn´t so long ago that we began this TQS exclusive Block of the Month project.  And once again Sue Garman has given us a fun and beautiful block to work on.  This month we will continue to practice our applique´ skills by working on stars, hearts, and circles.  We truly enjoy seeing everyone´s quilts taking shape.  So be sure to post (and announce) when your blocks are completed.  To download the pattern and directions for this block click here. 

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Join us tonight at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern when Justin (the other J in ARJJ) is our special guest in chat room "Featured Guest".  This will be your chance to learn how he helps TQS running smoothly.  It is sure to be an hour of fun, laughs and learning behind the scenes scoop.  To join us, click on Chat and scroll down to "Featured Guest". We look forward to chatting with you all. 

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Machine Quilting Unlimited is a magazine for the home machine-quilting enthusiast. It covers techniques and fundamentals, regardless of the type of quilting machine you use. The Summer 2008 issue has just released and the cover features Dad´s Lone Star, a quilt made by Ricky and his dad, Richard Tims. Inside you will find an feature on Ricky and his quilts. Visit the Machine Quilting Unlimited website where you can purchase a subscription or, if you click on their "subscriptions" link, you can order individual copies.

If you missed seeing TQS Episode 211, you missed seeing a wonderful feature on Ricky´s dad. Click here to watch that Episode.

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Ricky and Alex race to create coordinating fabrics. Photo by Gregory Case

Series Two comes to a close with part 2 of the TQS Road Trip. The show begins on day two of our three day trip. The RV, "Anita Roadtrip," is exchanged for a "regular car" when Ricky takes the lead and directs Alex to the Cotton Patch in Lafayette, CA. Alex and Ricky have a race to select coordinating fabrics and discuss the reasons why they made their selections. The final stop of the trip is in the home of two very well-known quilting sisters. Learn to make creative quilt labels and discover a brilliant, fool-proof way to machine quilt. Come along for the ride as TQS closes out Series Two. Watch it now!

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In just a few hours our Road Trip continues - Here is a hint of one of the stops - I am so glad *&* were home!!! Thanks to Gregory Case for all the terrific Road trip photos!