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      "Old Window Frames" by BrinkofNorway 

We at TQS are always inspired by the creative ideas our members have for showcasing their quilting skills.  Not bound by the restrictions that quilting can only be used for bedcovers or wall hangings, many of you have thought outside of the box.

While browsing through the Quilt Gallery we found this very clever idea.  Using a set of 150 year old window frames, BrinkofNorway inserted quilt panels that have been paper pieced and embellished with three-dimensional flowers.  Now who wouldn't want to close their windows at night for a glimpse of this work?   

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The episode list for Series Two is now posted. The first guest out of the gate for 2008 is legendary crazy quilter, author, teacher, designer Judith Baker Montano. Believe it or not, Jude LIVES in La Veta, Colorado. Yup, the same La Veta you've come to love on TQS. She also offers six-student, mulit-day classes in her cottage studio. Information about these classes is on her website.

Others in the lineup include Suzanne Marshall, Cindy Needham and Annie Smith. To see the complete Series Two list check out the schedule. You can access it under the Watch a Show link on the menu bar.

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When we started the Daily Blog we hardly knew what a blog was - we wondered if we would have anything to say/share. Well, as you might have noted that fear was soon set aside. Relive the year with us and review some of the favorite/memorable bllogs from 2007. The video montage on the link is a journal of selected blog photos.

January 1 - Alex starts getting techy.

January 9 - Our first TQS pattern, Blog Log Cabin, is posted.

February 5 - New Features, Find a Shop, Find a Teacher

February 25 - You can post YOUR guild's quilt show for others to find.

March 9 - Ricky took a moment to reflect on the first day of taping

March 25 - We realize you like more than quilting - those green shoes!

April 26 - Quilter's reach out to V-Tech via The Quilt Show

June 6 - Ricky starts the Rhapsody Reality blog - a series of off-the-wall teaching vids

June 19 - We launched a Win Alex and Ricky contest - great video!

July 15 - We posted a bogus story with a quilt search contest - very funny!

August 5 - Hawaii day on the TQS set - We shook our bootys!

August 6 - The crew got the bug for long arm quilting machines

August 10 - Alex gets a Sunnbonnet Sue surprise!

September 10 - TQS Members can create their own BLOG - we became MySpace for Quilters

September 19 - Alex taught us about official Talk Like A Pirate Day - arrrgh

September 20 - Talk about Kids quilting - this YouTube video was a hoot.

September 20 - Designer Laurel Burch passes away

September 26 - Celebrate your talents - a budding talent knocks on Alex's door.

October 31 - Seeing Pat Campbell was a huge personal highlight for Ricky and Alex

November 8 - Ricky took us with him to Japan - and ate octopus in the Japan Blog part 6

November 27 - Alex begins her online 'classroom'

December 24 - Ricky shared his Christmas conert to all TQS members.

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"Bouquets for a New Day" by Sue Garman

We are so excited to bring you this unbelievable quilt that Sue Garman has designed just for TQS, we wanted to give you a sneak peek at the entire project. As we said in the newsletter, you will receive a new block pattern each month that incorporates our TQS star in the design. Sue has gone to great lengths to make the designs and instructions manageable for the novice as well as the more experienced quilter. Happy Holidays! And we look forward to you joining us for this incredible project.

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It's a new day for TQS as we welcome Gammill to the family. We are doubling up to create two series (26 shows) for 2008. The entire Gammill team is excited about the opportunity to help keep the TQS shows coming. All of us at TQS are very thankful for Gammill's support and we hope you'll show them your thanks too.

There are many levels of much needed support to keep TQS healthy. The Production Sponsorships are the highest level of support. You'll see the Gammill production banner and link to their website on the left. Take a moment to visit the link and check out the variety of options available to quilters. If you would like to thank Gammill for their TQS support, please send them an email by clicking here.

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It's a New Day! It's a New Year! And it's OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY! That's right. Exactly one year ago today we opened the website for the world to see. Two thousand of you joined in the first week - amazing, since the new shows wouldn't be posted until April 1.

It's been a great year. We've learned a lot. We've learned from you. We have had fun beyond our wildest imagination, but most of all we created a community - a family. May the new year bring you and your loved ones happiness, peace, health and prosperity.

Thank you World Quilt Community - now let's all celebrate - it's your birthday too! In the new year, share the love - bring a friend into the TQS fold - nurture them, teach them, and help them grow.

Happy Birthday TQS - It's a New Day!

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Bad Bart and his Mini Me (photo by Gregory Case - The TQS Photo Man)

The end of the year is a time of reflection and a time for renewal. Alex and Ricky have been reflecting on the past year. Now it's your turn. What memories do you have that are directly related to TQS? Did something on a show inspire you? Did you make a friend? Have your found assistance in the Forum? Were there any surprises?

While it's good to reflect, it is also good to look foward, so part two of the questions is: What do you hope TQS will bring next year? What do you hope stays the same? What should we change? What new features do you hope to see?

So it's time to reflect and renew. It's a New Day - and soon it will be New Year!

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              Little Red Hen by Little Golden Book 

Recently while glancing through the "new books" section in the library, I came upon a book that brought back a flood of childhood memories.  I will tell you the name of the book in a bit.  Memories can definitely pull at your heartstrings.  And during this time of the year as we gather with family and friends we sometimes reflect on the times of our youth.

In our family along with favorite decorations, and holiday foods, we also bring out a collection of well loved holiday books that will sit on a table in the family room.  Everyone enjoys re-reading or glancing through them.  Along with German favorites from my childhood there are several books, bound in gold along one edge, familiar to many of you as Little Golden Books.  I can remember countless hours spent reading and re-reading books with titles such as The Little Red Hen, The Poky Little Puppy, and Five Little Firemen.  When our children came along we naturally read them these same favorites, carrying on a tradition that we hope will continue for many years to come.

So, it was only by accident that I was carried back to my childhood reading days when I discovered the book celebrating 65 years of Golden Books.  The title is Golden Legacy:  How Golden Books Won Children's Hearts, Changed Publishing Forever, and Became an American Icon Along the Way.  The coffee table size book, filled with hundreds of book covers, is sure to bring back a flood of childhood memories for many of you.  It also follows the history of just how a small publishing company from Racine, WI, came to influence the reading habits of hundreds of thousands of children around the world. 

How does this relate to quilting?  Well, it really doesn't other than the idea that traditions are kept alive one person at a time.  Quilting is an art form that can be passed on to future generations by sharing.  Maybe you have a young person in your life that would love to spend time learning about a craft you love.  Take time to share your passion and pass it on.

Lilo (TQSWizard)

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          "Together We Can" by Wendy Butler Berns

Do you enjoy making quilts and taking photographs?  Why not combine both to create an outstanding quilt?  Wendy Butler Berns' newly available book Photo Album Quilts will certainly be helpful along the way.  Wendy takes you from the creation of a line drawing based on an enlarged image, to fabric selection, to construction.  Breaking the process down into managable segments makes the task much less daunting.  The book includes 25 inspiring projects to get you started.  To find more information on Wendy Butler Berns and her work click here.

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           "Together We Can"  by Wendy Butler Burns

Do you love quilting and photography?  Why not combine both in one outstanding quilt?  Wendy Butler Berns' newly available book Photo Album Quilts will certainly help along the way.  Wendy takes you from the creation of a line drawing based on an enlarged image, to fabric selection, to construction.  Breaking the process down into segments makes the taks much less daunting.  The book includes 25 inspiring projects to get you started.  For more information about Wendy Butler Berns and her book, click here.