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Many wedding gowns spend years after the wedding tucked away in a box or attic, never to be seen again as styles and tastes change.  Why not donate your dress or sewing skills to help make an
Angel Gown.   

The Fort Worth, TX NICU Helping Hands’ Angel Gown Program "began in 2013 because we recognized the overwhelming need to support families who lost a baby while in the hospital. Our Angel Gown Program provides comfort for families by providing a beautiful gown for final photos and for burial services. There is no greater gift that can be given to a grieving family than affirming the importance of the life of their child by offering this simple gift." 

To find out more about this organization or how you can offer your skills or donate, click here.

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Moda Fabrics has announced that this year's Collection for a Cause by Howard Marcus will benefit the Libby Lehman Medical Fund.  The line of fabric is called Community (how appropriate for Libby) and is based on an 1840s cotton-and-chintz quilt from the collection of antique quilts and textiles owned by Moda founder and CEO Howard Marcus Dunn.

In an email to Moda, Libby’s sister, Cathy Arnold, expressed her family’s delight with Community and with Moda’s generous donation. “The colors and patterns are exquisite…Libby loves the fabrics!” Cathy went on to say that Libby’s medical fund was nearing depletion and timing of this generous gift couldn’t have been better.

Click here to learn more.

Click here to see the fabrics.

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If you were inpspired by Mary Elizabeth Kinch's tips for creating precise and complex secondary designs, you might want to view these other shows for ideas on how to raise the bar on your quilt making skills.

Remember: As a Star Member, you have access to EVERY SHOW, EVERY TEACHER, AND EVERY TECHNIQUE . . . PLUS, in our Little Scrap of Magic lessons, we're creating small projects to practice some of the techniques taught in the current shows.

Just 21¢ a show. Practice is free.

Draft your own feathered star block
with Marsha McCloskey (Episode 1203)

 Stitch perfect points for a mariners compass block
with Judy Mathieson (Episode 707)

Make a stunning quilt using one block and complex fabric that camouflages your seams
with Paula Nadelstern (Episode 307)

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With travel being so uncertain, it's best to arrive a day early. At the recent Ricky Tims Super Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Alex and Pam got a chance to roam for just 1 day. They got a lot done in nearby Amana Colonies.

Including: A visit to Fern Hill Gifts & Quilts. There were antiques, fun displays, fabric everywhere, secret rooms, religious icons, and more. Take a look and see why Alex and Pam have to keep on working....               Music is "The Water Is Wide".

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Check Out These Great Shows!

If you were inspired by the print-on-demand fabric created by Jane Dunnewold, you might want to view these other great ideas for creating texture and visual interest in your art.

Remember: As a Star Member, you have access to EVERY SHOW, EVERY TEACHER, AND EVERY TECHNIQUE . . . PLUS, in our Little Scrap of Magic lessons, we're creating small projects to practice some of the techniques taught in the current shows.

Just 21¢ a show. Practice is free.

Create a focal point in your work
with Jane Davila (Episode 208).

Stamp personal memories or words in a quilt
with Mary Fisher (Episode 108).

Enhance your quilts using Photoshop and assorted media
with Lura Schwarz Smith (Episode 702).

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Check out Leni Levenson Wiener (Episode 1413) discussing the uses of her Art Quilter's Value Scale. We want you to use this valuable tool in your quilting so we are giving away 50 cards to some lucky TQS members.

How? Just enter your email and 50 of you will be selected at random. Your email is safe and will not be given to any one else. 

Must enter by Midnight PST on July 11th, 2014.

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The next time you're giving a quilt as a gift, why add a quilt pouch to the back? This great idea was sent to us by TQS member Marlette.

"When I give a quilt as a gift, I make a small muslin envelope, 4 x 4 inches, and mark on the outside that it contains fabrics from the quilt for any needed repairs. I put 3 x 3 inch squares of all the fabrics inside. I then stitch the envelope closed and slip stitch it onto the quilt backing in the corner opposite the label.

"The envelope can easily be removed if desired, but I encourage the recipient to keep it attached as the swatches will be laundered the same as the quilt, and will be a closer match (if they're needed) than if they were stored in a drawer."

If you have a great tip to share send it to us here. I will add link.