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If you were inspired by the photo-inspired art quilts created by Leni Levenson Wiener, you might want to view these other great ways of taking photographs and using them 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 an altered-photo quilt 
with Beth Wheeler in Episode 211.

Create a painted quilt from your photos
with Susan B. Knapp in Episode 901.

Set the mood with color in Episode 1002
with Michelle Jackson.

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Series 1500 is just around the corner, so come join us for shows overflowing with tons of new things to learn and inspire. 

From precision piecing, to quilting with a serger, to unlocking the secrets of Japanse-style applique quilts, to screen printing with unusual tools, to bringing your quilts into the modern world -- WOW! There's something new and exciting for you to learn in each fun and info-packed episode. 

                                                                                                         Photo by Gregory Case Photography

1501- Jane Dunnewold
1502-Mary Elizabeth Kinch/Terry Grant
1503- Jerry Granata
1504-Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero/Connie Fanders
1505-Priscilla Knoble
1506-Lisa Sipes/Nola Emerie
1507-Cheryl L. See/Pat Sloan
1508-Valerie C. White/Elizabeth Hartman
1509-Rosie Deleon McCrady
1510-Leslie T. Jenison
1511-TBA
1512-TBA
1513-Quilt Legend

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Do you suffer from tension and drag problems that lead to thread breakage when sewing with your decorative and large-cone threads? Maybe it's your set up. Check out this innovative tool from Superior Threads that keeps threads moving smoothly and effortlessly without any hiccups.

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Tip of the Week: Moving Your Sewing Space

It's easy to forget your studio set-up in the flurry of activities surrounding a move.This easy trick will save you lots of time when you settle into your new digs--
Before packing up, use your cell phone to take a quick snap of your old space! You'll have a handy reference as you unpack at your new location.

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Are you drowning in scraps with no idea of how to control them? Well, you're in luck: Episode 1410 guest artist Bonnie Hunter has shared her fabulous sorting system with us. You'll wonder how you ever got along without it!

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We caught quilting teacher Kim Diehl at our show taping and asked her what her favorite tool is...

She loved it, so we called and have a few for you. Want to try it? We only have 50 of the 12" x 18" and at a great price, so hurry.

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If you were inspired by the way Ricky (Episode 1408) created a modern interpretation based on an antique quilt, then you'll definitely want to check out these other great shows featuring Ricky's techniques for creating stunning 'new' work for yourself.

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 22¢ a show. Practice is free.

Make a fractured Courthouse Block (in Episode 208)

Make a "Montana Star" quilt with Ricky (in Episode 1210)

Drafting "Simple Gifts" based on an Amish block (in Episode 409)

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If you were inspired by all the ways Kim Diehl (Episode 1407) created interest and added texture to her quilts using yo-yos and 'big stitch' embroidery, then you'll definitely want to check out these other great shows featuring techniques for adding a touch of stitchery to your work.

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.

Add a bit of hand embroidered embellishment
with Laura Wasilowski (Episode 1009)

Combine machine stitches and hand embroidery
with Carol A. Waugh (Episode 1011)

Enhance clothing with wool, beading, and other wool embellishments
with Kim Klein and Tami Pfeil (Episode 1107)

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Calling all Bay Area quilters and quilt lovers! Be sure to check out the upcoming Voices in Cloth exhibition to be presented by the East Bay Heritage Quilters on March 22 and 23. 

The two-day show includes an exhibit of more than 200 new quilts, wearable art, award-winning works by the Mendocino Quilt Artists, and 30 contemporary wall quilts on themes centered around the WW II Home Front. 

The exhibition's Crane Pavilion location is very fitting, as it is in the building where tanks and jeeps were produced; it is now part of the new Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historic Park.