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Once in a while Mom and I go to Sonora, Ca to go shopping. Sonora is a tiny town nestled in the foothills of CA. It is rich with history dating back to the Gold Rush days. Stores seem to come and go and sometimes the town is bustling (yesterday) and sometimes it is quiet and sleepy. For some reason we walked a little longer on main and we saw a window filled with a delicious assortment of shoes! I never thought of my self as a shoe person, but that changed yesterday. I couldn't believe how knowledgable the people were and how willing to work with two ladies going NUTS over their merchandise. I bought three pairs............John hates the green ones, but let me say they are SSOO comfortable and frankly I think they are cute. Then check out the soles of the other pair - love at first site.

http://www.hammondshoesinc.com/content/HSIWFeatures.asp?id=2

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I just received this e letter from one of our first incredible guests and she so perfectly wrapped up the vision and voice of The Quilt Show. I asked her if I could post her note. I can't tell you who, but have fun guessing!

Dear XX

We had a terrific time...... Alex and
Ricky seem to have a wonderful chemistry as they "play off" each other
during the segments.

My husband went with me to the taping in CO. We both ended up in the
audience when we arrived and popped in to observe. I thought he'd die
when they put him in the front row (he's so shy). But he really got
into it and thoroughly enjoyed himself. We ended up staying for as many
tapings as we could before we had to fly out.

I loved the experience of working with both of them... On SQ, subjects
dealing with the spiritual, inspirational or of human
interest/situations were not allowed. Why would you sterilize quilting?
Quilters aren't like that..they put themselves and their spirit,
passions and emotions in their work. They stitch their tears, dreams
and joy in there too. We spend hours to months working on our
projects... and almost all of that time while our hands are working on
our quilts, our mind is off wandering and thinking about other things
more important than how we are constructing the quilt. I hope
Ricky/Alex do well with the show... it should prove to be very good
thing for our world of quilting.

All my best,

XX

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During the taping of what will be the free show, Ricky asked what do I do for fun besides quilting. Though I liked my answer, I forgot the coveted "burn day". Every spring when we head to the hills, there is a weekend when we attempt to clear the lot, and that includes BURNING! I LOVE burn day!!! Today, as our community rolled over 12,000 (YIPEE) I was burning old brush and leaves with Dad. Now, spring has been officially ushered in.

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The contractors, actually my friends, are on the way out. Just one more morning of a few things to be installed when they arrive. So NOW the mess. Some of you are going through the same thing as I "speak". Trust me, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Check out my closet! May it stay like this for 24 hours. Now, if the living room can get whipped back into shape things will be dandy. Once it is all done, I'll post a picture. (for a sneak peek, John posted an in progress pix of the shower in his quilt gallery)

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With just days around the corner when gold star charter memberships will no longer (ever again) be available, we wonder how did you hear about www.thequiltshow.com? In addititon, do you have any quilting buddies you can email to help us spread the word? In a year we anticipate tens of thousands of members and we want to see charter stars everywhere!!! Please tell a friend.

Photo: Cheryl Uribe

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Please visit my site www.alexandersonquilts.com to listen to the interview/chat with Ricky and myself on the eve of the first taping.....Having just listened to it, I'd say it is a true snap shot of the entire scene. Coming up soon (that's called a tease in TV land) pod cast 56 is a reflection of the crazy fun filled taping days in La Veta. Photo: Gregory Case

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Ten thousand!!!! Welcome everyone to our growing web community! Hey RICKY - where is that bubblie Gregory brought to the set? Break it open for Justin's class (he's teaching  a dye class today) and tip the glass for me, ok? What an exciting journey this continues to be!!!!!