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Self-taught quilt artist Luke Haynes describes himself as an "architect who makes quilts" - the perfect blend of his background in architecture and fine arts.  

 

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Go on the set with Alex, Ricky and Luke Haynes in Episode 1102 - Super Quilts from Salvaged Duds premiering July 16, 2012.

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Cover 2 is ahead. Click on the button to see more of what people said.

 

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Cover 1 or 2  
2 I don't like the picture of Alex and Ricky as much, but I like how the articles inside are featured and I like the clearness of the quilt picture.
2 Much more eye-catching because of the brighter colors.
2 I like the fact that you can see the quilt and that all of the titles are on one side of the magazine cover.
1 Love number one, it's very Australian and that's what I am...
2 The 2nd cover is much more eye-catching! The top pix blends too much. I'd spot cover 2 a good ways away - it's striking.
2 has more "pop" and more eye catching-
2 1 seems to just run, no definition. 2 is much clearer.
1 Love both covers it was a hard decision!

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Congratulations to our three lucky OLFA Contest prize winners. Three TQS members selected entirely at random have each wone a prize package from Olfa that includes a 45mm Quick Change Rotary Cutter, a 6" x 12" AdvantageTM Ruler, a Rotary Circle Cutter, and NEW 5" Precision Applique Scissors!

The winners are:

blueeyes1247Dianne45, and vjquilter

Thank you to everyone who participated and to OLFA for supplying such wonderful prizes.

 

 

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Sally Collins is one of Alex and Ricky's favorite teachers.  This amazing artist makes sure that quilts are done right, not just fast.

TQS brings this 75 minute program to our Star members for FREE through September 30, 2012.  Get started now and learn to plan, pin, sew and press the right way.

Click on this picture wherever you see it on the site, and go straight to class.

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Tom Russell does not live in a black and white world.  He creates in a world of living color and the photos he sent TQS of his studio prove it.  From threads and beads to yarn and buttons, embellishments abound.  To learn how Tom works with all these dazzling items, watch Episode 1100: Dress Your Quilts with Buttons and Beads.

Tom is also a wonderful photographer.  Be sure to notice the quality and angle of the pictures.

And yes, he does use all that glue...

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This month Sarah Vedeler will have you working on the second of the appliquéd blocks. You will be making 3 copies of this block.

Be sure to watch the July instructional video.

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Join Alex and Ricky on the set with Tom Russell in Episode 1101.  Tom is a quilt artist with a passion for embellishment and little chairs.  He shows Alex and Ricky how to add beads and buttons to their quilts. Watch Alex demonstrate the Bernina ruffler foot and make herself some fancy headwear.

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Susan Shie is sharing some of her quilts, her studio, and a little bit of her neighborhood in this colorful slideshow.  You'll see Susan's process as she uses her journal, sketches, airbrush, airpen, and sewing machine to create her masterpieces.

Although legally blind, Susan is well-known for creating highly personal works based on her drawings and writings, and which-in addition to her own thoughts and experiences-document world events, so that each quilt becomes a visual time capsule. To learn more about Susan watch Episode 1013: Journaling Through (And On) Quilts.

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Wrapping up the 1000 series is Episode 1013 - Journaling Through (And On) with Susan Shie.