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Some members have had problems with the new big player.  Our main solutions have been:

1. Get the latest version of Adobe Flash.
2. Flash does not work with Internet Explorer 64.  Use Internet Explorer 32 or another browser like Firefox or Chrome.  If you have Internet Explorer 64, just click on Start>All Programs and choose the Internet Explorer with no number after it.  That is Internet Explorer 32.
3. Test your speed.  The new player needs all of 300+ kbps to work well.
4. You can get the latest Flash and test your speed by clicking Help>FAQ>test...speed

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Welcome to the TQS "Quilt of the Week."

Each week someone at TQS will select a quilt they find interesting in the Quilt Gallery and will share it with all of our other wonderful members.  This week's quilt was selected by Lilo and is called Blocks in Bloom by TQS member, santacarver1.

It is based on the pattern Plaids in Bloom by Cindy Marshall.  It measures 44" x 44" and is made from 100% cotton.

Blocks in Bloom has a little bit of everything from whimsical hand applique to hand and machine quilting.

Click here to see more of santacarver1's quilts and to learn more about the Albany, Oregon resident.

Click here or on Quilt Gallery above on the navigation bar, to see the more than 16,000 quilts currently on view at TQS.

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Who else but Pam Holland could create such an inspiring video about color?  But that's not all Pam puts into this video.  Where else can you see a blind potter--watch how he "irons," a donkey with a pedicure, weaving, classes, and museums.  Of course, let's not forget Frida Kahlo and a couple of quilts too.  Take a trip down Mexico way and enjoy Color and Inspirations of Mexico.

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Join Pam Holland as she goes on another adventure and spends "A Day in Teotitlan."  Watch as she shows us the colors, textures, and patterns of the city.  They'll surely inspire your quiltmaking.  Of course, there is quilting on display with astounding embroideries and applique.

For added fun, Pam does a little bit of modeling in the marketplace.  Have a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy your travels with Pam.

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Patsy shows us her method for free-motion machine embroidery using stabilizer but without using a hoop. Her grapevine and curlique design gives an added zing to her quilt block.  Patsy also discusses decorative threads and how to tidy them up after you've finished embroidering.  

She will add a new tool to your quilter's tool belt when she explains the use of a fabric glue that prevents your applique from becoming stiff and how she uses it to stabilize the edges of her fabric.

Star Members Click here, and discover how easy it is to do free-motion machine embroidery.

The Free Motion Classes are included in your Star Membership.  Join us and get 6 Months of brand new shows and the Free Motion Classes. Save 20% on a 6 Month Membership Now.

  20% Off Special!

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For 24 Hours on National Quilt Day, new viewers will get a taste of what The Quilt Show with Alex & Ricky is all about.

All of the shows are open for this special day to any registered guest.

Submit a comment and tell them your suggestion of a past show to see.

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For those of you wanting to know, the #1 most popular Bernina video for 2009 was, drum roll please... Video #313 "Straight Stitch with Guides." Coming in second was Video #310 "Dynamic Double Blanket Stitching," followed in third place by Video #309 "Sashiko by Machine."

Let's hope you've had a chance to take a look at the wonderful videos that Bernina has on the TQS site.  If not, just click here and see what's available or click on the Bernina Education Videos box on the left of your screen.