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Jinny Beyer Lesson # 1 Designing Fabric

Join Jinny Beyer for Lesson #1, in which she shares insight into what captures her attention, and how her discoveries often find expression in a new fabric collection. Whether on vacation, teaching, or at an event taking place in her own neighborhood, Jinny is always on the lookout for inspiration. To learn more about Jinny and her quilting history, click here to watch Episode 313. To visit Jinny's website, click here. For the free White Nights pattern, click here.

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Jan Krentz: Quilting Tools Part III

Straight cuts are very important in quilting and rotary cutting with a long ruler leads to unexpected slips or movements that prevent an accurate cut. Join Jan as she points out a variety of ways to make sure you stay on path.

Jan has more for TQS in the coming weeks. To get free patterns and check out her teaching schedule (or to just thank her for her classes here!) go to www.jankrentz.com.

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Patsy Thompson: Applique with Texture Magic

Patsy Thompson shows how to use Texture Magic in an applique quilt. Watch as she adds depth and feel to the project.

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Jan Krentz: Better Quilting in Just 1 minute 43 seconds

What should you know about the color of rulers? Find out now.

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Jan Krentz: Class is Starting!

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Consummate teacher, Jan Krentz, comes to TQS to keep you on the right track. She talks tips, techniques, tools and more in this series of short lessons. Jan is the first in our series of guest teachers.

Most of the lessons will be for our Star members. Don't worry, unlike other websites, it's included in your membership dues. Stay with us this next year and we promise you will be a better quilter.

After Jan will be lessons on machine quilting and transferring pictures to fabric. Everything will be short and clear so you can get right back to quilting with your new skills.

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Paula Nadelstern at the American Folk Museum

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Congratulations to Paula Nadelstern for her ground breaking show at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City, NY. Paula's quilts are truly a feast for the eyes. As a New Yorker through and through, Paula also shares one of her great loves with us---the NY City Garment District. Join us for a show sure to take your breath away. To watch Episode 508 click here.

Don't miss this one of a kind show on a one of a kind artist.

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Halloween Show and Tell: Show Us Costumes You Have Made

It's that time of year and we'd like to see you share your inner goblin. During the month of October we want to see your ghosts of Halloween past. Go to Show & Tell and give us a glimpse of your homemade Halloween costumes. Whether you made it for you, a friend, a child, or a ghoul, trick or treat and give us a peek. Please limit yourself to 4 pictures. (And yes, those leaves were all put on by hand.)

Inspector Gadget and his friend, Poison Ivy.

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Everyone Can See This Month's BOM Video

Make the BOM Quilt into Twin, Queen or King

The Block of the Month Quilt is a perfect piece of art for a wall in your home. When it's complete you will first want to enter it into your local quilt show to amaze your friends. But what if you want to make it into a twin, queen or king bed quilt? Sue shows you how in this video.

If you've been thinking about becoming a Star member, now is a great time. Paula Nadelstern's New York Kaleidoscope show is coming up AND the BOM 2009 patterns and video lessons are all free to Star members. Plus, if you sign up for a 1 Year Membership before October 15 you get a gift certificate worth $7.95 to purchase 3 past shows of your choice.