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Alex & Ricky welcome Anelie Belden to TQS starting today.  

Anelie Belden shows how easy it is to make one of your favorite patterns, Dresden Plate, thoroughly modern using freezer paper (Ricky loves freezer paper!) and a breezy flip-and-sew approach.

Wait...there's more: Anelie has a “no-measure” border technique that you are sure to love.

To start the action, Alex demonstrates her easy Heart block that is half pieced and half appliquéd.

Appliqué, flip-and-sew, no-measure binding, freezer paper, and a modern twist to a familiar pattern: this show will give you techniques you'll want to start using immediately.

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Each show has it's own personality as it is being taped.  Gregory Case roams the set and takes pictures of the scenes. 

 Go to the purple bar and click on "Slideshows" to get your back stage pass.

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Through Monday night, Alex's Classroom is open to everyone to get a taste of the casual, easy learning atmosphere.  She covers the basics and delivers tips and hints for every level of quilter.  Join Alex at home (pardon the cat) as she teaches what she loves.  The best thing?  These classes are being updated regularly and are there for you 24/7.   Alex's classes, Jan Krentz this Fall, and a special treat coming soon are all included in your membership dues.

How do you get there?  Just click on the this banner at the top of the Daily Blog Page:

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Martin Favre, President of Bernina USA, welcomes the Bernina Dealers, and now you, to a happening in San Francisco, California USA.  Every year they incorporate a local theme.  Watch for the dragon parade. 

It's for fun and education and you get a bird's eye view.  You can also find this video with the Bernina educational videos when you click on the banner in the upper left corner.

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Mark and Cindy Weins' Jewelry and Glass art has intrigued many of you who have seen the current show 501 with Melinda Bula (Free to everyone through midnight tonight PST).  We have gotten a lot of questions about how to find their site-  www.aroundtheblockdesigns.com

For every show there is a "Find Out More!" resource guide.  When you click on "Watch a Show" and choose Show #XXX, right below the screens you see more information from every segment/Chapter of the show.  You can click right on the links and find what you are looking for from products to patterns to websites.

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The Block of the Month Video is up and available now.  Each month Sue Garman has some tips and techniques for you.  Even those who are not doing the BOM have found these videos to be instructive. 

Check it out. Click on the image above to go to the BOM page, then scroll down to July.

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Ricky and Melinda Bula are our teachers as we start Series 5.  Yes, summer school is beginning, but all the tests are open book.

Color, luminosity, depth, thread detail, shading and more are covered to transform every quilt you make into a more interesting display that jumps off the wall.

Melinda's artistry has many facets.  Watch as Lilo and Angie model clothing designed by Melinda.

For those of you with short blocks of time, remember that in the bottom right wing of the remote you can watch the show a Chapter at a time.

Click here to see a tutorial on the remote and how to use the remote and make the picture full screen.

"Wow -- I loved this show!!! It was fun, informative, and happy. I think I smiled through the entire show." --JoJo

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We have created a GREAT way for you to keep up with the latest in the lives of Alex, Ricky, and The Quilt Show.com.  Announcing the TQS Press Page, the newest addition to our ever-growing line-up of fabulous features. Here you will find radio, as well as newspaper, magazine, and other print sources featuring articles on what Alex, Ricky, and TQS are doing in the quilting world. The Press Page is updated continually so that you can keep up with all the latest happenings. 

Did you catch Ricky on "CBS Sunday Morning"?  What about the article about The Quilt Show.com in the latest issue of Sew Hip? Click on "Press" in the purple tab bar above to revisit the worldwide exposure we continue to receive!

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Paducah is a very special event.  Every year 35,000 quilters descend on this quaint town in Kentucky, USA.  It was an eye-opening experience for our travelling Australian quilting teacher.  Here is a fun review of events through Pam Holland's eyes.

Just a reminder that Pam has one of the best blog/websites in quiltdom.  Click Here.

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Design, techniques, art quilts, traditional quilts, piecing, embellishment, long arm artistry-Whew! This show has it all. Your journey will include the amazing Cathy Franks, our own Sue Garman, and a visit with Sharon Malec. This show is a powerhouse of fun and learning.

Cathy is a long arm expert, an international award winning quilt artist and a refreshing bundle of energy. She creates designs and techniques that produce amazing results. She has been commissioned by many of today's great teachers and has even quilted for Steven Spielberg! 

Sue Garman takes us on the journey of how she builds a quilt design. Where do her ideas come from? How does she come up with new things so easily? Expand your creativity as you learn from Sue.

Then, TQS visits Sharon Malec. Sharon is famous for showing "man's best friend" in quilts that are fun, beautiful, and emotional.

Three great quilters, teachers, and designers are coming to your home at the click of your mouse. You will watch this show over and over!