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Just heading out the door at the De Young Museum in San Francisco is Amish Abstractions - Quilts from the collection of Faith and Stephen Brown.  You won't want to miss this amazing exhibit which features 48 Amish quilts dating from the 1880s through the 1940s.  The exhibit runs through June 6, 2010.  For more information, click here.

And recently opening at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles are Hawaii's Alfred Shaheen:  Fabric to Fashion, Grand Appliqué: Hawaiian Quilts, and Wendeanne Ke'aka Stitt: Contemporary Kapa. 

This show runs May 18, 2010 – August 8, 2010.  For more information, click here.

Ho's Pumehana Monstera by Carol Kamaile

'Tahitian Girl’ Dress by Alfred Shaheen

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Many of you watched and learned the secret to proper thread tension, taught by Dr. Bob Purcell of Superior Threads.  And many entered to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Superior Threads.  The lucky winner whose name was drawn to win was TQS Member jrcquilts.  Congratulations!

To watch "Proper Tension" Click on the photo above.

To watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "Metallics", click here 

To watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "The Importance of Needles", click here

For more information on all the different threads available to you, please visit the Superior Threads website at www.superiorthreads.com.

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Here are the answers to the Blocks.  And yes we missed two blocks.  So they are shown too.

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Ruth picked our TQS Quilt of the Week, presented by Mirkwood.  It is titled, Raindrops on Hostas.

Mirkwood used Beth Wheeler's technique to create the quilt after her friend Rose took the photo.

It is 14" x 18" and embellished with tiny crystals.

This is just one of over 15,000 quilts in the TQS Quilt Gallery.  Click on over a take a peek at a few more by our fabulous members.

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A new exhibit as opened at the DAR Museum in Washington D.C.  It is called Honoring Lafayette: Contemporary Quilts from France and America.  The exhibit runs from April 16 - September 4, 2010.

To celebrate the 250th birthday of the Marquis de Lafayette, the city of Lafayette, Louisiana, chose quilters from the US, Canada, Belgium, and France to make pieces that honored the Marquis de Lafayette.  These quilts are now at the DAR museum.  

Many of the quilts incorporate traditional elements such as the fleur de lys motif and the American eagle. There is a Mariner's Compass quilt entitled, "When Compasses Collide" which suggests Lafayette's voyages between France and America.

Also included in the exhibit are items that were made or saved to remember Lafayette's return to the US in 1820, such as shoes that were saved just because someone danced at a ball honoring him, towels and glasses that he supposedly used, and many items containing his portrait.  During his time, Lafayette was a true celebrity.

To learn more about the exhibit, click here.

To learn more about the DAR Museum itself, which is a must-see for antique lovers, click here.

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When you think about it, flags are just quilts without the quilting.  They have colors, shapes, and some have truly creative design features.

Because TQS is a global community, we thought it would be fun to see if you can guess the flags from these different countries.  Take yourself on a trip around the world and play Guess the Flag. My best score was 80 points (Capt'n John).

Hint: Watch for the correct answer when you get it wrong.  That flag may come up later.

Start by answering the current question: 

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This week's Quilt of the Week was selected by Alex.  It is called, "Memories of Arizona," by quiltdavis.  It is a montage of photos of Arizona taken while on vacation.  It is approximately 65.25" x 23.75" and is made from commercial batiks as well as hand-dyed, hand-painted cotton fabric.  To learn more about the quilt, click on the Quilt Gallery button on the navigation bar and then enter 1013590 into the Quilt # box.

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Mothers are an amazing breed.  They care even when it makes no sense. 

Click on the picture to start the video, then get on that phone and call.

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Dr. Bob Purcell is back with more Thread Therapy.  This month, we will learn about "Proper Tension" and we don't mean the kind in your shoulders!  He is talking "thread tension" and how a few adjustments will really make a HUGE difference in our quilting and sewing.

To start your lesson, click the photo above. 

Now that you have mastered the art of tension, Bob wants you to play with more types of thread.  So he is giving one TQS member a $50 Gift Certificate to Superior Threads.

To enter, send an email to DrBob@thequiltshow.com and type in "Tension" in the subject line.  Deadline is Monday, May 10, 2010 at midnight PST.  This contest is open to ALL TQS members worldwide, so enter today!

If you're late to class, watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "Metallics" by clicking here  To watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "The Importance of Needles", click here

For more information on all the different threads available to you, please visit the Superior Threads website at www.superiorthreads.com.

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Chop Sticks placemat featuring the fabric line Mod Kitchen by P&B Textiles.

How would you like to like to win money for your original quilted creation?  With summer just around the corner we want to challenge you to create placemats that are sure to encourage friends and family to linger a little longer around the table.  Placemats are fast, easy, and sure to be a great conversation starter.  So don’t miss out on your chance to win.  1st Place is $300, 2nd $200 and 3rd $100!!

Click here for all the Contest Rules.

Click here for Show & Tell.