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Congratulations to TQS Member Francisca and to TQS Member BettyD.  They were the two lucky names randomly drawn as the winners from last weekend's Weekend Fun contest.  Francisca and Betty will each receive from C&T Publishing the eBook "To be an Elm Creek Quilter." 

"To be an Elm Creek Quilter" features a sampler quilt showcasing ten blocks all inspired by the Elm Creek books by Jennifer Chiaverini.  This eBook contains patterns so that you too can make your own version of an Elm Creek Quilt and is available exclusively online at www.ctpub.com for $9.99.

TQS has more for Jennifer Chiaverini fans...look for her as a guest on an upcoming 2010 episode of "The Quilt Show". 

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Congratulations to midge4quilts who took home the First Place award in the large quilt category as well as the Past President's Choice Award at the Hemet Valley Quilters Quilt Show in Hemet, CA, this past February.

Midge's quilt was the TQS 2009 BOM, "Stars for a New Day." The project took her one year to complete and here is what she has to say about participating in the BOM. 

"I am a better quilter today after competing this project which was all paper-pieced.  The instructions were excellent, and I was able to apply my own use of colors which was a challenge in itself.  I encourage anyone who wants to sharpen their skills and end up with a beautiful quilt as a bonus to get involved with the TQS BOM and other projects." 

Midge wanted to share her quilt with all of you and it's designer, Susan Garman.  To learn more about Midge, click here.

To learn more about the TQS BOMs, click here.  Did you know that you can look at other TQS member's BOMs in progress?  Yep, there is a Show & Tell area just for BOMs, click here and enjoy!

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Attention all Elm Creek Quilts fans!

To celebrate the release of Jennifer Chiaverini's newest book "Circle of Quilters", Chiaverini asked her fans to design an original quilt block and submit it for consideration to become the new logo for Elm Creek Quilts.  The contest winner was chosen from among ten finalists by an online vote.  

Now C&T Publishing has taken those winning blocks and turned it into a new pattern eBook.

"To be an Elm Creek Quilter" features a sampler quilt showcasing the blocks from the top ten finalists, with patterns so Elm Creek fans can make their own versions.  This eBook is available exclusively online at www.ctpub.com for $9.99.   But C&T Publishing is giving 2 lucky TQS Members the chance to win a FREE copy this weekend. 

To enter to win click here elmcreek@thequiltshow.com and type in "CT Pub" in the subject line.  Contest ends Monday, March 29, 2010 at midnight PST.  C&T will ship internationally so everyone is encouraged to enter! 

TQS has more for Jennifer Chiaverini fans...look for her as a guest on an upcoming 2010 episode of "The Quilt Show".  To watch the show, make sure you are a TQS member by joining here.

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If you have been with us over a year you will recognize where I am today with my mother and brother (not in the picture)  on our annual event.  Last year was so much fun we are repeating it.  So, where am I?  There is a new artist this year and a special exhibit I hope to show you.

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A little birdie told us of a huge sale and we wanted to share the savings with our TQS friends!

Everyone loves C&T's Annual Summer Sizzler Warehouse Sale so much...that C&T decided to add a second sale online this year!

During the weekend of March 27 -28, visit the On Sale/ Close Out page at www.ctpub.com and you will find a fabulous selection of books and products on sale for just $5.00 each!!!  And they will ship a FREE grab bag book with every order!

This sale is valid for online orders only and no wholesale discounts apply.  The sale last from 6:00 pm PST  on Friday 3/26/10 until midnight PST Sunday 3/28/10.  So hurry and stock up!  Books make a great gift for yourself...or for your favorite quilting buddy!

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Ready to shop! Tell us about your local Quilt Shop and what they are known for..........

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If you read the newsletter this week, you know that buttons are a great way to spice up any project. They can make a so-so project a Wow! with just a few quick stitches.

Buttons as embellishment have always had a place in the quilting and sewing world. In fact, there are button societies scattered all over the web. They even have their own shows and contests to spread information about buttons for collectors and hobbyists alike. Coming soon is the Heritage Button Show in Sunnyvale, CA, USA.  

The show will have clothing buttons, historic buttons, plain, and fancy buttons. To learn more, click here.

The National Button Society website has a list of button sites all over the world. Click here to discover a site in your area.

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Philippa Naylor is a quilt artist extraordinaire.  Her quilts have won numerous awards at shows all around the world. Today she is giving TQS the opportunity to take a look at some of her quilts and also gives us some tips on what materials and notions she uses to make her quilts.

Let's take a look at Philippa and just a sample of her amazing body of work.

To learn more about Philippa, click here to watch Episode 606 – Showstopping Trapunto (Philippa Naylor)

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Congratulations to TQS Member vwarner and TQS Member caroquilt.  Their names were randomly drawn to win the Kaleidoscope Kreator 3 and Favorite Projects Vol. 2 from Kaleidoscope Collections in this week's Weekend Fun contest. 

To see Jeanie demonstrate making kaleidoscope cards, watch her in TQS Epsiode 507 "Great Gifts".

If you plan on visiting the AQS show in Lancaster, March 24 - 27, be sure to see Jeanie and Kaleidoscope Collections: Booth #3403.

To see the complete line from Kaleidoscope Collections, click here.

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Congratulations to TQS Member martam.  Her name was randomly drawn to win the $50 Gift Certificate from Superior Threads in last week's Weekend Fun contest.  In case you missed it, Bob the Thread Guy has a really informative video all about metallic thread.  To watch Bob's video, click here or click the photo below.  

For more information on Superior Threads, please visit their website: click here.

Thank you Superior Threads for being a Proud Sponsor of The Quilt Show.com!