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A chance encounter with a "Kaya yo" or load carrier led Amanita Brown to pursue a dream of enabling the young women of Ghana to become self supporting artisans. No longer would their life consist of living on the streets working from sun up to sun down. This inspirational story is a great reminder that even one person can make a difference. To read about Aminata Brown and the women of Ghana cooperative find it in Articles here.
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TQS Reporter Mary Kay Davis got a chance to interview Quilt Mystery Author, Terri Thayer, while at the Pacific International Quilt Show last October. Terri tells us a bit about herself and her quilting mystery series starring Dewey Pelicano. To learn more about Terri visit www.territhayer.com.
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Patt Blair shares with us images of some of her beautiful painted quilts. Patt creates these quilts using a special "paint pencil" and fabric dyes. For more on Patt watch Episode 510, Quilts Through Two Artist's Eyes (Patt Blair, Tammy Finkler). Or visit her website, www.pattsart.com.
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Earlier this summer, we featured an article on toile and the museum dedicated to preserving its history (click here). TQS member LizzieBCre8ive just happened to be in France the day she received her eNewsletter. Join us as she shares a lovely photo album of her visit to the museum. Click on the full screen button to enlarge the screen.
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Sometimes simple is best. Here is a guy and his piano, nothing more. This video was recorded live in 2007. Ricky performs his Angels We Have Heard on High. The piano is the one he often mentions in his lectures that went through the 1979 Wichita Falls, TX tornado - and still has the scars to prove it.
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While in Houston for the quilt show, Alex ran into a wonderful nine-year old, Lexis, who had volunteered to be a "white glover," someone who is allowed to touch the quilts and lets us view the back of thems. She has quite a passion for quilting and sewing as you'll soon see by clicking on her picture.
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After considering all her options, Alex wanted to let the viewers see that there are choices for everyone, no matter the size of their machine or their sewing room. Just how small do you think a sewing table can be? Click on the photo and find out.
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The leaves are beginning to change color and Fall is in the air. It's time to share some of your photos of the changing seasons and the decor that you enjoy. Show us what Fall looks like in your town by going to Show & Tell and submitting your photos. Are your decorations being inspired by the wonderful colors? Let us know. We can't wait to see what Mother Nature has come up with this year.
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After considering her first option, Alex is persuaded to take a look at what else is new in the world of Horn sewing room furniture. The possibilities appear to be endless. Click on the photo to see what happens next.
To learn more about Horn of America and all of their wonderful products, click here.
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