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On May 3rd, we had a blog about Libby Lehman breaking her ankle. We asked you - the creative TQS community - to tell the story. You did - boy did you! We had 52 fantastic comments - some extremely clever. They were so good we decided to pick one and give away a TQS goodie bag. They are all wonderful - so don't frown, but the happy winner for her clever use of quilt blocks, is Atkinssm:

Libby Lehman, world famous quilter, was injured while at the Chicago Quilt Festival. Never one to shy away from a good quilt challenge, Libby entered the First Annual Quilters Obstacle Course Run. She got off to a good start on the Snail’s Trail and was in second place after climbing Jacob’s Ladder and leaping through Broken Windows. She pulled ahead during the Churn Dash, but encountered a Flock of Geese as she was going over the Rail Fence. Unfortunately, a Wild Goose got in her way as she approached the final Turnstile and went down like Tumbling Blocks and broke her ankle. Although she did not finish the race, she was awarded the Broken Star award for bravery. When asked how she plans to recuperate, she said she is going to finish all her UFO’s while practicing using her left foot on the foot control of her new Bernina.

Atkinssm

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Yes this is a quilt and yes this is going to be an entry into IQA Houston.  If you are a regular you know who the artist is and how the colorations are achieved.  Guess Whooooo?

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Marti Michell is one of our star teachers in Series 5 and is also one of our favorite people. 

If you'll be in or near Cedarburg, Wisconsin Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts is presenting their 4th Annual "Quilts & Fiber Arts University." 

On Friday, Marti Michell will give a luncheon talk called "It Started with a Patchwork Prairie Dress".   On Saturday, Stacy Michell will explain "How a Georgia Peach Became a Hawaiian Quilter". You can see some of Marti and Stacy's quilts at the Museum through July 19.

http://www.wiquiltmuseum.com/

http://www.shadestextiles.com/

http://www.frommarti.com/

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There are not many who have not heard of Susan Boyle - the singer who stunned the world with her audition on Britain's Got Talent. Her audition video has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube. A UK TQS Member Pam7040 sent me the link for her semi final performance. For those of you who are interested in following up on Susan's progress, the links are below. I for one (Ricky) remain inspired by her story and talent. How about you? Where do you find inspiration?

Susan's Semi final performance.

Semi final results

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Pam Holland reminds us that it's the people and their stories that make us what we are:

"Martha's fabric shop in Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA is a haven for those who love fabric.  Martha has been selling fabrics to the public for more than 46 years. I've visited the shop several times and I just had to share it with you."

"Twin daughters Clarrissa and Cassandra, are talented garment and Decor designers in their own right and their love for their Mother is evident.  I hope you enjoy your cuppa with Martha as much as I did."

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"Feathered Stars" by MNQuilter

Try as we may to make sure to list the correct artist with a piece of work, we occasionally make mistakes.  Say it aint so!  We included this beautiful Feathered Stars quilt in the newsletter today, but listed the wrong artist.  We apologize for the error.  The actual quilter should have been listed as:  MNQuilter.

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Click on Picture to Go to the Original Blog

You should always be ready to see the talent around you.  Oh, and have your camera charged up.

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John Flynn is an inventor as well as a quilter.  His MultiFrame is very clever.   This video is a full look at the system.  For some quilting action and some tips, slide forward to minute 19:00.  Take a look.

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We have the winners of our Free Novel Contest.  Phyllis Johnson of Alaska and Allyson Rischbieter of South Africa.

Thank you all for entering and thank you to McDiggs Publishing. 

A special note to Mary Kay Davis, one of our favorite members who just happens to work at a quilt store named "The Granary" in Sunnyvale, CA. --- You missed by just one number.  It was almost fate, although I don't think anyone would have believed us.

For those of you who would like to buy the book to find out what happens next...-  click here.

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Out of the original approximately 300 quilts in the Esprit Collection, over 100 are still available and can be purchased. Julie Silber and Jean Demeter have a sample of the quilts for sale on their site.

Click on the picture to go to their site (www.thequiltcomplex.com) and get a taste for what's is available.