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TQS guest artist, Cheryl Lynch took a trip to Israel and is sharing some of her marvelous photos with us. Cheryl went everywhere from Masada to Tel Aviv and even stopped to plant a tree along the way. Cheryl is known for her striking tile-inspired quilts and you'll see some inspiration in these photos.
Cheryl is featured in Episode 811: Quilt a Fiesta with Tile-Inspired Quilts.
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Carolyn Ducey, Phd at the International Quilt Study Center & Museum in Lincoln, Nebraska (a must visit for quilters) showed TQS around their amazing facility. Here is another of her favorite international quilts in the collection.
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There were a numer of special exhibits at the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show this year.
The 2nd Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show - Small Wonders Challenge is one of their community partnerships to benefit the kids of Sisters, Oregon. It’s a ‘little’ contest with six $100 prizes. All the quilts they received were considered for six prize categories. They'll sell all the quilts and donate a portion of the proceeds to their Parks & Recreation program to help kids attend summer programs.
Here are just a few of those quilts that were gently swaying in the wind during the day of the show.
If you belong to Facebook, you can see more of the quilts here.
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Here are just a few of their FREE projects: a mouthwatering Watermelon Table Runner by Erika Mulvenna, a Strips for Stripes tote by Renae Allen, and a Geometric Quilt Block Pillow also by Erika which lets large scale prints shine.
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Alex and Ricky taped Jan Krentz' episode - The Skinny on Stripes at Eleanor Burn's Quilt in a Day studio in San Marcos, CA. Jan's episode debuts on July 30, 2012.
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You know her as the author, along with Diana McClun, of Quilts! Quilts! Quilts! Now Laura is sharing some of her quilts with TQS.
If you'd like to learn more about this beloved quilt teacher, watch Show 710: Conquering the Y-Seam Tumble. Star members check your "My Shows" under "Watch Shows" or "My Account". All members check if you have show gift certificates in your "My Account" area.
You can also learn to quilt with Laura in her classroom - Contemporary Quilt Sampler - which is open to everyone for FREE.
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Kristen Luce for NYTimes
Self expression through sewing can be very satisfying. In this age of uber electronics, many are finding that time spent crafting something tangible with their own two hands offers a connection that the 'connected world' cannot satisfy. More...here
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It had to happen one day. For the first time in 37 years, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show was "rained out." Around 2pm, the skies opened up and the rain poured down. Volunteers came out of the woodwork to help and business owners let them pile the quilts in their stores until they could be collected. Every single quilt was accounted for, some were a little damp, but all’s well that end’s well.
Unfortunately, the quilt show did lose about 3 hours worth of quilt sales and raffle tickets, money that is used to help pay for the show. They are asking for help to make up the shortfall through memberships or donations to Sisters Quilt Show - Friends of the Show.
In the meantime, take a look at some of the preparation that goes into the show and catch glimpse of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show itself.
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Today we are celebrating the release of Patchwork Sassaman Style by Jane Sassaman and this is our day on the Sassaman Blog Hop!
In honor of the occasion, we are opening Jane's show, Episode 301 to everyone for the weekend.
Have you ever wondered how to use Jane's luscious prints in your quilts? Jane's book walks you through simple step-by-step instructions to achieve amazing results and TQS is giving away a copy to one lucky TQS member.
"Based on basic blocks and minimal piecing, Jane transforms personality prints into graphically bold quilt masterpieces. Using stunning color photos and detailed, easy-to-follow recipes, Jane walks readers through her innovative process of selecting and combining colors and prints. Everybody--from beginning stitcher to advanced quilter--can create dazzling quilt designs."
Click on the button below to enter. All entries must be received by Midnight, PST, Sunday, July 22.
The Blog Hop continues through July 24th. You can see the entire schedule below.
JULY NAME BLOG
2 Laura Wasilowski http://artfabrik.blogspot.com/
3 Jessica Sloan http://remnantsfiberculture.blogspot.com/
5 Judy Coates Perez http://judyperez.blogspot.com/
6 Jane Sassaman http://sassaman.blogspot.com/
7 Linda Teufel http://dragonthreadsopenbook.blogspot.com/
8 Gloria Hansen http://www.gloriahansen.com/weblog/
9 Melissa Peda http://100billionstars.com/blog/
10 Susan B Knapp http://wwwbluemoonriver.blogspot.com/
11 Jacquie Gering http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/
12 Weeks Ringle http://craftnectar.com/
13 SewCalGal http://www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com/
14 Jessica Kovach http://twinfibers.blogspot.com/
15 Pam Matthews www.delrayfabrics.com/blog
16 Frieda Anderson http://friestyle.blogspot.com/
17 Pat Sloan http://blog.patsloan.com/
18 Jan Krentz http://www.jankrentz.com/weblog/
19 Anita Grossman Solomon http://makeitsimpler.blogspot.com/
20 Lyric Kinard http://lyrickinard.blogspot.com/
21 The Quilt Show http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php
22 Jane La Fazio http://janeville.blogspot.com/
23 Free Spirit http://www.freespiritfabric.blogspot.com/
24 Nancy Zieman http://www.nancyzieman.com/blog/
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Look out, look out! - Tomorrow is the deadline!
Ricky and Alex are on the lookout for completed heart quilts and completed quilts with 2-block designs. If you have one in your quilt collection, please let us see it. Original or non-pattern designs only, but they can be contemporary, traditional, or even antique in style, 60" x 60" or larger preferred. Your quilt might just be a future cover girl for The Quilt Life magazine.
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