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Here's what's in store when you watch Episode 805: Feed Sacks, Fun, and Old Friends: Quilts of the 1930s with Darra Williamson and Christine Porter, coming your way February 28, 2011.

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Here is Part 1 of America Collects Quilts direct from the Houston International Quilt Festival. There were so many quilts, we had to break the video into two parts They come from the collection of Cindy Rennels and represent a private collection of antique patriotic quilts.  These are examples of Americana you might not find anywhere else.

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For six days in March, the 25-30th, the American Folk Art Museum will dramatically transform the Park Avenue Armory's historic Wade Thompson Drill Hall with 650 Red and White quilts from the private collection of Joanna S. Rose. Infinite Variety - Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts will be the largest exhibition of quilts ever held in New York City and the best part, IT IS FREE!

For exhibition hours and location, click here.

If that isn't enough enticement, in conjunction with the exhibit there will be a Quilt Conversation: Alex Anderson and Paula Nadelstern Moderated by Meg Cox.  This will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 4pm in the Tiffany Room of the Park Avenue Armory.  Alex, Paula, and Meg will discuss current topics in quilts and respond to questions from the audience.  This will be followed by a wine reception and book signing. For more information, click here.

And now, for your further enjoyment, a video with just a small slice of the exhibit, shared with us by the American Folk Art Museum.

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Four exciting new exhibits are being held at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles.  They will run from February 8 - May 1, 2011.

Earthly Paradise: Memory, Myth, Metaphor features large scale quilt tapestires from the duo of Carrie Houseman and Darbury Novoselic.

Eden Re-imagined features the embroidered and self-referential work of two Argentinian artists, Leo Chiachio and Daniel Giannone.  This is the first time these two have exhibited in a solo exhibition outside of their native country.

Boy Code investigates the power of doodles created spontaneously by boys, during their adolescence, in embroideries by Wendy Osher.

Modern Maya highlights contemporary Mayan clothing and photographs of the weavers themselves.  These are from the collection of Paul and Kathleen Vitale.

For more information, click here.

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles - 520 South First Street, San Jose, CA  95113

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Creations as unique as your imagination?  Inspire your mind with the new BERNINA 830LE.  So unique that only 4,000 will be produced.

This ultimate sewing machine comes with an exclusive 2-day VIP retreat in the Chicago area, an Alphabet and Embroidery CD with 1,000 designs, and so much more.  Click here to visit BERNINA for more information, and to learn how this amazing machine can become an integral part of your sewing studio. 

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In 1996 Gayle Thomas produced a wonderful animated film that brings quilt blocks to life as they dance to the music. Using computer animation and experimental techniques, Gayle created a tribute to quilting that will set your toes to tapping.

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The National Trust for Historic Preservation has named Paducah, KY one of its 2011 Dozen Distinctive Destinations!  Paducah was selected for its rich heritage, its vibrant historic districts and its commitment to celebrating its past and culture (and let's not forget the quilts)!

Now we want to make Paducah the FAN FAVORITE!  From February 15 to March 15, Paducah will be included in a public online voting contest to select the 2011 Dozen Distinctive Destinations Fan Favorite.  If you are a legal resident over 18 you can vote once per day for Paducah.  The winner will be announced on March 16.  All voters are automatically entered to win a complimentary two night stay at any Historic Hotel of America.

To learn more, click here.

TO VOTE FOR PADUCAH, CLICK HERE!  Voting is easy.  It only takes a moment to register and vote.

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Here's an update from Margo, Clara, and Debbie regarding the shipping of your HSTs:

Depending on how many HSTs you send, your package may be smaller and postage may be less. 
(This bubble wrap mailer, purchased at the local PO, is holding 616 HSTs.)

Inside the mailer of your choice you need to send to Debbie:

**A self addressed, STAMPED return mailer, at least as large and the one you ship to Deb in. Put your name and address as the return address so that if there is insufficient postage, it will come back to you. The PO box that Debbie is using will be closed so you don't want it going back there!
PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR POST OFFICE FOR SUFFICIENT POSTAGE!
You will need to use stamps on this mailer. The metered postage is dated, so it can't be used for return mailing.
Include your TQS screen name and the total number of HSTs you are exchanging on the OUTSIDE of the return mailer.

**A plastic bag containing all your HSTs, clearly labeled with your TQS screen name and the total number of HSTs you are exchanging.
Please keep your total an increment of 28! Squeeze the air out of the plastic bag, but DO NOT ZIP IT CLOSED! 
It will save time for the sorters if they don't have to unzip 615 bags!!  
From Clara: If the international quilters want to zip their ziplox she is fine with that. Especially since they have so far to go and you just never know how many hands touch their envelopes. 

**optional - HSTs for Australia, clearly labeled in a separate baggie. (DO NOT COUNT THESE HSTs IN YOUR TOTAL!)

**optional - HSTs for Hanne-Grete, clearly labeled in a separate baggie. (DO NOT COUNT THESE HSTs IN YOUR TOTAL!)