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Themes & Variations in Judy Martin's Quilts - Opening December 12, 2012 and running through March 11, 2013 at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY.

Judy Martin designs and pieces original quilts that are clearly influenced by traditional quilts but she also takes inspiration from her own previous quilts, with specific themes weaving through her work. Some of these themes were subjects of her books first, and they became enduring interests and hallmarks of her style.

Click here for more information.

(Quilt: Fanfare for Heros)

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Bopping around the internet, you never know what you might find.  Here's a fun website, from the blue chair, created by Kati - a mom to 5-year old and 3-year old twins.  She loves to sew, quilt, and take photos and she somehow finds time to create quilting tutorials as well.  One of her latest tutorials is an adorable Christmas Tree Pillow which you could whip up with just your red, gold, and green scraps.

Click here to visit from the blue chair and see Kati's tutorials.

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Mary Elizabeth Kinch, a wonderful and talented Canadian quilter, author, and blogger is currently running a terrific 12 Quilts of Christmas feature on her blog.  Since December 5th she has been showcasing vintage green and white quilts.

Here's what Mary Elizabeth wrote on her site.

As we are all preparing for the festivities of the season, I thought some green and white antique quilts would be a lovely way to celebrate our quilting heritage during the holidays!  Every other day, I will share a wonderful green and white antique quilt to inspire and entice.  I hope you will join me and share my blog with your friends.

Click here to go to Mary Elizabeth Kinch's blog.

Pine Tree, c. 1880-1890.  Ardis and Robert James Collection, IQSC. Maker unknown.

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What sort of home-made holiday decorations are you making this year?  Stained glass, pipe cleaners with the kids, and little bit of yarn on canvas?  Share your decorative ideas with TQS.

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Ricky has been on many journeys this past year.  During his visit to Sweden he found himself with a "sweet ride."  What sort of accessories do you think this car has?  Built in "lead foot, perhaps?"  

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Just Another Hang Up has a great project for you to make and keep or give away as a present this holiday season. "Trunk for the Junk" is a tote that helps keep your car tidy and junk free! The tote is lined with clear vinyl fabric which makes it easy to clean.  The outside of the fabric is 100% cotton duck, pretreated with soil and stain repellant. 

This tote is so easy to make, no tucks or froo-froos, that you could make two, one for the toys and one for the trash!

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Agatha Olek has created quite a playground in Sao Paulo, Brazil.  It is a huge structure combining crocheted yarns with knotted ribbons.  It is located at SESC Interlagos. Watch out Captain Hook!

Visit Agatha's site to see more. Click here for more information about the installation.

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Have you wanted to own a piece from the Tentmakers of Cairo? Now you can.  The American Quilter's Society has a number of these stunning quilts on sale and if you are a member of AQS, you receive a discount.  Click here to see what is available.

Not sure what we are talking about, watch a video from Pam Holland, regarding these extraordinary quiltmakers. 

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In this day and age we are pretty spoiled when it comes to ironing even, if we don't think so.  Take a look at this monstrosity, which was fueled through the use of charcoal, and take a moment to reflect on how far we have come in the "iron age."

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The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is looking for an Executive Director for 2013. The Executive Director works in partnership with the Board of Directors and the staff to provide leadership, vision, and management for the Sisters Outdor Quilt Show and related events.  Is this person you?

Learn more about the position by clicking here.

The deadline for the application is January 10, 2013 with a start dated of March 1, 2013 as the chosen candidate will train with the current Executive Director through the July 2013 show, after which the new Executive Director will assume full responsibility.

Watch the video to learn more about the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. That's Ann Richardson below, the current Executive Director.