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Take a look at these two photos of Alex's latest quilt.  Look how the colors changed when the flash was used. Does this happen to you?  Then you should watch Episode 509 - Machine Quilting Magic with Joanie Zeier Poole and Photo Man, Gregory Case.  He tackles the problem of changing colors when you use the flash and gives you tips for getting the best shots possible.

Other TQS episodes that give you tips on quilt photography include:

Episode 103 – Visualizing Color! (Joen Wolfrom)

Episode 205 – Digi BobbE – An Embroiderer’s Dream (Bonnie McCaffery)

Episode 308 – Artistry on a Long arm (Gina Perkes)

Episode 807 – Shhh!!! A Prize-winning Quilter Shares Some Secrets

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Yvonne Porcella's wonderful book, Colors Changing Hue, first published in 1994, is about to become available in 2011.

C & T Publishing will be making it available through their Print-on-Demand program.  C & T expects it to be available for purchase on their website in about two weeks.  You'll definitely want to add this one to your library.

To learn more about Yvonne, our TQS Quilting Legend 2010, watch Episode 713.

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Reminder - make sure you don't have to say "I'm late, I'm late for a very important date."  Alex is going to tea! And she'd love to have you join her.  Alex will be having a trunk show and describing her unique journey from stay-at-home mom to TQS' own international quilting superstar.

There will be prizes, lucky teacups, a silent auction, and a champagne bar. All proceeds benefit Amador Valley philanthropic projects. If you are in the area, you won't want to miss it!  For more information, click here.  P.S.  No hat required.

Additional information can also be found by clicking here.

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If you are in the area May 6-7, you won't want to miss the third annual May Day Market at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles. This Market is a sale of all kinds of donated goods to benefit the Museum. Last year they had fabric, ethnic textiles, notions, stylish vintage clothing, and amazing quilts - both new creations and historical.

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

Click here to learn more about the museum.

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Here is another one of those unexpected surprises that occur as you explore NYC. You are walking down the street in the Fashion District and see this sign.

What do you suppose they serve here?

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Mark your calendars for the 1st annual International Quilt Festival of Ireland, June 7th - 10th, 2012, yes, 2012.  This convention will be something new as it will not be held in a convention hall, but in a specially designed quilter's village on the banks of the River Corrib.  There will be everything from a Farmer's Market, to a chocolate shop, to hands-on quilting classes.  There will even be programs for non-quilters.

The Irish Patchwork Society, the Quilter's Guild of Ireland, the Northern Ireland Patchwork Guild and Sew Many Places, welcome you to their one-of-a-kind festival. For more information please visit their website by clicking here.

On June 7, 2011, you will have the opportunity to sign up for all of the hands-on quilting classes, on location workshops, and non-quilter activities, so mark this date on your calendar!

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So you're walking down the street, and all of the sudden, this appears before your eyes. Yes, it is huge, that's a normal size building behind it. What's your reaction? Submit a comment and give us a caption.

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TQS Member, Margo, always finds the most amazing things. In this particular case, we'd like to know what you think about this extraordinary horse.

This image was found in Quiltposium Magazine by Sew Many Places.  This online magazine is a product of Jim West, founder of Sew Many Places and tour director for Ricky and Alex's recent Kenya trip.

Check-out Quiltposium magazine online.

Have you ever seen anything like it in your life?

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You are walking through a music store and suddenly your quilting radar is alerted.  Out of the corner of your eye you see a quilt.  You can't believe it, what is it doing in a music store?  Well, it's on the cover of a Mandolin Chord Dictionary, not exactly the usual place to find a quilt.

Submit a comment and let TQS know,  "What other unusual places have you seen a quilt used as a backdrop or advertisement that is completely out of the realm of the quilting world?"

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You've heard the expression, Quilting Bee, but what exactly is a "Bee?"  Where did the expression come from? When did the expression come into our language?  Are there other kinds of Bees?

Submit a comment and let us know, "What is a Bee?" and also let us know if you have ever participated in one, quilting, or otherwise.