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As the weather turns warmer, it's time to do a little Spring cleaning. The question today is, "How do you clean your quilts? Do just hang them outside and let the wind do the work? Do you go old school, and beat them up a bit? Do you throw them in the washer and/or dryer? Do you vacuum them carefully as they hang on the wall? Submit a comment and tell us how you clean your quilts.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day! Will you be wearing green? Do you have any traditions you practice on St. Patrick's Day? Do you watch a parade, drink green beer, or down a loaf of soda bread? Have you ever made a St. Patrick's quilt? Submit a comment and let us know how you celebrate the day.
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A lot of you are excited about the 650 red and white quilts that will be shown in New York City in the Infinite Variety-Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts exhibit in just a few more days. Along with the exhibit, are some wonderful discussions about how the concept of the exhibition was brought to life and about red and white quilts in general. For more information about the exhibition, which is free to the public, click here.
Infinite Possibility: The Making of Infinite Variety
Friday, March 25, in the Tiffany Room
6-7 pm
Speakers: Tom Hennes and Steven Shaw
Fee: $30 general; $25 museum members, seniors, and students
The design team that realized the vision of "Infinite Variety" will discuss the genesis of the exhibition concept and the process of bringing it to fruition. Join Tom Hennes and Steven Shaw of Thinc Design for a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at a year-long creative journey. The talk will be followed by a wine reception.
Infinite Variety: A History of Red and White Quilts
Sunday, March 27, in the Tiffany Room
2-3 pm
Speaker: Elizabeth V. Warren
Fee: $20 general; $15 museum members, seniors, and students
Red and white has been a classic color scheme for American quilts since the early nineteenth century. Guest curator Elizabeth V. Warren will discuss the popularity of the color combination and the different kinds of quilts that employ it, including geometric pieced quilts, traditional appliqué and "snowflake" appliqué quilts, "fund-raisers," including Red Cross quilts, and embroidered quilts. The talk will be followed by a book signing.
Programming is sponsored in part by Allan Katz Americana/Penny & Allan Katz.
For a sneak peek of the show, watch the video.
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It's not early to register for the next Ricky Tims' Super Seminar coming to the Ramada Inn Convention Center in Eau Claire, WI. The dates are May 12-14, 2011.
It's your chance to join Alex, Ricky, and their partner in crime, Libby Lehman, for 3 great days of quilting instruction with a touch of humor and harmony.
To learn more about the seminar, click here. Don't miss your chance to learn from the best!
Hear what seminar attendees had to say:
"Twelve hours of seminar sitting without sewing/hands-on activities? Yes! What an absolutely informative and inspiring experience!”
“I was impressed with the detail and variety of subjects covered.”
"I used to work following patterns, either purchased or in magazines. After this seminar I feel inspired and free to design quilts of my own.”
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It's Monday morning. Do you need a little inspiration to get you going? How about a little fast flowing paint and a touch of beautiful color? Can you see a new abstract quilt your future?
The music is from the Kronos Quartet.
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As you know, if you've taken a look at the EVENTS area lately, there is always a new quilt show on the horizon. A good portion of these are guild shows hosted by guilds large and small.
The question today is, "What do you look for in a guild show?" Is it all about looking at the quilts? Does your pulse race when you look at the list of vendors? Is the featured quilt artist your main concern?
Submit a comment and let us know what you look for at a guild show and any highlights or surprises you've run across from guild shows in the past.
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Yes, We want you to post a profile photos. The blank purple face with red hair doesn't do you justice. Remember, it doesn't HAVE to be a photo of you. It could be your dog or cat or favorite quilt. Of course, we'd love to see your smiling faces so we can recognize you at quilt shows, but some folks are shy, and we understand. If you have a profile pic, maybe it's time to just update your profile.
It's very easy to do,
That's it!
While you are at it, why not enter some information about yourself into the profile as well. Just click on the boxes that pertain to you and then click SUBMIT.
As an incentive, TQS is going to give away 4 TQS SUPER GOODIE BAGS to 4 randomly selected people who have a profile photo on the site by March 15, 2011! Woo Hoo! If you already have a profile pic, you are eligible to win one of the prizes.
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Has this ever happened to you? You come across what you think is an old blanket only to discover that hidden inside was an antique quilt, and much, much more?
Well, it happened to Carla Cross from Friend, Nebraska. Inside her "nice aqua-blue flannel coverlet" was a quilt with more than 98 signatures embroidered in blue around a Grandmother's Fan pattern.
Click here to read the fascinating story of a true Mystery quilt and meet 100-year old Velzoe Brown.
(Photo: Kevin Johnson/Sentinel)
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Our hearts beat a little faster when we think of all of our wonderful members. Please be our Valentine.
The Beat Goes On
by Ricky Tims
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It's the middle of February, have you stuck with your New Year's Resolutions?
If the answer is "No" maybe you need to reconsider what you promised to do. The most obvious resolution is to lose weight and get into shape. Instead of saying, I will lose 2 lbs. a week, how about saying; I will take a 30 minute walk, 3 times a week. This is a very mangeable goal and one in which you have complete control.
To apply that principal to the quilt world, cut your tasks into smaller pieces, how about instead of I will finish all my UFOs this year; decide to attach the binding to my BOM; or to, donate 3 quilt tops to my local guild; or how about, I will complete one quilt by St. Patrick's day.
Taking things a little bit at a time will get the job done and inspire you to do more.
Submit a comment and let us know what you've resolved to do this year and how you are managing your goals.
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