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Everyone needs one of these, maybe not quite as ornate...It is a Pinchbeck Chatelaine made in England sometime around 1730-1735.  It contains a scissor case, needle case, etui (which can also be used for holding needles, cosmetics or other articles), and two thimble cases.  It is currently in storage at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London.    Click here to learn more.

Do you have a Chatelaine?

P.S.  Pinchbeck is an alloy of copper and zinc which resembles gold and was invented by Christopher Pinchbeck a London clockmaker.

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It's the last day to vote - get out there and support your favorite design!

 P.S.  Alex really wants to beat Ricky...

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Do you like to hang around quilts?  Do you enjoy working with people that also like to hang around quilts? The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles is looking for volunteers.  Here are some of the opportunities available:

Weekends at the Museum: Greet visitors, enjoy the art, and see what it takes to run a Museum! Looking for help Fridays through Sundays and asking for a commitment of twice a month.

Hospitality Committee: For anyone who loves playing host! We need individuals to prepare snacks and drinks for events, panel talks, and more. Looking for help particularly during opening receptions and special events. 

If you are interested, contact Volunteer Coordinator Louise Horkey at louise@sjquiltmuseum.org.

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Coming to the San Jose Musem of Quilts & Textiles - May 3 - July 20, 2014 - Now and Then: Early Art Quilts by Ros Cross 1973-76.

From the museum:

Now and Then: Early Art Quilts by Ros Cross 1973-76 is a chronicle of the innovative, sculptural quilts of Southern California artist Ros Cross, and asks “how do we perceive now, what was made back then?” A native of England, Cross became fascinated with the American quilt tradition, and 70s pop and minimal art movements. Her work is a reaction and response to what was being made in California at that time. Although created for only a brief period of time these inventive quilts made with stuffed parts and hanging pieces, merged a pop art aesthetic with a quilt tradition. Her ground breaking approach to the medium points to the beginnings, the early history of the Art Quilt movement, and her work is a testament to the spirit of invention in this medium. This exhibit of five stunning pieces is a rare documentation of an important innovative artist in the art quilt field. It also includes recent work of graphite drawings that express the artist’s current explorations.

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The Smithsonian is having a Craft Show Online Auction which gives collectors a change to bid on the best of contemporary American sculptural objects and design.  There are over 135 items created by exceptional artists of past shows, as well as, 24 supporting artists whose work appears in galleries and museums across the country.  The Auction opens on Monday, April 7 and closes Tuesday, April 22.  All proceeds support SWC grants to the Smithsonian.

You can browse and bid at the Show, or online at  www.smithsonianauctions.org.

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It's that time of year; will you be attending AQS QuiltWeek® in Paducah, Kentucky 2014? Don’t spend your time waiting in line when you could be enjoying the exhibits, events, shopping and workshops! Purchase your tickets ahead of time, then head straight for Quilt City USA® fun!

Click here for your tickets: https://shop.americanquilter.com/tickets-to-aqs-quiltweek-paducah-2014.html

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Ricky is traveling the world again and this time it is Dubai for the International Quilt Show 2014 - Caravan of Quilts.  Click here to learn more.

Here's their message:

Along with Ricky will be Cindy Needham (Ep 202), Ina Meyer, and Debby Brown.  The exhibition of quilts will be at Dubai Festival City Mall from March 26th through March 30th. 10am - 10pm, admission is free.

Below is the 2012 Best of Show and Viewer's Choice Winner - Dance of Devotion by Anne Armour.

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16-year old Angela Clayton enjoys "cosplay" or costume play.  She has been sewing for only two years and is mostly self-taught. Here, she has created the costume of Elsa from the Disney movie, Frozen.

We'd say that the future of sewing is in very good hands.

Make sure to wander through all of her blogs on how she made this costume, including the over 100,000 crystals.

Click here to go to Angela's blog.

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Saw this dress in a Michael Kors shop window.  Wouldn't that design make a great quilt block?  What's inspired you lately?

If you want to order the dress, click here.