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Coming soon to the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles in San Jose, CA:

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Want to get that great new machine before Super Bowl Sunday?  Bernina is offering 4 Years No Interest! Make Sunday a Super Day for Quilting.  Click here to find your local Bernina dealer.

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"Workt by Hand": Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts on view December 20, 2013-April 27, 2014 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.

"The exhibition examines the historical designation of quilts as crafts rather than art objects, as well as the Modernism-influenced shift during the late 20th century toward an appreciation of quilts as works of abstract art. This shift, and its implications for the way quilts have been seen and understood, will be explored by presenting them both vertically—as they are now frequently shown in museums and galleries—and horizontally, as though on the beds for which many were originally designed.

Spanning two centuries, “Workt by Hand” features examples of iconic quilting designs and techniques, including the “Log Cabin” style, “Double Wedding Band” designs, Amish “Sunshine and Shadow” style, album quilts, and “crazy quilts.” Within thematic sections, the exhibition emphasizes the intriguing and ever-changing interpretation of quilts."

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Road to California opens today; will you be there? Come and stop by the TQS Booth.  For more information, click here.

There will be lots to see.  Here is a list of exhibits.

Arts and Old Lace
Arts & Old Lace Art Quilt Challenge participants received packets of lace, trim, and tailor’s swatches. The quilts address topics such as ancestors, weddings, flowers, lacemaking, famous artwork, and puns based on the challenge title.

Amish Influence
From Traditional to Modern
An exhibit of Amish influenced and inspired quilts featured in the new book Amish Quilts—The Adventure Continues from C&T Publishing. The quilts were selected from submissions to represent a broad spectrum—from Amish-made traditional quilts to modern interpretations that reference Amish quilts in new and unexpected ways.

Best of Quilt Con
The Modern Quilt Guild presents quilts from their inaugural show, QuiltCon 2013. This inspiring collection showcases the work of some amazing  modern quilters. Graphic and hip, these quilts represent what's coming out of today's modern quilting movement.

Children’s Artwork Quilts
Quilts, by their very nature, evoke a myriad of emotions. Shannon Shirley’s Children’s Artwork quilts reflect pure joy! You cannot help but smile when you look at the variety of textiles she has created to immortalize our children’s creativity. She has found a way to capture the very essence of children’s talents and the inherent pride in their artwork.

Calico Express Challenges
Rather than have an annual block exchange The Calico Express Friendship Group chose to complete three “themed” challenges, “Community,” “Celebration,” and “Bugs” in 2013.  The result was an amazing collection of fun and diverse theme interpretations.  

Faculty Exhibit
For almost three decades, Road to California instructors have been at the leading edge of developments in the quilt world. This year's roster is no different, and attendees will have the opportunity to view a host of inspiring design concepts and techniques. As always, this exhibit reflects the diversity of the quilting tradition.

Featured Artists
Diana McClun and Laura Nownes are among America's best-known quilting authors and instructors. Through books, seminars, classes, TV, and online workshops, they have taught tens of thousands of people to quilt. With more than a million copies sold, their book, is considered the most authoritative guide on how to quilt and has been the first choice of quilters and instructors for the last 25 years. 

Hoffman Challenge
Starting in 1988, the Hoffman Challenge has grown to be a premiere traveling quilt, clothing, and doll collection and is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. The Challenge started with 94 enthusiastic quilters, and in some ears, the number of entries has grown to more than 700. In addition to the three quilt categories (pieced, appliqué and mixed techniques), new categories include clothing (wearable art), accessories and dolls. While the majority of entries come from the United States, a wide variety of international entries are received. In 2013 Hoffman Fabric K7126_136G Peacock was chosen for the challenge. Curated by Julie Breidt

Joy of Redwork
The Joy of RedWork is as popular today as when introduced by the London Royal School of Needlework at the 1876 Centennial in Philadelphia. The Outline-Stitched Embroidery of Red thread on Muslin captured the American needle workers’ hearts. Enjoy the variety of RedWork Quilts and Hangings from clever embroiderers from across the country using Bird Brain Designs patterns.

The Cities of Angels
In 2011, Los Angeles County Supervisor, Gloria Molina found a group of quilters who were quilting in Mexico.  The East Los Angeles Stitchers Guild (TELAS) attended the groups quilt show in 2012 and 2013 in Puebla, Mexico also known as the City of Angels. In turn the International Quilters of Monterrey, Mexico attended the TELAS quilt show in Los Angeles in 2013.  A kinship between the quilting sisters on both sides of the border has grown and a Challenge was born.

Quilted in Honor
The Quilted In Honor Exhibit is a collection of quilts from top industry celebrities and quilters donated to support military families and returning veterans whose lives are forever changed because of service to our country.

Quilts in the Arcade
Each year Road to California is proud to present a collection of quilts from a Southern California Quilt Guild. This year the Atrium exhibit is highlighting the Camarillo Quilters Association. Their members have selected an array of quilts from traditional to modern and everything in between, which are sure to delight your eyes.

Reflections
Members of the Mason Dixon Quilt Professional Network were challenged to interpret a ‘reflection’ literally, spiritually, emotionally or physically. The results range from the whimsical, to the thoughtful, the serene and even the patriotic!

River of Quilts
Quilted Images of the Sacramento River
Members of the Quilters’ Sew-Ciety of Redding created their visual expression of twenty-five locations along the Sacramento River.  Through the use of quilts, you will see that the Sacramento River has a rich history and has served a major role in the economic, biological, cultural and recreational diversity of the Northern California region.

The Imitation of Life in Cloth

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And you thought hand-quilting was a lot of work.  Take a look at the work of an amazing 92-year-old Japanese woman who crafts traditional Japanese temari handballs. Click here to see more.

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Quilting design in fashion.  A step up from your patchwork maxi-skirt? What do you think? Currently available at J. Crew in two colorways.

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Looks like a few friends of TQS will be heading to Panama, will you be going with them?  

Frieda Anderson - Episode 705: Tips, Techniques...and a Special Tribute

Patt Blair - Episode 510: Quilts Through Two Artist's Eyes (also with Tammy Finkler)

Melinda Bula - Episode 501: Fabulous Fusible Flowers

Gregory Case (Photo Man) - Episode 807: Shhh!!! A Prize-winning Quilter Shares Some Secrets (with Ronda Beyer)

Anita Grossmann Solomon - Episode 905: Rotary-Cutting Revolution: It Couldn't Be Simpler!

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You know that the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show always takes place on Saturday, but did you know about the activities on Sunday?  

Here’s just a sampling of the quilting exhibits that you can save for 
Sunday, July 14, 10 am – 3 pm:

"A Natural Affinity..."
Wendy Hill with Pat Pease, Sisters Public Library

"Two Rivers, Three Sisters"
Sisters City Hall

"Dreaming in Color by Kaffe Fassett"
Cover to Cover Book Club Quilters

"Best Friends"
June Jaeger's Class Quilts

"The Language of Flowers"
The Undercover Quilters, Bend

Featured Speaker Angela Walters

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The National Quilt Museum is asking for your help. On December 1st they began their 2013 Year-End Fundraising Campaign and a generous Museum supporter has agreed to match all of the year-end donations received between now and 1/31/14.  This means that all money donated will be matched dollar for dollar!

The Museum has had one of its most successful years ever. Over 115,000 people viewed their in-musuem and travelling exhibits in 2013.  The Museum was visited by quilters and art enthusiasts from all 50 US states and over 40 foreign countries.

For the cost of a few yards of fabric you can show your support for the Museum's work and the quilting community as a whole.

All donations are tax-deductible. Click here to donate.

Thank you from the National Quilt Museum.

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MQX and  the Quilts of Valor Foundation are having a block drive. Click here for more information and directions to make the blocks. MQX's goal for 2014 shows (New England and Midwest) is to collect in excess of 1,250.  Can you help them make that goal?