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Introducing the Pantone Color of the Year for 2014 - Radiant Orchid.

“While the 2013 color of the year, PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald, served as a symbol of growth, renewal and prosperity, Radiant Orchid reaches across the color wheel to intrigue the eye and spark the imagination,” said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®. “An invitation to innovation, Radiant Orchid encourages expanded creativity and originality, which is increasingly valued in today’s society.”

“An enchanting harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid inspires confidence and emanates great joy, love and health. It is a captivating purple, one that draws you in with its beguiling charm.”

Click here to read the full press release.

Will you be using this color in your quiltmaking?

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There's a new quilt show in town, and that town is Phoenix, AZ! AQS QuiltWeek® in Phoenix will be held in the Phoenix Convention Center, February 5-8, 2014.

Click here to go to the show's website.

Here is the list of instructors, you might recongize a few as guests of TQS:

Jinny Beyer, VA
Elaine Brelsford, KY
Bonnie Browning, KY
Karen Kay Buckley, PA
Melinda Bula, CA
Nancy Brenan Daniel, AZ
Noriko Endo, JAPAN
John Flynn, MT
Barbara Groves, AZ
Klaudeen Hansen, WI
Mary Andra Holmes, AZ
Mary Jacobson, AZ
Mary Ellen Kranz, NC
Judi Madsen, UT
Freddy Moran, CA
Linda M. Poole, PA
Nancy Prince, FL
Bob Purcell, UT
Cindy Seitz-Krug, AZ
Lisa Sipes, KS
Anita Grossman Solomon, NY
Mary Stori, NC
Eileen Urbanek, TX
Sarah Vedeler, AZ

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The my BERNINA accessories mobile app is now available for Android (version 4.0 and above).

This app is your perfect companion and will help you: 

• Explore the key features of each foot and accessory (including videos)
• Keep track of the BERNINA accessories you already own
• Discover the latest presser feet and accessories as they become available
• Find out what accessories fit your BERNINA machines (for models made since1997)
• Search for a foot and accessory based on a technique or keyword
• Make a wish list of feet and accessories you need
• and more!

Download the app today! 

• Download the Android version from the Google Play® store (available for Andoid 4.0+)

The my BERNINA accessories app is also available for iOS devices:

• Download the iOS version for iPhone® from the Apple app store
• Download the iOS version for iPad® from the Apple app store

If you have a question about your app, contact Bernina by email at appsupport@berninausa.com.

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Need a little bit of help photographing your quilt? Kitchen Table Quilting with Erica Jackman has some tips on using Custom Whilte Balance to help improve your quilt photgraphy.

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Getting gifts ready for the holidays?  Don't forget to watch the Bernina Videos where you can learn everything from couching, labelling, cutwork, and felting, to applique, smocking and pintucks.  There are over 75 Bernina videos on site for your learning pleasure!

Just click on the photo and you are on your way.

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Mary Kay took advantage of the Bernina Semiannual Sale to buy a pretty new machine.  She also made sure she bought it at a small business on Small Business Saturday (have to keep those independent quilt shops open).

What did you buy over the weekend?  Did you treat yourself to something special or finish up your holiday shopping?

P.S. The amazing Bernina sale continues through Dec 2 (that's today).

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Enjoy a bit of Thanksgiving fun.  We at TQS are thankful for all our members, family, and friends! Have a wonderful holiday everyone.

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Don't have a big enough piece of batting to finish up that quilt?  Here's a quick tutorial from the Moda Bake Shop  and Jodi Nelson on how to piece your batting.  It also includes some great ideas of what to do with those "little" leftovers.

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Significant others have a nice place to stay when they are visiting the International Quilt Festival in Houston. Has your partner ever said, "enough" and wandered off to relax?  This place looks pretty great, they might never want to leave.