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Throughout 2017 we will be pairing quilters in the USA with an International team member to participate in what we hope will be the largest international exchange of miniature quilts in history! The purpose of the project is to cross borders and cultures with quilts around the globe.

We are excited to have over 240 participants and it is growing daily. We anticipate a large need for non-USA quilters to pair with USA quilters so please share this opportunity with your non-USA quilting friends. We currently have 60 “Ladies in Waiting” who are seeking an international partner.

Here’s the basic info:

1. You must be a TQS member to participate. We have a Basic (free level) and of course Star Members are welcome too.
2. You will be paired on a first come, first served basis with an international. The sooner you join, the better your chances are of getting a partner. We have a huge marketing campaign happening now to make non-USA quilters aware of the project and will continue to do all we can to tell the quilting world about this project.
3. Once paired, you will then establish a pen pal relationship by email with your teammate. You are urged to get to know each other and learn about your quilting history and share what sort of quilting you enjoy. However, do not share images of your mini quilt in-progress or finished – that is meant to be a surprise when they are exchanged in 2018.
4.  All quilts may be submitted for consideration to be part of an exhibition to be presented at the International Quilt Festival in Houston in 2018. Twenty-four to thirty-six pairs of quilt will be chosen.
5. When the project ends you send your quilt to your teammate and they will send their quilt to you. This project is not about the quilt you get, but about the connection you have made with someone from around the globe.

To learn all of the details, go here.

News from Argentina:

One quilter already participating is “silachas” from Argentina. With the help of Google Translate, she wrote and said, “Here in Argentina there is almost no patchwork. Actually one has to make magic to develop this fabulous art. Having communication with another quilter is the best and it seems I can touch the sky with my hands, I am so grateful. With respect to my teammate Cheril, we are already communicating and it works very well with Google Translate. Thank you for everything!”

To join the International Miniature Quilt Exchange, simply join the group here.