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Sometimes it's the little things that count, and this is certainly the case with Infinite Magnification by Christine Perrigo. Based on the traditional Robbing Peter to Pay Paul quilt (example block at left), Christine focused on scale and detail and went a little wonky. The micro quilting really highlights the "block" and we love that little bit of black and white in the binding.

Infinite Magnification won Modern Traditionalism 1st Place at QuiltCon 2019.

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Barbara's quilt, Red and White - By The Numbers, was selected as the commemorative quilt for the Ruby Jubilee of the Houston International Quilt Festival, but we think it's just as impressive that she kept track of all the fabrics and pieces that went into it. (For the record it's 2,770 pieces and 59 different fabrics).

Watch Barbara in Show 2405 to get the whole story.

Original Photo: Barbara Black

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Coming to the DAR Museum:

March 1 - December 31, 2019

From the Museum:

Today’s culture makes it easy for American women to engage in the world around them, thanks to advances in both women’s rights and technology. But between 1820 and 1920, many women chose to respond to current events and trends creatively, through one of their prescribed activities: needlework. Quilts allowed women to engage in the world while conforming to their era’s gender roles, which restricted middle-class women to the private, domestic sphere. This exhibition will present quilts that reflect their makers’ interest in their world.

Hours

Open: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Closed: Sundays and federal holidays

Admission

The DAR Museum is open to the public, free of charge. Some group tours and special events may involve a fee; see events and tours for details.

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A different twist on a log cabin design netted Jack Weise a 1st place ribbon for his piece, Outside, at QuiltCon 2019. It is hand quilted, machine pieced, and paper pieced.

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On this very special day, quilt guilds, sewing groups, and crafty individuals stitch up bears all over the world to “Spring into Action” for kids with rare diseases.

Click here for more information regarding RARE Bears and the RARE Bear Army.

International Spring into Action for Kids! Watch Spoonflower's video for more information.

Deadline to order feet and tags is March.

RARE Science is currently gifting bears to thousands of kids in over fifteen countries, but there are still more than 200 Million children in the world that need your support. The RARE Bear Army is almost 2000 people across the globe—together and united we can change the lives of kids with rare disease.

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This is another quilt that got us in trouble with the white glove ladies at Houston 2018 as we leaned in as close as we could. Based on Polish Pottery designs, this hand made wonder had a texture that came from the crocheted lace and yarns. It's hard to explain...take a look for yourself.

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As the quilting world ebbs and flows, I have spent time reflecting on my history as a quilter. I came to quilting through the support of G and my girlfriends. No one in my family quilted. But G's family tree is filled with quilters, and actually the first quilt that came into our home was one made by my FIL, who made a quilt for my oldest son when he was 2 years old. That isn't a typo...it was my FIL who lived in Sisters, OR. That was way before I started quilting, and I didn't understand the significance of the gift.

Now that I am a quilter and know the thought, love, and work that goes into making a quilt, I hope there will be generations who follow me that will remember how much I loved making quilts. This past week when we arrived in the desert of Arizona, I was humbled to be gifted three quilts from G's uncle who was the caretaker of his sister's quilts after she passed away. With nine kids, everyone learned to help on the farm, but the girls learned to stitch. Pauline, whose quilts I received, is second from the left. I feel honored to be the next caretaker of this piece of family history.



I encourage you to start talking to your family about your quilts...which ones have significance, which ones you hope are passed along. To be gifted as a caretaker of quilts is an important part of one's family history.



I love this quilt and would have loved to hear Aunt Pauline talk about the clothing that went into this quilt!



G's Aunt Pauline always put the butterfly quilt on his Uncle Curtis's bed...the hand quilting and stitching in these quilts is amazing. Just to know the amount of time to finish hand piecing and quilting makes me ashamed of how I carry about my UFO's! And, that Lone Star...OMG is it ever amazing...hand pieced with every point perfect and then hand quilted!

So tell me...have you shared with your family what your quilts mean to you?

Stay tuned and travel along with us on Quilt Roadies..

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The charming, young Brandon Farris uses the internet to learn to sew on his brand new machine. You'll appreciate what he went through and how proud he is after accomplishing his goal. We've never laughed so hard.

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Sherri at AQuiltingLife.com shares 15 great ideas for what to do with those mini charm packs. You know, those little squares that measure 2 1/2" x 2 1/2". Even if you don't have the mini charm pack, you can still use these ideas for the smallest of your scraps.

• Pillows
• Bags
• Baskets
• Pot Holders
• Quilts
• Key Chains
• Table Toppers
• Place Mats

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Click hear to learn about the RARE Bear Army and then join in the fun.