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March 2019 Update:
Congratulations to Janet! Her quilt won Best of Show at AQS Lancaster 2019.
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Janet Stone won more than Best of Show at Road to California 2019. Her quilt, ABC Frippery, also took home a 1st place prize.
Star Members can watch Janet in Show 1401: From ABC to BOM - Tips and Techniques Just for "Ewe".
Photo: Janet Stone
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The Chroma Chronicles is a participatory project of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles Artist in Residence, Lisa Solomon. Through this project, Lisa will be collecting stories and memories that relate to color.
It can be anything from a very significant, formative memory, to something simple where the color is prominent in your mind. Quilts will be made from these stories and colors. You can also visit the blog, The Chroma Chronicles, to see Lisa document the progress of the project.
Visit the SJMQT and share your color story!
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 SOUTH 1ST STREET, SAN JOSE, CA 95113
PHONE: (408) 971-0323
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(image: WeAllSew.com)
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I have been asked numerous times why G and I do what we do...travel, visit various quilt shops, and meet up with people along the way, especially quilters. It started out as a way to document our travels without having to scrapbook. But, it grew. It grew because of you! Although we are blessed with beautiful views along the way...
We realized with all the challenges this world presents us there is a common thread of quilting & music that binds us, and we have a great desire to find the connection and not the disconnection. Each town, each quilt shop I visit, I can weave the connection of our humanity and it gives me hope. Quilting has a long history of providing warmth and love to others and it continues to this day. Whether you are a modern or primitive, cute or functional, you understand the work and planning that must have been part of each creation.
Currently we are camped at an RV park in Tucson, AZ and it is rich with quilters. As I have shared before, the sewing room is amazing, with space to spread out, and the group here also is involved in charitable stitching. When I decided to spread out a bit and stitch in the room yesterday, I was stunned by a new quilt hanging on the wall. A fabulous wool quilt which was a BOM created by a first time wool stitcher!!! He took a stitching class at his local shop, and in the tradition of quilting the knowledge and skill was passed on to him. Now that is what quilting is about...sharing and supporting each other so that the tradition of quilting and giving can continue!
Be sure to pass on the gifts of your experience and knowledge...but most of all, keep stitching!!!
Stay tuned and travel along with us on Quilt Roadies...where we are connecting one quilter and one shop at a time!!
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Helen Godden created an original hand-painted scene of Sydney's Festival of Lights, called VIVid. She used Lumiere acrylic fabric paint to capture the color and carnival atmosphere of the festival, which takes place around Sydney Harbour, Australia. It absolutely glows...
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Alex catches up with Marci Baker to talk about what she's been up to and what's in her future, including new work with Sara Nephew. Is there a new book on the way?
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With all the freezing cold weather, what better time to learn how to make an infinity scarf with Laura from SewVeryEasy.
Click here to download the free pattern pdf from Shannon Fabrics.
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Do you know the name of this block featuring Jinny's fabulous fabric? Play the game and discover its name.
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