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Rob Appell, Alex Anderson and Jenny Doan. RARE Science Stuff and Stitch Houston Quilt Festival 2017.
Image courtesy of RARE Science.

Nothing says fun like gathering together with fellow quilters as we all try to stuff and stitch up 200 RARE Bears that will bring joy to kids with rare diseases. Soft and cuddly for the kids, these hand made bears also unite families around the world as a first step in understanding how we can develop medicines for these special kids.

Meet or make a new friend in The RARE Science Booth (#115) at Quilt Festival Houston. Each and every day, you can sit a spell, chat while you stuff or stitch...and maybe even meet a supporting celebrity or two.

Did you know?

  • The RARE Bear Army of skin makers (unstuffed bears) is 5000 strong across 15 countries. 
  • The outreach to children is now across 50 countries and over 1000 rare diseases. 
  • Collectively there are 200 million children in the world that have a rare disease - you can help bring awareness, joy to kids, support to families and help drive creation of more effective medicines.  

 

Want to know more about how the RARE Bear Army makes a difference?

 

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Can you believe that 2019 is just 60 days away? 

By now we all have plans and appointments for early in the year (quilt shows, fabric shopping, quilting retreats...) - keep track of them all in one handy place with the Quilter's Date Keeper by Bonnie K. Hunter.

 This creative and whimsical perpetual date keeper will be a favorite with 60 gorgeous quilt photos, inspirational quotes, and tips & tricks for quilters. It even includes a project planning section in the back! 

Bonnie K. Hunter Quilty Date Keeper

 

(We have those adorable Quilty Pencils too- you can find them here)

 

Bonnie Hunter Quilters Planner

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Cynthia Cox' son, Keith, doodled a drawing in a sketchbook back in 2006. Cynthia always thought it would make an interesting quilt. Turns out, it even made an award-winning quilt. Keith's Doodle won Best Longarm Machine Workmanship Innovative at PIQF 2018.
 
 
 
 

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Congratulations to TQS STAR Member Joyce Morrissette the lucky winner of the Ultimate Prize Pack. Joyce won a BERNINA 350, the only collaborative quilt ever designed by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, and a signed copy of The Quilt Life Magazine featuring the Pinwheel Party quilt. It pays to play at TQS!

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Want to go to Houston this year, but can't? Follow Alex and Captain John's adventures on The Quilt Show Facebook page. They'll be your ears and eyes on the vendor floor and among the amazing quilt exhibits. Join in the fun without leaving your chair...
 
 

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We thought you might enjoy seeing these again.

Artist Ray Villafane began carving art pumpkins just for fun for his art students in Michigan. His hobby changed as he gained an online following and he began to use his genuine love for sculpting. As a nod to sewing and textiles, notice his use of zippers and ties.

WARNING: Scary, Ghoulish, and sometimes "just plain icky" pumpkins. Watch at your own discretion!

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

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Look what just arrived!

SIZZLE "Warm" kits have arrived and are shipping today. We expect the "Cool" kits shortly!

The Alison Glass fabrics are gorgeous.

 

If you haven't purchased your Block of the Month Quilt Kit for 2019 yet, they are still available!

 

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So you are buried under a pile of UFOs??? Well, I have discovered a way out of that pile!!! Start a UFO stitch group at your local quilt shop. There is always time in a quilt shop calendar when their classroom is not being used and maybe the owner will allow you to gather like-minded stitchers. It is a win-win for both the stitcher and the shop. I have compiled a short list of why you should think about this...  

  1. It adds a vibrancy to the shop...like there is something going on in the classroom.
  2. The people stitching can't help but take a look around the shop and maybe find something new for themselves...Ka-ching!
  3. Sometimes it seems when I am stitching at home, the household calls to me...put a load of laundry in, start dinner...maybe I should vacuum?
  4. You can meet others who are in the same boat
  5. ...And most of all, be inspired by others.


I had a great desire to make some headway on my Jen Kingwell projects, so I approached The Stitchin' Post and asked if they had any time on their calendar where I could gather other Jen Kingwell addicts and stitch. Once they found a regular day each month, I then looked for a partner in crime. Someone who had the same desire as me to work on her projects, and we could tag team each other...since life does get in the way. But, I figured if we could trade off each month, or better yet show up at the same time, one of us would always be there as a cheerleader for other Jen Kingwell UFO stitchers. It has been a wonderful time dedicated to my Jen Kingwell UFOs. And boy is #5 the most important...to be inspired by others!!!

The conversation was filled with support, fabric choices, how do you do that??, and WOW!

As you take a look at the photos you can see the happiness which was part of our stitch day...and you know what??? I couldn't hear my vacuum calling!!!

Click here for Anna's YouTube Channel.

Click here for Anna's blog.

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If this quilt doesn't inspire you to go trick-or-treating (or at least head to the nearest 7-11) nothing will!
 

Snack Spread by Liz Piatt won Best Interpretation of Theme Innovative at the Pacific International Quilt Festival 2018. The theme was "That'll Be The Day When" ... You Finish the Sentence. We aren't exactly sure what Liz was thinking of when she made this "mouth-watering" quilt, but we want to be there when it's THAT DAY!

 

 

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The Yazzii Mini Craft Organizer (Yazzii CA14) makes the perfect "bag of tricks" for classes and retreats. Use it to carry tools, notions, small projects, or Halloween candy!  

Save 18% at checkout on all Yazzii CA14 Mini Craft Organizers with the code

TRICKORTREAT

 

Tricked out Yazzii Bag

PLUS

Trick your Mini Craft Organizer out with pins, patches, embroidery, paint- whatever you can imagine and post it on Instagram with the tag #thequiltshowyazzii. On November 14 we will select one winner at random and send them a treat!

 

 

 

Tricked out Yazzii Bag


THE SMALL PRINT

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No purchase necessary to enter. If you already own a Yazzii Mini Craft Organizer and wish to enter it, do! 
Participants may enter until 11:59 PM PST Nov. 13.
Drawing will be held at 10:00 AM PST Nov. 14, 2018.