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It's a wrap...another Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show completed. There are so many stories...so many quilts to share with you that this blog post could not cover it unless we deleted all the other bloggers on Wednesday, LOL. So, please head over to Quilt Roadies on YouTube to view the weeks events and up close chatter with some of the superstars that teach and share during this week long party culminating in the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show!

The instructor I wanted to especially feature this week is Scott Hansen of Blue Nickel Studios...why you ask? Because I have wanted to take a class from him since he first started teaching at the Quilter's Affair! An incredible designer, and from the scuttle butt during lunch time his students are always having a great time. Scott started quilting during the Bicentennial years...and when you think about the type of quilts during this period and you look at his quilts now you can just imagine what must be going on in the creative workshop residing in his brain, LOL.

Urban Folk ~ Modern Design is the theme of Blue Nickel Studios, which is the brain child of Scott Hansen. And since the chances of taking a class with him remain elusive, because we seem to always teach on the same day, I decided to bid on his postcard donation of my favorite Scott design...and I WON!!!
 

I have already hung the card up and the detail is amazing...I wonder if his wife, who is a mixed media artist, shared her thoughts on the bead work? I am content for now, but still have high hopes of a tree class and if you, your guild, or event are looking for a wonderfully entertaining and talented instructor, you can contact Scott at the Blue Nickel Studios!!!

Click here for Anna's blog.

Click here for Anna's YouTube Channel.

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Quilt Story Road Show Stops!
Meet the Quilt Alliance in Augusta, Maine and Cedarburg, Wisconsin to share your quilt story!

August 17-18: Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts

Visions Art Museum, Contemporary Quilts + Textiles 
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
National Quilt Museum
The Quilters Hall of Fame
Virginia Quilt Museum
International Quilt Study Center & Museum
Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum
The Florida Quilt Museum
Texas Quilt Museum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art 

Want to join the Quilt Alliance?

Join or renew with the Quilt Alliance this month for an extra thank you!

 

All members who join or renew, or make a donation of $30 or more, between July 1-31 will receive Carolyn Crump's The Singer quilt pattern. Also, two lucky QA members or donors will win a copy of Dr. Carolyn L. Mazloomi's book Textural Rhythms:, including the work of Carolyn Crump. The drawing will be held on Friday, August 3. All current members (as of Thursday, August 2, 2018), and all donors who make a gift of $30 or more during July, will be eligible to win. Email QA Office Manager Debby Josephs if you would like to check the status of your membership.

 

 

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Marijke Vroomen Durning has written an article indicating that quilting is good for your health, helps you stay connected, and provides purpose. But, of course, you knew that already, right?

Marijke writes,

If you’re among the 7 to 10 million quilters in the United States, you likely already know how quilting can have a positive impact on your life. Studies have shown crafting can have a healing effect on the mind, but did you know the art of quilting may help restore or maintain your health?

Click on Learn More to read the rest of the article.

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Not all quilts are serious. We came across this one at Road to California and it just made us laugh. Enjoy "Mummy without Coffee: Take 2" by Mathea Daunheimer of Oamaru, New Zealand.

Click here for more photos and information about this quilt.

Mathea's quilt won Most Humorous Quilt at Road to California 2017.

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Take a closer look at some of the amazing work of Cathy Franks.

Star Members can learn more about Cathy and her techniques in Show 2302: Creative Embellishments and Quilt Stencil Versatility.

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Classes Open to Everyone

Ruler Work on Domestic Machines

Now you can watch Gina Perkes' Ruler Mastery Series in its entirety. We have all ten classes available, and they are open to everyone!

Gina's series shows you the basics of using machine quilting rulers, as well as how to make specific designs like feathers, waves, and geometric shapes using her line of high quality quilting rulers on your domestic or longarm machine. 

"Like Getting Two Free Rulers"

 Get started machine quilting right away with Gina's Ruler Mastery Kit, which includes all of the rulers covered in her series. The kit is priced at $199, which is like getting two of the rulers for free!

Not ready to buy the whole kit? If you want to try just one, we recommend the first ruler in the Ruler Mastery Class series, the Shirley Ruler. At just $24.00, it is a great way to test the machine quilting waters! 

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The following is the account of the fire from the perspective of Ricky and Justin primarily via the text messages and photos that were exchanged. It is an abridged version but includes the most critical messages relating to the fire over several days. As of this posting, the fire has burned 107,967 acres and is 85% contained. There have been over 150 homes/structures destroyed and 100+ damaged.

Click here to follow the log.

Here is the mostly-unedited video of Ricky's first drive into the Yellowstone Creek Ranch fire zone going to Autumn Rock. As an FYI, the first two pieces of music Ricky composed and recorded in his new recording studio just two weeks before the fire. This video is 54 minutes. It is somewhat haunting, hypnotic, and mesmerizing.

Click here for video.

Finally, here are images Ricky took in the fire zone, and other before/after images. 

Click here for images.

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This blog was originally posted by a TQS Member in 2010. Mark has come a long way since then.

Star Members can watch Mark and Ricky in Show 2301: Luminous Stained Glass Quilts.

This beautiful quilt was one of the first I saw when entering the show. It was made by Mark Sherman, TQS member "wood4mark." Wings and Feathers won 1st place in the category "Bed Quilts, Quilted On Longarm/Midarm Machine". 

Mark hand-dyed about 90% of the fabric in this quilt, and quilted it with a longarm machine. Dana says, "This is one of my personal favorites because of all the wonderful color and great quilting detail."

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How cute are these?

We just got these in the store and we are going crazy for them!

First we have the Quilter's Date Keeper - a perpetual calendar for you to keep track of all of the birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions (quilt shows!) in your life. Because it doesn't have years, you can start and finish it at any time, or use it forever.

It is full of fun quilty things - gorgeous quilt photos, inspirational quotes, and tips & tricks for quilters, and a project planning section in the back.

 AND we have matching pencils! These are great for sharing with friends, and they also have quilty sayings on them.

Get them while they last!