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The wildfire called the Spring Fire devastated the forest in and around the town of La Veta, Colorado. Ricky shares his experience in a chat with Alex with still images and video footage taken during the roller coaster ride of emotions that ensued over several days.

Ricky writes,

"This video is dedicated to Justin Shults who was the real hero protecting the priceless quilts and art, our company computers and files, and making sure the dogs were safe. He had to bear the work alone and he deserves a medal for determination and not giving into pressure. He texted, "I got this! This is what I do."

Ricky also wants to thank everyone who sent their love and support throughout this difficult situation.

On Monday, we will be sharing a timeline of the Spring Fire 2018 as told through Ricky and Justin's Text Messages and Photos. We will also be sharing a video that Ricky created of his first drive into the Yellowstone Creek Ranch fire zone going to Autumn Rock. It includes music he just recently composed and recorded in his new studio.

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Pamela writes about her quilt,

Ta Da! My version of the Halo Medallion Quilt designed by the late Sue Garman and quilted by Lois Squyres Kindley. I cried when I saw it!!! It’s not quite finished, needs the binding and to be blocked. The beauty of the quilting enhanced my piecing perfectly. Thank you so much Lois for your creative quilting artistry. To Barbara Black and the Sunday Sew and Sews—I did it! Thanks for all of the encouragement and guidance (along with two other quilting friends I leaned on repeatedly). But Chuck Erickson is the real winner. Through thick and thin and several swear words plus two broken arms he supported me at every step. Thank you God for sending him my way and for keeping me on the path to do my best work ever!
ps. I am making another one for my other daughter-different fabric!

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Tree of Life by Mark Sherman won Best of Show at the World Quilt Show Florida in 2010.

It measures 85″ by 106″ and is a turned edge appliqué interpretation of a Louis Comfort Tiffany window. Mark created the quilt as a tribute to his brother.

Watch Mark Sherman in Show 2301: Luminous Stained Glass Quilts.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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We searched the internet for something quilt related to Friday the 13th. We found something scary and ridiculous, The Quilt of Hathor, an episode of "Friday the 13th: The Series" in which a cursed antique is a quilt. When you sleep under it, you dream of your enemy’s murder, only for your enemy to die as you dream it.

Here's the best picture we could find:

Click here for more info. Do you have any quilt superstitions?

Want to see what the episode was all about:

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Jen from Shabby Fabrics has the latest in their Table Glitz series. This time it is bright and cheerful sunflower placemats and coasters. Jen walks you through putting these together and offers some great tips for doing it accurately.

Click here to download the .pdf file.

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More Applicutters Have Arrived!

L. says "I just used the Shark Applicutter on a "tree" applique pattern that I have cut many times with regular scissors. And the Shark was awesome! It reduced the cutting time by at least half, and it was so much easier because I could just lay the pattern down and cut -- with precision! -- and I didn't have to worry about the material getting in the way as I was cutting. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this tool!"

Get them while they last!

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Janeene Herchold created Carnival by using a variety of surface embellishments to enhance the basic design shapes. She used beads, threads, ribbons, fabric paints and more to add dimensions and volume. The design is raw edge fused to the background and the shapes are couched around the edges for definition. Some shapes are filled with beads, pompoms, etc. for added volume. Everything was completed by hand with the machine used only to add the binding.

Click on See the Zoom Quilt to get a closer look.

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We are in full swing with the Quilter's Affair and The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. The most amazing thing you need to know about The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show is...it's Free!!! Over 10,000 visitors come to view this one-day outdoor show.

"It is the mission of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show™ to educate the public about the art, skill, and heritage of traditional and contemporary quilts and fiber arts, while enhancing the cultural vitality of the community of Sisters and Central Oregon."

The show is supported by a variety of fundraisers and supporters. One of the most amazing fundraisers is the Wish Upon A Card exhibit and silent auction. Anyone can make a post card and donate it to this event for sale. The instructors of the Quilter's Affair have long been supporters of this fundraiser which raises funds for The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show and the SOQS Arts Scholarship Fund. The cards, which are made by The Quilter's Affair instructors, are framed by Myrna of https://www.highdesertframeworks.com/. Her generosity of talent and time are truly the foundation of this amazing fundraiser. When it comes to framing, she is an artist!!! I found a letter written by my grandmother (who I never met) and although it was written to my mother and father, the message of love resonated with me. I had one framed photograph of her and the letter. I asked Myrna to use the same creativity that she brings to the Wish Upon A Card framing...OMG...it is absolutely beautiful and I had to share it with you!

She dropped a hint when I picked up my beautifully framed family heirloom that my postcard turned out wonderful...well, I had to sneak over to the Sisters High School where the cards are on display for the silent auction to see it all framed up. I was in awe of all the wonderful cards which you will see on a Quilt Roadies video. But I have to say my card is sweet and beautifully framed. If you are in Sisters you can bid on the card, or there is a Buy It Now price. We shall see how much my card raises, but I swear Myrna's framing really makes the card sing!



Stay tuned for more excitement from Sisters, Oregon!

Click here for Anna's blog.

Click here for Anna's YouTube Channel.

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Barbara writes, "Every time I give my lecture, "Time Management for Quilters." I hear from people, days, weeks or even months after who tell me they picked up a few tips that really helped them get more done. Some ask me to go into things in more depth. So here are my 3 Top Time Management tips, the things I do that really help me get more done."