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Anita Huber's quilt, Boudinet Clan, won 1st Place in the category Large Wall Quilts - 1st Entry in an AQS Paducah Contest.

Our question, "How did she get it to fit?" got answered in the video below. We were particularly interested in how she pieced that ring of diamonds.

The quilting on this quilt is a combination of Free-Motion and Computer-aided. The black color hides the quilting, so be sure to look at the close up and the video to see the movement and designs.

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A beloved American Idol winner recently celebrated her 36th birthday with a quilting-themed cake from the Big Sugar Bakeshop. She also completed her first quilt for her child's birthday. Did you guess who it was? It's Kelly Clarkson!

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Flower Basket, 68" x 78", is based on a pattern by Sue Nickels. The quality of the work by Joyce Hite and Patricia Hechler is fantastic. Techniques used include Fused Appliqué, Machine Appliqué, and Machine Piecing. The quilting uses both Free-Motion Quilting and Computer Assisted Stitch Software to achieve an outstanding design and effect. Plus, we really love the feel and fun of the border.

The border must have been a problem as Joyce has said, "This was the first time that I made a double-scallop edge treatment, which I will never again attempt until pigs fly!"

Take a look.

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Did you miss out on Cheryl Lynch's Mini Mosaic Quilt Kits? Well, guess what? They're back, and we have EIGHT new designs. We only have a few of each, so don't wait to buy the ones you love.

These quilt kits are small, fun, portable projects that you can complete fairly quickly, and they make great gifts - either in kit format or completed. They also make great group projects for retreats and events! Plus, at just $28 each, you can buy all of the kits you love.

Each kit contains the pattern, sticky stabilizer for assembly, "tile" and "grout" fabrics, tulle netting for finishing your mosaic, and full instructions. You will need to provide small fabric pieces for the sashing and border from your stash.

We have limited quantities of each design, so don't wait!

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Feed Your Mind features a hand-drawn Mandala and hand stitching. There's also a reason that it is not a complete circle...Star Members can watch Show 2209 to find out why...

Star Members can watch Katie Fowler in Show 2209: Coloring on Fabric Mandala Designs.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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We are so excited that the Coloring Kits for Katie Fowler's Color Me Curious Fabric Coloring Sheets have arrived in the TQS store! These lovely kits full of inspiring colors were well worth the wait. The pencils came all the way from England and the colors were chosen by Katie herself to compliment her Color Me Curious Fabric Coloring Sheets. Plus, we got great pricing on everything in the kit and we are passing it on to you!

Each kit contains 12 Derwent Inktense Pencils, two paint brushes, 2 ounces of aloe gel, and a plastic storage bag to stow your kit safely when you aren't using it.

Use your coloring kit with Katie's Color Me Curious Fabric Coloring Sheets and create beautiful and colorful one-of-a kind mandala designs to sew or appliqué. When you are finished, you can use the kit to color your own designs!

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Convergence in Wonderland was created by Katie coloring a Mandala and then cutting it up, because as she says, "That's what I do."

Star Members can watch Katie Fowler in Show 2209: Coloring on Fabric Mandala Designs.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Barbara walks you through the steps of Blocks 13, 14, and 15. Click on "Learn More" to head over to Barbara's blog for instruction.

 

Have questions about the Patchwork BOM?

There is an area in the FORUM where you can ask questions regarding the quilt. Barbara is there to answer your questions.