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Only a small percentage of quilters ever display their quilts in public. Sure there are a few confident souls who enter a quilt in a show...and, a few more that actually integrate their creations into their home decor.  But, a majority of quilters make quilts to use or to gift to someone else.  Lately I have had the pleasure of running into Quilts in Public Places...and the more I think about it, the more I think every quilter can find all kinds of interesting places to share their quilts!  All it takes is asking...I would love to see a regular quilt display in every library, city hall, school, hospital, assisted living facility, Welcome Center...the possibilities are endless and a quilt revival would begin. Rather than keep those piles of quilts folded up in the closet find a place where they can be shared.

What started all these ideas bouncing around in my head was as I was helping my sister get to her gate at the airport I stopped short when I saw a whole display of wall hangings in the airport. Charlyn Hughes of Bend, Oregon had a wonderful display that honored nature. What a lovely place to hang quilts for stressed people to stop and enjoy. I hope you enjoy the slide show and maybe open your mind to the possibility of displaying your quilts in a public place.

Click here for Anna's YouTube Channel.

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We caught up with TQS guest Mel Beach at QuiltCon 2018. She talked about the creation of her quilt "Peace by Piece." Mel demonstrated the technique for creating this quilt in Show 2112: Creating Improvisational Patchwork and Modern Molas & A New Spin on an Antique Quilt.

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Jacquie's Quilt won 3rd Place Traditional in the 2017 World Quilt Competition.

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We are thinking this block looks like a tree, perhaps combined with others, a forest? Find out what it's called when you play the game.

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The QuiltCon 2018 raffle quilt, Full Circle, was designed by Hillary Goodwin and quilted by Rachael Dorr. It is a modern take on a log cabin block with inset circle piecing. The phenomenal quilting throughout the quilt enhances the original design to create a stunning quilting collaboration. While the piecing is quite minimalist, we were struck by the variety of quilting designs. See if you have a favorite. Don't forget to check out the back.

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The Grand Prize in our International Quilting Weekend (March 16-18) is the BERNINA B 530 Gold Edition. They won't even be out until around the end of March, but our winner will be one of the first to get one. Here is more about the machine:

BERNINA of America, is pleased to announce that it’s celebrating its 125th Golden Anniversary this year. Focused on the motto “Celebrating Your Creativity,” BERNINA will rejoice in the past, present and future by offering a variety of special offerings including the BERNINA 530 125^th Anniversary Limited Edition Sewing Machine featuring a gold faceplate and commemorative plaque. Also included with the machine is the 125^th Anniversary Presser Foot #1. The 24K gold plated foot is packaged in a collectible tin alongside a special spool of golden thread. For more information, visit www.BERNINA.com/125years

There will be Multiple Ways to Win. Watch for Wednesday's newsletter with even more prizes and how to play.

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Diane used Inklingo to piece her "Generations" quilt. It was quilted by Karen Marchetti. She has posted photos of the quilt in progress. To see these photos, click here.

Star Members can watch Diane in Show 2205: Magnificent Millefiori Quilts.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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When Lindsey Neill visited QuiltCon 2017 she was inspired by all of the incredible quilts. As she learned more about the makers, she decided she wanted to create a reminder of why she continues to create and the joy that creating brings to her life. Her quilt, "Sewology" is her testament to the quilting community and their shared passion for sewing. It was exhibited at QuiltCon 2018.

We also think it has a really cool quilting design. It was quilted by Christina Lane.