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The National Quilt Museum works to advance the art of today's quilter by bringing it to new and expanding audiences worldwide. It promotes the quilting community through exhibits, education, and advocacy efforts. 

The Museum is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that receives over 80% of its funding through the generosity of the quilting community. The Annual Benefit Auction is one of the Museum's largest and most important annual fundraisers.  

To participate in this auction go to www.quiltmuseum.org/Auction. All residents of the United States can bid and win items. The items you win will be shipped to you after payment.

Items in the auction have been donated by quilters, quilt guilds, companies, and individuals passionate about quilting. All money raised will go to the Museum general fund.

 "Loons of Nova Scotia" donated by Shirley P. Kelly

Items include:

• Quilts
• Quilt Miniatures
• Fabric Bundles
• Janome Machine
• Much more...

• Shirley P, Kelly
• Diane Gaudynski
• Judith Larzelere    
• Gail Garber
• Katherine Dossman
• Barbara Schneider
• Patricia Cook Haas
• and many more.

The National Quilt Museum is a 501c3
nonprofit organization funded by quilters like you!

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A Go Tell it at the Quilt Show! interview with Maria Ferri Cousins who has created quilts featuring rescued animals, both of whom appear to be reflecting on their pasts.

One quilt, one person, one video camera, three minutes = another quilt story saved!

"Go Tell It at the Quilt Show!" is a Quilt Alliance project designed to capture the stories of quilts where quiltmakers gather. This interview was filmed at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas in November 2016.
 

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Laura at SewVeryEasy has a quick and easy butterfly and floral quilt you can make from just 12 fat quarters. Mix them up or make them the same, the quilt is stunning either way.

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Throughout 2017 we will be pairing quilters in the USA with an International team member to participate in what we hope will be the largest international exchange of miniature quilts in history! The purpose of the project is to cross borders and cultures with quilts around the globe.

We are excited to have over 240 participants and it is growing daily. We anticipate a large need for non-USA quilters to pair with USA quilters so please share this opportunity with your non-USA quilting friends. We currently have 60 “Ladies in Waiting” who are seeking an international partner.

Here’s the basic info:

1. You must be a TQS member to participate. We have a Basic (free level) and of course Star Members are welcome too.
2. You will be paired on a first come, first served basis with an international. The sooner you join, the better your chances are of getting a partner. We have a huge marketing campaign happening now to make non-USA quilters aware of the project and will continue to do all we can to tell the quilting world about this project.
3. Once paired, you will then establish a pen pal relationship by email with your teammate. You are urged to get to know each other and learn about your quilting history and share what sort of quilting you enjoy. However, do not share images of your mini quilt in-progress or finished – that is meant to be a surprise when they are exchanged in 2018.
4.  All quilts may be submitted for consideration to be part of an exhibition to be presented at the International Quilt Festival in Houston in 2018. Twenty-four to thirty-six pairs of quilt will be chosen.
5. When the project ends you send your quilt to your teammate and they will send their quilt to you. This project is not about the quilt you get, but about the connection you have made with someone from around the globe.

To learn all of the details, go here.

News from Argentina:

One quilter already participating is “silachas” from Argentina. With the help of Google Translate, she wrote and said, “Here in Argentina there is almost no patchwork. Actually one has to make magic to develop this fabulous art. Having communication with another quilter is the best and it seems I can touch the sky with my hands, I am so grateful. With respect to my teammate Cheril, we are already communicating and it works very well with Google Translate. Thank you for everything!”

To join the International Miniature Quilt Exchange, simply join the group here.

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Star Members can watch Show 1103: The Skinny on Stripes in which this piece was featured.  

Click here to learn how to order the book.       Click the button to see what bonuses come with membership.

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Libby is a special teacher. With humor and an amazing assortment of tricks and tips, Libby will give you techniques you can use right away on your quilts. TheQuiltShow.com has her teaching DVD online for free to Star members. Click below to learn more or click to Join or Renew and get started on this 90 minute class.

"Join Libby as she takes you on an informative and exciting adventure with thread play! From sheer ribbon illusions to potluck appliqué, after watching this DVD you'll never view thread the same way! Learn how to do free-motion embroidery with decorative threads, reverse appliqué that works especially well with pieced backgrounds and large shapes and much, much more!"