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Can you figure out which pieces of this quilt represent the four elements? It's not as easy as you think.

Star Members can learn more about Olga in Show 1912: Hand Appliqué Revolution: From Frustration to Perfection.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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As you may know, Ricky is a HUGE Hamilton fan. When we found this on the internet, we just had to share. It's a "different" interpretation of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

 

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Ever since I first became a Bubbe, I have waited with bated breath for my first sew day with my eldest grandchild. Let’s just say that at that age, 4-½, Lev is prime bait! She was also pretty excited about the prospect of quilting, having remembered I bought the red Sparrow sewing machine for her. (Fast forward- someday she will have to share it.)  We decided to make a quilt for her beloved Teddy. I decided to keep it very simple – I just wanted her on the machine. We set up the Sparrow on a little table, pulled up a chair and were good to go. First Lev had to pick her front and back fabrics from my latest line, Mirage, (shipping this March) – that was easy peasy!  Then I had her pick a third fabric for a fused heart on one side.  We decided that a 12” finished quilt was the perfect size for Teddy.
 
Before we hit the machine with fabric, I had her stitch on binder paper without thread, to practice sewing in a straight line.
 
 
While we were stitching, she noticed that the Jumpy House in the back yard was inflated, so off she went to play; that trumped the sewing machine!
 
 
After a solid round of Jumpy House, it was back to the machine.  First we fused; I held the iron and she put her hand over mine.
 
 
Then we stitched the heart into place with a straight stitch.  After layering the fabric right sides together, I added batting to one side. I decided we would use the pillowcase style of finishing.  She sat on my lap and LOVED it when I used the slide control to increase the speed of the machine. 
 
 
When the quilt was stitched, we turned it inside out, poked out the corners and sewed up the opening. The entire process took 30 minutes – PERFECT! She promptly went and wrapped up her Teddy for bed and I think I saw him smile!
 
I pronounced her to be a quilter and I hope our journey has just begun. I have always said I believe quilting skips generations and I plan to prove it! It was a wonderful Thanksgiving at the Anderson’s house this year with a new quilter in the fold!
 
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Rosa's quilt is made up of 196 different appliqué blocks and the whole thing just seems to shimmer.

Want to learn how to appliqué like Rosa? Watch Show 1912: Hand Appliqué Revolution: From Frustration to Perfection.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Alex met Award-winning quilter Claudia Pfeil in Houston 2016 and they discussed her quilt, "Paradox." This quilt is made completely from silk and, as you'll learn, is quite heavy. Claudia shares her secrets for working with silk, what to do when the colors run, and how to create interest by varying your quilting designs.

Claudia also talks about her shop, Quilt & Co, in Krefeld, Germany.

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Asternoon Delight is one of Ricky’s award-winning quilts and it all started with a great photo!
 
Ricky says, "A successful quilt has to have a successful start. Asternoon Delight started as a closeup photo of very tiny asters. The photo was manipulated in Photoshop to create the swirls and swooshes that enhanced the background and created clues for the quilting design. It was then printed full-size (54” x 42”), and quilted. Photography has strengthened my quilting experience because I can be creative with a camera when I am not able to be in my studio. I can think like an artist… I can be an artist... anytime… anywhere." — Ricky Tims
 
 
Family treasures are not just limited to people. Ricky created this photo quilt of Lucky the dog. Lucky has since passed, but the owners treasure the quilt as a reminder of their faithful companion. The details shows the texture created from the quilting stitches.
 
 
So guess who wanted to learn how to take great photos? Yep, it's Alex! She signed up for Ricky's 52-Week Photo Challenge. While Ricky's class is not a quilting class, Alex agrees with Ricky that photography will strengthen her quilting experience and allow her to be an artist anytime, anywhere, as long as she has a camera in hand.
 
Only 6 days left for Early Bird 75% Off!
 
Ricky leads Part 1 (26 weeks) of an in-depth, three-part, 52-week digital photography class. This is a group participation class. It is not a self-guided, self-contained class. Lessons/challenges are posted each week. It is perfect for anyone interested in being a better artist by using photography as a medium for creative exploration and artistic discovery. Hobbyists and travelers will benefit too. You will learn to look at your world with an artistic eye. Proper camera gear and software is required.
 
Part 1 is a $599 value. Early Bird Price is $149. (75% off)
Early Bird Price Ends December 15th.
December 16th-25th, Registration is 50% off at $299.
On December 26, Full price, $599
 
Get complete details at photoclassforyou.com.

What You Will Learn
     • Learn camera basics
     • Learn in-camera specialty techniques
     • Learn the elements of art and principles of design
     • Learn Lightroom and Photoshop
 
Watch the trailer below and let Ricky tell you all about it.
 

 

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Libby Lehman is doing well. Her cognitive skills remain an issue. She is limited from mechanical things like cell phones and sewing machines, but she walks without assistance. Her left side continues to improve, and she can manage on her own. She enjoys outings such as this one - a visit to the zoo! Merry Christmas and Holiday Blessings to you Libby!
 
 
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'Tis the season and this delightful fabric candy canes have no calories! Make a bunch or make just one, these adorable holiday treats will have your mouth watering and your machine motoring.

 

 
 
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What is the PANTONE Color of the Year? Greenery! According to their website:

"A symbolic color selection; a color snapshot of what we see taking place in our global culture that serves as an expression of a mood and an attitude.

A refreshing and revitalizing shade, Greenery is symbolic of new beginnings.

Greenery is a fresh and zesty yellow-green shade that evokes the first days of spring when nature’s greens revive, restore and renew. Illustrative of flourishing foliage and the lushness of the great outdoors, the fortifying attributes of Greenery signals consumers to take a deep breath, oxygenate and reinvigorate.

Greenery is nature’s neutral. The more submerged people are in modern life, the greater their innate craving to immerse themselves in the physical beauty and inherent unity of the natural world. This shift is reflected by the proliferation of all things expressive of Greenery in daily lives through urban planning, architecture, lifestyle and design choices globally. A constant on the periphery, Greenery is now being pulled to the forefront - it is an omnipresent hue around the world.

A life-affirming shade, Greenery is also emblematic of the pursuit of personal passions and vitality."

Click on the color to go to the video:

 

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Congratulations to TQS Members threadmizer and traderjudy, winners of the Olfa Folding Cutting Mat. Threadmizer was enamoured with the colored pencil lazy susan and traderjudy loved the Stanley 3-in-1 Rolling WorkShop as it allowed her to travel more easily to classes.
 

Have you been reading all of the "Let's Get Organized" articles here at TQS? Click here to take a look.

 

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