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That's what the Smithsonian had to do to help restore the Star-Spangled Banner. In 1914, Amelia Fowler was hired to preserve the Star-Spangled Banner Flag. Undoing her stitches would require unbelievable precision and time.
 

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Susan Madden did an artist-in-residency at Mesa Verde National Park in May 2016. "CBS Sunday Morning" spoke with her about her art. Susan is sharing that visit with TQS. Click on the photo to be taken to the CBS site for the video and article (On the Trail: Mesa Verde).

 

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Patricia Belyea of Okan Arts had the opportunity to chat with the "King of Color" a week before his latest book, "Bold Blooms," is released. They talk about his approach to design and how he became involved in quilting.

 
 

(photo: Okan Arts)

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If this doesn't get you organized, nothing will. There is a pocket for everything in this cute organizer from Caroline at SewCanShe.
 

(photo: SewCanShe)

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Congratulations to Ron Frampton and Liz Keese, winners of Claire Saxby's children's book, "My Name is Lizzie Flynn."  TQS will be contacting you shortly to send you this wonderful book.

 
My Name is Lizzie Flynn, published in 2015, is a picture book about a convict girl traveling to Australia in 1841 and about the making of the Rajah quilt. The moving story and beautiful illustrations by Lizzy Newcomb bring this interesting story to life in a manner that is understandable for a young reader.
 

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Here are some highlights from Quilting in the Garden 2014. This year, 2016, their featured artist is a little different than in the past. They are featuring the artists of C&T publishing.

Show Dates: September 24 & 25 – 2016

Alden Lane Nursery, Livermore, CA

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We all do it...we rush out to get the latest Quilt Sampler magazine and we dream of visiting the shops that are featured!  It could be a quilter's dream vacation! I lucked out that on the recent Quilt Roadies trip I was heading through Walla Walla Washington where one of the featured shops was located. I am soooo glad I decided to stop because...it was awesome!


Stash is located is located in a historic building in downtown Walla Walla it is a respite for a quilter's soul.



I couldn't help myself...I now have a new project to create...How could I resist this wonderful piece of fabric goodness, LOL.  Enjoy the slide show and if you see something you must have, either visit Walla Walla or check them out online at www.myfabricstash.com. Hope we see you next week either here, the www.wooliemammoth.blogspot.com, or on our You Tube Channel Quilt Roadies.
 

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

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This cute little fabric basket by Terry Atkinson can be made from scraps or a Jelly Roll. It's a great way to hide some of your "not so favorite" fabric.

 

(photo: Terry Atkinson)

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It's always fascinating to see how fabric is made, and watching them screen print Marimekko fabrics is no exception. The Art of Wonderment gives you a peek at the process.

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Have you been enjoying the animal portrait quilts by Barbara Yates Beasley in Show 1905?  Then you are going to love this. Luana Rubin tours the Animal Quilts from the 2015 Houston Quilt Festival.

Star Members can watch Barbara in Show 1905: Animal Portraits.