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Faig Ahmed takes the patterns of traditional Azerbaijani rugs and distorts them to create new textiles that appear to be melting off the wall.  The designs are far from traditional and far from boring.

From his bio,

"Faig Ahmed is an internationally recognized artist from Baku, Azerbaijan, who represented Azerbaijan at the Venice Biennale in 2007. He is well known for his conceptual works that utilize traditional decorative craft and the visual language of carpets into contemporary sculptural works of art. His works reimagine ancient crafts and create new visual boundaries by deconstructing traditions and stereotypes."

(Photo: ThisisColossal.com; Kate Sierzputowski)

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Have you tried a Bloc Loc ruler yet?  Their grooved technology locks onto the seam, allowing you trim 90% faster and more accurately.  Here, Janna Thomas (Show 1803) shows you how to use the Flying Geese Square Ruler.

Star Members can watch Janna in Show 1803: It's All in the Border.

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There is a new exhibit at the Heritage Center at the Red Cloud Indian School in South Dakota, tracing the evolution of Lakota quilting.  The gallery walls are now covered with quilts featuring traditional sunburst designs of the Lakota that are often presented as ceremonial gifts, as well as quilts made by contemporary artists featuring a more modern interpretation of Lakota designs.  As a collection, they tell the story of a Native American art form that continues to evolve.

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Recently a TQS member wrote to us saying that she is drowning in 1" strips of scrap fabric. As luck would have it, we have found a number of creative ideas that will help to downsize the strip stash, while at the same time adding a bit of creative color to her world.

(photo by Gregory Case Photography)

1. Create stunning baskets, bowls and tote bags using strips of fabric, clothesline, glue and your imagination. Alex and Ricky share tips and ideas in Show 613.

2. Need a pop of color in your surroundings? Emily and Jamie at Everyday Art show you how to make a rag rug using all of colorful scraps. 

3. Got a pair of summer sandals that need a bit of an update? At Mod Podge Rocks you can learn how to update to a "new" pair of sandals and no one will be the wiser.

4. Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy shows you how to take your lamp from sad to super fun with just a bits of fabric.

Now, if you have some fabric left after all of that crafting, why not make some super cool fabric beads from J&O Fabrics or thumb tacks from How About Orange? Happy scrap crafting!

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 Happy Birthday Dr. Bob at Superior Threads!

This year, he's giving you a gift for his birthday. But hurry, sale ends tomorrow!!!!

Click here to go to the sale.

It's 25% off almost everything -- threads (King Tut, So Fine! #50, MasterPiece, Bottom Line, Magnifico, Fantastico, and many more), fabrics (thousands of fabrics, all top brands), needles (titanium-coated Home Machine needles and Groz-Beckert Longarm Machine needles), prewound bobbins (most popular bobbins sizes), and notions.

Receive 25% off through Feb. 9, 2016. The discount will be applied automatically to your cart when checking out. FREE shipping on regular retail orders over $50 to all U.S. addresses.

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"Pour l'Amour du Fil"

Hall XXL – Parc des Expositions de la Beaujoire – NANTES - France

  April 20th to 23rd, 2016
 

For lovers of needlework, the upcoming Pour l'Amour du Fil show in Nantes, France, promises to be a real treat. The venue halls will abound with classes, exhibits, vendors and more, all designed to inspire quilters, knitters, embroiderers, and those aficionados of needle arts.

With this year's theme, "Cherry Blossoms," it is no accident that the show will include Yoko Saito (learn about Yoko Saito in Show 1505) and beautiful quilts from her most recent QUILTMANIA book, "My Little Japan."

There will also be traditional quilts by Linda Collins, Jane Lury & Linda Koenig.  Wonderful embroideries by Brian Haggard (Show 1106), Australian quilts from Margaret Sampson George & Brigitte Giblin, and the amazing Boutis by Kumiko Nakayama, along with many other American and European artists.
 

Come and meet the artists, enjoy the demos on TV screens, classes and workshops by artists from all over the world, mini workshops from 1 to 2 hours (sewing, knitting, embroidery…) and more.

In the shopping area, over 100 exhibitors from different countries will welcome you, so don’t miss this wonderful edition with splendid exhibitions, a creative mood, lots of surprises and especially the pleasure of a show not quite like any other.

Enjoy a video from last year's show;  it's in French, but its main language is Quilting.

Click here for more information and to buy tickets.
 

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Don't let Asya Kozina near your fabric scissors!

This is not your everyday paper art. Russian artist Asya Kozina has been turning paper into high art for years, and won renown for her impressive Mongolian wedding costumes.  Here she creates Baroque wigs.

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In this new tutorial, Jen from Shabby Fabrics shows you how to make a classic Danish Heart quickly and easily!

Click here for Free Template Download.