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Here's a cute pin cushion project by Sam Hunter from Hunter's Design Studio. It's a great place to put your used needles. And it's easy; any type of machine with a 1/4" foot is all you need.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
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TQS talked to Mark Lipinski in between takes on the set. He discusses his magazine, how he finds inspiration daily, and how he's "de-cluttered" his life in order to find that inspiration. Want to learn more about the Slow Stitching Movement? Click here.
(***The noise you hear in the background takes place becuase the interview was filmed on the set while technicians continued to work on the show.)
Star Members can watch Mark in Show 1813: Quilts of Valor and Intent.
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Follow along with Jen at Shabby Fabrics to learn how to create festive gift tags that can be used year after year or given as gifts.
Free template download: http://bit.ly/ShabbyFabricsFreeDownloads
Christmas Shabby Shapes: http://bit.ly/ChristmasShabbyShapes
How to Finish Your Shabby Shapes: https://youtu.be/XFI9lGAbRSY
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In Part 2, Lea uses the Value Scale and value contrast to create the illusion of distance, draw attention specific elements, and establish relative location of objects. (Watch Part 2 below.)
Star Members can watch Lea in Show 1609: Transforming Quilts from Real Life.
Click here to visit Lea's Portrait Quilts classroom.
In Part 1, she shows you the tools she uses to give her a broad value range when creating her portrait quilts.
Here's Part 1 -
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Not confident in your free-motion quilting capabilities? This fun tutorial walks you through the steps of creating free-motion quilted scissors and an adorable pincushion. It's a great gift for the holidays and a great way to practice your free-motion quilting. Thanks to Lori Kennedy of The Inbox Jaunt and WeAllSew.com.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Enjoy a little blast from the past by the folk group, The Weavers. Who knew people sang about quilting bees?
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Here's a taste of a mouth-watering exhibit at IQA Houston 2015. You might gain a few pounds just by looking.
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Is your quilt guild looking for a new way to make a difference in YOUR community? Need an idea? The North County Quilters Association of Escondido were the first quilting group to join the RARE Bear Army when the program began earlier this year. Making a cuddly bear for a child with a rare disease takes only a few hours and can be hugely rewarding. Check out the smiles on these recent recipients!
Alex and Ricky joined in the fun at the Houston Quilt Festival.
Want to share more about the RARE Bear campaign with your guild? See them at an upcoming AQS shows in your area.
Feb, 11 – 14: Phoenix, AZ
Feb. 24 – 27: Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 16 – 19: Lancaster, PA
April 20 – 23: Paducah, KY
July 27 – 30: Syracuse, NY
Aug. 10 – 13: Grand Rapids, MI
Sept. 14 – 17: Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 5 – 8: Des Moines, IA
Can't make the shows... Click here to download the RARE Bear Flyer.
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Sue loved the look of wonky log cabin blocks but didn't like dealing with all those 1/4″ seams, so she came up with a fused method to create them.
Star Members can watch Sue in Show 1608: Creating Unique Collage Quilts & Quilts with Meaning.
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It looks like flying geese. Do you know the name of the block? Play the game to find out.
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