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Looking for something to decorate the house this fall in a hurry? Got any old sweaters lying around? Small Fry & Co shows you how to make a sweater pumpkin in about an hour.
Want more ideas for making things with bits of sweaters/wool for your decor?
Check out the super-cute ideas from Kim Klein and Tami Pfeil (Episode 1107)
Photo by Gregory Case Photography
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Photo by Gregory Case Photography Image from Carrie Bloomston
There are so many tools that are available to quilters nowadays, which make the process much easier, faster and more accurate. Have you ever wondered who comes up with those tools? Meet teacher and designer Deb Tucker. She has been quilting for 30 years, and she began teaching soon after she mastered many quilting techniques.
Deb notes that accuracy was a recurring challenge for students, so she designed ways for improving ease and precision when piecing. She demonstrates how they help simplify the creation of a LeMoyne Star with foolproof accuracy. Do you think of a LeMoyne Star as traditional? Not necessarily! Deb offers infinite variations on this block. She also dissects a quilt pattern, examining its parts and offering ideas for changes and simplifications.
Later, Author and Fabric Designer Carrie Bloomston shows us how to cool down a wild color with paint and fabric.
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We want to make sure everyone knows about the Online DVD classes that are FREE with your Star membership. TQS finds helpful DVD classes from great teachers and makes that a part of your Premium membership. Currently there are 5 full length classes.
Feathers are a "must-have" skill for quilters. These designs add depth and feeling to quilts of all styles. From Amish quilts to Art Quilts, there is a place for the quilted feather. To help you get real life practice, Renae uses a "Feather Practice Panel". This fabric is pre-printed with different feather designs for you to practice with before you start on your precious quilt. The DVD works you through each style individually.
The practice panel is a deal at $12, but if you become/renew a Premium "Star" membership before September 30, you will get the practice panel FREE PLUS another gift worth up to $37.95 for a combined value of up to $49.95 (you pay only a small shipping fee).
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Straight from RJR's new website, here's an adorable FREE pattern that would look great in your sewing room.
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There are so many tools that are available to quilters nowadays, which make the process much easier, faster and more accurate. Have you ever wondered who comes up with those tools? Meet Deb Tucker, who is one of those amazing people. Deb has been quilting for 30 years, and she began teaching soon after she mastered many quilting techniques. She notes that accuracy was a recurring challenge for students, so she set out to create tools to help them be successful. Her tools are designed for improving ease and precision when piecing.
She demonstrates how they help simplify the creation of a LeMoyne Star with foolproof accuracy. Do you think of a LeMoyne Star as traditional? Not necessarily! Deb offers infinite variations on this block. She also dissects a quilt pattern, examining its parts and offering ideas for changes and simplifications. Later, Author and Fabric Designer Carrie Bloomston shows us how to cool down a wild color with paint and fabric.
Show 1707: Tricks and Tools of the Trade, debuts September 28, 2015.
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TQS guest, Carrie Bloomston, talks about her book, "The Little Spark–30 Ways to Ignite Your Creativity," and what you need to do to spark your creativity.
Star Members can watch Deb and Carrie Bloomston in Show 1707: Tricks and Tools of the Trade when it debuts on Monday, September 28, 2015.
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Give your decorative stitching the perfect foundation with Quilters Select TearAway. Alex shows you how the ultra-lightweight tear-away stabilizer has enough body to support dense satin stitch appliqué, yet is easily removed from your lightest stitching. And, the temporary fusible coating will secure the fibers of your fabric eliminating pinning or distortion.
Click here to learn more about Quilters Select TearAway.
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If you've seen Melody Crust at a quilt show or on TQS, you've seen her "Bling" - she just sparkles. Bonnie talks with Melody and looks at some of her of "Bling" and some mini "Blinged" quilts. Melody also demonstrates just one technique she uses to put "Bling" on her quilts. Watch the Vidcast below for great pictures of beaded projects and a quick tutorial on fusible thread and foil.
Star Members can see what Melody is up to now in Show 1706: Textural Backgrounds, Applique on Silk & Straight-Line Quilting.
Watch Bonnie in Show 205: Digi BobbE - An Embroiderer's Dream or click here to visit her website.
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WeAllSew.com has video tutorials! Here is just one great example, the DIY Infinity Scarf from Mimi G.
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It's time for the SAQA Benefit Auction. SAQA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the art quilt and the artists who create them.
A number of other contributors have been on TQS, including Michelle Jackson (1002), Katie Pasquini-Masopust (906), TQS Legend, Yvonne Porcella (713), and more. Now you can own of their quilts and support a great cause.
Click here for information on how the auction works.
Here's a wonderful video of the creation of "Under the Willow Tree" by SAQA member, Shelly Burge. This is her auction piece.
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