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The Modern Quilt Guild invites digital submissions from MQG members of their original quilt art created after 2005 for a juried exhibition planned at the Texas Quilt Museum for January – March 2016, sponsored exclusively by EZ Quilting by Simplicity Creative Group. DEADLINE for submissions to be received by the MQG: April 30, 2015, jurors’ notification of accepted quilts via email by August 31, 2015.
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Two years ago after QuiltCon, loads of people rushed out of the convention center and went to get tattoos. The idea was so popular, this year at QuiltCon, two tattoo artists were on site at the show. One of them, Stacey Martin, and her brave customer, Judith, talked to TQS about their backgrounds and why they were at QuiltCon.
You can learn more about Stacey at www.goldenagetattoos.com/stacey-martin.
It's not an everyday occurance to see a tattoo vendor at a quilt show, but at QuiltCon, this booth was 'buzzing' all weekend long. Women of all shapes, sizes and ages were getting ink to show off their passion to the world. Meet Austin tattoo artist Stacey Martin and her customer, Judith, who flew all the way from the UK just for the show. A big thanks goes out to Judith, who, by the way, we found out is an artist in her own right. Check out her quilting blog and fine art photography blog.
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Every year there is a product that hits the market that has everyone buzzing. Currently it is the Frixion Pen. Before you dive in and purchase one for your heirloom quilt, check out what TQS members are saying in the Forum about this hot new marking tool being used by quilters.
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Sometimes all that is needed to take a quilt from "ho-hum" to "holy cow" is a bit of extra pizzazz. Let these artists show you how to put that bit of extra in your next piece.
Create your own thread tapestry with Sue Patten (Episode 207)
Let Ann Fahl teach directional stitching to enhance your appliqué work (Episode 111)
Cathy Franks shows you how easy it is to make needle lace using your long arm (Episode 503)
Watch these and other great shows by joining today!
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QuiltCon 2015 had a Charity Quilt Challenge. Many of the Modern Quilt Guilds worked collaboratively to create quilts using a predetermined color palette and alternate grid work design. The quilts were sewn in their entirety by each guild (from design and piecing through quilting and binding) to produce complete twin-sized quilts. The quilts were displayed in QuiltCon lecture halls. After QuiltCon they will be donated to a children’s shelter in the guild’s local community. Here a just a few of the quilts. What a great way to decorate and donate all at the same time!
To see more charity quilts, click here.
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It's almost time for International Quilting Days, coming March 20-22, 2015 to TQS. This year's sponsors are contributing some great prizes, including the Grand Prize, a BERNINA 550 QE.
How would you like to win an AccuQuilt GO! Big Electric Quilt Cutter? This is your chance as AccuQuilt is giving one to TQS to give away to you!
Keep your eyes open for more information and to learn about more prizes. Don't forget that TQS is the place to be March 20-22, 2015!
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Barbara is sharing some of her stunning quilts with TQS. Enjoy the thread painting and two-sided artistry of her work.
Star Members can watch Barbara in Episode 1605: Contemporary Stitching Artistry.
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Here's a quick and easy project that will help you use up your scraps and is practical at the same time. It's a 9" hot pad from Delores and Sweet P Quilting and Creations.
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Simple facts: Tickets to Quilters Take Manhattan 5.0 went on sale MONDAY, March 2, -- but only to Quilt Alliance members.
Not a member of the Quilt Alliance?
Here is the link to join or renew: http://www.allianceforamericanquilts.org/support/support.php
The main event is at the Fashion Institute of Technology, with keynote speaker, our very own Ricky Tims, and will be held Saturday, September 26. Ticket sales open to the public on March 16.
2015 add-on events this year include behind-the-scenes tours with the Met Museum and the Ameriican Folk Art Museum, as well as workshops, tours of the garment district and a Broadway outing. Spread the word!!!!
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This was a special challenge exhibit at QuiltCon 2015 where each quilter had to use the Michael Miller Fabric Challenge materials to make the quilt. Some quilters were tested by the use of pastels, but as you'll see, they rose to the challenge.
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