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One of the best things about the Houston show are the amazing quilts they receive from around the world for special categories.  Here is an example from last year just to whet your appetite for this year.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

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Whenever you travel, you find that you forgot something.  Sometimes you can replace it at an office supply store or a Target.  Sometimes you can't.  I mentioned that I forgot to bring my business cards and Richard Kennair told me his story.

He runs akonye kena a company that sells products made by young adults they have trained in Uganda.  The company name means "I will help myself". This is a non profit trying to make a difference. 

A mistake was made, and his product was not shipped to Houston.  He was busy faxing to get it sent overnight for a fee of $4000.  While everyone else had almost finished their booths with quilts and product and decorations, Richards booth looks like this:

I don't know what booth he will be at for Festival, but everyone who can needs to visit him and tell him that TheQuiltShow.com sent you. I'll get you some more pictures when things arrive.

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The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative hopes for several Home Runs in the  World Series Quilt Challenge. Eight heavy hitters in the quilting world, including our own RICKY TIMS, created 16" x 16" quilts to fight Alzheimer's. These quilts will be up for grabs in an online auction November 1-10, 2010 at www.AlzQuilts.org.

Click here to see the auction and read the stories behind the quilts. The team which raises the most money will be declared the Champions. The quilter whose quilt raises the most money will win the MVP award.

TQS wants RICKY to be MVP, you can click here to ROOT for RICKY for as little as $1.00.  By rooting for RICKY, you can make a donation without bidding on his quilt. It's a way to make a donation to the AAQI and to cheer on your favorite player (RICKY TIMS). The money collected from this WILL be counted as part of the total dollar amount raised by each player in their league.

RICKY'S quilt, Rhapsody for Remembering, features his original Rhapsody genre of medallion quilts that feature flowing curves and applique in mirrored and reversed design.  A TQS member could own this quilt. The online auction of these eight spectacular quilts doesn’t begin until November 1 and continues to November 10th, but you can start saving your pennies today and don't forget to click here to ROOT for RICKY right away! Go TEAM RICKY!

If you wish to see the quilts in person, they will be on exhibit at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, November 3-7, 2010.

To view a smilebox of all the quilts with details, and their creators, click here.

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At the Pacific International Quilt Festival a wonderful exhibit was held featuring the work of the Maui Art Quilters. The Colors of Maui showcased the beautiful colors and creativity of this group of quilters as they represented the stunning beauty of their island. 

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The Houston International Quilt Festival will begin November 4 and run through November 7.  It is one of the largest quilt shows in America and everyone holds their breath to see who will win Best of Show.  TQS wants to hear from its international members, "What is the biggest quilt show in your country?"  Is there a show you absolutely have to see every year, one that is the most prestigious, or one that is just plain fun? Submit a comment and let us know where to go when we visit.

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Gammill wants to hear from you about your Gammill machine.  Tell them your story and you can win!.

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Paper piecing works wonders when when your goal is to achieve perfect points; however, the process can be frustrating when you sew a fabric of the wrong color in the wrong position. Avoid "reverse stitching" by coding your master pattern with colored pencils or the written word. Color coding allows you to relax, enjoy, and stitch with confidence. If you have a great tip to share, send it to us here.

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Quilt Festival in Houston is on its way, will you be there? Are you going to Market or just to the Festival?  Let other members of TQS know where is the best place to stay, where do you go to eat, what do you absolutely have to see while you are in Houston?  Do you have great Festival experiences to share?  (or not so great?) Go to the FORUM  (Scrap Bag; Quilts Show, Vacations & Retreats; Houston quilt show in Nov 2010) and submit a post, let us know about Houston.