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Double Mexican Wedding Rings #4 was designed and pieced by Nancy Crow and quilted by Marie Moore. It was created in 1989-90 and measures 72" x 72"  It is made up of cottons and machine pieced and hand quilted. The quilt is in the collection of John Walsh III.  This quilt is from an earlier period of Nancy's career when she used templates and commercially printed fabrics.  From 1990 on she worked improvisationally and would just cut into the fabric and let it see where its inspiration would take her.

WeddingRing1 - 72 pieces non-rotating

WeddingRing2 - 72 pieces rotating

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We tracked down more quilts at the Pacific International Quilt Festival made by our wonderful TQS members. Included are two lovely examples of past TQS BOMs.  From Nevada, California, Colorado, and Oregon, the western US represented TQS very well.

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Every year at the Pacific International Quilt Festival there is a World Quilt Competition. It showcases quilts from all over the world and highlights the best of the best from many different countries. This year's competition was no different.

You'll see quilts inspired by our own Ricky Tims and TQS BOM designer, Sue Garman. Here is just a tiny little tidbit of the "I" in International at PIQF for 2010.

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We found more entries at PIQF by TQS members.  Our diversity is evident in these entries.  The two quilts are from Patsquilts and the victorian ensemble is from Ferret.  Anyone else have quilts in the show?

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TQS Member, KakeM, found me at PIQF and I promised I'd find her quilt and get a picture.  It is great to see our members getting recognition.  Enjoy!

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Textiles, by their very nature, tend to be delicate objects, so that--when exposed to light and repeated washings, as well as general wear and tear--only a fraction survive for any extended length of time. Only through careful and loving preservation, do we have these fragile artifacts to view and study. 

So it is with great excitement that the International Quilt Study Center & Museum, in Lincoln, NE, is featuring--for the first time ever--an exhibit of the white corded work known around the world as Broderie de Marseille. The exhibit runs from November 13, 2010 through May 8, 2011, and will include all manner of this unique whitework, including bedcoverings, wedding quilts, petticoats, corsets, and caps from the fashion conscious of the 17th century. 

The signature three-dimensional effect of these coveted textiles was achieved by only the most skilled needleworkers. A pattern was marked on the top fabric, generally a finely woven cotton or linen. A more loosely woven fabric was placed behind, and then the two fabrics were stretched in a frame.The needleworker followed the pre-marked design with small running stitches to form narrow channels and openings. Once the entire design was stitched, the frame was turned over for next step in the process.  

Once the piece was turned, the weave of the more loosely woven backing fabric would be manuevered to create holes for the insertion of a fine cotton cording. The cording would be pulled through the various channels, or pushed into the small openings to produce an elaborate, three-dimensional, raised effect. Folk legends, flowers, monograms, or sentimental messages were often the themes of these wildly popular textiles; h
owever, due to the very nature of the work involved, only those with status and income could afford such a luxury item.   

To learn more about the upcoming show, click here.

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Yes, Alex did it backwards yesterday!!  Are your seam rippers ready?  Then on to the Star.

 

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Let's continue piecing the block.  You are getting close to finishing. For all the classes click on Classrooms>Main Classroom>Alex Anderson. 

 

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In December of 2009, Terrie Sandelin shared with TQS more than 25 of her beautiful miniature quilts. She uses a special systems that insure her results. Watch episode 511, Mini Delights, to learn more about Terrie. You can also visit Terrie's website, www.terriesandelin.com.

 

If you haven't joined yet click here. New or Renewed 1 Year members get 3 Past Shows for Free.

 

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Quilts are being dropped off, drapery is being hung, floors are being swept, and preparations are well on their way as Mancuso Show Management gets ready for the Pacific International Quilt Festival. The show begins Thursday, October 14 and runs through Sunday, October 17. For more information, go to www.quiltfest.com. Here's just the beginning...

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