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And I Thought She was my friend!!

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Pam Holland has been out and about and over again and she's sharing with you a wonderful video about how Batik fabrics are made.  Don't you just wish you could tag along on one of her journeys?  Thanks Pam!

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Join Alex in the Piecing 101 classroom.  Alex has more lessons to make, but she has a tough decision. 

Her PC is about to blue screen (die).  She owns an Apple laptop but doesn't know Final Cut Pro yet for editing the videos.  Final cut is not easy!! 

Does she buy another PC and keep video editing like before, or does she bite the bullet and learn Final Cut????   What would you do?

To Watch the current classes, click here.

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It's time to wrap up Quilting in the Garden for another year.  It was a beautiful day at Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore.  Alex was visited by many of her quilting friends who came to share their joy of quilting.

The show was sponsored by In Between Stitches and Alden Lane and  guest stars included Sue Nickels, Elizabeth Scott, and Denise Sheehan.  What could be better than sunshine, friends, and quilts hanging in the breeze!

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TQS is encouraging you to join BERNINA in the fight against breast cancer.  Help create awareness when you make a Sew Pink™ project with a machine test drive at your participating  BERNINA Dealer.  Experience Swiss quality and look for special offers on select BERNINA products during the month of October.  With products designed for sewing, quilting, and embroidery enthusiasts, anyone can Sew Pink.  Visit your dealer this month and Sew Pink to make a difference!

In connection with the Sew Pink project, BERNINA is proud to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure^® with a $25,000 donation.

Visit your Bernina dealer today to find your Sew Pink™ project!

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This quilt was created in 1978 by the talented Michael James.  It is called "Aurora" and measures 96" x 108." Aurora is part of a series of sky-themed quilts.  It is an abstract composition which breaks through the traditional idea of a drunkard's path block.  Michael was inspired by the French painter/designers, Robert and Sonia Delaunay.  This quilt is in the collection of the International Quilt Study Center.

Aurora 1 - 80 pieces non-rotating

Aurora 2 - 80 pieces rotating

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There have been some questions about how to add a photo to the Forum.  With quilt shows galore coming up we want to be able to see everyone's quilts.  All you need to remember is to click on the Upload attachment tab underneath where you enter your message.  Click on Choose File and a browser will appear that allows you to select a file from your computer.  Select your file.  You can add a comment to your photo as well.  If you want to see what your message will look like, select Preview.  Once you are happy with the results, select Submit. That's all there is to it!  Can't wait to see your photos...

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Judy Mathieson is sharing many of her award-winning Mariner's Compass quilts. You can learn how she goes about it in Show 707: Stellar Star Circles, where you'll get to watch her work at the lovely Wente Winery in Livermore, CA.

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GO! Baby has arrived!  It is 8 pounds and full of life.

The new baby is already wearing its sister's clothing (60% of the dies can be used on both machines).

See more baby pictures here.

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It's time to begin stitching the October block(s) for your Block of the Month quilt. If you're working on Hugs and Kisses, this month's "assignment" is the Whig Rose block (above left). If you're working on Star Crazy, you'll be working on Part I of the Irish Chain (above right). 

No matter which BOM you've chosen, you're sure to pick up lots of useful info and tips from Sue Garman's great instruction

.To download the October BOM pattern for Hugs and Kisses, click here.  To download the August patterns for Star Crazy, click here.  And be sure to catch Alex's new classroom lesson's here on Piecing 101 featuring our Star Crazy BOM.  Alex helps you work to improve your skills.

In the meantime, for surefire inspiration,  visit the BOM section of Show and Tell (be sure to click "Show BOM ONLY" view) to view the beautiful blocks already posted by fellow TQS members.