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Okay, let's see if you were paying attention  In Episode 702, Quilting in the Digital Age with Lura Schwarz Smith and Kerby Smith there was a lot of technical information.  Were you able to follow along? Take the TQS Quiz and see what you remember.

1.  What was the name of the software Kerby used to adjust his photographs?

2.  How many adjustment layers did Kerby use before he printed his photograph?

3.  In the second layer, Kerby adjusted one of the colors, what was the color?

4.  Who controlled the printing, the printer or the software?

5.  Even though he was printing on fabric, he used a paper setting, what was it?

How'd you do?  Are you rarin' to grab your camera?  Not quite ready?  Remember you can view the show as often as you need to help you with the answers.  

Want to start off slowly.  Join us in the Classrooms for the basics of Printing on Fabric with Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero.

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The July 2010 installment of my La Veta Quilt Retreat is underway. The students are each exploring their creative vision and trying new techniques. The week is designed to be a week of inner reflection and outward expression. If you are ever interested in attending, all the information is on my website - here. Be sure to get on the advance notification list. Each retreat is limited to 10 students.

It's always fun to see what others are doing and one of the students this week - Kathy Steigleder, screen name Kathyst2, made last years BOM and brought it for us to enjoy. It was so spectacular I had to share it with you too! If you like it the way her BOM turned out, give her a shout in the comment section.

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With Margo's recent win in Knoxville and Ricky's wandering quilt, TQS thought we'd share a tip about insuring your quilts when you send them away from home.   If you are worried about sending out your quilt, you should get a certified appraisal and then obtain a find arts rider on your home owner's insurance rather than paying for shipping insurance.

Why?  It turns out that most carriers, even if you purchased their insurance, will not cover more than the cost of the materials of the quilt, without a written appraisal. This means that all the time you spent creating the design and making the quilt will not be covered.  Please, if you value your quilt and your time and effort, have a certified appraiser appraise your quilt.  You'll only have to spend a small amount to have great peace of mind.

From the Heart - by Margo

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We've finally made it to printing in Lesson 5, with Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero.  This is part one of the printing process and you'll discover it's much like following a recipe. Part 2 will be arriving on Friday, July, 23. Have you tracked down all your supplies? Click here to get your instructions and supply list for the star pillow project.  Don't forget you can always watch the previous videos by going to Jeanie's classroom. And, best of all, Jeanie's been answering everyone's questions in the FORUM. Jump in and play with us! You can show us what you've done by submitting an entry, or uploading your photo to the FORUM.

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Pod casting is back and alive on my personal site - kicking off with episode 101. Yesterday I had the good fortune to chat with Donna Sue Groves on the telephone. Although she is not a quilter, you can bet your last buck that she has affected more people with the passion of quilting than almost anyone. So please take a moment to jump on over to my personal site and listen to the latest episode of The AAQ Quilt Connection by clicking here.

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AccuQuilt is unveiling their new barn quilt this Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11am at the AccuQuilt Headquarters in Fremont, NE.

It is a huge 17' x 17' block that was the winning entry from AccuQuilt's recent block design contest.  It may possibly be the largest barn quilt IN THE WORLD.

If you'd like to attend the address is 1035 e. Dodge Street, just 25 minutes east of Omaha.

Say hello to the winner, Linda Erickson of Sierra Vista, Ariz., who will receive a $1,000 AccuQuilt shopping spree along with her all expenses paid trip for two to AccuQuilt to see the unveiling of her creation. Mary Johnson of Minneapolis, Minn. will also have her second place quilt block displayed on the offices and receive a $500 gift certificate. Jane Rodgers of Fitzgerald, Ga., earned a $150 AccuQuilt gift certificate for her third place.

The Barn Quilt Contest was inspired by the work of Donna Sue Groves of Adams County, Ohio. Donna Sue began the modern American barn quilt movement in 2001 when she painted a colorful quilt block on her barn as a way to honor her mother’s love of quilting. Hang around and you'll be hearing more about Donna Sue tomorrow.

If you'd like to see some of the other contest entries, click here.

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Hello Quilt campers!  If you are like most quilters, your ironing board cover is probably a mess.  Gunk from adhesives and staining have taken its toll.  Why not make a new and fun cover that will make ironing less of a chore.  Give your ironing board a make-over with Lisa Lam's (U-Handbag) easy instructions.  Visit our Projects page for the directions here.

Be sure to check out each week's project on our Projects page here.   Share your creative versions of any of our projects in Show and Tell here.

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

The lovely Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA, provides an inspirational backdrop for this info-packed episode, which features the talented creative duo of textile artist Lura Schwarz Smith and her husband, Kerby C. Smith. First Kerby, a professional photographer, demonstrates how to adjust a photo image with the aid of a computer program to produce a crisp, clear, true-in-color image on fabric. Next, Lura shows how to enhance digitally printed fabric images with a variety of media, including water-soluble oil pastels, pencils, and inks. Finally, Ricky puts the “bow on the package” by performing an American Folk Medley for the nursery customers—and for us!—on an antique piano owned by the original owner of Alden Lane.  To watch the show click here.