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Congratulations to midge4quilts who took home the First Place award in the large quilt category as well as the Past President's Choice Award at the Hemet Valley Quilters Quilt Show in Hemet, CA, this past February.

Midge's quilt was the TQS 2009 BOM, "Stars for a New Day." The project took her one year to complete and here is what she has to say about participating in the BOM. 

"I am a better quilter today after competing this project which was all paper-pieced.  The instructions were excellent, and I was able to apply my own use of colors which was a challenge in itself.  I encourage anyone who wants to sharpen their skills and end up with a beautiful quilt as a bonus to get involved with the TQS BOM and other projects." 

Midge wanted to share her quilt with all of you and it's designer, Susan Garman.  To learn more about Midge, click here.

To learn more about the TQS BOMs, click here.  Did you know that you can look at other TQS member's BOMs in progress?  Yep, there is a Show & Tell area just for BOMs, click here and enjoy!

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Join us for Episode 607 as award-winning artist, Rami Kim, takes fabric folding to a whole new level. Known for her stunning quilted work, Rami shares her secrets for creating her trademark, three-dimensional "chopkey" in both square and hexagonal shapes. This, plus a fashion show of Rami's pieces and Ricky's tips for three variations of prairie points will "point" your quilting in a whole new direction. To watch the show, click here. 

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Join Pam Holland as she goes on another adventure and spends "A Day in Oaxaca."  Watch as she shows us the colors, textures, and patterns of the city. They'll surely inspire your quiltmaking. Of course, there is quilting on display with astounding embroideries and applique.

For added fun, Pam does a little bit of modeling in the marketplace  Have a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy your travels with Pam.

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Attention all Elm Creek Quilts fans!

To celebrate the release of Jennifer Chiaverini's newest book "Circle of Quilters", Chiaverini asked her fans to design an original quilt block and submit it for consideration to become the new logo for Elm Creek Quilts.  The contest winner was chosen from among ten finalists by an online vote.  

Now C&T Publishing has taken those winning blocks and turned it into a new pattern eBook.

"To be an Elm Creek Quilter" features a sampler quilt showcasing the blocks from the top ten finalists, with patterns so Elm Creek fans can make their own versions.  This eBook is available exclusively online at www.ctpub.com for $9.99.   But C&T Publishing is giving 2 lucky TQS Members the chance to win a FREE copy this weekend. 

To enter to win click here elmcreek@thequiltshow.com and type in "CT Pub" in the subject line.  Contest ends Monday, March 29, 2010 at midnight PST.  C&T will ship internationally so everyone is encouraged to enter! 

TQS has more for Jennifer Chiaverini fans...look for her as a guest on an upcoming 2010 episode of "The Quilt Show".  To watch the show, make sure you are a TQS member by joining here.

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Join Pam Holland as she goes on another adventure and spends "A Day in Teotitlan."  Watch as she shows us the colors, textures, and patterns of the city.  They'll surely inspire your quiltmaking.  Of course, there is quilting on display with astounding embroideries and applique.

For added fun, Pam does a little bit of modeling in the marketplace.  Have a cup of coffee, relax, and enjoy your travels with Pam.

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If you have been with us over a year you will recognize where I am today with my mother and brother (not in the picture)  on our annual event.  Last year was so much fun we are repeating it.  So, where am I?  There is a new artist this year and a special exhibit I hope to show you.

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The question today is "How do you get your quilt flat?"  In other words, "How do you go about blocking your quilt?"

Are you lucky and they just come out that way?  Do you spritz with water and lay on the floor?  How about stacking a few books on the borders and hoping for the best?   

Submit a comment and let's get those waves out of our quilts and back into the water where they belong.

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A little birdie told us of a huge sale and we wanted to share the savings with our TQS friends!

Everyone loves C&T's Annual Summer Sizzler Warehouse Sale so much...that C&T decided to add a second sale online this year!

During the weekend of March 27 -28, visit the On Sale/ Close Out page at www.ctpub.com and you will find a fabulous selection of books and products on sale for just $5.00 each!!!  And they will ship a FREE grab bag book with every order!

This sale is valid for online orders only and no wholesale discounts apply.  The sale last from 6:00 pm PST  on Friday 3/26/10 until midnight PST Sunday 3/28/10.  So hurry and stock up!  Books make a great gift for yourself...or for your favorite quilting buddy!