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Come see John & I at Road to California through Sunday in Booth 1501 where we are surrounded by wonderful quilts from some of our Guest artists and TQS members.  Take a look at the fun, the variety and the detail of these quilts. 

Road to California has put together quite an amazing array of quilts.  We will bring you a sample throughout the weekend, so check back. 

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Did you know that TQS is on Facebook and Twitter?  Alex and Ricky and the team are expanding our digital reach throughout cyberspace.  The more places quilters see TQS, the more members we can welcome into our worldwide community! 

To make it easy to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, we have added the Twitter 't' and the Facebook 'f' in the upper right hand corner of our header...right next to your "Log In" box. Click on the logos to see what we post on our pages.

Become a Fan of 'The Quilt Show.com with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims' on Facebook and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/thequiltshow.  Send a suggestion to all of your quilting "Facebook friends" to "Become our Fan" too.  And remember to "tweet" your followers to follow The Quilt Show.

But do not worry if you are not a member of Facebook or Twitter...you will not miss a thing...you will still get all TQS news and announcements here first! 

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THANK YOU TQS! I had the BEST birthday ever - still sorting through the gifts (oh you have good taste) - as a result, I am making up the guest bed for Libby (to sort and organize my "stuff") and packing my bags for Mexico! Oh yes, and hanging out at Road to CA.Yo ho yo ho -  It's a cyber life for me! THANK YOU my TQS family - you rock!

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Okay everyone. Alex has been busting a button to get over to open her presents! How gracious and generous you all have been. She's opening yours now. What does she find? And why do you think it is the perfect Alex Anderson gift?

Did you see what I got her? It's in the comments.

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Okay everybody - here she comes!

SURPRISE ALEX!!! WHOO HOO, THE TQS FAMILY ARE ALL HERE!

Alex jumps - is stunned and amazed to see so many of you here. She smacks me for making her think she was coming over to select projects next years shows and to finalize an article for The Quilt Life. Nonetheless it's time to sing happy birthday, make a wish and blow out the candles. Alex cuts the first piece of cake and gasp with delight when she discover it's...

p.s. Alex's birthday wish is in the comments.

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Welcome to Alex's virtual birthday party. Come on in and make yourself comfortable. Alex will be here in a while. In the meantime would you like something to drink - or a snack? Did you have any problems getting here and did you find a parking spot? Okay - drinks/snacks - what's your pleasure?

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Hey everyone! Thursday this week (the 14th) is Alex's birthday. She'll be enjoying all of the festivities at Road to California, but I've decided to throw her a virtual birthday party? Check the Daily Blog three times on Thursday to participate in the party. 

I knew you would want to know in advance because no doubt you'll want to virtually plan what you will wear, what you will bring, and what decadent treats you will enjoy. Alex virtually doesn't suspect a thing. It is a surprise party so be sure to park your virtual car on the next block over so Alex won't suspect a thing. Wink!

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Ricky here.

PennyM was only sort of kidding about me getting hair extensions. I think she was walking by while I was getting my new makeover. Do you like the new me?

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 PennyM for making me LOL about Ricky's hair extensions  - Penny, you too will be receiving a 4 in 1 tool! It pays to play on TQS.

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"Spring's Counterpoint" by TQS member pattheclarinetist

How would you like to like to win money for your original quilted creation?  TQS is offering the chance for you to win in the first of  three seasonal contests.  We are kicking things off with our Spring Table Runner Contest.

Here are the details: 

The theme is "Spring" (Flowers, Easter, Birds, Nature, anything spring related)

The contest runs from January 12-March 1, 2010

• This contest is open to all TQS members (Basic/Star).
• All entries MUST be the original work of an artist or a collaborative original work by no more than two artists.
• Each entry needs to be constructed of fabric consisting of three layers-a front, back, and an inner layer of fabric or batting.  All three layers must be stitched together.  You may submit more than one entry.
• Your entry may be square, round, or rectangular, but it must be completely finished.  Unfinished entries will not be considered.
• TQS retains the right to use images of accepted work for promotional purposes.  Copyright of work remains with the artist.
• The winning entries will be chosen by ARJJ.
• The top three chosen entries must agree to allow TQS to publish their complete pattern on the TQS Project page as a free project. 
• Prizes:  1st place-$300, 2nd place-$200, 3rd place-$100.
• Winners will be notified by email by March 8, 2010.  Announcement of winners will be in the March 9, 2010 eNewsletter.

Submit your entries in the TQS Table Runner Contest in Show and Tell here.