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TQS is truly blessed with the talent of our members from around the globe, and our goal was to showcase this amazing talent for the thousands of attendees at this popular West Coast venue. The TQS exhibit, titled "A Twist On Tradition," will feature fifteen original quilts based on traditional patterns or designs. Stop by and see what WE can do.

Jan 14th-17th, 2010

Show Hours: Thursday - Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
One Day Admission: $10.00 • Multi Day Admission: $20.00

Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA

www.road2ca.com

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The talented members of TQS are sharing with us some of their "Quilts of Winter." Each member has their own vision of the Winter season, including their joys and expectations for the Spring to follow. If you'd like to learn more about any of these quilts you can visit the Quilt Gallery and do a search on either the member name or the quilt name. Each quilt has a story to tell and some are quite fascinating, whether it be about the memories the quilt evokes or the evolution of the quilt as it was being made.

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We know that many of you loved the incredible gifts that Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero created in Episode 507 with just the click of her mouse and a home printer.  Jeanie has mastered the art of turning photos into kaleidoscopes that can then be transformed into fun gifts and projects! And once again, she is sharing with you her newest Kaleidoscope Collections "Favorite Projects Volume 2." 

This brand new CD features ten different "quilty" items sure to delight any recipient. Once again this weekend, Jeanie is giving two TQS Members a chance to win both the "Kaleidoscope Kreator 3" and "Favorite Projects Vol.2".

To enter to win, send an email to:
LearnfromJeanie@thequiltshow.com
and in the subject line write "KK3". 

Contest ends Monday, January 11, 2010 at midnight PST. 

TWO PEOPLE WILL WIN BOTH "Kaleidoscope Kreator 3" & "Favorite Projects Vol. 2".   

So enter today!

But wait, there's more...we want to let you in on a secret.  Jeanie will very soon be in the TQS Classroom teaching you all there is to know about transferring photos from your camera to fabric.  So keep your eyes peeled for some incredible teaching that will definitely expand your creative abilities.

Be sure to stop by the Kaleidoscope Collections Booth 3H at Road to California next week for a demonstration of the KK3.  Or, visit Kaleidoscope Collections website by clicking here.

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NOW what is Alex up to????....YOU tell the story. 

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Fraser Smith is a sculptor of wood.  This is a photograph of his wood quilt "Square Dance" prior to being stained, as well as the finished work. He uses watercolors and oil-based pigments to create his astounding pieces of art.

This piece, "Floating" was acquired by the National Quilt Museum in Paducah.  It is made of carved wood and watercolors and is 65" x 42" x 4".  To see more of Fraser's amazing work, please visit his website at www.gofraser.com.

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TQS Member, Barbara Acchino, has done it again with one of her many collections (remember the Aprons and the Thimbles) related to quilting and sewing. This is a collection of ceramic houses including everything from a seamstress home to a tailor shop, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and a Thimbleberry's quilt shop.  One of these days Barbara is going to have to show us her closet collection so we can figure out where she stores everything.  

Just click on the video to wander around her village.

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TQS is ready to hit the Road to California Quilter's Conference and Showcase.  Here's your chance to see the 2010 pieced BOM, Star Crazy and the 2010 Applique BOM, Hugs and Kisses.  Making a guest appearance will be the 2009 BOM, Stars for a New Day. Once you've seen these beautiful quilts in person, you'll want to drop what you are doing and order your 2010 BOM kit right there.  Or, you can stop by the TQS Shoppe right now to order.

Also in the booth you'll have the opportunity to sign up to win an AccuQuiltGo!

And if that's not enough, Alex will be having a trunk show on Saturday night, If Only Her Quilts Could Talk... You'll get to see her quilts and hear the stories behind them.   She'll even let you touch them if you want to.  

January 14-17th, 2010

Show Hours: Thursday - Saturday 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday - 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
One Day Admission: $10.00 • Multi Day Admission: $20.00

Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA

www.road2ca.com

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Some people might say you and your small group of quilting friends are obsessed, but in reality, you all just love quilting and love being together.  You've had a ritual for years of traveling together to a particular quilting event--maybe even more than one--or perhaps you go somewhere different every year.  Do you all wear something that identifies your group?  What are your favorite destinations?  The Quilt Life, Ricky and Alex's new magazine is looking to feature just such a group. Tell everyone about your merry band of quilting die-hards, in 100 words or less, at The Quilt Life blog here.

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We loved our show with Eleanor Burns - she is a VERY funny and inspirational lady (and she gave Ricky Stripping lessons - it's true!) who has helped shaped the industry as we know it today. - Now it's your turn to hang with Eleanor. Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson's magazine, The Quilt Life, wants to know if you could ask Eleanor Burns just one question what would it be? PLEASE GO HERE to submit your question for consideration in the magazine - 

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The TQS "Who Made These Quilts" Contest was great fun, and we thought you might enjoy knowing who did make those quilts.  A great number of entrants had all the right answers.  Some of you were even clever enough to figure out that Barbara Olson's quilt was upside down.  And now, chosen entirely by random (even though you won't believe it), the winner of the TQS Goodie bag is.............Karen Wheeler! 

A lot of entries came very close.  The most common error was thinking Artist 6 was Sue Garman.

Artist 1 - Alex Anderson - Mud

Artist 2 - Barbara Olson - In the Beginning - Episode 105

Artist 3 - Denise Labadie - Dolmen on Inishmore - Episode 106

Artist 4 - Esterita Austin - Incommunicato - Episode 506

Artist 5 - Jane Sassaman - Willow - Episode 301

Artist 6 - Jinny Beyer - Ray of Light - TQS Quilting Legend 2008 - Episode 313 & 601

Artist 7 - Joanie Zeier Poole - Fais de Beaux Reve - Episode 509

Artist 8 - Laura Wasilowski - Lacking Gravity - Episode 303

Artist 9 - Libby Lehman - Caribe III - TQS Quilting Legend 2009 - Episodes 112 & 513

Artist 10 - Paula Nadelstern - Kaleidoscopic XVII: Caribbean Blues - Episodes 307 & 508

Artist 11- Ricky Tims - Simple Gifts

Artist 12 - Robbi Joy Eklow - Fantasy Flowers

Artist 13 - Susan Cleveland - Carnival Star - Episode 109

Artist 14 - Suzanne Marshall - Toujours Nouveau - Episode 203

Artist(s) 15  - Sue Nickels & Pat Holly - The Beatles Quilt - Episode 402

If you'd like to take a look at all of the quilts, click here to view the video.