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Photo by TQS member ocdquilt. Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE.

Christmas Eve service in the Old West Church was undoubtedly the highlight of my youth. There is nothing like it in all the world. The candlelight, woodstove heat, crowding together and gleaming faces of our neighbors across the way. Hearing the Christmas story read from Luke interspersed with carols accompanied by that antique pump organ ... and leaving the church to it's old bell. Filing out into the frosty air and crunchy snow then driving to Maple Corner for cider and cookies ... no ... there's nothing like a small town Christmas anywhere. - Sonja Naylor from Calais, Vermont. 

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Ok, so we aren't very good at making our hints hard to figure.  Of course, "you all" have shown you are very good at puzzles.

Here's something else you should know as you watch the show: those old pictures really are of Libby.

The show is up and running.  Meet Libby, the artist, the organizer, the quilter and her quilting family history.

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Photo by TQS member NancyAnn1959. Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE.

Santa was due most any time, and my brother and I were on pins and needles waiting the visit of the great man. Suddenly there was a terrible clattering out on the front porch accompanied by lots of laughing and whispers to be quiet. We ran to the door and were greeted by a little shetland pony who really did NOT want to be there. It had taken my dad, grandpa, and uncle to get him up the two stairs into the porch! Puddy took one look and was off and running as hard as he could to get away from that pony. That only made the men laugh harder. They could hardly get the pony back out of the living room and into the stable dad had 
built. 
The next day, we were the most popular kids in town. That pony was the hit of the neighborhood. We both learned to ride bareback and often think of the fun the adults had planning our best Christmas gift. - Ginie Mains from Downey, California.

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By May 2010, over 8,000 panels created by students and individuals from over 100 countries will wrap a Saturn V Rocket.  These panels will be stitched together and installed on the 37-story tall Saturn V rocket replica at the US Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.

Each of the panels will express a "dream theme" about the participants hopes for a better tomorrow. "We want people all over the world to dream those audacious dreams, and to inspire them to make their dreams come true," said Dream Rocket Director Professor Jennifer Marsh, one of the leading figures in collaborative public art.  "The Dream Rocket will symbolize not just the dreams of individuals, but also the power of global collaboration."

Anyone can participate.  A two-foot square panel can be reserved for $100 and sponsors can reserve a panel for those who cannot afford the cost.   You can purchase a raffle ticket to win a spot on the rocket for just $5.   To learn more about this exciting project, go to www.thedreamrocket.com. Your panel and entry form must be completed and back to the program by February 1, 2010.

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Photo by TQS member ckbellneville. Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE.

I always belived in Santa Clause, and I was very certain that I would see him before I died, I just did not realize how long it would take. On Dec 24th, 1997 in Sarajeavo, Bosnia the sun was setting as I entered the US compound and passed the armed Turkish gaurds, wishing them a merry Christmas. I drew my weapon and cleared the 9mm to insure there were no rounds in the gun, and the chamber was clear.

This had been a long and hard Christmas eve as I had smoked 7 large turkeys for the NATO enlisted soldiers to enjoy and remind them of their homes and families around the world. A light snow had begin to fall as I entered my quarters and should continue all night - so much for not having a white Christmas.

Ever since I was a young boy, Christmas eve had always been my favorite time of the year. I must have fallen asleep on my deck, I was covered with new snow, but not cold. A light was on in my Hummer below me, Santa was sitting behind the wheel, and there were presents in the back. I ran to the Hummer and everything was gone, only the memories of the past would remain with me forever young. Albert Clymer COL (Ret) USA - La Veta, Colorado

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Hint #3. 

This quilter leaves the cooking to her husband.  Can you guess who's kitchen this is?

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Quilt by TQS member haymann51. Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE.

When I was a child the night I enjoyed most was the night our family of five went to downtown Indianapolis to see the animated scenes in the windows of the two large department stores, Blocks and Ayres. Each year was a different theme. I recall a Santa's workshop theme and a Currier and Ives theme. Every year I would work my way to the front of the crowd to peer at the moving figures.I loved checking out all the small details that made each scene tell the story.

We then walked to Monument Circle, the center of Indianapolis, to see the lights strung to the top of the Monument creating a huge Christmas tree. The areas that had fountains during the summer were filled with scenes of the Nativity with life size shepherds and wise men. All the while Christmas music playing in the background with the tinkle of the Salvation Army bell ringers bells at each street corner. A true Wonderland.

The trip home always included a stop at the malt shop across the street from Dady's. I always ordered a hot fudge sundae with two cherries. Betty Ann Seeman from Indianapolis, Indiana.

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Quilt by TQS member Libbie. Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE.

When our son and family moved to Williamsburg, we all decided there had to be a colonial Christmas. On Christmas Eve morning, we woke to ice crystals on every tree and wire. It was a breathtaking sight. Then the power went out. No heat, no phone, and no lights! 

The church was lovely that evening illuminated with candles. As we drove home, the heavy wires were gleaming in the moonlight, still frosted and drooping heavily.

We all slept on the floor in front of the fireplace (in our long johns under our pj's), pan roasted the turkey on the stovetop, and lit a candle to go to the bathroom. It was wonderful! We spent four days playing board games with the grandchildren. It's not often grandparents who live 3,000 miles away get to spend that much uninterrupted time with teenagers. Neighbors visited and enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate or mulled wine. How much more colonial could it have been? It was absolutely wonderful. One of the best. - Ginie Mains from Downey, California.

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Can you guess the name of our 2009 Quilt Legend?  Here is a hint #2

This quilter likes everything to be well organized.  Even her colored pens are sorted by type and color.