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Last week (May 21) I told you of a promotion I am doing with Bernina USA this summer (be sure to ask your local dealer if they are going to participate) and part of the deal was to sign TONS OF BOOKS for all the participating dealers. I told you it would take about 8 hours (and I was about  right - it took a little longer) and challenged you to guess how many books this entailed. Here I am signing the LAST book of the bunch (photo by Pam Kitty Morning be sure to check out her blog - she is my celebrity stunt sewer) and my hand is still good to go! The guesses ranged from 148 to 156,895(I would still be working on that order!! LOL) - Eight of you hit the nail on the head- 1,500! I drew a name and the lucky winner is Donna Krueger of CA. GREAT JOB everyone..................And again, always check our newsletters and blogs because you never know when a new contest is going to pop up!

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Photo by Gregory Case

Quilters have always been a generous breed.  This show focuses on the giving and supportive efforts by quilters throughout history to help those in need.  Historian, Elise Roberts, shares stories of a variety of service projects from the early 1930s to present day.  TQS also takes us on a special field trip to visit the Home of the Brave project.  To watch the show click here.

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To help you start quilting, we have a sample of Sandra Dallas' new audiobook. Sandra is also featured in our brand new episode out today.

Sandra is a wonderful storyteller. Her characters sometimes are quilters and quilting metaphors move the story along.

TQS has 2 samples that run approximately 30 minutes each. Part I debuts today and Part 2 will be part of our weekend fun starting May 29.

So get your project out and click on the picture to start listening right away.

You can enter to win one of 5 full copies by emailing us at

dallas@thequiltshow.com

Type "dallas" in the subject line. The contest ends Thursday night at midnight PST and the winners will be announced in the weekend fun newsletter.

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There are not many who have not heard of Susan Boyle - the singer who stunned the world with her audition on Britain's Got Talent. Her audition video has been viewed over 2 million times on YouTube. A UK TQS Member Pam7040 sent me the link for her semi final performance. For those of you who are interested in following up on Susan's progress, the links are below. I for one (Ricky) remain inspired by her story and talent. How about you? Where do you find inspiration?

Susan's Semi final performance.

Semi final results

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Everybody has their story of coming home from class, workshop or a retreat and how they brought home their hot iron.  (Aluminum foil and a towel?  A big brown cardboard box?) Chances are you still burned your hands...or the car seat.  Well we found a product from JWD Publishing where you can leave with a hot iron when you want to leave. 

It's the "Sole Cool Hot Iron Bag".  Throw your hot iron in it and you are good to go.  The bag traps the heat in and you can take your iron with you when you leave.  You can even use it at home and keep your iron in the bag on the shelf.  And did we mention that it is cute, too?!!  JWD has the pattern for two different sizes to make one of your own.

You can win one of six FREE Patterns. To enter, simply click here to send an email to coolbag@thequiltshow.com and put "Pick Me" in the subject line. Your entry needs to be in by Monday May 26, 2009 midnight PST.

To learn more about JWD patterns and where to buy them in your area, visit JWD Publishing here.

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Pam Holland reminds us that it's the people and their stories that make us what we are:

"Martha's fabric shop in Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA is a haven for those who love fabric.  Martha has been selling fabrics to the public for more than 46 years. I've visited the shop several times and I just had to share it with you."

"Twin daughters Clarrissa and Cassandra, are talented garment and Decor designers in their own right and their love for their Mother is evident.  I hope you enjoy your cuppa with Martha as much as I did."

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More fun and inspiration from 2009 Market in Pittsburgh, PA, USA.

Good pictures, Alex!

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Pam Holland reminds us that it's the people and their stories that make us what we are:

"Martha's fabric shop in Ruidoso, New Mexico, USA is a haven for those who love fabric.  Martha has been selling fabrics to the public for more than 46 years. I've visited the shop several times and I just had to share it with you."

"Twin daughters Clarrissa and Cassandra, are talented garment and Decor designers in their own right and their love for their Mother is evident.  I hope you enjoy your cuppa with Martha as much as I did."

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Explore a sample of the Traditional Quilts at the IQA Pittsburgh Market. Our photographer, Alex, did a good job giving us a taste of the talent, patterns and colors at this wonderful event.

We suggest clicking off the automatic changer and taking your time to read about each quilt. Enjoy