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I am very excited about an up and coming summer promotion with Bernina USA.  Some store in the US, and customer, are going to win a "party" with me. There is a whole plan that Bernina USA has put together - but in addition to all the activities, each participating store will get a few autographed copies of my Machine Quilting book - to use to their advantage.

So.............the BOOKS were delivered yesterday - Upon completion of the private autograph party in my dining room, it is YOUR turn to guess how many books I have signed over the last 24 hours - hint - it took about 8 hours. One person, anywhere in the world, that comes closest to guessing the number of books I signed will win a copy of the book! (In case of a tie, a winner will be drawn from a hat.)  If I am still capable of it, I will sign your copy too.  I will announce on Monday who nailed the number. Oh yes - and ask your local dealer if they are going to be a part of the festivites.

Enter by sending an email to machinequilting@thequiltshow.com  and put as subject your estimate # of books.

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Hey everyone - we are moving!!! That is right - September taping will take place in Boulder Co - We LOVE La Veta and will miss her - but as everyone knows, with time comes change. We are very excited our new adventure and are very pleased that our entire team will stay intact - Why, you are probably wondering - Well, it has been a life dream for Ricky and Justin to build a retreat center on their property outside of La Veta (Autumn Rock) and in order to realize this dream - steps needed to be put in motion. Interested in a fabulous facility (the TQS studio) in La Veta? We know of a place for sale.

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"Feathered Stars" by MNQuilter

Try as we may to make sure to list the correct artist with a piece of work, we occasionally make mistakes.  Say it aint so!  We included this beautiful Feathered Stars quilt in the newsletter today, but listed the wrong artist.  We apologize for the error.  The actual quilter should have been listed as:  MNQuilter.

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Click on the Picture for a Quick Tour of TQS

Alex and Ricky host a quick tour of TQS.  This video was made to introduce people inquiring about the site and new members to some of the features at TheQuiltShow.com. 

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A couple of weeks ago we let you tell the story of how Libby broke her ankle. We figured it was time to reveal the less than fantastic story of how it happened. Libby had gone to collect our dinner so we could all eat prior to my concert. She had one more thing in the car to get but this time she slipped on the wet grass and down she went. Alex began helping her put ice on her ankle. Libby said she was not in much pain (although, I know Libby and she's tough - so she wouldn't admit it if she was). Finally, we encouraged her to go to the emergency care to have it looked at. Alex did the deed and drove her there. Yes, a fracture.

The next day Libby was put into a temporary cast and still made it back to the seminar in time to teach her sessions - from a wheel chair!!! What a trooper!

Libby had to cancel a few visits to Bernina shops, but she is home now sewing like crazy. There is no need for surgery - thank goodness - and she'll be out and about in no time with a stack of new quilts in tow!

Let's hear it for Libby!!!! Give her your best wishes by commenting here.

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You should always be ready to see the talent around you.  Oh, and have your camera charged up.

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John Flynn is an inventor as well as a quilter.  His MultiFrame is very clever.   This video is a full look at the system.  For some quilting action and some tips, slide forward to minute 19:00.  Take a look.

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We received a letter the other day from a member after she viewed one of the Quilt Festival slideshows. She wondered if there were any traditional quilts at the shows. The answer is yes. Here is a slideshow from the Pacific International Quilt Festival 2008.

If you have the time, turn off the automatic changer and flip through manually. I picked a long music piece so you won't have the music constantly repeating.