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I go quilting every Friday evening at the church near me I have been going there for a couple of years, I only took up quilting 5 years again aged 60 when I retired from the work force. (you do not have to be a member of the church) They always supply tea & coffee & cakes etc for us girls for free, there is no admittence charge to join either. I wantd to show my appreciation to them so I made this lap quilt which they raffled and the money they made went into the church funds to help their parishoners who needed some help. I hope I did not break any laws as I saw this pattern in a quilt book and loved it, I know you are not allowed to copy them for profit but I hope that does not apply to the church for worse off people funds. Jo. Just wanted to say a very huge thankyou to all of you in America who will send fabric to Australia for the state of Victoria fire victims who quilt, what a beaut idea and I'm sure it will all be well received. I live in Frankston Victoria and today 18th February 2009 we still have the haze from the fires that are still burning. My family live about an hour from the fires but the whole community are banding together to help out, we actually have buried a beautiful ringtail possum that fell out of our huge gum tree as after 3 days of 45 degree heat is must have been too much for the little creature. Yesterday I received the DVD of Ricky Tims Kool Kaleidoscope quilt to make, I have watched it already and am itching to make a start. Thanks again to all you kind people. - Jo.

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Rhapsodie Coloree III is Finally HERE!

Just prior to leaving for South America we saw some of my newest fabric possibilities. However, everything takes time and if any of the new designs will ever make it to reality, we won't see those for a year or more.

So, you may recall I went to Japan in the Fall of 2007 (see blogs from Nov 2007). My photos inspired my third line of fabric with Red Rooster and it was introduced at Fall Market 2008. Now, they are ready for YOU. Encourage your quilt shop to contact Red Rooster and get the whole line!

In the meantime, the Ricky Tims Online Store (not to be confused with the TQS SHOPPE - they are not the same) is offering a fabric bundle of all 24 pieces in the line, in 1/2 yard cuts. That's TWELVE yards of great new fabric. These fantastic fabrics are usually only available online in one yard cuts at $9.00 per yard. For a LIMITED TIME (while supply lasts) you can purchase the Rhapsodie Coloree III 1/2 Yard Bundle for only $7.50 per yard!! You will get all 24 pieces for only $90.00 plus shipping!!

The Spirals, Buddha Hands, Feather Scrolls, Road Rings, and Bamboo Forest designs work beautifully for contemporary and traditional quilts, landscapes, stained glass projects, applique, and wearables. Some are tone-on-tone, while many are multicolored, making them great blenders. These new textures (and who can have too many textures) are definitely stash builders, too!

To see swatches from the entire Rhapsodie Coloree III collection and to purchase your bundle, click here - and scroll down, select page two, scroll to the bottom of page two.

The Rhapsodie Coloree III Sampler Bundle is ONLY AVAILABLE HERE and for a LIMITED TIME WHILE SUPPLY LASTS. ACT NOW to take advantage of this special offer.

I'm so glad they are finally here and hope you'll enjoy including them in your 'fabric collection'.

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C&T Publishing - My Recent Visit

I am sworn to secrecy - but recently I was at C&T for a "session" - my lips are sealed, but someone had my camera and grabbed some snaps. What do you think was happening?

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TQS Quilt Gallery - New Milestone!

Check this out - we are around the corner to celebrate 12,000 quilt on line! PLEASE post your quilts in your personal profile - just like Mariet has! For those of you who are new to the TQS family - 911 -when we reach 36,000 quilts on line - some very lucky person will win a Ricky Tims Rhapsody quilt, and it could be YOU! ONLY if you have posted your quilts in our TQS for the world to enjoy. Don't be shy - and if you have already posted your quilts, raise your hand so we can clique through and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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Back from South America

Hey everyone. I got back from South America at the end of last week and brought home an aweful cold. I think just about everyone on the trip got a cold at one point or another. I spent the weekend recovering.

However, my cold did not diminish the fact that the trip was far more than I expected. WOW is all I can say. I've started putting together some short travelogues to give you a glimpse into the many wonderful and magical experiences we had. Keep an eye out for these videos in the coming days - weeks.

Our first island in the Galapagos was the tiny island of Bartolome. There was little vegetation on it - mostly rock - NO trees at all. It was like a moon scape - like something from another planet. After our hike to the top of the volcano, we had time to swim and snorkel on the Bartolome beach.

Speaking of something from another planet - the image above was one of my favorites from our first day: Justin, the creature from the Bartolome lagoon.

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