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This was also a very large quilt.  Probably 10'-15' across and 5' in height.

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This is a very large quilt.  I think it is about 6 feet tall.  The flowers just jump out at you.  Barbara Olson was in our show 105.  Click here.  Or Get the DVD. Click here.

See more quilts from Houston all weekend long.

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Grandma sent Alex a bag of unfinished Grandma's Flower Garden blocks. Then for the final unit needed to graduate from college, Alex created this quilt. For the exact measurements--see "bathmat" in the dictionary.

There are rumors that "Project Runway" was conceived after viewing this picture.

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In case you missed going this year - here are a few things from my special exhibit.

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Here is one of the wonderful presentation areas for Alex at Houston.  It even had noted celebrities dropping by for a photo op.  Come back later today for the first quilt and early signs of sewing talent.

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Welcome to the club - the TQS Club - we are so excited to have YOU on board -  Take advantage of the site and all it has to offer - get involved, strut your stuff and just jump in - two feet first! You might even raise your hand right here!!!

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TQS Members Wanda and Dana share a smile with Alex and Ricky in the TQS Booth

Thanks to all of our TQS Members with cameras in Houston!  Together we are creating a fun, scrapbook of all the action during Quilt Market and Quilt Festival.  There are 14 new photos already this week!  So click here to see all the photos!

We love seeing what you saw.  So keep the photos coming.  To share YOUR photos too, go to our "Show and Tell" section.  Look for the Houston 2008 Behind the Scenes" section and then choose "Submit Entry".  It's really easy.  It's a great way to share your photos with friends around the world.

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Photo by Gregory Case

Join us tonight, November 12, 2008 for a lively chat with the two Canadian artists from Episode 309.  Daphne Greig and Susan Mark will share more tips on how to create stunning quilts using fat quarters and fusible appliques.  Meet us in chat room "Featured Artist" at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern (01:00 GMT on November 13, 2008) for an hour of fun-Canadian style.  Not able to join us?  Don't forget that you can read the transcripts of the chat by clicking on "Chat Transcripts" and selecting the chat you would like to read.

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Modern design with intricate hand quilting.  Only people who didn't go to Houston can guess.