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Every quilt has a story behind it.  And we want to hear yours.  Have you checked out the "Stories" tab in the TQS purple info bar above?  "Stories" is a place where you can go and read the "story behind the quilt".  And there are over 60 stories posted so far.  Some stories will bring laughter.  Some stories will bring tears.  Some stories will bring inspiration. If you have a story about a quilt, please share it with us.  Especially those TQS members from around the world, we would love to read your stories.  To submit a story, go to "Stories" and choose "submit a story for consideration."  Happy Reading! And keep checking back for new stories.

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We got "crazy" today. There were antique crazy quilts and modern approaches.  You have been given permission to be a pack rat. Then make it even more fun with fabric choices and embellishments.  This show was just plain fun.

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One of the guests today brought a bound edition of Peterson's Magazines from 1885. I thought you would appreciate the "current" fashions.  Have you ever seen this magazine?

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For those of us computer challenged people...but we are all learning!...Bob the Web Guy has added a GREAT feature for all of us to learn together.  There is now a link to a glossary and definitions of posting terms on the top of the first page of the Forum categories.  He has also added a link to Smiley and Abbreviation Definitions.  So read up and learn all about Bumps, and Sigs and you'll be LOL!!!

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Production continues.  Can you tell who is our guest this afternoon? 

So far so good.  We have had a car damaged by a critter and we are continuing with our contest making negative statements cost $1 each.  Yes the pot is growing, but we are a positive group and having a great time.

Isn't that orange quilt great?!  Have you got any fabrics like that in your stash?

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Whoo Hoo!!  Thanks to all of our members, the TQS Quilt Gallery has now surpassed the 10,000 quilts posted mark!  What a huge gallery for inspiration. 

The 10,000 quilt posted is "Flower Garden" by dcrine.  What a quilt!!!  (Everytime I look at it I see something new!)  She tells us that she just completed it this labor day.  And it was a labor of love.  The quilt measures 58 x 60 and was an adapted original design based on a design by Ann Fahl.  (If you missed it, Ann Fahl was featured in "Episode 111 - The Purrfect Quilt".  Click here to see Ann in Episode 111.)  We are excited to share dcrine's quilt with all of our members here in the Daily Blog.  To send her a message about her quilt, click here.

Keep posting your quilts in the TQS Quilt Gallery!  You can now add up to 12 quilts in your profile.  So keep 'em coming!  Remember that it doesn't have to be one you made; it can be one you purchased or received as a gift! You never know, yours may be our next milestone quilt! To view this and other member posted quilts click here.

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That's right.  It's Back-to-School time.  And as school bells begin to ring, it makes us wonder...aren't we all students of something??  So what is it that YOU want to learn this "semester"?   Maybe you want to learn how to do hand applique.  Maybe you want to learn about wearables.  Maybe you want to learn about different types of quilts around the world and the history behind them.  So let us know what it is that you want to learn.  And you never know, maybe one of your suggestions could end up in a future TQS episode or feature on the TQS website. (If you have an idea for a future episode, send your idea to Ruth and I'll pass it along to all at ARJJ).  So let's learn together from our friends all around the world.

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Have you ever wondered what a production meeting really looks like? Well, here's a glimpse. One of the new rules this time is that anyone with negative comments (outside of production assistance) cost the offender a dollar.

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There are some beautiful quilts showing up in the gallery.  Click on "Gallery" on the purple bar.  Take the time to send an encouraging email to your fellow quilters.

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It's 6:30 am in La Veta.  Taping begins today.  Our first guest is JF.  Fall is in the air and the Spanish Peaks were dusted with snow last night when the thunderstorm came in.  It's beautiful this morning, but wear a sweater outside.  One last duty is to hang the quilts for the first show.

I noticed in the C&T ad they have a DVD by Judith Baker Montano.  Judith lives in La Veta and is a wonderful artist and a Crazy Quilt Specialist. Check out her DVD and see her show in Episode 201.