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Alex loves baskets. A friend saw this quilt on Ebay and instantly knew that Alex would want it. So, she bought it and called Alex. She was right, Alex was there with the checkbook.
Alex thinks it's about a 1930's quilt. What's your guess? I tried to take a lot of pictures of the fabrics.
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What started out as a picture of Alex's Rose of Sharon quilt that was featured in "Beautifully Quilted", ended up being a lesson in photography-or rather a lesson in what not to do. Notice that low brightness brings out the quilting better. I have a whole lot of questions to ask Gregory Case now that I tried to do close-ups of quilting stitches. As always, if it has to be done right for contests, magazines or hanging, use a professional.
The next quilt coming out of the armoire is one Alex bought on Ebay.
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This is the last of the quilts made from blocks given to Alex by famous quilters. Again, it was Margaret Miller that so wonderfully put the quilts together. The middle picture is by Charlotte Warr Andersen. Her website is http://www.charlottewarrandersen.com/. it is always fun to check up on what she is up to.
Next we will finally get to Alex's quilts.
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I heard that the wild Iris on the Cuchara Pass (about 15 miles up the road from La Veta, CO) were spectacular this year. It was predicted that they would be at their peak this past weekend. So, with camera in hand I took the journey to see what all the fuss was about. I was not disappointed. As you can see, the show they put on was absolutely amazing! I was surprised to see so many different varieties, including white and pale blue. These eight photos are just a sample of some of my favorites. I'm hoping to try printing them on fabric.
Beth Wheeler's show, Episode 211, has inspired many TQS members to try printing imagery on fabric - then quiltling it. If you were inspired by Beth's episode and you have added quilts to your profile page that feature digital imagery, let us know so we can go take a peek.
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I was intrigued by the block that looks like a face. It just looked like a pieced block until I took the picture. It's by Tammie Bowser. Her quilt site is http://www.mosaicquilt.com/
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Here is another of the quilts put together by Margaret Miller of blocks from famous quilters. I'll put up one more later today. I do need to remind you that these pictures were NOT the work of Gregory Case.
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time to reserve your tickets for the next series of TQS tapings!
Information regarding dates, guidelines, and policies for requesting
tickets appears below. If you plan to fly, the Colorado Springs
airport--one hour and 45 minutes from La Veta--is the best option
(Denver is three hours away). Lodging in La Veta is VERY limited, but
Walsenburg (15 minutes away) has several hotels. Pueblo, Trinidad, and
Alamosa are larger cities with plenty of amenities, and each is about
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Twelve Shows
Dates: Thursday - Tuesday, September 4 - 9, 2008
Two shows are taped each day. Attendance for the entire day is required.
Cutoff date for requests: August 13, 2008 or when 'Sold Out'
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Please include the word TICKET in the subject line of your e-mail ticket request to ensure that your order is processed promptly. Be specific regarding the date you wish to attend, and--again--be sure to list the screen names and first/last names of EACH person for whom you are requesting a ticket. .
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Alex received blocks from many of the people she had the honor of working with. Margaret Miller put them together and several wonderful keepsakes were created. Here is an example of one of the quilts.
Here are some of the names I could make out:
Jackie Robinson, Debbie Caffrey, Margaret Miller, Liza Prior Lucy, Kate Tegtmeier, Linda Long, Judy Severson, Barbara Garrett, Sandy Bonsib, Faye Labanaris, Carol Armstrong Debi Anderson, Jane Quinn, Kaye Wood, Clare O'Donohue, Dierdra McElroy, Robyn Pandolph, Becky Goldsmith, Lois Embree Arnold, Sharon Rexroad Ericson, Paula Reid, Nancy Eha, Sherry Reis, Joanie San Chirico & Billie Lauder
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Occasionally we have wonderful musicians come through town. Accoustic Eidolon was in La Veta last night and Kat Bowser (see Blog Archives, December 24, the concert) went with me to hear them. I just had to tell to our TQS members because their music is so wonderfully crafted and many of you would really enjoy it. Joe and Hanna are husband and wife and travel the world with their music. Hanna plays cello and Joe has a custom two neck, fourteen string guitar. We are very lucky to have had them return to La Veta for a house concert.
To hear their music and order it online check out the Acoustic Eidolon website. They also have a newsletter that goes out about once a month with their touring schedule - who knows, you just might have the opportunity to see them in your neck of the woods - and yes, that included foreign countries!
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Alex is leaving tomorrow. I have decided to refold her quilts that are in the armoire in our bedroom. I'll bet I could get some pictures for you. By the way, you should never store your quilts in an armoire or any furniture where the cloth is touching the wood. These quilts get moved a lot, but it is still not an excuse.
Alex's quilts are most often made for books. She has spent her quilting life trying to teach the basics and bring new quilters into the fold. I'll try to identify the books that go with the quilts, but this is just for fun.
Keep your eyes open this week, as I will introduce some each day.
PS--Don't tell Alex. Let's just keep this between us. --Capt'n John
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