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Family Tree of Life - for Father's Day!

I told you I had something up my sleeve - and some of you had some pretty good guesses as to what I was making! I got the idea to make a quilt that would look good in a home or office. Are you in a quandary about that special gift for Father’s Day? –We’ll here’s just the ticket to help you give the perfect and heartfelt gift for the guy who has it all. I designed a Convergence quilt called Family Tree of Life based on my original Harmonic Convergence pattern. The leaves on the stylized tree are for names of family members and ancestors.

I am offering a kit to make this quilt using the same hand-dyed fabrics shown in the photo. The kit includes all the fabric to make the quilt top and binding, a Harmonic Convergence pattern, the full-size appliqué pattern, and instructions on how I made his version that features a quick and effective appli-quilting technique. Take a day to make this beautiful quilted treasure that will provide a lifetime of memories. I had a great time making mine. It is sure to be a hit with any family member. A limited number of kits are being made for this “Father’s Day Special.”

The quilt measures about 32" square. The kit is priced just right for a Father's Day gift, only $59.95. Order yours now at the Ricky Tims Online Store > Quilt Kits. – click here.

Edited to add: This quilt came to life for me when I started writing the family names on it. I love it!

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Car Crazy!

Look what one of YOU found in Palm Beach Florida (Suzanne's Quilt Shop)! We are wondering what kind of gas milage does it get or do we even care???

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Money Saving Tips

We certainly hope you check out the Forum on a daily basis, there is a lot of great information, both quiltie and non quiltie related - The other day I noted a new suggestion for a topic - Money Saving Tips - KUDOS for this TQS helpful rescource! Recently my darling DIL to be Shelly, sent me this link. You might want to take a moment to check it out and then bookmark it.

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More on Copyright

Let me encourage everyone who is interested in this topic to do two things so you won't miss out on any good information.

#1. Go to the Forum and read the thread on Rhapsody Reality > Angie's Rhapsody quilt takes 3rd place.

#2. Please read the articles from Janet Jo Smith on the Quilter's Newletter site.

You will find both things very interesting and educational. Many of you have posted very good questions.

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Color Selection

This picture shows the green of the trees in the foreground compared to the trees catching the pink light from the setting sun. There are a lot of colors in nature if we just watch. So when choosing colors for a quilt ask yourself what time of day it is. Perhaps a baby quilt could be the colors of a sunset. Joen Wolfrom our color expert talks about colors in nature in show 103. Click here (then test your remote control skills and jump to Chapter 3). For more information see Joen's book "Visual Coloring".

When you think of colors, what is your favorite season or time of day ?

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Thou Shalt Not Steal

Copyright was brought up recently my Rhapsody Reality forum thread. It is such a confusing issue for quilters. It is especially hard when much of our quilting roots was sharing blocks from friend to friend. However, there is a lot of information that every quilter should know on the subject. At the root of all copyright issues is the question, "Have I made any profit, or have I done anything that would take away any financial gain, regardless how small and insignificant it might seem to me, from the person in question?" Copyright laws are in place to protect the intellectual property of the person who created it.

Imagine if your paycheck was based on a certain total of sales you made that week. You file a report on each sale you made. However, another employee sneaks into your folder and removes one of the sales sheets and puts it in their own folder. Unknowingly, another employee does the same. And yes, a third person does the same. When the boss looks in your folder and calculates your paycheck, you get paid only what is in the folder. Essentially, the other employees stole your money. It's not a good feeling, especially since this paycheck is how you pay your bills, save for vacation and invest in your retirement. Any copyright infringement you make on any level is theft. Copyright infringement may only take away a few pennies, but those pennies add up, and those pennies are the wherewithal that help sustain those who share their ideas as a means for their livelihood.

Janet Jo Smith wrote a series of articles about copyright in Quilter's Newsletter Magazine. Here is a link to the index page on copyright. Once there, you'll see links to Smith's series on the subject.

What areas of copyright do you find confusing? What do you think is "okay to do", and what constitutes a breach of copyright in your book? We'll explore this issue again after we hear some of your comments.

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The First TQS Road Trip - Sneek Peek

One thing I've learned about Alex - as girlie and foofy as she might appear to some - she is NOT afraid to get her hands dirty as you will soon see.

In just two weeks TQS history will be made! Alex and I hit the road (with Justin too) and surprised a few people along the way. The final two shows of Series Two (sign up for Series Two here) will be the TQS Road Trip in two parts. Alex and I seem to never be without a camera so this video is a behind-the-scenes sneek peek. Get ready to witness one of the most exciting, entertaining and educational quilt shows ever produced!

Any guesses where we are going? Don't let our clues fool you.

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Episode 211 With Beth Wheeler

Beth Wheeler, teacher, artist, and author, demonstrates how to create a fabric work of art using photo images, computer and your machine. Beth's straightforward techninque for creating images on fabric is sure to inspire you to create your own works of quilting art. ALSO One lucky TQS member will win a signed original Beth Wheeler art quilt (for details go here). In addition, Alex demonstrates binding technqiues, Ricky takes us on a field trip to his Dad's studio and the TQS treasure chest opens for the first time! To watch the show click here.

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The Pirates Commandeered

Lucky you Ricky - you got to quilt! In Livermore CA I have been dealing with much greater matters! It seems that there is always a problem which keeps me from quilting -Hey TQS members what is your distraction that keeps you from quilting?

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I GOT TO QUILT TODAY!!!!!

Today I got to quilt! I envy some of you who get to quilt more than I do. Others of you can relate to me - you get excited when the opportunity arises. I had a few phone calls that were necessary and i had to take the new dog, Mabel, out to do her business a couple of times, but all in all, I GOT TO QUILT TODAY! The extra good news is that I think it will be someting a LOT of folks will like. Here's a sneek peek. What do you think I have up my sleeve?

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