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Meet Jen G. who was at the Chicago Festival - She brought along her first applique effort from my book Hand Applique - Pretty awesome job Jen! It is always a pleasure when students bring along projects that have been inspired by either work shops or books. THANKS Jen and check out her blog here.
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I always love going to major quilt events - such as this past weekend in Chicago. Fortunately my lap top is up and running again and I have figured out this new video program. Here we go with a series of shorts for you! Imagine my surprise when I saw my new book, Super Simple Quilts, that I co authored with my friend Liz Aneloski - I didn't even know it was in the States yet. For your own copy visit the http://www.alexandersonquilts.com. Also, I was more than thrilled when I ran across this booth of incredible batiks, Batiks Galore - visit their site here. I am drooling, just thinking of it!
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Check these out - looking for the perfect gift for someone who has EVERYTHING? These are made by EyEmbellishments - they are handcrafted whimsical embelishment cards that I found in Chicago. Perfect as is, or add a simple frame. Also check out their hand crafted pottery - simply fabulous! Visit their website by going here
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Photo by Gregory Case
Episode 208 with Jane Davila, artist, author, and quilter, teaches you the elements of good design and how to embellish a project by working "outside of the box". If thinking outside of the box has never been something you are comfortable with then this show will definitely give you a creative boost. Jane shows you how to create small projects that can be embellished with paint, wire, doodads and other fun "found" objects.
To watch the show click here.
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OK gang - who is this good looking young man (I love him to pieces)? His mother will be a guest in series three (and I love her to pieces!) - take a guess! Sign up for series three here.
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I can't believe it is/was 80 degrees in livermore and threatening snow and rain in Chicago - but that didn't dampen spirits at all (or curb spending habits). First day there I got to spend it with some VIP's with Bernina. These are folks who recently purchased 730's from their local dealers. Bernina treated them to the ulitmate festival experience. Here is a picture I took of the Bernina U.S. President Martin Favre on stage in front of everyone before I spoke - watch out if you are around me because i am getting pretty good with an arms length shot -
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Don’t you hate it when the edges of your fabrics ravel and make a tangled mess in your washing machine? Here’s a simple tip to help minimize the “damage.” Take a small, diagonal snip from each corner of a new fabric before tossing it into the laundry. Those pesky ravels will have a hard time getting started.-
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Whirlwind and frenzy - two words that tend to describe my life these days. Immediately following the taping of Series 3, the gallery was transformed into a retreat space for quilters. This group did a specatular job designing their one-of-a-kind quilts - several decided to create a Rhaspody quilt.
Here are photos of three Rhapsody quilts started last week. Makers from top to bottom are: Vickie McCarty (Kentucky), Monica Troy (Illinois), and Ann Haller (Oregon).
Interested in coming to a La Veta Quilt Retreat? All the info is on my website. Simply enter the lottery list. You never know, you might get a call for 2009 retreats. There are several retreats each year.
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Our member Margot is helping with lessons and pictures as she and friends progress on the Blocks of the Month. Check out the fun photos and get some instruction on contruction of the blocks.
http://community.webshots.com/user/tenngram?vhost=community
Remember the picture of the BOM is just a guide. Use your imagination.
Thank you Margo.
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Ouch!!! Have you pricked your finger and stained your quilt? Dab the spot with a drop of your own saliva before trying any other remedy. The enzymes in your saliva will make the bloodstain easier to remove. Sounds like an old wives’ tale, but it works!
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