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A Message from John--I am waiting this morning for Alex to come into the kitchen and I hear her say the following:

"The mirror is having a Bad Hair Day".

It's all in your attitude!

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Here's number 3! I don't know how many more there are. Now this defines the expression "star search" -

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This morning I noticed a little silver star on the shower edge - then I sat down at my sewing machine..................hhhmmmmm..................someone has been here (and it wasn't John). I wonder how many more I will find?

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It looks like the DVD's authoring is nearing an end and the master will head off to the manufacturer in a few short days - which means we are getting very close to having them in the warehouse! Sorry for the delay, but it was a tough thing to do and we had unexpected bumps. We know you'll agree, it will be worth the wait.

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Although I am ever so greatful to be a teacher at Empty Spools Seminars - there are moments I am pain fully envious of the FIVE days of sewing - complete immersion in quilting. I see this pile of fabric and I want to sit down and start stitching away.............

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I am looking, I am looking - "WHERE DID YOU GO?"

COWABUNGA!

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I was so excited that in this session I got to use my camera and projector to teach the class. No more sea of bodies hovering around the table to see a Y seam - Also with my trusty camera in hand, I also was thrilled to go to the beach and talk to a REALLY cute surfer and get it on tape (to share to the world). I asked him if he was a quilter and as you can imagine, it was the perfect pick-up line. LOL. As I was transfering the information into my computer to edit, something went super wrong - the electricity went out - the up shot - end of story? I taped over my most amazing old lady flirty lines!!! hhmmm- better stick to my day job!

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I am teaching stars in Merrill hall. The weather is extraordinary - California at its best. We are making stars, and it is safe to say my students are true stars - Also, I have been hearing "It's a New day" around many bends and corners!

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Would you like to create quilts that combine free form curves along with traditional blocks? How about quilt blocks that require no pins or intersections to match? Why not join us on Thursday, February 28 at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern when our own TQS member Peggy Barkle will be our special guest in chat room "Featured Guest". Peggy's new book Blendable Curves allows you to create a stunning and fun quilt in a weekend using these easy techniques.

Peggy was born in Seattle, Washington, but she considers herself a Northern California girl having spent most of her life in the Sunshine state. After marriage followed a set of twins that kept her busy with the usual duties of cleaning, diapering and cooking. While looking for an "adult" escape, Peggy discovered quilting with Eleanor Burns on PBS. And the rest, as they say, is history.

"We moved to Atlanta, Georgia in 1995, after a brief stay in Arkansas. The kids are grown now and, fortunately, so has my 'stash'. Quilting has kept me sane, and my family safe all these years. I have a room full of yardage and brain full of ideas. I could not imagine doing anything else with my life, and being able to share what I love has been an unbelievable blessing."