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Okay gang, I rarely ask for much - but now - I need your help!!!!

Help spread the word about Sugar Plum Fairy! Call every radio station you know! Hound them over and over to play it. They won't know about it so tell them to download it at www.rickytims.com. Email or call every college kid or young adult you know and ask them to listen and spread the word! Send emails to all your friends!

This new arrangement of Sugar Plum Fairy needs to be heard on every radio station this holiday season. I did this entire production last weekend - so it is brand new! Let's show the world what quilters are made of and get this song out there for the holidays. I pulled out all the stops on this one.

It is not on a released CD because its NEW!. It is only available via download. You can download it for $1.00 at www.rickytims.com. Listen to the sample below - the full version takes you on a ride you won't soon forget and you'll want to play over and over and over again!

I've also produced my new song, Christmas In A Small Town - dedicated to La Veta, but perfect for anyone who has memories of living in a small town or the fantasy of being in one. This song is written, sung, and arranged by me (you won't hear me sing very often) for the upcoming concerts on December 14th adn 15th in La Veta. It is also available via download.

If you download the song - come back here and post your comments. Your efforts help will get air play!

Don't know much about downloading music? Get your kids to help! They're download gurus.

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It is amazing to me how what you are interested in as a child remains with you when you are in your developing years and into your adult years. This video was taken when I was 21 months old. I got a tricycle and rocking horse from Santa. My cousin Carolyn got a toy piano. I was more interested in the piano as you will see. Grandpa says, "No Ricky, this is YOUR gift over here!" He sits me on the tricycle. I'm still not so passionate about my vehicles - but I remain very passionate about the piano. This movie is exactly 50 years old this Christmas.

The music is a recording from when I was five years old. It was recorded by my mom and dad. I was playing a Hammond organ. The old album contains about 30 minutes of Christmas tunes, some on the piano, some on the organ. Hope you enjoy this sneak peek into my past. Do any of you cling to those childhood interests and passions like I do?

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             "Sam & Rosie Gulati" by designbear

Who could resist these charming companions?  We have heard that many of you are busy creating holiday gifts for family and loved ones.  Why not make something special for that four legged friend in your life.  We found a very clever custom made leash by Anna Marie Horner here.  The supplies are very easy to come by and you can make this in just about an hour.  Do you have any ideas for other fun quilty items for your companions?  We would love to see them.

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               "King Arthur" by Bondgirl 

Bernina educator, Jo Leicte, will be our special guest in chat room "Bonkers over Bernina" tomorrow night (December 6, 2007) at 5:00pm Pacific/8:00pm Eastern.  Jo will share lost of ideas to make your quilt project pop.  Be sure to join us for an hour of great information.

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                          "Winter Song" by sewearly

As daylight hours shorten and outside temperatures drop we have noticed changes taking place in our local quilt stores.  The owners, having just returned from market, have filled their shelves with luscious and rich cotton, flannel and wool.   We spotted colors in shades of cranberry, plum, warm gold, and old leather. 

To tempt us even more, there are also outstanding quilts using these new and luscious fabrics scattered throughout the store.  How is a good quilter expected to stick to his/her "shopping list" when walking through this candy store?  We want your advice.  Do you purchase a few treats for yourself in addition to the necessary items?  Or do you throw caution to the wind? 

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Web Guru Bob has done it again. If you want to see all the Video blogs check out the new filter under the words "The Daily Blog"

"ONLY BLOGS WITH VIDEO"

If you check this box you can get to the Video blogs real fast. Put "Ricky" in the Category box and then check "Only Video Blogs" and see what you get.

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Merry Christmas my friend - You know when you find the perfect gift for your friend? Well, guess what? - this had your name ALL over it (I was SOOO excited!)

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This photo represents only a portion of the entire quilt. 

Today is World AIDS Day and a good time for quilters to refelct on one of the most significant quilts ever made. The Names Project, also called The AIDS Memorial Quilt, is the largest community art project in the history of the world. Have you seen the quilt? Have you particiapted in making a panel? If so, you know the power of this incredible quilt. You can visit the names project website here. It was included in the Best 100 Quilts of the Twentieth Century. Here are some facts about it:

The names on The Quilt represent approximately 17.5% of all U.S. AIDS deaths.

Materials Used in The Quilt:
100 year-old quilt, afghans, Barbie dolls, bubble-wrap, burlap, buttons, car keys, carpet, champagne glasses, condoms, cookies, corduroy, corsets, cowboy boots, cremation ashes, credit cards, curtains, dresses, feather boas, first-place ribbons, fishnet hose, flags, flip-flops, fur, gloves, hats, human hair, jeans, jewelry, jockstraps, lace, lame, leather, Legos, love letters, Mardi Gras masks, merit badges, mink, motorcycle jackets, needlepoint, paintings, pearls, photographs, pins, plastic, police uniforms, quartz crystals, racing silks, records, rhinestones, sequins, shirts, silk flowers, studs, stuffed animals, suede, t-shirts, taffeta, tennis shoes, vinyl, wedding rings.

Funds Raised by The Quilt for Direct Services for People with AIDS: over $4,000,000 (U.S.)
Number of Visitors to The Quilt: 15,200,000
Number of 12'x12' Sections of The Quilt: 5,748
Number of Panels in The Quilt: over 46,000
Number of Names on The Quilt: More than 91,000

Size : 1,293,300 square feet (the equivalent of 275 NCAA basketball courts with walkway, 185 courts without walkway)

Miles of Fabric: 52.25 miles long (if all 3'x6' panels were laid end to end)
Total Weight: More than 54 tons