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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

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PADUCAH, KY, USA- This winter visitors at the Museum of the American Quilter’s Society will escape dreary the weather by entering the vibrant colors and designs of the quilt exhibit The Designer’s Eye: Kaffe Fassett, November 30, 2007-February 5, 2008! 

Sponsored by Hancock’s of Paducah, the exhibit includes Fassett’s world renowned quilts, fabrics and knitting. By manipulating simple forms and traditional blocks, he creates innovative designs in glorious colors. The Museum’s Curator of Collections Judy Schwender stresses Fassett’s experience as a designer. 

“It’s important to know that he’s a designer,” Schwender states. “His exuberant color sense imbues everything he does.” 

Many of his design ideas come from international travel including the Orient. His palette is usually limited to one “kick color” and the hues and variations of two or three colors. Fassett believes that quilts with minimal contrast cause the viewer to focus less on the color and more on the intricate and elaborate patterns. 

 The National Quilt Museum is a non-profit institution located in downtown Paducah, KY. The Museum is open year-round Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST. The Museum is also open on Sundays 1-5 p.m. April - October. The National Quilt Museum is ADA compliant.