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Hope for Our World, by Hollis Chatalain from Greensboro, NC has won Best of Show at the International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX. Hollis is now a two time winner of this prestigeous $10,000 prize.

Here is Hollis' Artist Statment:

In February 2002, I dreamed “Hope For our World”. The dream was in purple and Archbishop Tutu was standing in a field. Children from all over the world were approaching him like he was a Pied Piper. The dream seemed to be speaking about World Peace and the Future of our Children. Desmond Tutu represented Hope.

In May of 2005 I was honored to have a meeting with Archbishop Tutu to discuss my dream.

“Hope For Our World” was finished April 16^th and I sent an image of it to my daughter. Her response was:

"How ironic that the piece is finally done on a day like today where you can’t help feel sad about the world we live in, a world where massacres like the one at Virginia Tech this morning still happen.It makes me think that this piece is there to remind us that even when we wonder what this world is coming to, when we think that there can’t possibly be hope in a world with such tragedies, we are reminded of people like Desmond Tutu. People that will fight for peace and never give up…we realize that there still is hope after all.”

See other quilts by Hollis Chatalain by visiting her website here.

A complete list of all the winners is posted here. 

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Many of you have asked for Gift Subscriptions to give to your friends and loved ones. Well, here it is. These Subcriptions can be purchased by both members and non-members alike.

To purchase a Gift Subscription, click here.

For instance:

John (a non-member) wants to give his quilting wife Alex (no pun intended) a Subscription to the Quilt Show. He simply selects a Single or Double Series Gift Subscription and purchases it online by going through the checkout process. A link to print the coupon online is sent to his email address. John does not have to be a member himself, which is good, because he doesn't even know what a bobbin is (just like the web guy - smile). Alex, who knows all about bobbins and more, uses the coupon by following it's instructions and applies the Coupon Value when prompted to enter the coupon number. After that, she is a Star Member.

OR

Jane (a member) wants to buy her neighbor a subscription for her birthday. She simply logs into the website, selects a Subscription, goes through the checkout process and prints the coupon just like above. Then she surprises her friend.

OR

Members can purchase to extend their own membership.

Because this is a new system we are BETA TESTING for the next few days, if you experience any issues at all, please let us know of the problem through our "Contact" page we will be happy to take care of everything immediately.

It's a New Day and we hope you will enjoy this new feature.

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I was just at Joe Cunningham's site looking at his new quilts.  Joe was our guest on show 101, and has several new quilts I think you will enjoy.  Check them out at Joethequilter.com.

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Who can't resist a guy in a Kilt? I know I can't - perhaps I have been away from my sewing machine too long.

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Let me have the EXTREME pleasure of introducing my future daughter in law - Shelly! I knew when Joey went out on their first date (about 6 years ago) that she was the ONE (that is called a mothers instinct - you know, the eyes in the backof the head scenario)! They met in Santa Barbara during summer school. We heard about "her" for several months before they actually connected. She recently graduated from Law school - so she promises to raise our family IQ by several points! LOL - She is currently an associate for Hayco, a family owned company, and has me hooked on their product - check out hayconutra.com.

People ask if I like her - the answer is that not only do I like her, but I LOVE her to pieces! She is incredibly bright, insightful, kind, strong and funny. She and Joey are perfect compliments for each other.

The date - next summer - The place - Santa Barbara.

This future MIL is happy dancing in northern Ca.

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    "Transformation" by imararefind

Do you have a quilt you are especially proud of?  Are you thinking of entering it in a quilt show or contest?  Beware; contest rules for entering a quilt can be very confusing.  It is very important to read and re-read all of the instructions for entering.  Rules can change every year and even within the same organization. 

This quilt made by imararefind was ineligible as it was 1 1/2" too small.  What a shame.  Don't let your hard work keep you out of the running.  By the way, the quilt did win Best Pictorial Quilt at the Mid Atlantic Quilt Show in 2006.

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Washington, DC, USA, now through January 21, 2008 - The Smithsonian American Art Museum is exhibiting a collection of quilts entitled Going West! Quilts and Community which reveals the essential role that quilts and the making of quilts played in the lives of women on the frontier. The Great Platte River Road was the principal route for America's westward expansion as early as the 1830's. Pioneers headed for a new life in te Nebraska Territory packed their wagons with necessities that almost always included quilts. Quilts served an important purpose along the difficult journey, whether used as sturdy domestic bedding along the trail or packed tenderly in the trunk as a tie to all that had been left behind. Independent curator Sandi Fox is the guest curator for the exhibition, which will feature more than 50 quilts.

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Just when you thought this "phase" was over - I couldn't resist.

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Housetop Variation
by Katie Mae Pettway, 2002

Tacoma, Washington, USA - September 22-December 9, 2007

Tacoma Art Museum is currently exhibiting extraordinary quilts made by the women of Gee's Bend, an isolated community in rural Alabama. For four generations, the women of Gee's Bend have been creating quilts of exceptional artistry, revealing a remarkable command of design and a painterly approach to a traditional art form. The exhibition will explore in depth the impact of architecture, environment, and traditional quilting motifs upon the Gee's Bend distinctive aesthetic. The exhibition will further explore examples of family quilting lineages and improvisational interpretations of traditional motifs.

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      "Dad's Quilt" by AuntSewsie 

Is your fabric stash getting out of control?  Are you wanting to thin it out but just not sure where to begin?  How about making a quick lap quilt for a family member or friend?   All you need is the pattern, as you have plenty of fabric to choose from.  The quilt featured was a stash slasher made using the funky curvy rail pattern from the book Stack A New Deck.  And remember, the more you slash your stash the more room for new fun fabric!