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Japanese Happy New Year Quilt - Mihoko Tanaka

At Houston 2016 there was a wonderful Japanese Exhibit organized by the Japan Handicrafts Instructors' Association. This quilt by Mihoko Tanaka is named A Happy New Year, "Kado-Matu" in the Rising Sun. The quilted Oriental Phoenixes (thank you CrazyCuban) are just one of the creations that caught our eye. You can learn more from the sign at the bottom of the page, but we wish we could know more about the border treatment.

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Anabeth Dollins - "J is for Jenna" a PIQF 2019 Quilt

Anabeth Dollins created a quilt with influences from two different TQS Block Of the Month patterns, including A-Z For Ewe & Me! by Janet Stone. J is for Jenna was "inspired by quilt patterns of Janet Stone and Sue Garman." Featured at PIQF 2019, Anabeth's quilt makes use of machine quilting, hand appliqué, hand quilting, and "the golden Delectable Mountain border is a hidden note to Jenna's last name, Goldberg." It's always great to see the work of TQS inspiring others.

J is for Jenna by Anabeth Dollins of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania was featured in the Traditional category at the Pacific International Quilt Festival (PIQF) 2019.

Original Photos: Lucas Davis

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Quilt Stories with Lisa Walton featuring Deborah Boschert's Quilt "Tree Lines"

Lisa Walton, textile artist and past President of SAQA, talks to Deborah Boschert (Show 2108), the current President of SAQA, about her fabric collage landscapes and learns about her quilt Tree Lines on another exciting installment of Quilt Stories.

You can watch Lisa here at TQS in Show 2503.

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WeAllSew Tutorial: How To Create A Faux Piped Binding

Julie Bridgeman of WeAllSew has an easy way for you to make a faux-piped binding for your quilt. Julie says, "Faux piped binding is one of those sewing techniques that looks time-consuming and intricate. I’ll let you in on a little secret–it’s not!" Find out how she does it by watching the video below, and get more information by going to the tutorial.

Click here for tutorial.

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Make a Happy Quilt with Alex Anderson

Like all of you, Alex is itching to leave the (bird)house and see the world again. So, it's time for a happy quilt. Make this Birdhouse Quilt with Alex as she explains many ways to appliqué. It's learning, it's fun, and you get a happy quilt to hang in your kitchen as we look to brighter days. Use your own fabric or use the delicious Kona Bundle that Alex is using.

Alex will be teaching you how to make the Birdhouse Quilt LIVE beginning Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Get your fabric now and be ready to learn, create, and smile.

LIVE lessons are always recorded and will be available to watch after their initial broadcast.

Birdhouse Quilt in Process

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Over $150 in Quilt Patterns for $39

Your $39 1-year membership at TheQuiltShow.com gets you 2 Block of the Month patterns worth over $150. Here's how.

Join as a 1-Year member here. Then go to the Learn>BOM 2021 for Color My World

Color My World patterns will be downloadable each month starting January 1, 2021. On November 1, 2021, both the November and December patterns will be available for download. Learn to do Freezer Paper Piecing. Barbara Black will lead you through the process to make this incredible quilt achievable. Month 1 is available now.

A-Z for Ewe and Me! will be available for download when the new website begins in late February 2021. Janet Stone has won multiple awards including 2 Best of Shows in one year with 2 different quilts. Now you can make her alphabet quilt your own.

No reason to choose. You get them both.

COLOR MY WORLD

by Wendy Williams

A-Z for Ewe and Me

by Janet Stone

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TQS Zoom Quilt - Turtle Bay - Claudia Pfeil

Examine life under the sea with this enchanting quilt, Turtle Bay, by Claudia Pfeil of Krefeld, Germany. Claudia's quilt was the winner of the Handi Quilter Excellence in Longarm Quilting award at Road to California 2013. Turtle Bay is 79" x 93" and was completed in 2012. It is an original creation from Claudia.

Artist Statement: To capture the beauty of the sea I have combined silk and gauze fabrics .The shells and star fishes are made from silks with hand painted designs and are machine appliquéd. The sea turtles are made from hand-dyed and printed fabric, and are hand appliquéd. The net and the gauze gives a mystical effect, a translucent look. The quilt’s border – freehand and freestyle appliquéd - the symmetrical design reminds you of the turtle’s shell.

Watch Claudia in Show 2413.

(Photo: Courtesy of Road to California)

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Jinny's Memory Match: 1/4/2021

Only three colors, but it makes an impact. What is this block called? Find out by playing Jinny Beyer's Memory Match game.

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Quilting Resolutions for the New Year

Here are some great resolutions from Gayle Norman that we found at RickyTims.com:

I RESOLVE not to feel guilty when I buy fabric with absolutely no future use in mind. It makes me immensely happy to buy it, fondle it and just look at it and that makes it worth it!

I RESOLVE that next year when I look at that same fabric and wonder why the heck I bought it, I still won't feel guilty but simply pass it on to a friend, the Goodwill, a retirement facility, or an organization that does charity quilts.

I RESOLVE that I will continue to guard carefully my sewing and quilting time. This keeps me happy and able to serve the rest of my world.

I RESOLVE that I will continue to support and encourage all the young people in my life who take an interest in this craft that I am so passionate about.

I RESOLVE to surround myself as much as possible with friends who love quilting and fabric collecting as much as I do.

And lastly, I REFUSE to put deadlines or limits on my creative spirit.

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