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Designers Patricia Belyea and Victoria Stone are owners of Okan Arts, and they lead creative quilting experiences and import vintage Japanese textiles. Patricia is also the author of East-Meets-West Quilts: Explore Improv with Japanese-Inspired Designs. 

Now, Okan Arts is having the biggest giveaway they have ever had which includes a Sashiko 2 machine by Baby Lock, a Clear Extension Table by Sew Steady, and 12 Large Spools of 12wt. Cotton Thread by Aurifil.

Click here to learn how to enter.

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Have you ever wanted to try out every stitch on your sewing machine? We think Lynda MH Faires just might have done that in this spectacular quilt.

One Stitch at a Time was on display as part of the Alternative Techniques exhibit at the Houston International Quilt Festival 2019.

You can watch Lynda here at TQS in Show 2003: Vintage Charm Using Silk and Machine Threadwork.

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It was love at first sight for Judy Kriehn and her Australian Shepherd, Moe. Who wouldn't love those eyes? Moe Dog! won an Honorable Mention in the Animal Kingdom category at the Houston International Quilt Festival 2019.

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Starting today we would like for our Star members to update and complete their profile. You will soon see a pop up when you login to get your profile reviewed and up to date. We know it is a pain, but it's all for good. Our new website will launch late in the 1st quarter of 2020. As a way to protect your privacy we are only asking Star members to login at this time. Once you logged in, from that point on, you will automatically be logged in to the site, the forum, and the store. No more multiple sign ins. Yea!

In order to make this an easy trasition, we ask that you update and complete your Star profile. Thank again for your help. Next year is going to be a fun filled journey for us all.

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Watch as Susan Stewart discusses her award-winning quilt.

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Shadow Flower is the graphically dynamic quilt that is featured as the cover girl on Sheila's book, Quilts with an Angle. It was created using Sheila's triangle patchwork technique which she discusses in Show 2512.

ShadowFlowerbySheilaChristensen - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

ShadowFlowerbySheilaChristensen - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

ShadowFlowerbySheilaChristensen - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

ShadowFlowerbySheilaChristensen - 36 Pieces Rotating

ShadowFlowerbySheilaChristensen - 100 Pieces Rotating

ShadowFlowerbySheilaChristensen - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Shadow Flower is the graphically dynamic quilt that is featured as the cover girl on Sheila's book, Quilts with an Angle. It was created using Sheila's triangle patchwork technique which she discusses in Show 2512.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Today we continue our selection of quilts recently displayed at the Spring Paducah 2019 show featured as part of The 14th Quilt Nihon Exhibition. The exhibit is described as:

"Organized by the Japan Handicraft Instructors' Association, the Quilt Nihon Exhibition is one of the most prestigious international quilt contests in Japan. The exhibit features 42 quilts from the "Innovative Traditional" category, which will later be exhibited at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Art."

Please enjoy the twenty-seventh quilt from the exhibition by Yuko Eguchi.

Title of Quilt: 366 Days

Quilter's Name: Yuko Eguchi

Dimensions: 86" x 86"

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Inspired by The Beatles "LOVE" show, Fabia Diniz Mendonca created a quilt representing 20 Beatles songs. It includes a yellow submarine and some blue meanies, the catch...it's a white wholecloth quilt and she did it all with thread.

The Beatles Love by Fabia Diniz Mendonca won 3rd Place - Merit Quilting, Machine - Stationary - Sponsored by BERNINA of America at the Houston International Quilt Festival 2019.

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Lisa Ellis has worn and continues to wear many hats with many non-profit organizations. She is currently the Director of Sacred Threads, the Treasurer of the Quilt Alliance, and the past president of SAQA. She is also an amazing quilter and brought along some of her latest quilts, a stunning exhibit of Cathedral Windows, to talk about with Ricky in Houston.