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Okay, if it's not going to be Alex's quilt you need to see more of it up close. Below are some close ups. Carolyn Hughey did a great job, and don't miss the different quilting designs by Angela Walters. If you are doing the BOM 2019, don't miss the different quilting designs by Angela Walters (you can copy...). We will start the contest on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. Watch for the newsletter and enter to win. The contest will go through Monday October 28, 2019. YES, we will ship it anywhere in the world.

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We always knew Barbara Black was a winner and here's more proof. Barbara's quilt just won Best of Show at the 2019 Heritage Quilters Huntsville show. You just might recognize the quilt, it's the TQS BOM 2011 Ruffled Roses!..Congratulations Barbara!

Barbara also has a lovely story about the creation of the quilt. Click on Learn More to read all about it on her blog.

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Sarah Ann begins her series of "celebrating the ordinary" with her quilt Lilies of the Valley, which also celebrates her life in Maine. These lovely flowers grow in her yard.

Learn more about Sarah and her life in Maine in Show 2508.

LiliesoftheValleybySarahAnnSmith - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

LiliesoftheValleybySarahAnnSmith - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

LiliesoftheValleybySarahAnnSmith - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

LiliesoftheValleybySarahAnnSmith - 36 Pieces Rotating

LiliesoftheValleybySarahAnnSmith - 100 Pieces Rotating

LiliesoftheValleybySarahAnnSmith - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Sarah Ann begins her series of "celebrating the ordinary" with her quilt Lilies of the Valley, which also celebrates her life in Maine. These lovely flowers grow in her yard.

Learn more about Sarah and her life in Maine in Show 2508.

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 nineteenth quilt from the exhibition by Michiko Noda.

Title of Quilt: Dream Diary

Quilter's Name: Michiko Noda

Dimensions: 72" x 72"

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Ricky talked to Timna Tarr this summer to discover what she's been up to. Find out and see where you can find her in 2020.

Watch Timna in Show 2501.

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We had a Sizzle (Cool) Quilt Kit made by Carolyn Hughey and quilted by Angela Walters. It was supposed to be a giveaway to you...BUT don't you think it looks great on the bed in Alex's guest bedroom??? You need to let us know if Alex should keep it or should we give it away? Hmmmm? Vote below.

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Remember the contests where you had to count the number of jelly beans in the jar? This amazing quilt, Barnum & Bailey, by Daisy Dodge and Angie Vertucci reminds us of that. We would sure like to know how many pieces are in this quilt.

Barnum & Bailey was part of the Large Quilts - 1st Time Entry exhibit at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah - Spring 2019.

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This striking image of a "gorgeous man" she photographed in West Africa, is the image that launched Sarah Ann on her journey to become a professional quilter. Enjoy Bijagos Warrior by Sarah Ann Smith.

Watch Sarah in Show 2508.

BijagosWarriorbySarahAnnSmith - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

BijagosWarriorbySarahAnnSmith - 96 Pieces Non-Rotating

BijagosWarriorbySarahAnnSmith - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

BijagosWarriorbySarahAnnSmith - 35 Pieces Rotating

BijagosWarriorbySarahAnnSmith - 96 Pieces Rotating

BijagosWarriorbySarahAnnSmith - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis