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"...Atomic Sewing Machines Will Probably Dispense with the Housewife Altogether..."

This is a wonderful video from 1960 that discusses the history of the sewing machine. Note the "free-motion" work and the announcer's enthusiasm for the future of the housewife.

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See "Sunflowers" a quilt by Linda Waddle

Linda Waddle tried to save a failed sunprinting endeavor and used the opportunity to experiment using bleach and Procion dyes. We think her experiment ended quite well.

Sunflowers was on display in the Houston International Quilt Festival 2018 as part of the Surface Design exhibit.

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TQS Puzzle: "Boro" by Ruth Chandler

Boro is a passion of Ruth Chandler's and this quilt, also called Boro, is a great example of what it's all about.

Learn about Boro from Ruth in Show 2504.

BorobyRuthChandler - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

BorobyRuthChandler - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

BorobyRuthChandler - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

BorobyRuthChandler - 35 Pieces Rotating

BorobyRuthChandler - 99 Pieces Rotating

BorobyRuthChandler - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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See "Boro" a quilt by Ruth Chandler

Boro is a passion of Ruth Chandler's and this quilt, also called Boro, is a great example of what it's all about.

Learn about Boro from Ruth in Show 2504.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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The 14th Quilt Nihon Exhibition: "Mariner's Compass" by Etzuko Shinozaki

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 twelfth quilt from the exhibition by Etzuko Shinozaki.

Title of Quilt: Mariner's Compass

Quilter's Name: Etzuko Shinozaki

Dimensions: 72" x 72"

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As Seen On Show 2505: John Merrell Seam Rippers

These turned wood seam rippers are hand crafted by John Merrell in Arizona and come in a colorway for every personality.

Which one says you?

Each beautiful piece has a sharp seam ripper on one end and a stiletto on the other, both of which can be removed and turned to fit inside the handle for safe storage.

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Barbara Black Teaches You How to Use the TQS Forum

Barbara Black sits down with Alex and Ricky and shows them how to navigate the TQS Forum. Learn how to get your questions answered and how to post your photos for everyone to see.

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Do You Doodle on Your iPad? - See Betty Hahn's "Revival" Quilt

Betty Hahn does and she creates stunning quilts. Betty "painted" the quilt on her iPad and then had it printed on fabric. Then she took to quilting and embellishing it. The stunningly bright colors take this wholecloth quilt to another level.

Revival was on display at the International Quilt Festival in Houston 2018 as part of the Surface Design exhibit.