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Be sure to call the number and get an explanation from the artist about the quilt. This one caught our eyes as we dashed throught the exhibits to see what was being displayed this year.

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Rob Appell, Alex Anderson and Jenny Doan. RARE Science Stuff and Stitch Houston Quilt Festival 2017.
Image courtesy of RARE Science.

Nothing says fun like gathering together with fellow quilters as we all try to stuff and stitch up 200 RARE Bears that will bring joy to kids with rare diseases. Soft and cuddly for the kids, these hand made bears also unite families around the world as a first step in understanding how we can develop medicines for these special kids.

Meet or make a new friend in The RARE Science Booth (#115) at Quilt Festival Houston. Each and every day, you can sit a spell, chat while you stuff or stitch...and maybe even meet a supporting celebrity or two.

Did you know?

• The RARE Bear Army of skin makers (unstuffed bears) is 5000 strong across 15 countries. 
• The outreach to children is now across 50 countries and over 1000 rare diseases. 
• Collectively there are 200 million children in the world that have a rare disease - you can help bring awareness, joy to kids, support to families and help drive creation of more effective medicines.  

Want to know more about how the RARE Bear Army makes a difference?

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Can you believe that 2019 is just 60 days away? 

By now we all have plans and appointments for early in the year (quilt shows, fabric shopping, quilting retreats...) - keep track of them all in one handy place with the Quilter's Date Keeper by Bonnie K. Hunter.

 This creative and whimsical perpetual date keeper will be a favorite with 60 gorgeous quilt photos, inspirational quotes, and tips & tricks for quilters. It even includes a project planning section in the back! 

(We have those adorable Quilty Pencils too- you can find them here)

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Quilt teacher and author Lynn Carson Harris stops by the studio to share her love for using every last bit of fabric. Growing up on a farm, where nothing was wasted, fits perfectly with her style of quilting.

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Congratulations to TQS STAR Member Joyce Morrissette the lucky winner of the Ultimate Prize Pack. Joyce won a BERNINA 350, the only collaborative quilt ever designed by Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims, and a signed copy of The Quilt Life Magazine featuring the Pinwheel Party quilt. It pays to play at TQS!

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We thought you might enjoy seeing these again.

Artist Ray Villafane began carving art pumpkins just for fun for his art students in Michigan. His hobby changed as he gained an online following and he began to use his genuine love for sculpting. As a nod to sewing and textiles, notice his use of zippers and ties.

WARNING: Scary, Ghoulish, and sometimes "just plain icky" pumpkins. Watch at your own discretion!

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Look what just arrived!

SIZZLE "Warm" kits have arrived and are shipping today. We expect the "Cool" kits shortly!

The Alison Glass fabrics are gorgeous.

If you haven't purchased your Block of the Month Quilt Kit for 2019 yet, they are still available!