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Capt'n John - "Okay, I'm not a quilter but I've seen a lot of quilts. I loved this quilt that was featured at the Antique Quilt Exhibit called "Southern Splendor" in Spring Paducah 2018. However, I have never seen a border like this. Was this a completely original design or is this an established historical pattern?"
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The long eyelashes on the mother giraffe reminded Jamie of his mom. So, Serengeti Son is, in a way, an ode to his mother. And along with the beauty of that thought, there is great beauty in the quilting of the quilt.
Watch Jamie Wallen in Show 2306: The Building Blocks of Quilt Design.
SerengetiSonbyJamieWallen - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating
SerengetiSonbyJamieWallen - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating
SerengetiSonbyJamieWallen - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating
SerengetiSonbyJamieWallen - 36 Pieces Rotating
SerengetiSonbyJamieWallen - 100 Pieces Rotating
SerengetiSonbyJamieWallen - 289 Pieces Rotating
Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis
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The long eyelashes on the mother giraffe reminded Jamie of his mom. So, Serengeti Son is, in a way, an ode to his mother. And along with the beauty of that thought, there is great beauty in the quilting of the quilt.
Watch Jamie Wallen in Show 2306: The Building Blocks of Quilt Design.
Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis
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Ricky's latest kit/pattern - Dad's Lone Star - is now available on demand.
Orders are shipped in order they are received.
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Dad’s Lone Star
Pattern/Kits - Pre-Order NOW
SHIPS IN EARLY DECEMBER
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Ricky’s most requested pattern/kit is finally here! Dad’s Lone Star (96” x 96”) is a quilt that was made by Ricky and his father, the late Richard Tims. This quilt is believed to be the only father/son quilt to win awards in international quilt shows such as AQS and IQA. Their stunning collaborative quilt features flowing feathered appliqué and a glorious undulating pieced frame. This quilt is sure to be a prize-winner for you too!
KIT - regular price $539.95
INTRODUCTORY OFFER $339
Save $200 - over 40%
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Congratulations to Kathy K. Wylie! Her stunning quilt, For Such a Time as This, won the Janome America Best of Show at Fall Paducah QuiltWeek 2018. Along with Kathy, you might recognize a few other names on the winners list. Click here to see winners list.
Kathy writes,
For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven. Using hand-stitched turned-edge appliqué and domestic machine quilting, time is portrayed by clock numbers, monthly birth flowers and birthstones, leaves changing color with the seasons, moon phases, and the shapes of an hourglass and infinity.
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Nicole Stevenson has the perfect little project to give as a gift...or maybe you just need to spend a few minutes away from your computer.
Nicole writes,
"What I’ve found over the years is that making something with my hands is a way of taking care of myself. Even a quick project will do – it’s still 30 minutes away from my computer, and it’s calming and centering."
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As you know, Barbara Black has been an enormous contributor to TQS, particularly our BOM program. In her latest blog, she talks about her recent taping at The Quilt Show. It's a look behind the scenes from the perspective of a member and a guest.
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Own a one of a kind work of art made by Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) artists from around the globe, many of whom you've seen on TQS. At just 12" square, these little gems are perfect for building or adding to your collection, and its a great way to support SAQA's exhibitions and outreach programs.
Want to learn more about the Auction? Find the details here.
Online bidding begins September 14, 2018.
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Anna and G have been on the road, which is always an adventure, but this time it was also a thought provoking quilting adventure. By traveling the country and visiting a variety of quilt shops, you really get a current sense of what is going on in the quilting world. What I know is, although I love saving money...I do love touching the product that I am buying. But, there is a change in the wind. Sometimes we feel that life is out of our control, but in reality, you can make a difference and it is up to you how you want your quilting world to feel.
In our state of Oregon, nine shops have closed! Which makes me feel anxious. As I have always told my children...all you can count on is change, BUT you can have an impact on how that change feels. One of the shops I visited on this adventure was Creative Fabrics in Wheeler, Oregon. Doris has been providing a wonderful place for those addicted to fabric to come and shop for over 30 years. As with many shop owners, she is ready for retirement and would love to sell her shop, but alas, there are no buyers as the younger generation is not as interested in quilting and prefer to shop online. And so, her shop closed its doors on Saturday. I do know that life is a circle and that one day everyone will be visiting a brick and mortar shop again and a new shop will open in Wheeler!
As we wound down our travels, I stumbled upon a shop in the middle of nowhere. It was only a year old, but I realized quickly that this shop was not only born of a need for fabric, but a need of camaraderie. And, isn't that what quilting is all about?...a time to spend with friends who will listen to our story while stitching? I was emotionally moved by a sign I saw next to a jar. Darla's jar. Darla had opened a small shop in a rural area not so much for the vast amounts of fabric she had...nor the most current in the quilting world...but, because there was a community of quilters that needed one another...and needed a place to gather. Isn't that what quilting is really about? One of the women who meets at the Rustic Quilt Shop set up a Tip Jar where those who gathered to stitch together could leave a buck or two in the jar to help Darla pay for the utilities and rent. What I know is there is a group of quilters out on the edge of somewhere who know that we have to support the brick and mortar quilt shop if we want to feel the fabric and talk to a fellow quilter!
As we ponder the journey, I hope to help the brick and mortar shop one fat quarter at a time...but, for now we recoup and Enzo is so happy to be back home with his toys :)
Click here for Anna's YouTube Channel.
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Quilt historian, curator, and quilt broker, Julie Silber, is moving to a new studio space and needs to downsize.
Julie writes,
We're moving to a new studio space and need to downsize. Come check out the amazing antique deals on all kinds of vintage and antique quilts, blocks and fabric.
DATES: NOTE! 2 SEPARATE DAYS ONLY!
Sunday, September 16 AND Saturday, September 22.
LOCATION: Julie Silber's studio, inside of Makers Workspace at 1150 6th Street in Berkeley, cross street is Harrison and it is right next door to Fieldwork Brewery. Street Parking only.
Cash, check and credit cards accepted.
All items will be sold as-is and are final sale.
Please email juliesilberquilts@gmail.com with any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you!
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