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Help Us Rebuild the Forest:

During July 2018, the Spring Creek Wildfire destroyed nearly 109,000 acres in Southern Colorado. Yellowstone Creek Ranch, the mountain community was entirely incinerated during the Spring Fire which quickly became the 2nd largest wildfire in Colorado History. Although some of the resident’s homes and ALL of the 1800 acres of old growth fir forest and high mountain meadows were destroyed by the wildfire, miraculously, 3 houses survived, one of which was Ricky and Justin's. 

Many of you have asked how to help. The landowners within Yellowstone Creek Ranch plan to replant the forest as best they can.  Working with the Colorado Forestry Service, and within a really tight window of opportunity in which to order tree saplings, they hope to get their order in as soon as they can be submitted. If you would like to help with the acquisition of saplings, the Forestry Service is offering a tree mix of Aspen, Blue Spruce, White Fir, Ponderosa Pine, and Lodgepole Pine at $3 ea. or 30 trees for $90.  The trees will be planted development wide to not just replace the beauty that was once there, but to help regenerate the habitat of the wildlife that once called that area home; the Elk, Mule Deer, Black Bear, Bobcat, and more…Any donation no matter how small is greatly appreciated and much welcomed.

The funds raised will be used over three years to stagger the planting of the trees to assure better replantation. This avoids all of the trees being planted in one year which could have weather-related issues and cause a higher mortality rate.

The Yellowstone Creek landowners along with the local community will be working together to correctly reforest this area of Southern Colorado. Thank you for your help.

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Danny Amazonas' quilt, Swirl, makes you see the movement and feel the rhythm of the Flamenco dancer's hands and feet. Take a look at how he takes flat, colorful little bits of fabric and brings the dancer to life.

Danny's quilts were exhibited at the Houston Quilt Festival in 2017.

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Inspired by her love of Autumn and the California Sierras, Alex designed this quilt using Edyta Sitar's Sequoia collection from Andover Fabrics. To help you make it faster and easier, Alex uses Edyta's pre-fused silhouettes for the flowers and includes the "Quick & Easy Block Tool" book to help you with the block choice & sizing. 
See more about the kit below. 

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Make your own Alex Anderson Sampler Quilt with our Sequoia Sampler Project kit!

Designed to be both scrappy and customizable, Sequoia Sampler leaves the choice of block patterns for the 18 six-inch blocks that make up much of it to the maker, so that every quilt will be uniquely meaningful to its creator. Choose and size blocks using the "Quick & Easy Block Tool" book included in the kit.

Available as a Project Kit that includes a Sequoia by Edyta Sitar for Andover Fabrics 32-piece fat-quarter bundle, or a "Fabric-Free Kit" for fabric stashers who may have the Sequoia fabrics already or wish to use their own fabric choices. Both kits include Edyta's pre-fused flowers and the "Quick & Easy Block Tool" Book.

WE HAVE *VERY* LIMITED AVAILABILITY OF THE FULL PROJECT KIT WITH THE FABRIC BUNDLE, SO DON'T WAIT!

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Is this block called "1904 Star," "Tall Pine Tree," or "Signal Lights"? Play the game and find out.

 
 
 

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The DAR Museum has in its collection a dress which dates back to 1800-1820. However, the fabric appears to be from 1705-1710.

Inside the dress you can see indications that it was re-made at least four times to save the expensive fabric while keeping up with style trends.

It would seem that "re-purposing" an item has been around quite a while...Would you be up to using 100-year-old brown silk damask?

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Gilbert Muniz is know for creating "over the top" garments. This time, he was inspired by a movie, "Walk on the Wild Side," and the description of one of its characters. His garment, "Rumors," reflects the idea that sometimes rumors are blown out of proportion. In this case, you might ponder the proportions of the dress.

This outfit was part of an exhibit of his clothing at Houston 2017.

 

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Soon...it is being photographed by Gregory Case and we should be able to premiere it within 2 weeks. I will tell you who designed it...

Becky Goldsmith

When we saw the new piecing work that Becky was doing, we knew she could combine it into a quilt that has both appliqué and piecing. Not only is there both appliqué and piecing BUT there are 2 different kits. There is a Sizzle kit and a Cool Kit. This kit will be very popular like the Edyta kit this year. So we don't run out so fast, this year we will be having pre-orders right away so we can reorder before the fabrics quit being printed.

There are Just a Few BOM 2017 & 2018 Kits Left.... 

So Here is a Gift Worth $29 or $49 

We have just a few of the 2017 Block of the Month and the 2018 Block of the Month. They are already on Super Special, but we will include the Halo Medallion Thread Kit worth $49 retail with the Halo kit or the Crystal Farm Thread Kit with Edyta's Crystal Farm Kit . Sue Garman's Halo Medallion has already won a State Fair and the Edyta Crystal Farm has won hearts everywhere. When they are gone...they are gone...  Don't worry about choosing the thread. We will include it in every kit until they are gone. (Remember you need to be a Star member to get the free patterns.)

$289/ $199 + $29 Thread Kit FREE

     

  

 

$287  / $178.50 + $49 Thread Kit FREE (colors chosen by Angela Walters).

     

 

 

 

 

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This easy to make, modern quilt is a great way to showcase your favorite solid or print fabrics. The design is simple, but creates a big impact.

Click here to order Patty's pattern.

Watch Patty Murphy in Show 2305: Solving Piecing Problems & Deciphering Antique Crib Quilts.

GameOverbyPattyMurphy - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

GameOverbyPattyMurphy - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

GameOverbyPattyMurphy - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

GameOverbyPattyMurphy - 35 Pieces Rotating

GameOverbyPattyMurphy - 99 Pieces Rotating

GameOverbyPattyMurphy - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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This easy to make, modern quilt is a great way to showcase your favorite solid or print fabrics. The design is simple, but creates a big impact. And, the best part, a pattern is available for you to make your own.

Click here to order Patty's pattern.

Watch Patty Murphy in Show 2305: Solving Piecing Problems & Deciphering Antique Crib Quilts.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Alex and Ricky welcome back Jamie Wallen who shares the touching story of how the quilting community came to his aid during the 2016 Houston Quilt Festival after the entire contents of his trailer were stolen the night before the show opening.

With eyes forward, Jamie is excited to share his method of sketching out ideas on paper to avoid problems later during the quilting phase. Along with tips for planning and building a border design, Jamie shares ways to make your machine stitches pop and removes the fear of creating a complex medallion by dividing it into manageable pieces.

Watch Jamie's Show 2306: The Building Blocks of Quilt Design when it debuts today.