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Play Jinny's Memory Match game and find out the name of this lovely block.

 
 

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Here's a handy little secret hidden in Gutermann spools of thread! Some other brands have this too.
 

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Katie's book, An Artist's Journey through Wonderland, shows you how to overcome creativity crushers like procrastination, perfectionism, and resistance. Learn about acceptance, creative chaos, and courage as you make your artist's journey.
 

In Wonderland, find useful quotes to inspire and motivate you to be your most creative self. Grow and bloom with lighthearted lessons from Alice's adventures. It is a whimsical journey through the creative process.

 

Star Members can also learn more in Show 2209: Coloring on Fabric Mandala Designs.

 

Click here to purchase Katie's book.

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Paula Nadelstern's quilt, KALEIDOSCOPIC XLI: The Prague Spanish Synagogue Ceiling, won 2nd place, Wall Quilts: Movable Machine Quilted at AQS QuiltWeek Spring Paducah 2018. Known for her kaleidoscopic style and intricate piecing, it is often difficult to see how she puts together her quilts. This time she let's us see how she does it by showing us the "inside" of her quilt.
 

Star Members can watch Paula at work in Show 307: Puzzle Quilts and Show 2010: Easy Piecing with Complex Fabrics Makes Complex Quilts.

(Photos Paula Nadelstern's Facebook page & John Anderson)

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It only takes a few minutes to put together this super simple eye pillow from WeAllSew.com.
 
They can be placed in the fridge for an energizing pick-me-up (great for puffy eyes, too!) or microwaved for a spa-like experience (great for tension headaches, too!)
 
 
 

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Name: Gail Garber - Working with Foundation Piecing
Designer: Ann Myhre

Show 2111: Working with Curved Flying Geese and Foundation Paper Piecing & Creating a Contemporary Antique Quilt

Begins: April 22, 2018
Price: Free to Star Members
Description: Practice Gail Garber's techniques for curved piecing using a foundation.

You must be logged in as a Star member to download the patterns. If you are not logged in, you will have to login and then return to the TQS Show Techniques page.

Star Members click here to get the pattern.

Become a Star member.

 

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Maria talks about the process she used for finishing Tribe. It's an interesting look into the mind of an artist.

Click here to read her blog.

Star Members can watch Maria Shell in Show 2208: Improv Patchwork.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Maria talks about the process she used for finishing Tribe. It's an interesting look into the mind of an artist.

Click here to read her blog.

Star Members can watch Maria Shell in Show 2208: Improv Patchwork.

TribebyMariaShell - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

TribebyMariaShell - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

TribebyMariaShell - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

TribebyMariaShell - 36 Pieces Rotating

TribebyMariaShell - 100 Pieces Rotating

TribebyMariaShell - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Update April 2018 - CONGRATULATIONS PAT HOLLY! She just won Best of Show in the 2018 Spring Paducah QuiltWeek contest with her fabulously stunning quilt Turkish Treasures. And Paducah Mayor Brandi Harless proclaimed her the newest Duchess of Paducah! What a great night for Pat!


Update March 2018 - Pat's quilt, Turkish Treasures, just won Best of Show at AQS QuiltWeek® – Lancaster, Pennsylvania 2018.

Star Members can watch Pat in Show 608: Mastering Machine Appliqué.


Pat Holly's quilt, Turkish Treasures, won 1st Place at Houston 2017 in the Innovative Appliqué Category. It is an amazing quilt in all its aspects, but the border really caught our attention. It is made of Oya Needle Lace. Be sure to go to the bottom of the blog to see the sign and hear Pat give Alex a quick rundown on the quilt.

 

 

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Karen Grover talks with Bonnie Browning about her quilt, Back to Bali, that won 1st Place in the Small Wall Quilts: Stationary Machine Quilted category, sponsored by Koala Cabinets. See how she used Broiderie Perse appliqué in her quilt.