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We've strayed a bit from our usual puzzle this week. Instead of an entire quilt, we created a puzzle featuring a close-up of the work of Judith Baker Montano.
Star Members can watch Judith, our TQS 2017 Quilting Legend, in Show 2113.
Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis
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Sally shows you how to bring accuracy to every step of piecing, so your quilts come together perfectly every time. In this video, stressing workmanship only, Sally is in her sewing room sharing exactly how she does what she does in great detail with camera close-ups.
This is one of the Online courses coming to TQS in 2018, including those from Nysha Nelson, Kathy McNeil, Ricky Tims, Sharon Schamber, and more.
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Create these cute bookmarks using 'Mini Charms' which are just 2 1/2" squares of fabric. Quick and easy, you'll be stuffing your stockings with these in no time at all. Jen from Shabby Fabrics shows you how.
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Identity Crisis by Helen Godden and Jonathan S. Evans (Art Painted Surface - Houston 2017) features Jonathan taking a selfie in his dressing room. The quilt captures four versions of himself in multiple mirrors. Each image was a different angle, a different persona; the quilting reveals his UK origins, his travels in India, and his current USA home. Have you ever thought about creating a quilt of yourself?
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This bedroom is part of Judith Baker Montano's guesthouse and, if you are lucky, as one of Judith's seminar participants, you just might get to stay here. The guesthouse is part of the Studio building but is a complete home with a private entrance. It also includes a kitchen, living room, bathroom, wifi, and Direct TV. Who wouldn't love to stay here and work on a textile project?
Click here to learn more about Judith's 2018 seminars.
Star Members can watch Judith, our TQS 2017 Quilting Legend, in Show 2113.
Did you guess correctly?
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Alex caught up with Janet Stone in front of her Best of Show award-winning quilt, Garden Variety Sampler, at the Houston Quilt Festival. Find out how her alphabet quilt series began and just how she goes about designing and quilting her quilts.
BTW, we hear Janet just finished blocking her 18th quilt in the series. Do you think it is the one she mentioned based on vintage jewelry? Can't wait to see it.
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A quick table runner from scraps I sewed together...takes less than 2 hours for the top!
I cut out a panel into 6" squares (you can make it as long as you want).
I used ten 6" x 6" inch squares
18 cornerstones are cut 1 1/2" square
27 sashing strips 1 1/2" x 6"
Lay out the squares they way you like.
Sew the panel squares together with 6" x 1 1/2" strips.
Then sew the 1 1/2" squares to the remaining 6" x 1 1/2" strips
Lay the pieces out and sew it together!
Measure the body of table runner for boarder strips which I cut 3" wide.
I chose to miter the corners but cornerstones would work also!
Layer and quilt and another last minute Christmas gift!
Merry Christmas! And check out my interview on http://sitandsewradio.com/episodes/ I believe will be this week!!!
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Cindy Needham wants to pass along a great tip to help you quilt smaller details and designs. Click on Learn More to head over to Cindy's blog for photos and more information.
Star Members can watch Cindy work more magic in Show 1606: Stencil Magic, from Heirloom to Today's Quilts and Show 202: Antique Linens and Textile Revival.
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Ricky recently spoke with Abby Glassenberg on "While She Naps." They talk about his childhood in Texas, his career as a musician, and how he came in to quilting. They also have a deeper discussion about spirituality and a little bit of fun talking about his hats.
Click on Learn More to go to Abby's website. Scroll down toward the bottom of the page to start the podcast. The podcast lasts about 1 hour, so sit down, grab a cuppa and enjoy.
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Alex found David Taylor in Houston and asked him about the judging process that occurred in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. He talks about the changes in his life since a fire destroyed his home two years ago. David also gives a big thank you to all the quilters who sent him thread...you won't believe how much he received.
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