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Endangered

Award: Judge's Choice Award (Marlene Ingraham)

Artist Name: Nancy S. Brown

Artist's Statement: The quilt was made for all of the endangered species who have no voice. This is an Amur Leopard which is critically endangered. This leopard lives in southeast Russia and northeast China and it is estimated that there are only about 60 of these leopards remaining in the world.

Watch Nancy in Show 701: Animal Magnetism

Click Here to go to Online Auction. It Begins Today November 13!

The nonprofit Quilt Alliance presents a contest, exhibition and auction of small wall quilts every year. This key fundraiser supports this mission of documenting, preserving and sharing the history of quilts and their makers, and is an important opportunity to showcase and record the work of quilters in the U.S. and all over the world.

The 2017 theme is “Voices” and the only requirements were that entries must be a quilt (3 layers--top, filling and backing) and must be 16”x 16”. All techniques and materials were encouraged. As part of their mission, the Quilt Alliance records the stories of quilts and quiltmakers through their oral history projects. They value the human voice as well as your voice expressed in cloth and thread. They encourage everyone who makes quilts to enter their annual contest regardless of their style (traditional, modern, art) or technique (longarm, hand quilting, applique, pieced…) –all are welcomed and valued!

They invited entrants to share their opinions, memories, language, conversation and truths in the form of a quilt. Let all voices be heard!

Thank you to all of the artists who entered and donated a quilt (or quilts!) to the 11th annual Quilt Alliance contest!

Next year's contest will be StoryQuarters helping the Quilt Alliance celebrate 25 years. Click here for more information.

This year's online auction is split into 2 groups.

Group 1 starts November 13 at 9:00 AM EST ends November 20 at 9:00 PM EST
Group 2 starts November 27 at 9:00 AM EST ends December 4   at 9:00 PM EST

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Registration is now open for Ricky Tims' 2018 52-Week Photo Challenge

PHOTO CHALLENGE PART 1

26 weeks
Early Bird Registration through November 30

Regularly $599 - Save 75% - only  $149

Challenges start January 7, 2018

$299 starting Dec 1.

Full price starting December 18.

LEARN CAMERA TECHNIQUES

No more point and shoot! You will be in charge and learn how to take photos where YOU are in charge and making the decisions.

Use your wonderful DSLR or mirrorless camera to its best advantage.

LEARN LIGHTROOM AND PHOTOSHOP

Each week you will process your images in Lightroom and graduate to using Photoshop. These are the most popular and powerful tools for photo editing. Don’t worry, we will take it one step at a time!

DESIGN AND COMPOSITION

A great photo is more than simply getting the settings right and pushing the shutter on your camera and editing. All great artworks rely on the many-faceted aspects of design/composition and the principles of organization. I’ve got that covered!

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE?

Frankly, everyone! The class starts with the basics which are so important to beginners. However, the experienced photographer will also have a fun challenge to meet. Perhaps an experienced photographer lacks skill in composition or editing. Perhaps someone who knows how to use Photoshop doesn't really know how to use their camera. It all works together. Young, old, new, or experienced - this course is for YOU.

QUILTERS!

If you want to grow as an artist, photography is the best option you have. It’s a fast and friendly medium to learn more about art.

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Alex Anderson is a big fan of Gilbert Muniz and his amazing Fashions & Wearables. Alex speaks to Gilbert about his work in the video below. Then scroll down to the slideshow and see even more of his wonderful work.

Click on the picture to start the Slide Show

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This piece is one in a series of quilts Judy created highlighting sites in the Mediterranean. This one features some spectacular architecture.

Star Members can watch Judy at work in Show 2110: Creating Collage and Fabric with Your Computer.

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 36 Pieces Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 100 Pieces Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 289 Piece Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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This piece is one in a series of quilts Judy created highlighting sites in the Mediterranean. This one features some spectacular architecture.

Star Members can watch Judy at work in Show 2110: Creating Collage and Fabric with Your Computer.

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Mariia Nelga of the Ukrainian Quilter's Association asks Ricky Tims questions that her guild members wanted to know. This short video covers Ricky's first quilt and creating show quilts. A picture of Ricky's first quilt is in the video.

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The Glamour and Romance of Oscar de la Renta, currently at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, celebrates the illustrious life and career of the renowned fashion designer. The exhibition showcases nearly 70 ensembles sourced from de la Renta’s corporate and personal archives; the archives of French label Pierre Balmain; private lenders; and the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Enjoy some photos from the exhibit featuring the exquisite work of the designer including Amal Clooney's wedding dress, gowns worn by Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Laura Bush, and a pair of blue tennis shoes...