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Paula writes about this quilt, "I aimed for a conceptual shift, unsettling a symmetrical object that New Yorkers take for granted will be solid ground." 

2004 - Bronx, NY - 58 1/2" x 51" - made from cottons and silks. It is machine pieced and hand quilted.

Star Members can watch Paula in Show 2010: Easy Piecing with Complex Fabrics Makes Stunning Quilts.

KaleidoscopicXXXTreeGrate53rdand7thbyPaulaNadelstern - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

KaleidoscopicXXXTreeGrate53rdand7thbyPaulaNadelstern - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

KaleidoscopicXXXTreeGrate53rdand7thbyPaulaNadelstern - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

KaleidoscopicXXXTreeGrate53rdand7thbyPaulaNadelstern - 36 Pieces Rotating

KaleidoscopicXXXTreeGrate53rdand7thbyPaulaNadelstern - 100 Pieces Rotating

KaleidoscopicXXXTreeGrate53rdand7thbyPaulaNadelstern - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Join Alex Anderson in making a bold statement this summer. This is a super easy pieced and fused appliqué quilt (60" x 66"). The Flower Power pattern by Swirly Girls pairs beautifully with Alex's new fabric line "Mirage" and brings this modern geometric design to life. A kit with a delicious pack of fabrics includes solids to give you a perfect color play between the flowers.

Click Here to Watch the video with Alex who gives you tips and tricks for making the quilt.

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 Star Members can watch Paula in Show 2010: Easy Piecing with Complex Fabrics Makes Stunning Quilts.

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Get this adorable tea cozy and tea mat set (from Minki Kim and WeAllSew.com) put together in a weekend. This would make a great gift for the quilters (and tea drinkers) in your small group.

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Rhonda Pearce of Sydney, Australia has to be a woman of infinite patience (and talent). Take a look at this 98" x108" marvel. This quilt, "Monique's Mosaic" is paper pieced, hand quilted, and based on tiled floors in Italy.

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Star Members can watch Victoria and learn about Double Wedding Ring quilts in Show 2002: Look Out! Double Rings and Curves Ahead.

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Okay they are a little different. Using similar patterns she makes quilts that take on their own personality. Click here to see a video for an explanation by Victoria.

             A Summer's Day                            Cloudy Day

  Flowery Florid Blooms                  Strings of Florid Blooms

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Click here for the .pdf instructions to make this week's practice block, which has 4 square-in-a-square units. You'll be able to practice additional skills too, as it also contains 4 "Y-squares" and 16 half-square triangles.

This week's versatile component is the square-in-a-square block. Using Lynn's easy patchwork math method, you'll be creating these blocks in no time.

Lynn's book, Patchwork Math Using Quilting Design Components, is available in the TQS shop. Click here to order.