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Ever Wonder Where the Fabric Design Process Begins?

In some cases, it begins with a pencil and paper. Take a look at some of the original sketches created by Stacy Iest Hsu to help with the design of her adorable fabric panels, including "Farm Fun," and "Lil Red." It's fascinating to see where it all begins.

Want to learn how to use fabric panels? Star Members can watch Stacy, along with Cyndi McChesney, in Show 1910: Playing with Panels.

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A Quilt Influenced by Comic Books?

Alex visits with Cheryl Sleboda in the "Patterns" exhibit at Houston Quilt Festival 2016. Cheryl, who works in the comic book industry, discusses how she was influenced by "Kirby Krackle," a background fill technique used by comic book artist Jack Kirby in his comic book illustrations. Who knew that comic books and quilts would have something in common?

Want to learn more about "Kirby Krackle?" Click here.

Here's a short video on the making of Cheryl's quilt "Krackle Eins." (Krackle One)

Video: Mary Kay Davis

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WeAllSew.com: Orphan Block Mini Quilt Tutorial

What do you do with your "orphan" blocks? Perhaps you have a left over block from another quilt or maybe you inherited some blocks from a friend, why not make a mini-quilt? Follow this tutorial from Erika Mulvenna at WeAllSew.com and you'll have a finished project in no time.

(photo: WeAllSew)

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"Freedom" by Cathy Wiggins

Cathy let her horses run free in this wonderful quilt.

Star Members can watch Cathy in Show 1909: Taking Leather to a Whole New Level.

Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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"Freedom" by Cathy Wiggins

Cathy let her horses run free in this wonderful quilt.

Star Members can watch Cathy in Show 1909: Taking Leather to a Whole New Level.

FreedombyCathyWiggins - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

FreedombyCathyWiggins - 96 Pieces Non-Rotating

FreedombyCathyWiggins - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

FreedombyCathyWiggins - 35 Pieces Rotating

FreedombyCathyWiggins - 96 Pieces Rotating

FreedombyCathyWiggins - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Award-Winning Quilts from Houston 2016

Here are some of the top winners from the Houston Quilt Festival 2016. You just might recognize some of these names from shows here at TQS including BOS Winner Cynthia England (Show 610 and Show 1412) and Melissa Sobotka (coming your way in 2017).

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John Flynn: "A Quilter Walks Into a Bar...."

We always look forward to John Flynn (Show 410) presenting awards at the Houston Quilt Show. His dry humor is fun to watch.

The sound is not the best. After you start the video, click on the CC button in the lower right, and it will turn on the closed captions.

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Kaffe Fassett Exhibit: Bold Blooms

Take a look at the variety of quilts brought by Kaffe Fassett to Houston 2016. They represent his latest journey into Bold Blooms. Click on the "Play" button to start the slideshow. It's a fabric garden.

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Behind the Scenes for Show 1910, as Justin says, "It's a Panel Palooza!"

Cyndi McChesney is going to take what you've always thought about a pre-printed quilt panel and turn it on its ear. As the 2015 NQA Certified Teacher of the Year, she is often asked, “what can a quilter do with a pre-printed panel?” Cyndi says that it comes down to a bit of basic math and some imagination. From creative cutting to the addition of other quilt elements, Cyndi shows you how to take a panel from dull to divine!

Then we meet fabric and product designer Stacy Iest Hsu, whose adorable fabric panels featuring a doll and animal friends encourage story telling and creative play in children. Stacy shares creative ideas for personalizing the individual doll or animal for the little person in your life.

Star Members can watch Show 1910: Playing with Panels when it debuts on Sunday, November 6, 2016.

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The National Quilt Museum "Quilts for Quilting Campaign"

Here's the latest from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. They need your help.

It's time for the National Quilt Museum's 2017 Quilts for Quilting Campaign to begin. The Quilts for Quilting Campaign is one of The National Quilt Museum's largest and most important fundraisers Last year over 500 quilt enthusiasts participated. We hope that you will participate this year and help the Museum achieve its fundraising goals.

How it works? The program is simple and everyone can participate. To get involved simply donate a full size quilt or miniature quilt to the Museum for fundraising purposes. The quilt can be a new creation or an antique and it can be any size. Most donated quilts will be a part of one of our three annual auctions In a few cases they are held to be used in later events The Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization so all donations are tax deductible as allowed by law.

The Museum is currently in its 6th consecutive year of growth. This is only possible do to the generosity of the people that fund our efforts. The dollars raised from this program and others have helped us expand several programs and diversify promotional efforts. Ultimately, the contributions of people passionate about quilting have led to thousands more people experiencing the work of today's quilting community through educational programs, in-facility exhibits, travelling exhibits, and other programs.

In addition to helping the Museum, each contributor will receive a free gift.

How to donate your quilt to the "Quilts for Quilting" campaign:

Send quilts to:

National Quilt Museum

215 Jefferson Street

Paducah, KY 42001
Please write "Attn: Q for Q" on the box.
Please include your name, address, and contact information so that we may send you a receipt and a gift.

There is no limit to the number of quilts you may donate to the campaign. We welcome multiple donations. If possible, please donate by April 1, 2017.

If you have any questions about this program please contact Frank Bennett at fbennett@quiltmuseum.org or 270-442-8856.

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