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Did you know that McDonald's didn't have uniforms until 1975? This is just one of the things we learned from the "Uniformity" exhibit at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York this Fall.
"Uniformity explores the dynamic history behind a variety of uniforms, considering their social roles and their influence on high fashion."
Click here to learn more about the exhibit.
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Alex speaks with Kaffe Fassett about his "Bold Blooms" exhibit at Houston Quilt Festival 2016 and the book it is based on. Kaffe talks about colors, whether he uses white, and his new move into batiks.
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Just before the start of market, Jamie Wallen woke up to discover his trailer, containing all of his quilts and store merchandise, had been stolen from the parking lot of his hotel in Houston.
UPDATE 11/10/2016 from Jamie:
Bad News:
No new word on Stolen Product nor the Majority(40 plus) of the Missing Quilts.
GREAT News:
A Good Samaritan found a Garbage Bag with what she thought was Clothing in it but actually Turned out to be 5 of the over 50 quilts. She recognized a few from the TV News and contacted us. We'd already returned home But Fellow Vendors and Friends Offered to go retrieve them.
Thank you so much JoAnn Gemmill from Jo's Quilting Studio and Machine Dealership for Acting so Quickly for us to recover the pieces found which included the "Tree of Life" as wells as One of The "Fire Island Hosta" Quilts. the "Little Girl" and "Boy with Frog" were also in the bag.
God Willing More bags will be found with more quilts!!!!!!
Jamie and Rich
Jamie's entire livelihood was in that trailer and we want to help him.
A GoFundMe page has been started to help Jamie, click here to donate or spread the word.
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In this lesson, Sharon completes the process of making a binding for a reversible quilt.
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A great time was had by all at the Beary RARE Affair at the Houston Quilt Show to support RARE Science. Celebrity quilters and volunteers alike joined in the fun to stuff over 200 bears. Watch until the end to hear the story of the "Bearnina" bear and how she made it to the show just in time. And don't forget to vote for your favorite Celebrity RARE Bear below the video.
It's time for the final vote - Who's your favorite RARE Science Celebrity Bear? Vote below.
It's time to make your bid. The RARE Science Celebrity Auction ends today,11/6/2016, at NOON CST. For more information, and to see all available bears up for auction, click on the Go To Auction button.
RARE Science works directly with patient families and foundations to find more immediate therapeutic solutions for children with rare diseases. This year RARE Science is partnering with TQS (and a number of other great organizations) to bring you... the FIRST Ever Celebrity RARE Bear Auction! This is your opportunity to own a signed bear made by the quilt world's most talented artists while helping a great cause.
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Anna and G have been staying close to home and enjoying the local quilt scene. If you ever want to enjoy an amazing vacation with hiking, biking, rafting, fishing, skiing....and quilting then Central Oregon, is your next destination. Within a 50 miles radius we have nine shops which all have their own flair. There are quilting events and gallery exhibits on a regular basis for inspiration. One of the recent exhibits of quilting art by June Jaeger was displayed at The Stitchin' Post in Sisters, Oregon.
The quilting genes run deep in June's family, her sister Jean Wells is the co-owner of the Stitchin' Post along with her daughter Valori Wells. June, who is a phenomenal quilt artist, is a regular instructor during Quilter's Affair and I have enjoyed being one of her students in the Best Friends class where I was able to create a quilt of my Best Friend, Enzo.
Enjoy the slide show of June's work and if you ever get a chance to take a class with her... you sign up!!!
Click here for Anna's YouTube channel.
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Sadly, Sue Garman passed away this January (2017). We are proud that she shared her quilting gifts with TQS throughout the years, including our 2017 Block of the Month quilt, "The Halo Medallion Quilt."
Although Sue Garman learned to sew when she was very young, it was not her first career. In fact, Sue was the Associate Director of the Johnson Space Center in Houston, having also served as Deputy Chief of Staff for NASA in Washington, DC. She grew up in the aerospace industry, was trained as a CPA, and started her career by negotiating multi-million dollar contracts for NASA. Sue’s years with NASA and its contractors never separated her from quilting however. She always regarded quilting as her daily “therapy.”
Sue wrote,
Hi there! My name is Sue Garman.You know, I don’t remember ever NOT knowing how to quilt. In fact, my grandmother taught the children in our family to sew crazy quilts as soon as they were old enough to thread a needle.
I began designing my own quilts over thirty years ago. Since that time, I’ve made hundreds of quilts and am probably best-known for both appliqué quilts and intricately pieced quilts. My passion for quilting is reflected in my desire to bring quality designs, ideas, and inspiration directly to you.
We think that Sue has done just that. You might be familiar with some of the earlier BOMs that Sue designed for TQS. (TQS members have entered her past BOMs in shows and have won 7 State Fairs and over 100 local and national prizes. When you finish this quilt, ENTER IT!!)
Patterns for some of these quilts are still available for purchase. Click here.
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***THE BOM PATTERN (A $90 VALUE) IS A FREE STAR MEMBER BONUS***
If all you wanted from TQS was this pattern, you still save over 50% with your $42.95 membership.
Join us on a new 12-month journey as we bring you another spectacular quilt designed especially for TQS by Sue Garman (click here to learn more about Sue). The 2017 TQS BOM Halo Medallion Quilt features a stunning variation of a feathered star surrounded by multiple scrappy borders. As icing on the cake, she has included flying geese rings and delectable mountain blocks. Once again Sue has created a quilt for you that is sure to be a family heirloom in your home.
This quilt will increase your skills and Sue promises that, while it may appear daunting, if you follow her instructions you will achieve success. And to help you on your journey is TQS Member, Carolyn Hock, who has completed not one, but three Sue Garman BOMs. She says that Block-of-the-Month quilts are the best way to build your skills as a quilter. Every month, after you download your pattern directions for a portion of the quilt, watch Carolyn who will be there with video lessons to share tips and tricks for your precision piecing.
The Halo Medallion Quilt finishes at 86” x 86”.
(photo: Gregory Case Photography) (Quilted by Angela Walters)
The Halo Medallion Quilt (86" x 86") program will begin with the first pattern installment on January 1, 2017. In the meantime, to help you get ready, be sure to download the Introduction Packet, which includes everything you will need to begin working on the "Halo Medallion" BOM quilt. From fabric requirements and color selections, we have thought of everything to make this an enjoyable and rewarding journey for you to cherish.
***Download the Introduction packet pdf, so you're ready when the program begins on January 1, 2017***
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Okan Arts spoke with Denyse Schmidt about her well-known pattern The Proverbial Quilt. Based on an old-fashioned talking quilt, the pattern shows makers how to piece the letters in the alphabet to express their thoughts about the world around them.
Thinking about this election cycle and how to exercise our right to quilt, Denyse designed a new version of The Proverbial Quilt for 2016.
With a simple message of VOTE, Denyse expresses the importance of all citizens to make themselves heard.
Click here to read the whole article about Denyse, how she feels about her latest quilt, and the emotional impact this latest political campaign has had upon her quilting.
(photo: Okan Arts)
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Congratulations to Cynthia England for "Reflections of Cape Town" the Best of Show Houston 2016.
Cynthia writes,
"I was fortunate to teach quilting in South Africa. While there, we took a side to and visited Cape Town. This picture was taken in a fishing village there. I loved the bright colors and the reflections were something I wanted to try to recreate in fabric. I am constantly amazed at the beautiful places where quilting takes me. This quilt took about a year to make and has approximately 8400 individual pattern pieces in it."
68" x 72"
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