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While this is not about quilting, it is textile related and proves, "just because you can make something, doesn't mean you should."

***Warning - some of these images you can't "un-see," but they will make you laugh.

This is supposed to be a wedding dress.

(photo: viralnova.com)

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A few weeks ago we showed you Ricky's quilt, Mirkwood (Yes, the name Mirkwood is a nod to the dark forest in The Hobbit.) Ricky made it from raw edge fabric snippets that were put in place using temporary spray adhesive. The top was placed over Ricky Tims Stable Stuff Poly (a medium weight tear-away stabilizer that is polyester based). Then the bits were stitched with free motion stitching. Notice that the stitches are really huge.

Ricky does this by moving the needle fairly slowly up and down, then moving the quilt so that the stitches will jump at a length of about a quarter-inch or so. This movement is zig-zaggy to create random stitches going in all directions.

When the quilt is layered, it is quilted with the same sort of quilting over the fabric confetti area and then the open spaces were quilted with meandering echo quilting.

Here, Ricky has put together a video showing just how he does the quilting using a big stitch over the confetti snippets.

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The colors just shimmer in this beautiful crazy quilt from Allie Aller. 

Star Members can watch Allie in Show 1906: Crazy for Crazy Quilts.

CrazyintheGardenbyAllieAller - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

CrazyintheGardenbyAllieAller - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

CrazyintheGardenbyAllieAller - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

CrazyintheGardenbyAllieAller - 36 Pieces Rotating

CrazyintheGardenbyAllieAller - 100 Pieces Rotating

CrazyintheGardenbyAllieAller - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Allie Aller

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Join in the fun as two great friends, Lois Podolny & Nancy Arseneault stop by to teach Alex and Ricky a few lessons about quilting.

Show 1907: Machine Quilting Friends debuts Sunday, September 25, 2016.

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Looking for the quilt made by Francis Scott Key's wife? You can find it at the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles.

Did you know the permanent collection of the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles contains over 1000 textiles? Yes! This includes historic quilts, contemporary art quilts, textile-based art forms, as well as garments and textiles from around the world.

Just a tiny bit of the collection:
-Linsey-woolsey whole cloth quilt, c. 1820
-Mosaic quilt top made by Mary Taylor Lloyd Key, the wife of Francis Scott Key, c. 1830
-Over 35 crazy quilts, including one made by the San Jose Auxiliary of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic
-A historic collection of over 200 molas from the Kuna people, native to the San Blas Islands of Panama

Click here to learn more about the collection.

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Want to enjoy the beauty of patchwork along with the beauty of the outdoors?  How about a patchwork tent? You could probably make your own, but we aren't sure you'd want to get it wet and dirty. And actually, this might be cheaper.

(photo: fieldcandy.com)

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Name: Allie Aller Stitch Sampler
Designer: Ann Myhre
Show 1906: Crazy for Crazy Quilts
Begins: September 19, 2016
Price: Free to Star Members
Description: Create a beautiful sampler using both embroidery and hand stitches.

Click here to get the pattern.

New to embroidery? Join designer Ann Myhre as she walks you through some simple beginning stitches.

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The La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum is the quilting jewel of the Pacific Northwest. Located in the Gaches Mansion, and built in 1891, it welcomes quilters and textile artists far and wide to enjoy their many local and international exhibits. Initially founded by La Conner resident Rita Hupy and with the help of local quilters, grants, and the additional work of an entire community, the museum is now a destination for those who wish to be inspired. Besides rotating exhibits featuring local and international quilters, they also have fiber groups that meet regularly. Workshops and events are planned throughout the year and reservations are required.

From September 30-October 2nd The Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival, an international juried and judged show, will be held at the La Conner Quilt & Textile Museum. You can find more information at www.laconnerquilts.org. It might be a great time to plan a Fall trip to La Conner!!!

(Note: There is still room left in the Lea McComas (Show 1609) and Sue Rasmussen (Show 1205) workshops at the museum.  Also, Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival "Mini" Classes Now Open for Registration! Click here for more information...)
 

There was a wonderful exhibit by the American Quilt Study Group at the museum that I was allowed to share with you. I love the quilt challenges that quilt groups develop and it is amazing to see the results. Enjoy the slide show and maybe you'll want to encourage your guild or quilt group to take a field trip to the La Conner Museum!

Click here for Anna's blog.

Click here for her YouTube Channel.