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We All Sew: Zipper Binder Pencil Pouch

Time to get ready to head back to school, and there's more than enough time to make this cute pencil pouch from We All Sew.com.

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Superior Threads: How Does A Bobbin Work?

Ever wonder how that thread comes up from the bottom of your machine to make that perfect stitch? This video from Superior Threads gives you some idea and a great tip for cleaning your bobbin case.

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Karen McTavish and Claudia Clark Myers Make Repairs to a Piece of History...It's Not Something You'd Expect

Quilter extraordinaire, Karen McTavish, was called upon to make some repairs to a piece of history. For help, she called in Claudia Clark Myers, former costume designer for the Minnesota Ballet, the College of St. Scholastica and the Baltimore Opera Company, and together they mended something a bit unusual. Can you tell what they repaired and who it was for? It's a boot for Gene Simmons, the lead singer for the rock group, KISS.

Karen said, "This is the weirdest job I've ever had in my life. Funniest and weirdest."

Click here to read the whole story from the Duluth News Tribune.

Want to learn more about Karen's Studio which is tucked between a tattoo parlor and a tea shop? Click the button below.

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TQS Puzzle: "Poke Berry Sundae" by Jane LaFazio

Vibrant colors highlight this wonderful creation from Jane LaFazio. Star Members can learn more about Jane's artistry in Show 1903: Make Your Own Kind of Fabric.

PokeBerrySundaebyJaneLaFazio - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

PokeBerrySundaebyJaneLaFazio - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

PokeBerrySundaebyJaneLaFazio - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

PokeBerrySundaebyJaneLaFazio - 36 Pieces Rotating

PokeBerrySundaebyJaneLaFazio - 100 Pieces Rotating

PokeBerrySundaebyJaneLaFazio - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Jane LaFazio

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"Poke Berry Sundae" by Jane LaFazio

Vibrant colors highlight this wonderful creation from Jane LaFazio. Star Members can learn more about Jane's artistry in Show 1903: Make Your Own Kind of Fabric.

Original Photo: Jane LaFazio

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Yvonne Challenge Met! - Alex Makes a Loving Tribute to Yvonne Porcella

This year at Quilting in the Garden, Pokey Bolton is putting together a special exhibit in memory of Yvonne Porcella. Yvonne was a pioneer in the quilting world, paving the way for today’s art quilters. Each participant is to make a tribute piece honoring Yvonne. With the deadline around the corner, I thought my annual getaway with my quilting buddies would be the perfect place to “get busy!” It was SO much fun working in a style that represented Yvonne’s trademark look. I decided to emulate one of her earlier kimono-inspired pieces, echoing her uses of red, black and white.

I thought it would be fun to share my work in progress. (It still needs to be quilted.) It was challenging and fun, right down to sealing it with a “heartfelt” kiss to represent my love for Yvonne. Enjoy this slideshow!

Quilting in the Garden at Alden Lane in Livermore, CA Sept 24 &25 –9:00 - 4:00 Free

Featuring The Quilts of C&T Publishing and Live your Brightest Life – a tribute to Yvonne Porcella.

Star Members can watch Yvonne, our TQS Legend 2010 in Show 713.

On Sunday ALL members FREE and Star can watch the Show.

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Making Changes for the Modern World - The McCall Pattern Company is Still Going Strong -

Many of us learned to sew in school. Those days seem to be gone, but home sewing is still going strong. This article for the "New York Times" shows how the "McCall Pattern Company" still thrives in today's ever changing world. Make sure to look at both slideshows in the article, you'll recognize some very young "famous" faces.

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SAQA 2016 Benefit Auction is Coming Up

SAQA’s 2016 Benefit Auction will take place from September 16 through October 9th. Don’t miss your chance to bid on 437 beautiful and unique art quilts created by SAQA members. This is SAQA’s signature fundraising event - proceeds from the auction help increase the recognition for art quilts and the artists who make them while supporting SAQA’s exhibition programs, publications, and education outreach.

The auction will kick-off at 2pm EDT on September 16 with Diamond Day bidding - an early bird opportunity to buy ANY quilt for $1000. The 12" x12" Auction Quilts are then divided up into three sections for bidding purposes. Each week, a different section of quilts will be available for bidding, starting at $750 and further reduced throughout the week until the final price reaches $100.

Visit www.saqa.com/auction or contact them at auction@saqa.com for more details.

Who is SAQA?

Studio Art Quilt Associates, Inc. (SAQA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education, exhibitions, professional development, documentation, and publications. SAQA defines an art quilt as "a creative visual work that is layered and stitched or that references this form of stitched layered structure."

Founded in 1989 by an initial group of 50 artists, SAQA now has over 3,400 members: artists, teachers, collectors, gallery owners, museum curators and corporate sponsors. A dedicated core of volunteers and staff keep the organization vibrant, dynamic, and progressive.

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