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Alex made the eagle in this quilt when she was in a Charlotte Warr Andersen class at Asilomar in California. Rather than a person's face, which is what one might normally create in Charlotte's class, she went for the eagle. The result is pretty spectacular.

Star Members can watch Charlotte Warr Andersen in Show 1209: A "Roundup" of Techniques from Two Terrific Teachers which also features Georgia Bonesteel.

MadeInAmericabyAlexAnderson - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

MadeInAmericabyAlexAnderson - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

MadeInAmericabyAlexAnderson - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

MadeInAmericabyAlexAnderson - 35 Pieces Rotating

MadeInAmericabyAlexAnderson - 99 Pieces Rotating

MadeInAmericabyAlexAnderson - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Alex Anderson

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Have you ever started a big project, only to find you’re overwhelmed by it and you can’t even get started? You’re not alone! Even master quilters like Sue Garman sometimes get bogged down on major projects; there’s just not enough time to get them done. Sue loved the TQS 2016 BOM quilt, but already had too many other projects to take on another one. So rather than let her good investment go to waste, she deconstructed the BOM kit and designed three manageable, marvelous projects, which she named 3...2...1...Go! The projects could be finished in less time and serve as gifts for loved ones in the months ahead. There’s something for everyone, and at various skill levels.

The most advanced project is the Medallion Star quilt, which is a wall hanging designed for a confident beginner. Sue’s paper piecing method will build skills and ensure accuracy.

The Quicky Strippy quilt requires minimum piecing and can be completed in an afternoon, but look at the space for amazing quilting. Use this for picnics, couch comfort, or teaching a newbie.

The third project is actually a two-fer – A Teddy Bear and His Quilt are a baby quilt and adorable embroidered bear (which completely enchanted Alex’s granddaughter).  Sue’s patterns are simple and so sweet!

The patterns for 3...2...1...Go! are available to all Star Members beginning July 1st. Which one will you make first?

 (Quicky Strippy)                                                                          (A Teddy Bear and His Quilt)

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Tamara Leberer joins Alex and Ricky on the set and discusses her journey from traditional quilter to art quilter with a passion for fibers. This passion has translated into a process known as "Silk Fusion" which Tamara explains to Alex and Ricky. After creating her "Silk Fusion" fabric she also demonstrates a technique for free-from mosaics.

Star Members can watch Tamara in Show 1901: Silk Fusion which debuts on Sunday, July 3, 2016.

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In this lesson, Sharon shows you how to make a hanging sleeve for your quilt.

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Jinny talks with Tracy Mooney about her latest border prints from RJR Fabrics at Spring Market.

Want to learn more about border prints?  Jinny and RJR Fabrics have come together and created a wonderful eBook, "Making Magic with Border Prints." It is filled with tips, lessons and free projects. Click here for "Making Magic with Border Prints."

If you'd like a printed copy, contact Demetria Hayward at RJR Fabrics. Make sure to include your mailing address street address only.

A printed version can also be ordered here.  The cost for a printed version is $12.50.

Click here to see Jinny's Border Basics fabric line from RJR Fabrics.

Click here to see Jinny's Color Palette.

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The Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show has donated a 2017 The Men Behind The Quilts Calendar to one lucky winner. All you have to do is post a comment on this page and tell us you want this calendar. We will announce the winner on next weeks Anna & G on the Road blog post!

We are only 3 days away from the beginning of Quilter's Affair.  Beginning with activities, flowing into classes and culminating with the Sister's Outdoor Quilt Show and Save it for Sunday program at Five Pines Lodge. I hope I see some of you there! I will be teaching on Monday and Tuesday and running the Sit 'n Stitch on Thursday and Friday...a full week!  In between Stacy West of Buttermilk Basin is coming to play in Sisters on Wednesday and staying for the Quilt Show!  I'll have lots to share on the Woolie Mammoth Blog and Quilt Roadies You Tube Channel so I hope you'll check in!

Normally the East of the Cascade Quilt Guild has their meeting in The Stitchin' Post but because the classroom space has been turned into retail space for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show our June meeting is held on the lawn out back.  I love that when I am sitting there I can go press my face against my younger son's office window, LOL...he is used to seeing my car or bike pulling into the parking lot of The Stitchin' Post, LOL.  



Our guild is pretty laid back and run with a loving hand by The Three Sallys. We were so blessed that the evening program featured two of the special exhibit quilters in the show. I am happy to introduce Teri Wood the 2016 Featured Quilter and Sandy Lachowski the 2016 Featured Longarm Quilter. Enjoy the slide show and don't forget to leave a comment on this blog post that you are interested in the Calendar GiveAway. Next week you'll have to check back to see if you are the winner so I can get your mailing address!!!

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Mark Lipinski recently awarded a "Quilts of Valor" quilt to Mr. David Wilcox.  The photo, shared by Mark, was taken with David and his quilt after the presentation.

"Mr. David Wilcox has just been awarded his Quilt of Valor for his service -- a Purple Heart recipient who fought in the battle of Pork Chop Hill in Korea."

Want to learn more about Quilts of Valor? Star Members can watch Mark in Show 1813: Quilts of Valor and Intent.