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Not confident in your free-motion quilting capabilities? This fun tutorial walks you through the steps of creating free-motion quilted scissors and an adorable pincushion. It's a great gift for the holidays and a great way to practice your free-motion quilting. Thanks to Lori Kennedy of The Inbox Jaunt and WeAllSew.com.
Click here to go to the tutorial.
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Enjoy a little blast from the past by the folk group, The Weavers. Who knew people sang about quilting bees?
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Here's a taste of a mouth-watering exhibit at IQA Houston 2015. You might gain a few pounds just by looking.
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Photo by Gregory Case Photography
The end of your year-long hard work is in sight! This month you are making the simple borders to balance a busy quilt. With our quick piecing techniques, you’ll fly through the Flying Geese.
Thinking about the binding? Check out Alex and Ricky's two clever tutorials.
November Owl by TQS Member Jessieh
We would love to see your progress, so be sure to post images in Show and Tell here. We love Jessieh's adorable owl.
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Is your quilt guild looking for a new way to make a difference in YOUR community? Need an idea? The North County Quilters Association of Escondido were the first quilting group to join the RARE Bear Army when the program began earlier this year. Making a cuddly bear for a child with a rare disease takes only a few hours and can be hugely rewarding. Check out the smiles on these recent recipients!
Alex and Ricky joined in the fun at the Houston Quilt Festival.
Want to share more about the RARE Bear campaign with your guild? See them at an upcoming AQS shows in your area.
Feb, 11 – 14: Phoenix, AZ
Feb. 24 – 27: Daytona Beach, FL
Mar. 16 – 19: Lancaster, PA
April 20 – 23: Paducah, KY
July 27 – 30: Syracuse, NY
Aug. 10 – 13: Grand Rapids, MI
Sept. 14 – 17: Chattanooga, TN
Oct. 5 – 8: Des Moines, IA
Can't make the shows... Click here to download the RARE Bear Flyer.
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Sue loved the look of wonky log cabin blocks but didn't like dealing with all those 1/4″ seams, so she came up with a fused method to create them.
Star Members can watch Sue in Show 1608: Creating Unique Collage Quilts & Quilts with Meaning.
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It looks like flying geese. Do you know the name of the block? Play the game to find out.
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Cathy Wiggins was interviewed by the Quilt Alliance as part of its "Go Tell It at the Quilt Show!" program at IQA Houston 2015. "Rodeo" is made entirely from leather, with the details quilted by machine.
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Ricky Tims leads another 52-Week Photo Challenge Class in 2016.
Only 10 Days Left to Save 75%
Why photography? Because it teaches composition in a millisecond versus creating a project that takes days, weeks, months, or even years. Photography allows you to be creative anywhere and at any time. Composition is just one of the three major aspects to the online class. In addition to learning the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, Ricky teaches camera techniques as well as editing, using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
The year is divided into three Parts. Part 1 is 26 Weeks and begins on January 3, 2016. Save 75% if you register before December 10th. Share this with anyone who might be interested in one of the most amazing online photo classes available anywhere. Ricky interacts with the students. He provides critiques for helpful learning. Students interact with each other as well.
It's perfect for Quilters, Travelers, Artists, and Creative Individuals!
Get the complete details and class requirements at www.photoclassforyou.com.
Gift eCards Available!
Testimonies:
"The 52-Week Photo Challenge is the best gift I’ve ever given myself. Ricky taught me how to finally trust myself enough to take my camera off of Auto. And I learned more about Photoshop than I ever thought I would." – Becky Goldsmith, quilt teacher, author, Piece O' Cake Designs.
"Every Sunday morning, like a kid waiting for Santa, I open up the next lesson. Lessons continuously build our skills with the camera, composition and the use of Photoshop to enhance our pictures. Ricky quickly responds to questions and classmates are eager to share their knowledge and provide assistance. I recommend this class to anyone who truly wants to get to know their DSLR and become a better photographer." – Charlene Shaw, Canada
"The lessons on design and Photoshop are wonderful. And the opportunity for growth that Ricky provides is invaluable! I thought this class would be about photography, which it is of course, but so much more. You will learn to refine how you see and to dig deep into your inner artist." – Roseanne Miracle
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If you love the way Susan Lenz includes history in her work in Show 1711,
we know you will want to learn these other creative ways to cherish history.
Brian Haggard (Show 1106) shares ways to incorporate fabric images of your ancestors in a quilt.
Rosie McCrady (Show 1509) likes to enhance a piece of vintage redwork with buttonhole-stitched appliqué.
Pepper Cory (Show 1007) shows you how to make a block using the measurements of your hand,
just as the women on the Isle of Man did years ago.
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