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Turning the perfect corner when doing appliqué with a zigzag, blanket, or ladder stitch has never been easier.
There are many other entertaining and educational lessons, and you don't need a BERNINA to learn.
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The Freedom Quilt Experience was commissioned to provide a backdrop for an exhibit of twisted pieces of metal from the World Trade Center. Originally designed for the 10th anniversary of 9/11, it is made from ten unique quilt panels, one panel for each of the ten years that had passed since 9/11/01. When put together, the quilt panels form a display 16 feet high and nearly 30 feet wide. Each panel was designed and sewn together by a different individual or quilt guild. A Better Quilt, Inc. was chosen as the longarm quilter.
Click here for more information and to learn about each panel of the quilt.
For a list of participating quilters, click here.
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"The Phantom of the Opera" is the longest-running show in Broadway history and now there is a spectacular new production in San Francisco. The new show includes over 285 new costumes designed by Tony Award®-winning costume designer, Maria Björnson. Hand-embroidered and handmade, hundreds of hours of work went into the lavish designs. The level of detail will blow you away. Oh, and yes, there is a 25-lb. dress that cost $10,000. Would you want to wear it?
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Congratulations to TQS member, swalsh. She is the winner of Lynn Wilder's Strip Organizer!
Star Members can watch Lynn in Show 1604: Taking the Fear Out of Math for Quilters.
Any member can visit Lynn's "Easy Patchwork Math Classroom" to learn more about Lynn's "component" technique.
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Eleanor Burns had heart surgery, Monday Sep 14. Orion (her son) says she is doing well. Let's cheer her up with cards of appreciation and good wishes. Let's stuff her mail box with cards and quick notes to:
Eleanor Burns c/o Quilt In A Day 1955 Diamond Street San Marcos, CA 92078Eleanor has given so much to the quilting world. She has an amazing story.
It's worth seeing again, but if you haven't heard about her journey, it's a must see.
See her story in our FREE example Show 913. Please share this your friends.
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Are you going to Houston Quilt Festival? Don't forget to pack your TQS logo badge, featuring our new colors. Don't have a badge to show off that you are a TQS member? Here is the pattern. Get as creative as you like. We want to see some truly original designs. Need a creativity jump-start? Check out these examples.
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If you loved what Andrea and Melody (Episode 1706) shared, we think you will love these artists, too.
Barbara Shapel (Episode 1605) creates two-sided magic in silk
Sonya Lee Barrington (Episode 1012) makes traditional patterns sing
Jacquie Gering (A Free Show-Episode 1202) proves that straight-line quilting is anything but boring
Let Alex and Ricky bring the top quilters right to your screen. Don't miss a new idea, tip or technique.
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The stars are out and you can grab some for yourself. "Star Delight" by Alex Anderson is a wall hanging featuring a sprinkling of Sawtooth Stars. Need a reminder how to easily and accurately make the star blocks? Check out Alex's tutorial and fabric variations in Episode 1210.
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Every fall, as the nights become cooler and the leaves begin to turn, artisans throughout New Mexico open their studios to art lovers and collectors, in an event known as the High Road Art Tour. In 2012, TQS visited the home and studio of Dr. Charles M. Carrillo, whose work as an archeologist led to his becoming a world-renowned santos artist. It was during this visit that we were introduced to Charlie's wife, Debbie Carrillo, who's an award-winning artist herself. Her tradition-bound handmade pottery is highly collectible. On a lovely back patio of their home, when the weather is nice, these two artists work side by side, carrying on the traditions of the New Mexico region they call home. Debbie Carrillo, the winner of the 2014 Master's Award For Lifetime Achievement, hand builds traditional New Mexico pottery using Micaceous clay. The clay, which is harvested from the San De Cristo Mountains of New Mexico, offers excellent insulating qualities, making it perfect for cooking vessels. Pots can be placed directly on a cooking surface (electric or gas) or used in the oven. It is said that the clay imparts a wonderful earthy flavor to the foods that are cooked in it, which is probably why the pots have been a favorite in Adobe kitchens for over 800 years. Micaceous clay is composed of more than 80% mica. It is mica that gives the wonderful golden sparkling luster to the pottery. It is this same mica that is found in women's eye shadow that many people find so aluring. This ancient medium has adorned women and men, as well as served as stovetop-to-tableware. Debbie Carrillo will be part of the Abiquiu Studio Tour in the village of Abiquiu, NM on October 10-12.
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Here's another beautiful block from Jinny's Memory Match game. Play the game and find out what it's called.
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