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Join Julie for her second set of tips on binding your quilt.  This week Julie sits down at the machine and shows you how to make that perfect mitered corner on your binding.  She also shows you how to join the ends of your binding using a 45-degree angled seam.

Go to Julie's classroom for more tips, tricks, & techniques.

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We want to celebrate the life of Richard Tims, Ricky's beloved father. Richard was a grandfather, great-grandfather and dedicated quilter.

Ricky interviewed his Dad and showed some of his quilts in this clip from Show 211 in 2008.

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Duck under the tent flaps for a final look at the work of Rob Appell, Elizabeth Hartman, Sarah Kaufman, Colleen Blackwood, Pam Goecke Dinndorf, Sue Spargo, and Katie Pasquini-Masopust.

 

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Did you know that 1 out of every 12 men is colorblind? Do you take color for granted?

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Alex received the first cuts of her new fabric line, "Chirp," from RJR Fabrics. Join her as she opens the box.

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When you think of Becky Goldsmith, you think of appliqué, but do you think of wool appliqué?  Becky has sent us photos from her latest book, "Wool Appliqué the Piece O' Cake Way," which features sumptuous wool fabric in 12 projects, including table toppers, foot warmers, pincushions, quilts, and more.

Click here to order "Wool Appliqué the Piece O' Cake Way."

Want to see what's inside the book?  Watch the slideshow & video below.

Watch Becky in Show 1704 - Color Challenges and a Quickie Quilt.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

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Bird nests occur when thread bunches up underneath your sewing project. This means either the top tension is too loose or the bobbin tension is too tight.

Superior Threads can help you solve your "bird nest" problems.

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The new BERNINA #97 Patchwork Foot is a must for users with 9mm feed dogs. See why!

There are many other entertaining and educational lessons, and you don't need a BERNINA to learn.

Click on to watch additional BERNINA videos.

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All of Sandra Leichner's quilts are award-winners. "Pharaoh" has won more than its share, including a number of Best of Shows.

Star Members can watch Sandra in Show 1701: The Appliqué Doctor is In.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

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"Maya's Quilt of Life," created by Faith Ringgold, was commissioned by Oprah Winfrey and given to Dr. Maya Angelou on her birthday.  The quilt, part of the estate of Dr. Angelou, will be going up for auction this September at Swann Auction Galleries.  The current estimate for the quilt is $150,000 to $200,000.

Click here to learn more about the quilt and auction specifics.

Will you be bidding?

Acrylic on canvas and painted, dyed and pieced fabrics, 1989. 1854x1854 mm; 73x73 inches.