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You will not believe the art that Hollis Chatelain created from old blue jeans.  Here she talks about Parched, a blue jean quilt that was accepted into Houston in 2013.  Click here to see a photo of the quilt.

Star Members can watch Hollis in Show 1207: Out of Africa: From Life Experience to Incredible Quilts where Hollis shares how she combines a fast-and-fun reverse appliqué technique using recycled denim and hand-dyed fabric to create texture, as well as insight into her incredible threadwork.

("Go Tell It at the Quilt Show!" is a Quilt Alliance project designed to capture the stories of quilts where quiltmakers gather.)

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Jamie Fingal earned her reputation as a Rebel Quilter because she doesn’t like to follow the rules.  She does like to have fun, though, and imbues her whimsical quilts with positive messages.  Jamie often uses heavy-duty zippers in her work.  She doesn’t bind her quilts.  She uses wool felt for the batting and the backing.  She also gives herself one day every week to just play in her studio and have fun, and create.  Jamie carries a sketchbook with her everywhere and uses her drawings as inspiration for her quilts.  She walks Alex through the process of making a small prayer flag art quilt, then shows Ricky how to build a quilt background using overlapping pre-fused hexagons. 

After Jamie’s visit, Gina Perkes, who also happens to be a BERNINA Ambassador, offers tips for creating bobbin appliqué on a domestic sewing machine.

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Blooms For Julie by Jan Magee.  (Photo by Gregory Case Photography)

Keeping your blocks square is vital when it involves pressing. Have no fear, help is here.
Jan Magee, designer of Blooms For Julie, has some great tips to make the quilt assembly come together accurately.

It's still not too late to make this fun summer quilt.  Order your kit today and start sewing in no time.

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Photo by Ann Wood

Check out this clever hands-free system for taking photos while you are working.  The whole set-up uses a table lamp clamp, a wooden clothes pin, and two file clips.  Clever and simple!

The idea comes from Ann Wood Handmade.  If you are not familiar with her work, check out the magical creations she makes by hand, using vintage or antique garments.  They will have you looking at your old textiles in a whole new way!

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It's time for this week's puzzle.  Do you remember everything from last week?

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Jamie Fingal earned her reputation as a Rebel Quilter because she doesn’t like to follow the rules.  She does like to have fun, though, and imbues her whimsical quilts with positive messages.  Jamie often uses heavy-duty zippers in her work.  She doesn’t bind her quilts.  She uses wool felt for the batting and the backing.  She also gives herself one day every week to just play in her studio and have fun, and create.  Jamie carries a sketchbook with her everywhere and uses her drawings as inspiration for her quilts.  She walks Alex through the process of making a small prayer flag art quilt, then shows Ricky how to build a quilt background using overlapping pre-fused hexagons.  After Jamie’s visit, Gina Perkes offers tips for creating bobbin appliqué on a domestic sewing machine.

Episode 1702 - Rebel with a Cause debuts July 20, 2015.

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Alex and Ricky learn about Rebel Quilter Jamie Fingal, as she joins them on the set. After Jamie’s visit, Gina Perkes offers tips for creating bobbin appliqué on a domestic sewing machine.

Episode 1702 - Rebel with a Cause debuts July 20, 2015.

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Recovering from that season finale of Game of Thrones? Can't wait for that next season to start?  How about putting together a House Stark block to tide you over while you wait?  From Jessica Lee Blacknall, a Game of Thrones: House Stark 10" paper-pieced block.  Doesn't everyone's life need a dire wolf? (Keep your eyes open, Jessica will be creating more GOT blocks on her site).

Click here for pattern. 

Click here to see more of the Game of Thrones quilt being created by Jessica. 

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This light, fresh table runner by BERNINA Ambassador Nancy Mahoney is oh-so-easy to make and is sure to brighten any summer table.  Rotary cutting makes the Four-Patch and Frame blocks quick and easy to make. Machine embroidery adds the perfect touch to the circle blocks and is super easy, using the BERNINA Circular embroidery attachment #83.

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Enjoy three minutes with TQS Legend Yvonne Porcella at IQA Houston 2014.  Learn about her quilting process and discover her favorite drink.

Click here to learn more about Yvonne on her website.

Star Members can watch Yvonne in Show 1713: TQS Quilting Legend 2010.

"Go Tell It at the Quilt Show!" is a Quilt Alliance project designed to capture the stories of quilts where quiltmakers gather.