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Lynette Anderson, TQS 2015 BOM - My Country House - creator, demonstrates an amazingly simple way to applique using the ApliQuick tool.  In this video, she demonstrates the ApliQuick tool up close.  If you are doing the BOM or any quilt with small applique pieces, you'll want to use this tool.

Haven't ordered your TQS BOM 2015 Kit yet?  It's still available at the special price of $189.00 and the ApliQuick tools is only $37.95.  If you order both together, there is no additional shipping charge.

 
 
 
 
If you want to learn more about the ApliQuick tool, click here.
 

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Are you looking for a way to keep all of your lunch time items together to avoid the crazy morning rush?  Take the boring out of lunch with a carrier that just might fit the bill. We found this stylish tote that will hold all of your lunch necessities.  The easy tutorial can be found here.  You might want to make a few for others on your 'gifting list' this holiday.

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If you loved the great tips for creating your own inspirational works Debby Schnabel shared in Episode 1512, check out these other great shows for ideas on adding handwork to your repertoire.

Wendy Grande shows you how to use ribbon as fabric
for your applique in  Episode 813

Learn how to emboss silk velvet leaves
with Sue Spargo in Episode 810

Learn how to add the ancient art of Sashiko
to your handwork toolbox
with Pepper Cory in Episode 1007

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

 
Join us in Episode 1512 as Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA welcomes us back to provide the setting for our visit with art quilter (and popular healthy-lifestyle blogger) Debby Schnabel. Debby, who lives in a 650 sq. ft. cabin in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, enjoys exploring new themes by working in a series, and then embellishing her pieces with hand embroidery. You’ll love her tips on fabric selection and threads, her fusible-free techniques for applying circles (a favorite motif), and discovering how she incorporates a variety of embroidery stitches into her work.
 

 
Then come along for a field visit with Denver-area quilter Laurie Hill Gibb who decided, upon celebrating a landmark birthday, to take a year-long quilting journey across the US . . . by herself!
 

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Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore, CA provides the setting for our visit with art quilter (and popular healthy lifestyle blogger) Debby Schnabel. Debby, who lives in a 650 sq. ft. cabin in the foothills of the Sierra Mountains, enjoys exploring new themes by working in a series, and then embellishing her pieces with hand embroidery. You’ll love her tips on fabric selection and threads, her fusible-free techniques for applying circles (a favorite motif), and you'll discover how she incorporates a variety of embroidery stitches into her work. Next, come along for a field visit with Denver-area quilter Laurie Hill Gibb who decided, upon celebrating a landmark birthday, to take a year-long quilting journey across the US . . . by herself!

Show 1512 - Enhance Your Quilting "Menu" with Hand Embroidery premiered on December 8, 2014.

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Ever wonder what goes on at Awards Night in Houston?  Watch John Flynn before he hands out the awards for Merit Quilting, Hand.  It's amazing the things you learn about some people.

 

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Alex and Ricky were joined on the set by Debby Schnabel, a retired Neonatal Intensive Care nurse, who took up quilting upon her retirement.  You also know Debby from her Debby Weighs In blogs here at TQS.   You’ll love her tips on fabric selection and threads, her fusible-free techniques for applying circles (a favorite motif), and discovering how she incorporates a variety of embroidery stitches into her work.

Episode 1512: Enhance Your Quilting "Menu" with Hand Embroidery debuts on Monday, December 8, 2014.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

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Autumn is Olena Korolova's first quilt of four "Seasons" quilts.  It contains 117 fabrics, 115 of which are from Jinny Beyer collections. It is based on Jinny Beyer's pattern, "Magic Crystal."   Olena's friend and colleague Miri Tsoi quilted Autumn.

AutumnByOlenaKorolova - 36 pieces non-rotating

AutumnByOlenaKorolova - 100 pieces non-rotating

AutumnByOlenaKorolova - 300 pieces non-rotating

AutumnByOlenaKorolova - 100 pieces rotating

AutumnByOlenaKorolova - 300 pieces rotating

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Follow along with Julie Cefalu, The Crafty Quilter, as she makes this adorable mini-quilt.  You don't need much; scraps will do.
 
For the entire mini-quilt, you only need 1/4 yard of white fabric, 1/4 yard of red fabric, 1/4 yard of red print fabric and 1/8 yard of gray.  A fat quarter is enough for the backing and you are on your way.
 

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1 Day - 100 Artists - 100 Patrons =  $10,000
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Opens 10 a.m. Central
 
"The 100" fundraiser is to be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. The goal for this fiber fundraiser for the American Cancer Society is to raise $10,000 in one day. Fiberart For A Cause has already raised $240,000 through the generosity of fiber artists and patrons.
 
Virginia A. Spiegel explains how it works:
 

1. On February 4, the first 100 people to contact me beginning at 10 a.m. Central will be given a link to donate $100 directly to the American Cancer Society through Fiberart For A Cause. Please note I am not responsible for the vagaries of the e-mail system.

2. Each donor will receive an artwork from one of the 100 generous and talented artists listed below. Assignments of artwork will be made using a random number generator. Artwork will not be shared here in advance, but may appear on artists' websites or other social media before the event.

3. The artwork may be any size as long as the minimum retail value is $100. Artwork smaller than 8x10" will be mounted to 8x10." The artwork will contain fiber. The artwork may or may not be made specifically for this event.

3. Each artist will receive her/his patron's e-mail address to arrange shipping. Artwork will be shipped directly from the artist. Please note this is an international roster of artists. Please do thank the artist for not only donating the artwork, but also shipping it to you.

4. Each artist would love to receive a low res photo of the artwork in situ from the new owner. This is not required, but the best photos may be shared here after the event.

Questions? Contact me at Virginia(at)VirginiaSpiegel.com

Special Note: Our goal of $10,000 will make Fiberart For A Cause's donations to the American Cancer Society a nice even one-quarter of a million dollars.