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Did you know that you can now buy select BERNINA and Bernette machines, and BERNINA software from their new online shopping site. Purchases made online will require pick-up at your nearest BERNINA Excellence Dealer. Same-day pick-up during store business hours is possible at most locations, and there is no additional cost. 

The holidays are coming, maybe you should come up with a wishlist now?

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We discovered the work of award-winning "hexpert" Cheryl See while taping our 2012 Legend Show (Episode 1113) with Meredith Schroeder at the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. Fasten your seatbelt! Cheryl launches English paper piecing into the 21st century, and you'll be amazed by her quilts: each incorporates a little "secret" or two that draws you in for a closer look.

In this episode, taped at the Drury Plaza Hotel in San Antonio, TX, Cheryl shares loads of tips for making precise and perfect hexies and diamonds, and then shows a number of clever and versatile 3-D projects for trying her techniques without committing to a huge project.

Finally, we corral radio personality Pat Sloan at Quilt Market in Houston, where she shares some of her quilts and demos how to do an appliqué running stitch by hand.

Episode 1507: 21st-Century Paper Piecing: Explore Hexies with a "Hexpert" debuts Monday, September 29, 2014.

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Star Struck by Cheryl See - 36 pieces non-rotating

Star Struck by Cheryl See - 100 pieces non-rotating

Star Struck by Cheryl See - 300 pieces non-rotating

Star Struck by Cheryl See - 100 pieces rotating

Star Struck by Cheryl See - 300 pieces rotating

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Ever wonder how to bind an inverted or inside corner?  Julie at The Crafty Quilter walks you through the process step by step.

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Ever wanted to watch a quilt being quilted from start to finish?  Here's a timelapse version of Angela using her longarm to take a quilt from start to finish.  Wouldn't it be great if we could all finish a quilt in three minutes?

Star Members can watch more with Angela in Show 1306: No-Pin Curves and Quilting "Modern" in which she demonstrates how she gives traditional quilting designs a modern twist, and determines strategies for quilting the negative spaces.

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Good News from Libby's Family (9/30):

I am going to see Libby this afternoon after having been in Austin for a few days, but I couldn't wait to pass on this great report from Lester:

I was close by Libby following a meeting this morning and dropped in at University Place around 10:00 am.   Libby was being wheeled down the hallway by Amy, her speech therapist at UP.    When Libby got to her door, she used her feet to paddle herself in the room, stopped near her bed, stood up and got in bed, legs and all, completely on her own!  She failed to lock the wheels on her wheelchair which both Amy and I admonished her for not doing, but we were both elated to see what she had done.  A few minutes later Pia, her physical therapist, came in to take Libby to therapy.   Libby got out of bed completely on her own and stood up balancing against the bed for about a minute.   Then Pia moved the wheelchair close to Libby, and Libby turned around and sat down in the chair again completely on her own.  Pia and I were both clapping.  This is real progress!!!   Amy said that Libby had also done really well in her speech therapy this morning.   Praise the Lord!!!     Lester

What a wonderful report!  I can't wait to see Libby and to congratulate her!
Cathy Arnold

Method One - Win Libby's Wall Hanging and Help Libby Lehman!

100% of Proceeds Go Directly to the Libby Lehman Medical Fund.

Enter to Win & Contribute:

1. Click "Enter to Win" below to get the registration form. Print out the form, fill it out, include a donation, and mail everything to the TQS office: TQS/Libby Lehman PMB 139, 1141 Catalina Drive, Livermore, CA 94550

2. Send a check, money order, or cashier's check in US Dollars made payable to "Libby Lehman Medical Fund". Your contribution (no matter how large or small- no contribution necessary to enter, but you will still need to complete the contest entry form.) will enter you in the drawing for the chance to win Libby's quilt. Naturally, our goal is to make a sizable donation to the fund. The amount you wish to send is up to you. We encourage you to be generous - $25, $50, $100, $500 or more. 

To make it easier to contribute (very helpful to International viewers) a Paypal account has been added. The PayPal email account is: 

libby.medfund@gmail.com

Please fill out the contest entry for Libby's quilt and just say you paid through Paypal.  We want you to be in the running for the quilt.

3. All entries received on or before October 10, 2014 will be eligible.  The drawing will be Monday, October 13th. The winner will be contacted and must respond in one week (October 20, 2014) or another name will be drawn.  Once the winner has responded it will be announced on the site.

Thank you so much for participating in this important effort. 

Method Two - Raise Funds With YOUR Quilts

Do you have a quilt in your stash that you are willing to sell on Libby's behalf? If so, sell it or raffle it and send the money directly to the Medical Fund at the address below along with a picture of the quilt. This will mean so much to both Libby and her family.There is no immediate deadline for doing this.  The Lehman family will need assistance for a long time ahead.

Please make checks, money orders, and cashier's checks in US Dollars payable to "Libby Lehman Medical Fund" and send them directly to Libby's sister:

Cathy Arnold
2220 Stanmore
Houston, TX 77019

Method Three- Just GIVE!

Follow Libby's progress at www.caringbridge.org/visit/libbylehman and give whenever you can.

The following is from Libby's family: 

            "If you have been keeping up with Libby's recovery from a burst aneurysm and stroke on-line at CaringBridge.org/visit/libbylehman, you know that Libby is getting better every day despite some very significant setbacks. Her will to live and to recover to the highest level she can have just sky-rocketed in the past few weeks! She is now begging for as much therapy (physical, speech and occupational) as possible. This is great news!

The Libby Lehman Medical Fund supported by so many of you has been an incredible godsend, and has enabled TEAM LIBBY to provide Libby with the best medical care and therapy possible. Unfortunately the Fund will be depleted in a few weeks, and the vast majority of her medical/therapy expenses are not covered by insurance.

I am asking you to please remember Libby in your Holiday giving (or sooner!) by sending a check payable to The Libby Lehman Medical Fund to:

Libby Lehman
c/o Cathy Arnold (Libby's sister)
2220 Stanmore Dr.
Houston, Texas 77019
713-528-5177

The Quilting Community is the most generous and kind Family that we have ever witnessed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Love,
TEAM LIBBY

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It's getting to be that time again! The International Quilt Festival in Houston is just around the corner, and we wanted to share some other fantastic things to do while you're in town for the show.

• Historic Texas Homes at Sam Houston Park : The Heritage Society's museum complex is nestled in a 10-acre, parklike setting just a short walk from the Convention Center. The complex includes ten historic Houston-area structures dating from 1823-1905.
• Bayou Bend: This 1920s-era mansion in the River Oaks neighborhood houses one of this country's most significant collections of American decorative arts. Bayou Bend is the former home of philanthropist and Houston native, Ima Hogg. While you're there, don't miss the 14 acres of organically maintained, historic Southern Renaissance gardens. 
• Montrose Shopping District: Meander along lower Westheimer and you'll soon discover a collection of offbeat and amazing boutiques that offer everything from vintage cowboy boots to up-to-the-minute designer duds. Lots of fun little eateries and coffee bars, too.
• High Fashion Fabrics: If you're looking for a place that offers dressmaking as well as quilting fabric, High Fashion Fabrics just might fit the bill. For 25 years, this enormous   local business has been offering everything from beaded couture to leather, silk, linen, cotton, and knits to Houston's sewing culture.
• High Fashion Home: If shopping at High Fashion Fabrics doesn't wear you out, cross the street and venture into the four-story (125,000-sq. foot) home-furnishings emporium, High Fashion Home. It's a sanctuary of inspired choice for the eclectic, modern lifestyle. Explore a mix of exclusive furniture, fabrics, drapery, and home accessories from around the world.
• Houston Space Center: Learn all there is to know about space and the technology that was and is being designed for travel to another galaxy at the Houston Space Center.
• Phoenicia:  This specialty foods store, only a few blocks from the convention center, carries more than 15,000 products with down-to-earth pricing from more than 50 countries. Fresh-baked artisan breads, European pastries, boutique wines and beers, quality meats and cheeses, fresh seafood and meat, hot grille items, catering, prepared foods, exotic produce and houseware. 1001 Austin Street.

Of course, there are many more things to see and do while in Houston. If you know of a place that others might enjoy, please let us know!

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Congratulations to Janet Stone - Best of Show at MQX Quilt Festival Midwest 2014!  The name of the quilt is "No L."

To see a list of all the winners, click here.