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6790_image_jelly_roll_cover_up_margot_languedoc.jpgDo you have a sewing machine with an extension table?  Margot designed this machine cover to to fit any machine, with or without an extension table. Just remember to carefully measure your machine.

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Click here to go to Margot's website, The Pattern Basket.

 

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Alex and Ricky are joined on the set of Episode 1504: Make It Special with Machine Embroidery, by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero, a previous guest at TQS (Episode 507) and Connie Fanders, Director of Education for BERNINA USA.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

Episode 1504 debuts on August 18, 2014.

 
Not a Star Member?  
Get over 200 shows with the latest techniques --plus see the DVD  online through September 30 with Jacqueline de Jonge making the BeColourful quilt. 

 

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Looking to add a bit of color and texture to your surroundings?  We found a great solution that uses scraps from your stash, straight pins and styrofoam balls.  We think these would be perfect as an accent for the holidays, or really anytime you want a splash of color.  Find the tutorial here.

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It's almost time for the San Diego Quilt Show.  Are you going?

September 4-6, 2014 at the San Diego Convetion Center, Hall A.  Featured Artist: Sue Rasmussen.

Can't make it to the show, Star Members can watch Sue in Episode 1205: Picture This: Simplified Pictorial Piecing.

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Nina and Connie talk to you about and demonstrate the versatility of Dual Feed Feet. They're not just for quilting.

To find the BERNINA Dual Feed Portfolio, click here.

To watch other BERNINA Educational Videos, click on   to the left of your screen.

 

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It's time to reserve your tickets for the next series of TQS tapings!  Here's the scoop regarding location, dates, guidelines, and policies for requesting FREE tickets:

WHAT: 5 Days of Tapings (10 shows)
Two shows taped each day.

Attendance required for the entire day.

WHERE:  WESTWORKS STUDIOS (New Location)
4100 E. Dry Creek Road
Centennial, CO 80122

WHEN:  Saturday-Wednesday, November 15-19, 2014

Cut-off date for ticket request:  October 15, 2015 or when "Sold Out"

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6780_libby2.jpg It's hard to keep this Texas girl down.  She went on a date with Lester and he reveals all.

Morning Scoop!  Lester describes his date with Libby last night:

"‎Libby did fantastic!  She didn't like the frozen margarita all that much, but boy did she like the red wine - her first since the stroke.  She ate over half of her filet (which she said was delicious) and at least half of the side of mashed potatoes that we got for the WHOLE table.  She fed herself and dropped only one small piece of steak  and none of the mashed potatoes - did great. Now eating the fresh berries in a to die for cream sauce, well,  we need to work on.   Although I must admit that I spilled some of that on myself.  She said she was "overstuffed" and working on getting "double pudgy".

Libby kept us laughing all through the dinner‎ - she talked through the whole meal and never got sleepy. Tiffany said Libby would not take a nap this afternoon because she was afraid Tiffany wouldn't wake her up and she would miss the dinner.  Tiffany had really done a number on Libby and had her looking beautiful - which is easy to do when you have so much to work with!!

It was a great evening and I really thank Palmer and Dolores Melton for inviting us out.

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Recently saw this photo and wondered, "You organize your fabric by color, do you organize your books by color as well?"

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6765_image_bernina_feet_2.jpg10/28/2014 - 10/29/2014, The BERNINA Creative Center, Aurora, IL


Join BERNINA experts for two days of fun at the BERNINA Creative Center as you learn how to get the most out of your BERNINA machine. In this hands-on seminar, use a variety of presser feet and accessories, including DesignWorks tools, while exploring unique techniques and stitching fun projects. Everyone is invited - Feet Retreat 1 is not a pre-requisite to this class. Register now; space is limited!
 
Register for the October 2014 session:
October 28, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm and October 29, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
 
Click here to REGISTER ONLINE.

 

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In the heat of the summer, I like to keep my meals really simple. I can keep quilting as long as I want, and then stop briefly for simple, delicious mini-meals. Its nice to have a little garden to pluck fresh vegetables from but there is lots of nice produce to be had at the farmer's markets or even the grocery store. If I have planned well, I don't have to cook more than one thing. A little chopping, a little defrosting, and bam! I've got a meal. 

Here are a few things I like to keep in the freezer:

  • Pre-cooked salad shrimp
  • Turkey burgers, already shaped in individual 4 ounce patties.
  • Crabmeat.
  • Individual tilapia filets.
  • Crockpot chicken, frozen in single serving containers.
  • Frozen berries, and frozen banana cubes.
  • Frozen blueberry scones and baked oatmeal.

And in the fridge:

  • Fresh fruit (my fave's: cherries, melons, pineapple)
  • Greek yogurt.
  • Cottage cheese.
  • Tomatoes, romaine hearts, baby salad mix, spinach.
  • Bunches of your favorite fresh veggies.

With just a few simple ingredients you have all the fixings for a number of different meals that literally require minutes to prepare.

For breakfast, I usually just reheat a scone or baked oatmeal in my toaster oven.

Try a green smoothie for lunch. With frozen strawberries, greek yogurt, water, and spinach, its delicious and refreshing. The Greek yogurt adds enough protein to make it last.

For dinner, a turkey burger on a bed of romaine leaves and fresh tomato slices--yumm! With corn on the cob on the side--cook the ear of corn in the microwave by wrapping it in a moist paper towel. 

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And for dessert, a melon bowl.

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For more ideas, check out my healthy living blog. I love talking about food--almost as much as I love quilting!