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If you were inspired by all the ways Kim Diehl (Episode 1407) created interest and added texture to her quilts using yo-yos and 'big stitch' embroidery, then you'll definitely want to check out these other great shows featuring techniques for adding a touch of stitchery to your work.

Remember: As a Star Member, you have access to EVERY SHOW, EVERY TEACHER, AND EVERY TECHNIQUE . . . PLUS, in our Little Scrap of Magic lessons, we're creating small projects to practice some of the techniques taught in the current shows.

Add a bit of hand embroidered embellishment
with Laura Wasilowski (Episode 1009)

Combine machine stitches and hand embroidery
with Carol A. Waugh (Episode 1011)

Enhance clothing with wool, beading, and other wool embellishments
with Kim Klein and Tami Pfeil (Episode 1107)

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Enjoy the interesting and colorful work of Christine Barnes.

To learn how she creates some of her pieces, watch Special Effects with Color in Christine's classroom. In her class, Christine demystifies color and shows you how to choose and combine fabrics—“magic fabrics”—to create special effects, such as luminosity, transparency, luster, and opalescence.

Get acquainted with the basics (they are the building blocks of color) and put the concepts into practice with ten easy color studies. See how “the color makes the quilt” in a number of same-design, different-colorway examples.

You can also learn more about Christine in Episode 1407: The "New" Traditional: A Marvelous Mix of Fabric, Style, and Stitches.

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With this sample, you'll practice your invisible machine-applique work following Kim's Penny Circle directions (in Episode 1407). If you like, you can add a bit of punch with an outline of 'big stitch' embroidery.

Don't forget to post your work in the Show and Tell area. We're seeing some great pieces being created as a result of this series!

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Ricky is back from Dubai and is sharing the winning quilts from the International Quilt Show.  

Please enjoy it in magazine or Smilebox format. The magazine requires great broadband because the pictures can be zoomed in. Also the magazine works best with Chrome or Firefox. We have had some problems with Internet Explorer.

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The Smithsonian is having a Craft Show Online Auction which gives collectors a change to bid on the best of contemporary American sculptural objects and design.  There are over 135 items created by exceptional artists of past shows, as well as, 24 supporting artists whose work appears in galleries and museums across the country.  The Auction opens on Monday, April 7 and closes Tuesday, April 22.  All proceeds support SWC grants to the Smithsonian.

You can browse and bid at the Show, or online at  www.smithsonianauctions.org.

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Name: Penny Circle
Designer: Kim Diehl
Begins: April 07, 2014
Show 1407: The "New" Traditional: A Marvelous Mix of Fabric, Style, and Stitches
Price: Free to Star Members
Description: Practice your invisible machine appliqué work following Kim's Penny Circle directions (in Show 1407). Add a bit of punch with an outline of 'big stitch' embroidery if you like.

You must be logged in as a Star member to download the patterns.  If you are not logged in, you will have to login and then return to the TQS Show Techniques page.

Star Members click here to get the pattern.

Become a Star member.

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Presenting Part 3 of Edwardian Fashion - featuring more items from 1901 to the 19teens.  PiepMiau04 gives historical information and closeups of actual garments from the Edwardian period.  Silk ribbon flowers, hand embroidery, lace, linen and rhinestones. These gowns are breathtaking, as well as the corsets (fainting couches were invented for a reason.)

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We know you'll enjoy assembling Lotus Leaves Squared, a delightful quilt from Christine Barnes.

You can find Special Effects with Color in Christine's classroom here at TQS.  In this class she demystifies color and shows you how to choose and combine fabrics—“magic fabrics”—to create special effects like luminosity, transparency, luster, and opalescence. Get acquainted with the basics (they are the building blocks of color) and put the concepts into practice with ten easy color studies. See how “the color makes the quilt” in a number of same-design, different-colorway examples. 

Christine's website: http://www.christinebarnes.com

You can also learn more about Christine in Episode 1407: The "New" Traditional: A Marvelous Mix of Fabric, Style, and Stitches.

Lotus Leaves Squared - 36 pieces non-rotating

Lotus Leaves Squared - 100 pieces non-rotating

Lotus Leaves Squared - 289 pieces non-rotating

Lotus Leaves Squared - 100 pieces rotating

Lotus Leaves Squared - 289 pieces rotating

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Snowing Quilt was the Judge's Choice: Ricky Tims, and 1st Place in Art/Innovative/Pictorial at the International Quilt Show in Dubai 2014.  It was created by Abeer Khammish of Saudi Arabia.

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Superior Threads puts a lot of effort into the creation of their MasterPiece Prewound bobbins to ensure the highest level of quality. Take a look and see how it's done. (...did you know that a prewound bobbin can hold up to more than 50% more thread than a bobbin you wind yourself?)