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Take a look and see where Kim Diehl gets the inspiration for her wonderful applique quilts. Who wouldn't love to kick back on her relaxing front porch?

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Need a Quilt Shop Cuckoo Clock?  How about this one?  Jodie Davis has a Kickstarter campaign to have these cuckoo clocks created in Germany.  The cuckoo's call triggers the quilter to cut and the kitty to jump with joy!  Click here to learn more or contribute.

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The quilting detail in Tula's quilt, Moxie, replicates the pattern in the border fabric adding a wonderful energy to the colorful quilt. Tula offers the .pdf pattern for free on her website. All she asks is that upon completion you share them with her via Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. Click here for the pattern.

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Margaret Miller is known as one of the true teachers in the quilting world. Starting April 1 and ending June 30, our Premium "Star Members" have free access to these lessons. Watch them over and over to learn these great techniques.

Just click any time on the banners that say "Strips That Sizzle" and "Easy Pieces".

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It's all about the folding. Multiple layers save you time. Alex introduces you to this Fantastic Folded Technique. Soon you too will be saying, "It's All In The Folding".

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography                                         Courtesy of Christine Barnes

Quilt and fabric designer, author, and highly sought-after teacher Kim Diehl loves to combine unexpected elements in her traditionally inspired quilts, and she brings many of these "hybrid" pieces along to share.

Then stick around as she offers some of her best time-saving machine-appliqué techniques, demonstrates how combining ‘big stitch' quilting with machine quilting can give your quilts added visual and textural interest, and shows how to add a final pop of color to your finishing.

We wrap with a field piece featuring quiltmaker, author, and teacher Christine Barnes who shares valuable insights into the properties of color, including value, temperature, and intensity.

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Okay, maybe we are going a little overboard, but you will love Alex's latest technique. Watch for it in the next newsletter.

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It's that time of year; will you be attending AQS QuiltWeek® in Paducah, Kentucky 2014? Don’t spend your time waiting in line when you could be enjoying the exhibits, events, shopping and workshops! Purchase your tickets ahead of time, then head straight for Quilt City USA® fun!

Click here for your tickets: https://shop.americanquilter.com/tickets-to-aqs-quiltweek-paducah-2014.html

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Name: Flying Geese Block
Designer: Tula Pink
Begins: March 31, 2014
Show 1406: "Modernize" Your Toolbelt with Terrific Techniques
Price: Free to Star Members
Description: Make your own updated version of a Flying Geese block using pattern #43 from her book 100 Modern Quilt Blocks.

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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Ready for some more Edwardian fashion? Here is part II featuring items from 1901 to the 19teens.  PiepMiau04 gives historical information and closeups of actual garments from the Edwardian period.  Silk ribbon flowers, hand embroidery and lace.  Heirloom sewing at its finest.