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It's not often that we're stopped in our tracks by a new bag pattern, but this little dandy caught our eye at Quilt Festival last fall.

The grab-and-go Beatle Bag is great for the needleworker on the run. Its compact size makes it perfect for toting class supplies. It even fits easily in a carry-on bag! Once open, the Beatle Bag reveals its true magic: a number of clear sleeves to house all your bits and bobbles in an neat and organized fashion. 

The pattern has a fairly short supply list, is well written and easy to follow. We think you might want to make several, not just for sewing supplies, but also for carrying your cosmetics, jewelry, and beading necessities.

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If you've enjoyed watching Victoria's method for unorthodox scrappy piecing (Episode 1404), you'll definitely want to check out these other great improv-piecing techniques.

Remember: As a Star Member, you have access to ALL shows that have aired. Don't miss out on this bounty of fantastic fun and learning!

Improvisational piecing with
 Jean Wells (Episode 1301)

 Wonky Star with
Ricky Tims (Episode 209)

Strata Piecing with
Louisa Smith (Episode 204)

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Gammill quilting professional and artist, Karen Marchetti (coming up in show 1406 with Tula Pink), created a wonderful quilt in a class with Sharon Schamber.

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Access To 195 Shows in 2014.

Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Join New York City quilt artist, blogger, and author Victoria Findlay Wolfe (Episode 1404) who to date has made over 300 quilts (including Best of Show winner at Quiltcon 2013) and in this inspiring show, she shares her secrets! Discover how just 15 minutes of creative activity a day, coupled with scraps of fabric, orphan blocks, and other odd bits, can result in an impressive and satisfying collection of finished quilts.

You'll also learn about a community service project that provides quilts for those in NYC who are transitioning from homeless shelters to their own homes. We finish with a tour of our beautiful location, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, just outside the historic city of Charleston, SC. See their collection of vintage quilts. How's that for inspiration?

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(quilt: Double Wedding Ring Quilt, about 1940. Pieced cotton plain weave top, cotton plain weave back and binding; quilted. Pilgrim/Roy Collection.)

Quilts and Color the Pilgrim/Roy Collection is coming to the the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.

“Quilts and Color” celebrates the vibrant color palette and inventive design seen in the acclaimed Pilgrim/Roy Quilt Collection. The exhibition features 60 distinctive quilts from the renowned collection and is the first to explore how, over five decades, trained artists Paul Pilgrim and Gerald Roy searched out and collected quilts with bold, eye-popping designs that echoed the work of mid-20th century Abstract Expressionist and Op Artists.

The exhibition opens April 6 and runs through June 27, 2014 at the Annn and Graham Gund Gallery (LG31).

Click here for more information.

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New York City quilt artist, blogger, and author Victoria Findlay Wolfe has made over 300 quilts (including Best of Show winner at Quiltcon 2013) and in this inspiring show, she shares her secrets! Discover how just 15 minutes of creative activity a day, coupled with scraps of fabric, orphan blocks, and other odd bits, can result in an impressive and satisfying collection of finished quilts. You'll also learn about a community service project that provides quilts for those in NYC who are transitioning from homeless shelters to their own homes.

We finish with a tour of our beautiful location, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, just outside the historic city of Charleston, SC. How's that for inspiration?

Episode 1404 debuts Monday, February 17, 2014.

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The Star Splitter (80" x 91") by Victoria Findlay Wolfe is the "cover" quilt for her book, 15 Minutes of Play available from C&T Publishing.

Victoria writes, "Remember as a child, looking through a Kaleidoscope and seeing all the fractured colors and light? I was thinkig about the patterns they make and that feeling you get gazing through the lens as I pieced all my scraps for this quilt."

The Star Splitter - 36 pieces non-rotating

The Star Splitter - 100 pieces non-rotating

The Star Splitter - 300 pieces non-rotating

The Star Splitter - 100 pieces rotating

The Star Splitter - 300 pieces rotating

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Julie Cefalu, the Crafty Quilter, and our TQS BOM specialist, has a cute little Mug Rug tutorial. Bring a little big of "Spring" into your house and work on this quick project while the snow melts outside.

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Find out about "non-obligation" sewing, how to get in charge of your life, and what makes Alex panic.

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Mistaken Identity by Gail Stepanek & Jan Hutchinson won 1st place - Bed Quilts - Traditional, at the inaugural AQS QuiltWeek in Phoenix, AZ 2014.  The interesting choice of a gray background juxtaposed with the pops of color highlights the beautiful quilting.