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Listen as Ricky talks about his quilt, Faded Glory, the quilt he created for the annual AAQI (Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative - www.AlzQuilts.org) Celebrity Invitational Quilt Auction.

Artist Statement: I veered from my typical bright colors and used these paler hues as a symbolic reference to how a once-vibrant person afflicted with Alzheimer's fades to become a shadow, a veiled and foggy representation as it were, of their former self. The flower is dropping petals as each memory fails. Only a hint of what was once thriving, strong, beautiful, and vibrant remains. The spirits of others who have shared the same fate stand on either side, patiently waiting - understanding.  

The auction is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind work of art and benefit the AAQI. This year's participants include some of the giants of quilting, many of whom have joined us here at TQS.  The auction will be held the first 10 days of November.  Click here for more details and to see the quilts.

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Linda Taylor and Cheryl Meineke-Johnson have made an astonishing quilt. They even had to alter the show so that both sides could be seen. Go to the Zoom Quilt area to get close to both sides.

SEE BOTH SIDES UP CLOSE! 

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Let's take on the most important issue in Longarm history. How do you spell it??? Give us your opinion.

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The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative holds monthly online auctions during the first 10 days of each month, hosted by BenefitBidding.com.  100% of the money raised goes to the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative!

The Celebrity Invitational Online Quilt Auction starts November 1st and ends November 10th. Fourteen small quilts (no larger than 15" x 15") made by world renown quilters will be auctioned to benefit the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). This is the fifth year an elite group of quilters has donated quilts to the AAQI for an online auction in November, National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.

Participating in the Celebrity Invitational Quilt Auction this year are Charlotte Warr Andersen, Alex Anderson, Karen Kay Buckley, Linda Carlson, Pepper Cory, John Flynn, Diane Gaudynski, Renae Haddadin, Pat Holly, Marsha McCloskey, Sue Nickels, Barbara Shapel, Virginia & George Siciliano, Ricky Tims, and Laura Wasilowski.

If generous bidders put these quilts out of your reach, you can still support their efforts and have a version of your favorite quilt by purchasing an image of these awesome quilts on T-shirts, totes, and other items professionally printed by Café Press.

Click here to see images of the quilts available at the auction.   Click on a quilt to see what items are available for purchase with the quilt's image.  There are numerous items available.

 Totebag with Alex's "You're Not Alone" quilt.

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Here's a quick and simple pattern from Julie at The Crafty Quilter.  Julie  does "Christmas Once a Month" where she prepares one project each month for the holidays. This month it is this adorable project.

The tutorial gives tips on making pinwheel blocks, square-in-a-square blocks, and working with a binding that has a 45-degree angle.

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A River of Quilts was a special exhibit at the Pacific International Quilt Festival 2013.  It was a challenge to the Quilter's 'Sew-Ciety' of Redding.  The challenge was to create a landscape quilt depicting one of the twenty-five designated locations identified along the Sacramento River.  Learn more as you watch the slideshow.

Let's float on down, shall we?

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It's Libby's birthday on November 12.  We want the TQS family to shower her with cards for the occasion. So hit the Hallmark or make your own and let's shower Libby with love!

Please send your card to:

University Place Nursing Center
Libby Lehman
7480 Beechnut, room 625W
Houston, TX 77074

Alex's Visit:

While John and I were (and still are) in Houston we had the delicious opportunity to visit Libby.  I want to report it was an amazing experience. First off – she recognized us right away and even got a little emotional.  We then chatted for about 2 hours! I was AMAZED at her mind and responsiveness. She laughed at every joke we made –which made us realize that she was taking in everything we said, even if we only understood about 30% of what she said. Also in her perfect southern hostess style she asked for pictures of Lev!!! On a good day people don’t ask to see other peoples grandbaby pictures! LOL Physically she looked adorable.  A little lip-gloss and spiky hair – ala natural. Her skin was radiant, and of course dressed in bright colors.  As imagined, she is frustrated because her brain is working full speed but the connect from her lips from her brain is very difficult.  Also, she lifted her left hand to her head a few times (a stroke has affected her left side)! I told her she was fighting the good fight and that everyone (and that means you) asks about her all the time. Together let’s say  “Hip hip hurray – Libby – keep up the hard work as we keep you in our prayers!”

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Here's a lovely mixture of old and new, Baskets, by Diana Roberts, was created with hand-embroidered baskets designed by Karen Synder.  Diana then juxtaposed her embroidery with modern fabric to create a timeless mixture of grace and beauty.  Baskets was exhibited at the Pacific International Quilt Festival 2013.

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Five lucky winners will get a full set of pixie strips of Jinny's new Batik fabrics. Just click below to enter.

But first hear Jinny tell Alex about making batiks and see actual short videos of the process.

The Win Button is Now Working! Please enter to Win. Contest ends Nov 4.

A Pixie Strip is a set of 30 2 1/2" x 44" strips (a $38 value).

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Join us in episode 1309 where you'll meet "quilt sculptor" and teacher Susan Else, who made the leap from "flat quilts" to one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional quilted works and has never looked back. After showing a selection of her incredible quilted sculptures, Susan demonstrates how she uses felt, fabric-wrapped floral wire, and couching to create dimensional leaves, helps Alex construct a 3-D diorama, and shares some excellent tips for adapting your cutting tools to accommodate physical limitations. In addition, Alex demos the fast-and-fun, paper-pieced Fan block that she used in her colorful quilt, Hot Flash. (Look for the pattern on the Projects page). Don't miss it!