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While spending time at Superior Thread headquarters, Alex learned about NiteLite Glow-in-the-Dark thread from Dr. Bob.  

This time of year, it seems that a Halloween quilt might benefit from a little glow-in-the-dark embellishment. What would you do with NiteLite thread? Want to give it a try? Dr. Bob is giving away five $20 gift certificates to some lucky TQS members, but you have to enter to win!

Contest runs until midnight 10/31 PST.  Don't miss out on a chance to glow!

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Gail Thomas' quilt, Someone Found, was exhibited at IQF Houston 2011 and is her expression of the story of Cynthia Ann Parker who was kidnapped at age 9 and spent 24 years living with the Comanche. Gail was interviewed about the quilt by Sharon Pederson at the Houston show, click the button below to see the interview.

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It's almost time for the annual AAQI (Alzhiemer's Art Quilt Initiative) Celebrity Invitational Quilt Auction.   This year's participants include some of the giants of quilting, many of whom have joined us here at TQS. This is a rare opportunity to own a one-of-a-kind work of art and benefit the AAQI.  The auction will be held the first 10 days of November.  Click here for more details and to see the quilts.

Listen as Alex talks about her quilt, You're Not Alone.

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Alex shows how to create that fun inner border of Half Square Triangles.  

Alex fell in love with the Block Loc Rulers that help you quickly square up the triangles. You can order them through her site.  

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When the weather is cold and blustery why not escape the chill and spend a few hours viewing some of the textile world's most enticing showsWhether your tast runs to stunning ball gowns, garments made from beer cans (!), traditional and                             1.                                               2.                                            3.
contemporary quilts,
quilts covered in organza flowers, or the timeless work of weaving, the range of work and talent is sure  to inspire you to improve your skills or try something new.

1. Two Approaches: Now and The Future of Quilting at the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY.  Works by modern quilt maker Denyse Schmidt and innovative quilt artist Marianne Burr. 
2. Thirty Quilts for Thirty Years: Caryl Bryer Fallert. Caryl Bryer Fallert is celebrating 30 years of making innovative quilts by creating 30 new works that will be featured in this exhibit. The exhibit runs from December 6-March 11, 2014 at the National Quilt Museum, Paducah, KY.
3. Dedication to Maria Callas and Grace Kelly by Nikos Kolos at the Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate, Moscow, Russia.  The unusual costume sculptures processed by using aluminum beer cans into woven fabric are a sight to behold.   The exhibit runs through March 2, 2014.
4. Kaffe Fassett Comes to Wales interweaves the beauty of traditional whole cloth quilts with the vibrant and colorful quilts of Kaffee Fassett.  The exhibit which runs through November 8 is featured at The Welsh Quilt Centre, Wales.
5. Stargazing at the Museum features 25 new quilts inspired by the quilts of the 19th century. Many museums, historical societies and private collectors gave permission for their quilts to be reproduced by members of the international American Quilt Study Group for this display. This stunning exhibit, at the Virginia Quilt Museum, runs through December 14.
6. A Sensitive Art offers the viewers a chance to see some of the best contemporary tapestry weavings by the British Tapestry Group.

 
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   The costume sculptures by Nikos Floros are unique and original works of striking beauty. Their exclusivity consists in the method of processing aluminum jars into aluminum fabric.
   
         The exhibition will be taking place from September 6, 2013 to March 2, 2014 - See more at: http://russia-ic.com/news/show/16974#.UlycuRAUbIU
   Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate
   Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate
   Tsaritsyno State Memorial Estate

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Looking for something new to work on now that the weather is changing?  How about this cute pattern, Tic Tac Toe, by Diane Nagle featuring RJR Fabrics designed by Robyn Pandolph?  The fabric line is called Notting Hill and the quilt is created with various pre-cuts including Pixie Strips, Charms, and Patty Cakes.  I'm getting hungry thinking about it.

You can download the pattern for FREE from here. 

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It's time again for the gang and members from TQS to descend upon the city of Houston, TX, for the annual International Quilt Festival, and a chance to meet, chat, and visit. This year, we'll be in booth 1210. Stop by for the daily 1:00pm meet/greet, join us at the TQS member hosted dinner, and take advantage of the opportunity to catch up in person with some of your online friends. BeIf that's not enough, don't forget to sign up for a chance to win some Major Prizes!! We aren't going to reveal all, but what we can say is that some lucky folks will be enjoying one of these fabulous treats this holiday season:

• Bernina sewing machine
  
• Gammil Sit Down quilting machine
• AccuQuilt Go! + fun dies + accompanying fabric kit
• A bundle of Ricky Tims' hand-dyed fabric
• A book by Alex Anderson + fabric kit

   We hope to see you there!

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Alex talks with the $200,000 prize winner of ArtPrize. See more here.

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Join Pam Kitty Morning as she guides you through some quick and easy projects in her Fall Clubhouse. The projects include a delightful Fall banner, a lovely leaf garland for your mantle, a ruffled tea towel, and some darling purchased napkins spiced up with a bit of Fall fun.  The first class, the Fall Leaves Garland, begins today.  Head on over to Pam's classroom.

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The Pacific International Quilt Festival opens this week at the Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA.

October 17-20, 2013 Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10am-6pm, Sunday: 10am-5pm

Admission: $15 (includes re-admit), $13 Sunday only; Children under 16 are Free 

Credit Cards are NOT accepted for admission.

VIEW the International and selected U.S entries of the World Quilt Competition XVII 

- Featuring quilts from Australia, Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States!

SHOP the Merchants Mall

  - Over 300 Vendor Booths from 29 States!

 Click here for a list of Participating Vendors.

ENJOY the Center's Festive Food Court!

VIEW 22 Special Exhibitions

 Click Here for a list of PIQF's Special Exhibitions

VOTE For your Favorite Competition Entries 

- Viewer's Choice will be awarded to the Quilt Competition entry & Wearable Art entry with the most votes!