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Alex is speaking and Capt'n John is taking a class at this special event by.... in what City?

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Your homework this month is to complete the appliqué elements for the left side border.  Sue Nickels will share with you her method for making turned-edge bias strips, reverse appliqué and how to us the single blanket stitch to attach very small circles.

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

We couldn't imagine a more appropriate guest to kick-off Series 1300 than artist, teacher, author, and legendary shop owner, Jean Wells, who returns (Episode 107) with an update on her continuing shift in creative direction. After sharing her favorite sources of inspiration, Jean shows the important role of value in building her quilted compositions, her approach to construction, and how she overcomes the occasional creative rut. (Look for Jean's "What If I Get Stuck?" worksheet on the Projects page.)

We wrap with a tour of Jean's beautiful home and studio in Sisters, OR, and her great tip for giving your quilt a portrait finish.

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Name: What If I Get Stuck
Designer: Jean Wells
Begins: July 01, 2013
Episode: 1301
Price: Free
Description: Jean Wells shares a number of ideas to get you out of your creative rut.


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In July 2010, Jean Wells Keenan was inducted into the Quilter's Hall of Fame.  You can view some of her work here and in Episode 107: Portraits from Nature.  

You can visit Jean at www.jeanwellsquilts.com.

She can also be seen in Episode 1301: New Directions in Quilting: Embracing the Possibilites which debuts on Monday, July 1, 2013.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: Quilts by Jean Wells

 

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We couldn't imagine a more appropriate guest to kick-off Series 1300 than artist, teacher, author, and legendary shop owner, Jean Wells, who returns (Episode 107) with an update on her continuing shift in creative direction. After sharing her favorite sources of inspiration, Jean shows the important role of value in building her quilted compositions, her approach to construction, and how she overcomes the occasional creative rut. We wrap with a tour of Jean's beautiful home and studio in Sisters, OR, and her great tip for giving your quilt a portrait finish.

The show debuts July 1, 2013.

 

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Cross Cut III was created by Jean in 2011.  It is part of her Tree Series.

Cross Cut III - 32 pieces non-rotating

Cross Cut III - 98 pieces non-rotating

Cross Cut III - 300 pieces non-rotating

Cross Cut III - 98 pieces rotating

Cross Cut III - 300 pieces rotating

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Click the button below to enjoy a slideshow of Jean's work.

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Judy's quilt, Crazy A'Peel, is a combination of the Orange Peel pattern and a modern art version of a crazy quilt. She used silk and upholstery fabrics, added trapunto, braid, buttons, miscellaneous embellishments and Swarovski crystals, and finally quilted it with holographic thread.  You'll want to take the time to wander around and find all of its hidden suprises. The quilt was exhibited at IQF Houston 2012.

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Sue Hageman won, but so did all the motorists in Omaha going by the huge quilt block. Take a minute to see the unveiling.  FUN!

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Relax and enjoy a trip south of the border with a look at the Brazilian Quilt Show exhibit from IQF Houston 2012.  It is a collection of traditional and contemporary quilts showing the distinct and unique look of the Brazilian people's joy for life.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow