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We invite you to join us on June 21 as we launch ten whole months of creative classes, led by some of the quilt world's most outstanding artists and teachers. 

These classes, which are sure to expand the contents of your quilter's tool box, cover a wide range of subjects, such as: making a Rhapsody quilt; embellishment, face drawing, domestic- and long-arm machine quilting; beading; applique; working with vintage linens; and creating your own batik fabric. 

Remember: These classes begin on June 21. Check out our current line-up of classes while you wait.

                                  
                                                                        Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Then, look for these great teachers coming your way soon:

Helen Gibb
Cathy Franks
Marianne Haak
Lyric Kinard
Susan B. Knapp
Cheryl Lynch
Lea McComas
Cindy Needham
Ricky Tims
Lauren Vlcek

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How would you like to work in Quilt City USA® with the American Quilter's Society?  They have job openings. Just think how close you'd be to the museum and the quilt show...click here to learn more.

Positions include:

• Editorial Assistant
• Customer Service Representative
• Event Staff
• Proof Reader
• Graphic Designer

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This week's zoom quilt is Happy Lady by Hyeon Joo Shin of South Korea.  The quilt was exhibited as part of the Large Wall Quilts - Home Machine Quilted exhibit at AQS QuiltWeek Paducah 2013.  It measures 60" x 79." Hyeon Joo wanted to express the happiness of a woman writing to a loved one. The piece was appliqued, pieced, woven, hand dyed, and free-motion quilted on a domestic machine.

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For this week's stash-buster, you'll use both 8" and 6 1/2" squares to create a stunning (and easy) scrap quilt that you can make as large or small as you'd like.

Give it a try: this one's sure to be a family favorite!  

We found this easy to make raw-edge circle quilt top tutorial (here) and thought it the perfect way to purge your stash while at the same time stitch a fun quilt sure to please you or any recipient. 

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Not so impressed with your last attempt at preparing ribs? Why not whip up a batch of Judith Baker Montano's (Episode 1212) lip-smackin'-good Cody Spenser's Whiskey Ribs? The recipe, a family (and friends') favorite at Judith's home for years, is destined to please your hungry crowd as well. You'll find the recipe on our Projects page.

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Ricky & Alex have come up with a way to contribute and have a chance to own a Ricky Tims quilt or an Alex Anderson quilt.  Open your email that will be coming later this week for all the details.

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Summer is just around the corner,  or in some cases is already here. Have you checked out the Events section of the TQS website?  Here are some upcoming events in June for you to enjoy. To learn more about them click on FEATURES in the Navigation Bar at the top of the page and then click on EVENTS.  You can also search for shows by clicking the Search Shows/Events button at the top of the EVENTS page.

June 14 - Georgia Celebrates Quilts - Marietta, GA

June 14 - Mountain Memories Quilt Show 2013 - Crossville, TN

June 28 - Vermont Quilt Festival - Essex Junction, VT

June 28 - Silver Celebration - Ashland, OH

June 29 - Quilts from our Hearts - Madera, ca

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Here's a cute project we found on We All Sew from Bernina.  It's from Quilting Kari Carr of New Leaf Stitches and she calls it her "Straight and Narrow" Quilt. Kari gives you the free pattern for the project and shows you how to combine stitches to create a nifty method of "straight line" quilting that's a bit different from the norm.

Here's your chance to use the different stitches on your sewing machine.  It's also a great opportunity to use the stitch techniques you learned in "Name that Stitch" with Libby Lehman.

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The TQS Puzzle is one of Judith Baker Montano's fine art crazy quilts.  Created with both new and vintage fabrics and heavily embellished.  Study in Dusties is 16" x 28."  You can visit Judith's site by clicking here.

You can watch Judith on TQS in Episodes:

1212: Something Old, Something New: Early Influences and Fresh Stitches with Judith and Karin Hellaby

507: Great Gifts featuring Jeanie S. Ajero, Rebecca K. Brent, and Judith

and 201: Crazy About Stitching with Judith.

Study in Dusties - 35 pieces non-rotating

Study in Dusties - 96 pieces non-rotating

Study in Dusties - 300 pieces non-rotating

Study in Dusties - 96 pieces rotating

Study in Dusties - 300 pieces rotating