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You just never know where a fabulous quilt might show up.  The quilt in this photo was made for Gerda Lerner out of all the academic hoods she was awarded.

Gerda Lerner was quite an amazing woman, who while being a feminist, a Nazi survivor, mentor, a scholar, and so much more, also found the time to sew merit badges onto her son's cub scout uniform.

Click here to learn more about this fabulous woman at the National Women's History Project.

(photo: http://www.nwhp.org/news/gerdalerner.php)

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This week's puzzle quilt, Kapalua Sunset, is an original design from Ann Petersen, our guest in Show 1211: Fresh Techniques for Old Favorites. The quilt was made in 2008 and was based on her own photograph. It currently hangs in her dining room.

Click here to visit Ann's website.

Kapalua Sunset - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

Kapalua Sunset - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

Kapalua Sunset - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

Kapalua Sunset - 100 Pieces Rotating

Kapalua Sunset - 289 Pieces Rotating

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This week's puzzle quilt, Kapalua Sunset, is an original design from Ann Petersen, our guest in Show 1211: Fresh Techniques for Old Favorites. The quilt was made in 2008 and was based on her own photograph. It currently hangs in her dining room.

Click here to visit Ann's website.

(photo: Ann Petersen)

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Market is a gathering of vendors who sell to your local quilt stores.  It is filled with fabric and pattern vendors from around the world.  Manufacturers of sewing machines, notions, needles, beads and embellishments come to display their wares.  Then there are always some new and fun products to catch your fancy.  The booths are filled with corporations and mom & pops vying to grab the interest of your shop owners.  Quilt market is awash with smiles and hugs and catching up with friends.  You will see people who have been on the show or are coming soon.  As the pictures flip, watch for the colors...so many colors.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a trip to market accompanied by a mini-concert from Ricky Tims' Heart and Soul CD.

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Written  by Sarah Davis

Libby was pretty alert this morning when she opened her eyes. Per Ellen's suggestion played music from iPhone and she smiled - a lot. Oh what a beautiful site those sweet slight smiles are. Held her hand and we "hand danced" gently swaying to the rhythm of the song. Think she is stuck in the '80s & 90s as she responded to Crystal Gayle, Eddie Rabbit, Don Williams & Wyonna Judd. Running a bit of a low grade fever but still lots of leg movement on right side. Thank you Cathy & Bill for getting photo upright. May everyone be showered with bliss & grace today! Muy besitos ~ Sarah

To keep updated visit: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/LibbyLehman

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This beautiful Large Wall Quilt from AQS Paducah is an original design by Masako Sasaki of Chiba, Japan.  With the Olive Tree is hand quilted, with piecing and applique.  It is described as Masako's "first great work."

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Watch Part 2 of Captain John's interview with Susan Stewart as she talks about her award-winning quilt, Tuilp Fire.  Learn how she got her tulips to "puff" and how she keeps her quilt soft and supple. Susan also shows you the back of her quilt and gives you a great tip for sewing on your binding by machine!

Tulip Fire won Best Machine Workmanship at AQS Quilt Week in Paducah.

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Follow along as Margo shows you how to draft a LeMoyne Star block.

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The Quilt Show has it all and we'd like you to sample a bite from our buffet of shows, for FREE, open to all members and non-members alike!  Learn more about your favorite technique, or step out of your box and sink your teeth into something new.

Want Traditional? Watch Tips and Tricks for Triangles and Strips with Edyta Sitar. - Learn about strip piecing, half-square triangles, and drawing custom feathers.

How about some Art? Watch From Music to Masterpiece: A New Perspective on Design with Katie Pasquini Masopust. - Learn how to create an "original" quilt design through a "no-peeking" sketch method accompanied by classical music.

Going Modern?  Watch Make it Modern! with Jacquie Gering. - Learn how to "modernize" a classic Log Cabin Block and how to add texture to your quilts through straight-line quilting.