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The Rogue Art Quilters of Ashland, OR are sponsoring an Art Quilt Initiative open to all interested art quilters; membership in RAQ is not required. Design an art quilt that celebrates a notable woman--one who has made a difference in the world, past or present; one who would typically be well known in her field of expertise and recognized by at least a portion of the general populace. 

The woman you select must be a Notable Woman, representational of her field of expertise and recognizable to at least a portion of the general populace as a well-known personage.

• Think author, poet, artist,  singer, musician, humanitarian, politician, doctor, businesswoman, scientist, world leader, explorer, Et al.
• It is understood that your mother/sister/grandmother has made a difference, but it is probable that she does not meet the overall criteria of this Initiative.
• If you are looking for ideas, check out some of the links to lists of notable women on this website.

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MQX Quilt Festival - New England is an annual machine-quilting show and conference founded by machine quilters, Janet-Lee Santeusanio and Mary Schilke. The event embraces all machine quilters, regardless of the size or model of machine they use to complete the quilting process.

TQS was lucky enough to have one of its members attend the MQX Quilt Festival - New England 2013. Cheryl Beglau (cjbeg) has graciously shared a number of her quilt photos for us to enjoy.

To see a list of winners, click here.

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Who is this guy...and why is he wearing a quilted cape?

The streets of Historic Downtown Paducah will be buzzing with excited quilters this week as they make the annual pilgrimage to Quilt City USA ® to see the American Quilter's Society "Best of Show" winner--and so much more.

The show has a long and distinguished history: AQS has awarded $10 million in prize money since the show began almost 30 years ago!

If you can't make it to Paducah to experience the show in person, never fear. Paducah's very own super hero "Quilt Man" is here! Follow his QuiltWeek adventures on Twitter as he celebrates quilting with visitors from around the globe, honoring the innovation and talent of today's quilter.

For more info about the show, click here.

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Libby is seeing stars!

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See Georgia, Charlotte, Sharon Schamber & Get a Free Digital Issue of The Quilt Life.

Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Join TQS in Episode 1209 as we Saddle up and stop by for a visit with renowned quilters, teachers, and authors Georgia Bonesteel and Charlotte Warr Andersen at their annual retreat at the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, Montana.

First the pair unveils a special quilt commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ranch, as well as retreat projects from previous years. Next Georgia demonstrates "picture piecing," her special method of paper piecing with gridded freezer paper, and Charlotte shows how it easy it is to use organza to create soft and shimmery effects in landscape quilts.

We finish with a tour of our historic ranch location with owners Kim and Kelly Kelsey.

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Join Yvonne Porcella, TQS Quilting Legend 2010, at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles on May 12, Sunday, 2-4pm for Fiber Talks! Inspiration! How the Fabric of Ethnic Culture inspired my Quilting.

Yvonne Porcella, a Quilter's Hall of Fame artist and legendary quilter will show slides of her work and be in conversation with Lilia Aguero, Director of Education at School of Arts and Culture. Select pieces from the collection will be on view.

Porcella is Founder and served as President of the Board of Directors Studio Art Quilt Associates 1989-2000; as well as a 16 year member of the Board of Directors of Alliance for American Quilts; 2 terms on the Advisory Board of the International Quilt Study Center, University of Nebraska; currently serving on the Board of Directors of the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. In 1998 she was inducted into the Quilters Hall of Fame in Marian Indiana and she was the 5th recipient of the Silver Star Award at Quilt Festival in Houston, Texas. Michigan State University selected her as a Quilt Treasure for an Alliance for American Quilts documentation project archiving the history of American Quilt makers. She was filmed for a one hour segment honoring the 2010 quilting “Legend” by The Quilt Show, hosted by Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson, shown on their subscription internet program. A major retrospective exhibition of her art work shown January to April 2012 at the new Carnegie Art Center in Turlock, CA., curated by Rebecca Phillips Abbott showcased the depth of her artistic endeavors.

Purchase Online
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Member's Discount: $65 for the entire series if purchased by May 12. No refunds, No exchanges.
rsvp@sjquiltmuseum.org / 408-971-0323 x. 14

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Saddle up, as we stop by for a visit with renowned quilters, teachers, and authors Georgia Bonesteel and Charlotte Warr Andersen at their annual retreat at the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch in Gallatin Gateway, MT.

First the pair unveils a special quilt commemorating the 100th anniversary of the ranch, as well as retreat projects from previous years. Next Georgia demonstrates "picture piecing," her special method of paper piecing with gridded freezer paper, and Charlotte shows how it easy it is to use organza to create soft and shimmery effects in landscape quilts.

We finish with a tour of our historic ranch location with owners Kim and Kelly Kelsey. Our crew did a great job with the photography.  Enjoy!

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These adorable creatures can be found on the grounds of the Nine Quarter Circle Ranch in Montana where Alex and Ricky met up with Charlotte Warr Andersen for a taping.  Charlotte got down on the ground to take photos of these animals so she could make Overrun.

Click here to watch the trailer for Episode 1209 - A "Roundup" of Techniques from Two Terrific Teachers Featuring: Georgia Bonesteel/Charlotte Warr Andersen.

Overrun - 40 pieces non-rotating

Overrun - 102 pieces rotating

Overrun - 102 pieces non-rotating

Overrun - 300 pieces non-rotating

Overrun - 300 pieces rotating