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It's that time of month again--time for the AIM (Adventures in Maintenance) girls to target another interesting topic. What and how exactly do successful weight loss maintainers eat? A reader wrote in and asked "How do you organize your daily food plan -- in detail -- I'm interested in the thought processes, and mental list-making, and actual grocery-shopping tactics. The day-to-day, "brass tacks" of healthy eating. It's been the most challenging thing for me."

So the five of us have tackled this question. I'm looking forward to reading my friend's answers. I'm pretty sure we'll all have a different take on this. If you are struggling with the whole concept of a lifetime of change in regards to your eating habits, please join us. It's sure to be an interesting conversation.

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Are you looking for a quick gift for a friend? You can make a beautiful and personal gift in only a couple of hours with just a few supplies you probably already have in your studio:

• 2 Fat quarters
• Cardboard
• Cardstock
• Masking Tape
• Glue and a paint brush OR Spray Adhesive
• Batting
• Scissors
• Rotary Cutter
• Cutting Mat
• Acrylic Ruler
• X-Acto Knife
• Pattern Template

Why not whip up this adorable fabric covered box (by Rashida Coleman Hale) we found at Fat Quarter Gang using fabric from your stash.  The box size is perfect for a gift certificate, coffee card, or other small items. You might want to make more than as these little boxes are truly adorable.

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The Jennings Homestead was the winner of Best Group Quilt at Road to California 2013. The quilt measures 70" x 45" and was finished in 2011.

Artist statement: In gratitude to Paul and Teresa Jennings for providing meeting space at their business, the Milwaukee Art Quilters made a slice quilt of the Jennings' 1884 home. Piecing, appliqué, fusing, painting, inking, embroidery, discharging.

(Photo: Courtesy of Road to California)

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The City Quilter and ArtQuilt Gallery NYC received some love from public television recently. The shop and gallery were featured in "New York Originals."  Find out why New Yorker's are "getting into" quilting and take a look at the only gallery in New York that features quilting.

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Libby is back with a fun, decorative stitch.  She shows a way to make the stitch travel around your quilt.

This stitch is called the .....

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

See Sue and Sharon!    

Only 27 quilts have been awarded the distinction of Master Quilt by the National Quilt Association, and Tribute to Tolkein, made by this episode's featured artist Sue McCarty, is one of the honored few.

After demonstrating how to personalize a computer-generated quilting design on a Gammill by adding your own unique flairs and touches, Sue unveils "What I Wish I Knew," her nine most valuable tips for launching a successful career as a longarm quilter. If you've ever considered quilting for others, you won't want to miss this!

In addition, Ricky demonstrates a quick-and-easy sleeve for displaying your quilt.

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If you are going to be near Marion, Indiana, July 18-20, you might want to consider joining in the celebration at the Quilter's Hall of Fame for 2013 Inductee, Meredith Schroeder.  

In addition to Meredith's induction there are many other activities planned, including workshops, auctions, lectures, and a bed-turning. To learn more, click here.

To learn more about Meredith, our TQS Quilting Legend 2012, watch Episode 1113.

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Take a look at what you can do with the Essential Sandboard from Piece O' Cake Designs, available at C&T Publishing. It's a sturdy 11" x 14.5" board covered with super fine grit sandpaper, great for quilters and crafters alike.

Click here to order.

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Only 27 quilts have been awarded the distinction of Master Quilt by the National Quilt Association, and Tribute to Tolkein, made by this episode's featured artist Sue McCarty, is one of the honored few. After demonstrating how to personalize a computer-generated quilting design by adding your own unique flairs and touches, Sue unveils "What I Wish I Knew," her nine most valuable tips for launching a successful career as a longarm quilter. If you've ever considered quilting for others, you won't want to miss this! In addition, Ricky demonstrates a quick-and-easy sleeve for displaying your quilt.

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Giant Clam by Hollis Chatelain is one of a series of quilts she created based on the beauty and serenity of the underwater world.  It is 25" x 36" and uses hand-dye-painted fabric and is machine quilted.

Artist Statement:

During the last years I lived in Africa, I could see the ocean from my studio window. When I started noticing how many water related dreams and drawing ideas kept surfacing, I realized how living by the ocean for the first time was affecting my work. I became increasingly intrigued by the contrasts between the often rough and wild surface of the ocean and the beauty and serenity of the underwater world. I decided to make a series of underwater quilts to translate these feelings and emotions into my art.I love the graphics of the giant clam and made up the colors to suit what I thought it should look like.

You learn more about Hollis by watching Episode 1207: Out of Africa: From Life Experience to Incredible Quilts.

You can see more of Hollis' beautiful quilts by visiting her website: www.hollisart.com.

Giant Clam - 35 pieces non-rotating

Giant Clam - 96 pieces non-rotating

Giant Clam - 300 pieces non-rotating

Giant Clam - 96 pieces rotating

Giant Clam - 300 pieces rotating