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We are having a great time at the La Veta Quilt Retreat and have reached the half-way mark. Each student finished this sentence.
"So far this week I have learned...?"

...that two boxes of Kleenex are better than one and you can learn a lot by listening. - Marion

...that an opinion is an opinion  - it's not right or wrong. - Jo

...that I have been exposed to an open, relaxing, creative atmosphere - and did I mention supportive? - Carolyn
...a great way to do blanket stitch around corners and curves! - Jill
...not to worry about how long something takes but to enjoy the process. - Myrna
...how to join fabrics in a wavy line and that I like my groove and am happy to be in it. - Karen
 
...to start a quilt "just putting it up there' - "Inspiration comes by doing!" - Wynn
...that while creativity is a process that can be complex, Ricky will show me the way, and my heart will guide me over the rocky parts. - Sharon
...to get rid of my fears - my inadequacy - and lack of knowledge. - Wendy
What have you learned so far this week - even if you weren't at the retreat?

 

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If you are in Iowa you might want to visit...

Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum  - November 3, 2012 - February 3, 2013, at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa - Organized by the American Folk Art Museum

(Holly Hocks Quilt - Eva G. Rex - dated 1944 - original photo by Gavin Ashworth, New York)

To learn more about the exhibit, click here.

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I LOVE when I get to be home teaching retreats for a week. There are usually a few returning students who I've come to know and love in addition to the new students that I get to watch blossom. Today is the first of five days and already we are seeing and explosion of creativity. The photo above only shows a bit of what's unfolding and I look forward to the end of the week when we see the projects completed or closer to completion. 

We have nine students this week. If you like, I'll share more of the classes progress. If you would like to know about the La Veta Quilt Retreats tucked away in one of Coloraodo's hidden gems - check out this link.

What creative push would you want from me if you came to a retreat?

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What makes a great quilt?  Well sometimes it is choice of fabrics.  Yuriko Ikuma of Japan makes this quilt jump out at you.  

Click on the Quilt to Zoom in to see the way the fabrics make this quilt exciting.

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Every year the Houston International Quilt Festival hosts a number of exhibits from around the world. These Prize-Winning Quilts from International Quilt Week Yokohama 2011 exhibition features the quilts that won the top awards at the Yokohama 2011 contest. This is one of the largest annual quilt festivals in Japan.

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Daniela Stout (Episode 1110) feels pretty confident that you are going to love her fast and fun technique for creating stunning quilts using 2 1/2" strips. 

And to tempt you even more, we have a few super cool items that Daniela is offering to EIGHT lucky individuals. Enter for your chance to win either a book, pattern, or Strip Tube Ruler.  One entry per person. Don't delay, the contest ends November 18, 2012.

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The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Iniative offered 2, 185 quilts for sale at the Houston International Quilt Festival this year.  They sold 1,597 quilts and raised $75,000.  This represents the largest amount of money raised by the AAQI at one time ever. They beat last year by $13,000. Most importantly, this means more money for research. Their Scientific Advisory Board is considering three grant applications right now for funding.

To read more about their record-breaking exhibit and sale, click here

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Seven of the Amazing Nine met up this year to see their quilt, Koshare Indian Dancer, hang in the Houston International Quilt Festival.  The Amazing Nine are Carol Moellers, Karen Fitzpatrick, Mary Kay Wegner Runyan, Dana Shanes Lynch, Wanda Myers, Cindy Neville, Mary Bula Holm, and their missing companions, Hanne-Grete Brink and Bridget Dunning Lilja.

The quilt was created from a photograph by Ricky.  The dance the Indian is doing is called Sneaking Up.  The Koshare are a touring group of Boy Scouts who perform Native American dances and tell a story through dance. 

In this video, you'll learn more about how the quilt came together and you'll get to meet the Amazing Nine.

To learn more about the project, click here.

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Lucid Moments III was created by Libby Lehman for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative Celebrity Auction 2012.  It is 16" x 16" and was made from cotton and sheer fabrics.  If you'd like to learn more about Libby's techniques as used in this quilt, don't forget to watch her Threadplay video, available until December 31, 2012.

Lucid Moments III - 36 pieces non-rotating

Lucid Moments III - 100 pieces non-rotating

Lucid Moments III - 100 pieces rotating

Lucid Moments III - 289 pieces non-rotating

Lucid Moments III - 289 pieces rotating

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It isn't always about the quilts in Houston - Susan Brubaker Knapp took a little trip-looking for a pair of cowboy boots-to a lovely little establishment known as the Texas Junk Co. Take a look at what she found.

Star Members can learn more about Susan in Episode 901 - State-of-the-Art Quilting: Tradition Meets Innovation where she shares some of her traditional and art pieces.  Susan also demonstrates her method for making consistently sized vines and her techniques for needle-turn applique.

Click here to visit Susan's website, www.bluemoonriver.com.

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