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We loved the fun and whimsical 'repurposed' items Tami and Kim (of HandBEHGfelts) shared in Episode 1107. As a bonus, they are sharing the patterns for two charming wool blocks. Create these fun and funky 8” blocks utilizing knitted felted wool flat goods and other wool embellishments...using simple techniques!
Remember, as a Star Member, you receive these and other creative projects for Free! So why not join today?
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Do You Like This New Way To View?
Click the picture and try it.
Last week a lot of you said you wanted to see this entire quilt up close- not just a few close ups.
Judy started with a traditional pattern (see Florence Peto's Calico Garden) and added some fun surprises.
So click on the picture and see the fun fabrics used in the ENTIRE QUILT.
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In this week's lesson Laura shows you how to add interest with one of her favorite embroidery stitches. Finish off your little Birds and Flowers project with a clever wrapped binding technique.
Next week it's Frieda's turn to show you how to create her Prairie Flowers quilt project.
And don't forget, all of Laura & Frieda's classes are FREE to anyone that has signed in. Why not start the class today?
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Did you watch Episode 1012 with Sonya Lee Barrington? Did you decide you'd like to make a project using wool or silk? Why not start with this cute Scottie Dog Pillow? It measures at 17" x 13," is machine-pieced, and hand embroidered. You can find the pattern on Sonya's website, www.sonyaleebarrington.com.
You can learn more about Sonya's work below.
It's a whole new world as fiber artist Sonya Lee Barrington shares the pleasures of using wool and silk as alternatives to cotton in your quilts and other sewing projects. After whetting your appetite with a number of her fabulous quilts, Sonya "gets down to business," explaining the unique properties of these two versatile fibers, offering a slew of tips for working with them, and showing a variety of inventive project possibilities. You'll love her clever purse made from the pocket of a man's wool jacket!
Want more? Ricky demonstrates an easy "four-patch-within-a-square" block that we'll pattern on the TQS site with a super-cool block challenge.
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This month, TQS Block of the Month designer, Sarah Vedeler, will have you working on two of the large corner pieces. There’s lots of appliqué to be placed, and these are large pieces, so be sure to check out the video for a refresher on how to get those appliqué shapes exactly where you want them.
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2012 marks the 25th anniversary of The AIDS Memorial Quilt and 30 years of life with AIDS. The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is proud and excited to announce that the AIDS Quilt Interactive: Touching 1.3 Million Square Feet will be on view as part of their 2nd International TECHstyle Art Biennial, running August 7 - October 14, 2012.
The AIDS Quilt Interactive is a 42-inch interactive touchscreen tabletop that allows users to search through and examine detailed individual images from the 1.3 million square feet of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
The 2nd International TECHstyle Art Biennial is a juried exhibition, focusing on new ways in which contemporary fiber artists are using technology as a part of their artistic process or within the content of their work. Piecing together an experience that is both historical and contemporary — TECHstyle exposes and explores the technological tensions and provocative imagery within the realm of fiber, cloth, and fashion. Curated by Deborah Corsini, this exhibit also runs August 7 - October 14, 2012.
(Photo and Information: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles)
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This week's puzzle is a wallhanging created from a 10-part series that Tami and Kim will be posting on their website monthly, demonstrating layered art quilting and clever thread illustration. It was created for TQS when Tami and Kim came to visit. The first two blocks, Red Flower and Whacky Birds, have already been posted.
Click here for project information. Kits will also be available on their website, www.handbehg.com.
You can watch Tami and Kim in Episode 1107: Making Do, Making New: Fresh Looks for Recycled Wool.
Wallhanging - 36 pieces non-rotating
Wallhanging - 98 pieces non-rotating
Wallhanging - 98 pieces rotating
Wallhanging - 300 pieces non-rotating
Wallhanging - 300 pieces rotating
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The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) just received their 12,000th quilt! This little beauty was made by someone pretty famous in the quilting community. Can you guess who it was?
It was made by Charlotte Warr Andersen. Charlotte is most recognized for her realistic applique portraits. She has purchased four Priority: Alzheimer's Quilts made by supporters of the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative. They hang in her sewing room.
The 9" x 12" landscape represents another milestone for the all-volunteer charity dedicated to raising awareness and funding research through art. And, you can own it!
"Outside Juneau, AK 2012" is based on a photograph Charlotte took on a trip to Alaska and will be available for purchase in the AAQI's October online auction at http://www.alzquilts.org/quiltauction.html.
Charlotte is most recognized for her realistic applique portraits. She has purchased four Priority: Alzheimer's Quilts made by supporters of the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative. They hang in her sewing room.
Here's more good news, Charlotte is coming to TQS in Series 12, where she will be hanging out at a Dude Ranch with Alex, Ricky and Georgia Bonesteel.
(photos: Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative)
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For those of you wanting a better look at the This and That Sampler project being made in conjuction with the latest set of Bernina Instructional Videos. Here you go.
To watch the Bernina Educational Videos click on 
to the left of your screen. This set of videos began on September 7th and will roll out every two weeks until February 22, 2013.
Titles include:
Click here to download project information.
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What's the surprise? (Scroll Down for closeups). From far away Thom Atkins' quilts are quite striking, but wait until you see them close up! Almost every little bit is embellished in some way. Here in Thom's quilt, My Father's Shadow, every tree and leaf is a bead or button.
To see more of Thom's amazing work, which was featured at Quilting in the Garden, watch the slideshow below the photos.
To learn more about Tom, visit his website. Tom also has a new book, Beading Artistry for Quilts from C&T Publishing, click here to order.
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