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Enjoy a visit to the whimsical and wonderful world of Brian Haggard.  His studio is filled with the enchantment of another time and place.  You can truly see where Brian gets the inspiration for his quilts.

Learn more about Brian in Episode 1106: "Go Crazy" for (Contemporary) Crazy Quilts.

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Step back in time and kick up your heels with Ricky Tims and Jim West as they travel along America's legendary highway: Route 66.  This historic two-lane highway was the route from Chicago to Los Angeles many traveled while trying to escape the Dust Bowl of the 30s.

The 14-day bus trip is filled with fun and sights sure to charm even the most skeptical of visitors.

                                 

                                   June 16 - 29, 2013

                           “If you ever plan to motor west
                      Travel my way, the highway that's the best.
                             Get your kicks on Route 66!”

Package Includes:

• Deluxe hotel accommodations
• Private motor coach & driver
• Special quilting encounters

• Most meals
• Sew Many Places totebag
• Sightseeing as listed in the itinerary

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Bob & Heather of Superior Threads are clearing inventory to make way for new products.  There are some CRAZY deals going on.  Check out their mid September Newsletter and get some great threads super cheap.

                     CLICK ON THE PICTURE BELOW TO SEE THE GREAT DEALS!

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In honor of our latest classroom, Little Fused Art Quilts with Laura Wasilowski and Frieda Anderson, we have two quilt puzzles this week.  Laura's quilt is Leaves and Frieda's quilt is Walks in the Woods.

More of Laura's quilts can be found on her website, www.artfabrik.com.  Frieda's quilts can be found at her website as well, www.friestyle.com.

Click here to visit their classroom.

Leaves - 36 pieces non-rotating

Leaves - 98 pieces non-rotating

Leaves - 98 pieces rotating

Leaves - 300 pieces non-rotating

Leaves - 300 pieces rotating

Walks in the Woods - 35 pieces non-rotating

Walks in the Woods - 100 pieces non-rotating

Walks in the Woods - 100 pieces rotating

Walks in the Woods - 300 pieces non-rotating

Walks in the Woods - 300 pieces rotating

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Have you often been inspired by beautiful architecture or architectural elements you see in the world, on the floors of some large building, or pictures from history? If the answer is, “yes” then please join TQS Members Betty Jo Tatum (sewdreamy) and Teri Lucas (littleflower) in an architectural quilt-off! 

No prizes will be awarded, this is just for fun!

Here are the guidelines:

• Design and create a small wall art quilt.  They suggest a size around 25” x 40” or 40” x 25” and it does not have to have 90 degree corners or straight edges, but it should not be any smaller
• Must be a completely original design
• Can be pieced, appliquéd, painted, or whole cloth
• Must be machine or hand quilted by the originator(s)
• The deadline is April 10th 2013
• Make the entire quilt on your own or pair with a friend for even more fun
• Share your adventure in making this quilt and show your quilt in Show & Tell
• Please consider entering your quilt into the special exhibit at Houston International Quilt Festival in 2013. http://callforentriesarchitecture.com/

For more information, please go to Teri's member blog or Betty Jo's member blog.  Or you can visit the Forum topic.  Terri and Betty Jo also have personal blogs you can visit.  Here's Teri and here's Betty Jo.

If you need inspiration, take a look at the October issue of The Quilt Life magazine.

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Bell Star is just a baby.  This award-winning quilt from Gammill longarm artist, Jo Ann Blade & Kim Diamond, is only three months old and has already won the Judge's Award at the Machine Quilter's Showcase (MQS) and 2nd Place Duet at the Association of Pacific West Quilters (APWQ) (One of Jo Ann's other quilts, American Woman, designed by Kim Diamond, also took 2nd Place Innovative Traditional Large at APWQ).  Bell Star and American Woman were both created completely on a Gammill-Statler machine...applique, borders, and quilting.  Jo Ann travels and teaches Applique the Statler Way.

You might want to catch her class.  Or, Look for patterns from Jo Ann & Kim's new company, "Mom's Legacy Quilt Company" for patterns designed for appliqué using your longarm.

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For success with creating your own memories quilt Brian Haggard (Episode 1106) offers these helpful tips:

• Select nonbusy fabrics so that your embellishments become the focus.
• The color palette you choose can create a mood.  Keep in mind that all of the elements of the piece (fabric, ribbon, thread, buttons, beads,etc.) should be in keeping with the overall mood for a cohesive look.
• Make a story card.  Use a 3"x 5" card with scraps from each fabric used in the quilt.  Carry this card along when you shop for matching buttons, beads and so on.
• Don't be afraid to cut through an image (photo printed on fabric).  Sometime it make the photo more visually appealing.  (See photo on the cover of the book at right).
• Use found objects from around the house (spools, buttons, jar lids, cookie cutters, etc.) as the basis for your embroidery patterns.  Using the shapes of everyday objects will also result in a more primitive feel.
• Ignore the boundaries of the fabric pieces by crossing the seam lines when adding your embroidery stitches will allow you to be more creative and give you more options.

For more ideas, tips and stunning projects be sure to get your own copy of Crazy-Quilted Memories.

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The Modern Quilt Movement is a hot and fast-growing segment of our community, and we want to introduce you to someone whose work you will very soon see here on TQS. Angela Walters has been quilting for15 years (learning to hand quilt from her husband's grandfather!), and LOVES machine quilting on her Gammill. This charming young mother of three will join us soon as a featured artist on TQS.

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Don't miss a single moment of the learning and laughter available to you in Series 10 of The Quilt Show. With over 10 hours of video, this boxed DVD set makes a great addition to any quilter's library. Have fun and improve your quilting skills with guidance and inspiration from today most-respected quilt artists, teachers, and authors, including:

• Susan Cleveland
• Michelle Jackson
• RaNae Merrill
• Nancy Prince
• Pat Yamin
• Linda Thielfoldt
• Pepper Cory
• Robbi Joy Eklow
• Laura Wasilowski
• Debbie Caffrey/Charlotte Angotti
• Carol Ann Waugh
• Sonya Lee Barrington

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Here's another beauty from the AQS Grand Rapids show.  It is Licorice & Lace from Birgit Schueller, Riegelsberg, Germany and is the winner of Best Longarm Workmanship.