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Susan Beck and Kay Hickman invite you to join them for 13 new instructional videos featuring Bernina and the "This and That" Sampler. In this first lesson you'll learn how to do Circular Applique using the Circular Embroidery Attachment.
To watch other Bernina Educational Videos click on 
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Click here to download project information.
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Alex and Ricky visit with contemporary crazy quilt maker, Brian Haggard. The episode was shot at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, NM. Episode 1106: "Go Crazy" for (Contemporary) Crazy Quilts debuts on 9/10/2012.
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On location at the Nine Quarter Circle Dude Ranch in Montana.
The crew of TQS has just finished taping another round of great "Road Shows"--this time on location in the Big Sky State of Montana. Check out these great artists we have coming your way soon.
Edyta Sitar shares what new things she has since her last visit to TQS in Episode 802.
The Main Street Quilting Company quilt store in Bozeman, MT.
Georgia Bonesteel and Charlotte Warr Andersen join forces for their annual retreat at an awe inspiring Dude Ranch in Montana.
And Sue Rasmussen shares tips and tricks for creating stunning pieced quilts from your own photographs.
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Update: Look who turned in his quilt and it's a beauty! It's Ricky's Sentinels at Sunset II: Someone to Watch Over Me.
Artist Statement: As sunset moves to twilight and then to darkness, vigilant sentinels stand guard.
Dedication: Throughout 2012 my 85 year old father's memory loss has progressed significantly. I dedicate this quilt to him and to my mother who keeps watch over him.
Twelve world renowned quilters have each donated a 16" x 16" wall quilt for an online auction benefiting the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). The auction will be held during November 1-10.
Participating in the Celebrity Invitational Quilt Auction are Alex Anderson, Hollis Chatelain, Caryl Bryer Fallert, John Flynn, Diane Gaudynski, Becky Goldsmith, Pat Holly, Libby Lehman, Marsha McCloskey, Sue Nickels. Mary Sorensen, and Ricky Tims.
Take a look at the slideshow to see who has already turned in their quilts for the auction.
For more information on the AAQI or to make a donation, contact Ami Simms at 810-637-5586 (9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Eastern), ami@alzquilts.org or www.alzquilts.org.
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Stitch together this fast-and-fun quilt designed by Cara Gulati (Episode 1105). It's a great way to try Cara's no-pin method for piecing curved seams. The pattern is FREE on our Projects page.
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Having just recently taken you on our Armchair Tours of Greece & Turkey, we thought you might want to see more from that region.
The Sultan's Garden, which runs from Sep. 21, 2012- Mar. 10, 2013, featured at The Textile Museum in Washington, D.C. will feature a stunning number of textile works created during the Ottoman
empire.
(Velvet yastik face, Bursa, 17th cent.
Courtesy of The Textile Museum. Washington, D.C.)
Cap, Damascus or Aleppo, Syria, Around 1800.
Courtesy of The Textile Museum. Washington, D.C.
"Ottoman art reflects the wealth, abundance, and influence of an Empire which spanned seven centuries and, at its height, three continents. The Sultan’s Garden chronicles how stylized tulips, carnations, hyacinths, honeysuckles, roses, and rosebuds came to embellish nearly all media produced by the Ottoman court beginning in the mid-16th century. These instantly recognizable elements became the brand of the Empire, and synonymous with its power. Incredibly, the development of this design identity can be attributed to a single artist, Kara Memi, working in the royal arts workshop of Istanbul. The Sultan’s Garden unveils the influence of Ottoman floral style and traces its continuing impact through the textile arts—some of the most luxurious and technically complex productions of the Empire."
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If you've been following along with Laura Nownes in her Contemporary Quilt Sampler classroom, you know that it's time to put your quilt top together. In the final lesson, you'll learn how to:
Laura has included an additional Resource Guide to help you with binding, and makes suggestions for other classes that will help you turn that fabulous quilt top into a finished quilt.
Take advantage of Laura's extensive quilting knowledge...and remember, it's FREE!
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Join in C&T's 30th anniversary celebration and your quilt just might be published in one of their latest books.
Next year will be the 30th anniversary of C&T Publishing's first published book, An Amish Adventureby Roberta Horton. It all started with an impulsive promise back in 1983. When quilting teacher Roberta Horton told quilt-shop owner Carolie Hensley that she wanted to write a book on Amish quilts, but hadn't found a publisher yet, Carolie quickly said that she and her husband Tom would publish Roberta's book. "We knew nothing at all about publishing," Carolie says now. "I had never even thought about getting into the book business-the words just came out of my mouth!" That spontaneous promise was the start of a 30-year adventure.
Fast forward to today. An Amish Adventure is still in print, now in its second edition, but so much else has changed. Carolie and Tom Hensley have turned the business over to their sons Todd and Tony, who are assisted by a staff of more than 50 employees. C&T Publishing's catalog includes more than 400 books and products for fabric artists of all types.
C&T is honoring their 30th anniversary with a celebration of 30 Amish Quilts and they are looking for submissions of Amish and Amish-inspired quilts to be included in the 30th anniversary book. If you or someone you know is interested in submitting a quilt for this exciting publication, please click here or visit www.ctpubentry.com for all the details.
Submissions dates are August 31st, 2012 to September 30th, 2012!
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Colossal Scrolls from Cara Gulati (photographed by Gregory Case) was the quilt that started her 3-D Explosion series. Cara says, " Playing with swirls and perspective really inspires me to make lots of great quilt designs." The quilt is quite large measuring 87" x 108" and was completed in 2002.
Cara's book, 3-D Explosion: Simply FABULOUS Art Quilt Illusions is available on her website, www.doodlepress.com, but is GOING OUT OF PRINT. If you want a copy, order soon.
Colossal Scrolls - 35 pieces non-rotating
Colossal Scrolls - 99 pieces non-rotating
Colossal Scrolls - 99 pieces rotating
Colossal Scrolls - 300 pieces non-rotating
Colossal Scrolls - 300 pieces rotating
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Bernina was kind enough to share photos of their factory in Steckborn, Switzerland, as well as, their office outside of Chicago, Illinois. Here's your chance to get a look at how these wonderful sewing machines are put together.
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