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This quilt, The Boss Thanks You, was a commission created by Luke Haynes for a department head at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.  The image of a child in a bucket was to remind them of who they work for. They call her "The Boss."  

You can learn more about Luke in Episode 1102 - Super Quilts from Salvaged Duds.

The Boss Thanks You - 35 pieces non-rotating

The Boss Thanks You - 100 pieces non-rotating

The Boss Thanks You - 100 pieces rotating

The Boss Thanks You - 289 pieces non-rotating

The Boss Thanks You - 289 pieces rotating

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It had to happen one day.  For the first time in 37 years, the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show was "rained out."  Around 2pm, the skies opened up and the rain poured down.  Volunteers came out of the woodwork to help and business owners let them pile the quilts in their stores until they could be collected. Every single quilt was accounted for, some were a little damp, but all’s well that end’s well.

Unfortunately, the quilt show did lose about 3 hours worth of quilt sales and raffle tickets, money that is used to help pay for the show.  They are asking for help to make up the shortfall through memberships or donations to Sisters Quilt Show - Friends of the Show.

In the meantime, take a look at some of the preparation that goes into the show and catch glimpse of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show itself.

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Today we are celebrating the release of  Patchwork Sassaman Style by Jane Sassaman and this is our day on the Sassaman Blog Hop!

In honor of the occasion, we are opening Jane's show, Episode 301 to everyone for the weekend.

Have you ever wondered how to use Jane's luscious prints in your quilts? Jane's book walks you through simple step-by-step instructions to achieve amazing results and TQS is giving away a copy to one lucky TQS member.

"Based on basic blocks and minimal piecing, Jane transforms personality prints into graphically bold quilt masterpieces.  Using stunning color photos and detailed, easy-to-follow recipes, Jane walks readers through her innovative process of selecting and combining colors and prints. Everybody--from beginning stitcher to advanced quilter--can create dazzling quilt designs."

Click on the button below to enter.  All entries must be received by Midnight, PST, Sunday, July 22.

The Blog Hop continues through July 24th.  You can see the entire schedule below.  

JULY     NAME                BLOG

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The Amazing Nine have done it again! Their quilt, Koshare Indian Dancer has been accepted into the Houston International Quilt Festival 2012.

It is based off of a photograph that they saw at a 2012 Ricky Tims retreat. Ricky gave them permission to use his photograph. From this photograph a beautiful Native American Indian was born.

See a detail of the quilt below.

Learn more about the original Amazing Eight. Listen as they discuss how their original quilt, FriendLily Blossoming came to be.  Click here to watch the video.

Members of the Amazing Nine:

Hanne-Grete Brink, Dana Lynch, Cindy Neville, Karen Fitzpatrick, Mary Holman, Mary Kay Runyan, Bridget Dunning Lilja, Wanda Myers and Carol Moellers.

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Self-taught quilt artist Luke Haynes describes himself as an "architect who makes quilts" - the perfect blend of his background in architecture and fine arts.  Here, he shares some of his work created from his "thrift shop" fabric stash.

Visit Luke's website to read the stories of these quilts and to view other quilts.

Watch Luke's Episode 1102: Super Quilts from Salvaged Duds.

Watch Luke. Membership special through Sunday:  

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Here's an update from the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY:

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Do you love to reinterpret traditional quilt patterns?  If so, you might want to enter the 20th Annual New Quilts from an Old Favorite contest, coordinated by The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. 

The block chosen for 2013 is Jacob's Ladder, and quilters worldwide are invited to enter their interpretations of this classic design. Submissions are due by November 1, 2012, so you still have time to create your masterpiece. For more information on the contest, click here.

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Mark your calendar to join us on July 21 as we "tag along" with fiber artist, teacher, and author Jane Sassaman (Episode 301) on her current Blog Tour. (For the uninitiated, a blog tour is sort of like a cyber Shop Hop!) 

Jane will be sharing tips from her new book, Patchwork Sassaman Style...AND one lucky person will have a chance to win a copy of the book!! Keep your eyes peeled (on the Daily Blog) for the fun and games.

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Look out, look out! - Tomorrow is the deadline!

Ricky and Alex are on the lookout for completed heart quilts and completed quilts with 2-block designs. If you have one in your quilt collection, please let us see it.  Original or non-pattern designs only, but they can be contemporary, traditional, or even antique in style, 60" x 60" or larger preferred. Your quilt might just be a future cover girl for The Quilt Life magazine.

                

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Join us as TQS featured artist Frieda Anderson (Episode 705) takes you on a journey to Norway.

Have you missed a tour?  Catch up here:

Kuwait- Click here

India- Click here

Italy- Click here

Russia- Click here