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It's that time of year when graduates abound and Father's Day is just around the corner. Are you looking for an idea for a gift? How about a signature quilt? In Episode 108 with Mary Fisher -- Memories and Memorials; Quilts Tell a Story, Alex and Ricky demonstrate two different types of signature blocks. And, Mary Fisher demonstrates how she makes her memory quilts using original fabrics she creates by stamping and block printing.
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Alex and Ricky need your help to pick a cover for The Quilt Life and you can help them by casting your vote. They will use the cover that receives the most votes. And just for participating, one lucky TQS member will receive a one-year subscription to the magazine. The cover on the left is Cover 1 and on the right is Cover 2. Click on the VOTE HERE button to make your choice!
Please vote before Thursday, May 31, 2012.
The Quilt Life is having a special offer for TQS members, 6 issues for $20.00. Don't forget to use the offer code, TQ1.
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While Captain John was in Paducah he stopped at the Hoffman Challenge 2011 exhibit and took photos to share with you.
The Hoffmann Challenge started at the National Quilting Association's summer 1987 show in Easton, PA. It all began with a single bolt of fabric that wasn't selling and two friends across the aisle from each other at a quilt show. To learn the whole history behind the challenge, watch the slideshow.
Here's the challenge fabric for 2012. This will mark the 25th Anniversary of the contest. The deadline for entry is July 20th, 2012.
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In Episode 1011: Stupendous Stitching Carol Ann Waugh shows her "stupendously stitched" and quilted works and then demonstrates the "stupendous stitching" techniques that she uses to create her uniquely textured pieces. In this slideshow you'll get to see some of these wonderful pieces.
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Ricky just started dying fabrics for a new quilt. (You can stop drooling now.) How about you? How many of you dye or your own fabrics or or purchase hand dyed fabrics for your quilts? Where do you find the ones you purchase? Online... clothesline?
Submit a comment and let us know.
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This summer, TQS will whisk you away on an amazing armchair tour with stops all around the globe. Imagine: no long lines at the airport, no bags to pack. Just sit back and enjoy as we take you around the world to destinations filled with inspiration and beauty. Join us every week, beginning June 1 and running through September 3, for a visit to a new country.
Want to see if you can guess where we'll be taking you? See how many you can recognize from the preview photos.
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While he was in Paducah, Captain John visited the Rotary Antique Quilt Show at the Robert Cherry Civic Center. Here are photos of some of the quilts which represent a time gone by. Find out where the name LeMoyne Star comes from and notice on each card that the number of stitches per inch (spi) is listed. Aren't you glad they don't do that anymore?
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Have you ever wanted to see what REALLY goes on at a TQS taping? This is your chance to be up-close and personal with Alex, Ricky, and an amazing line-up of guest artists.
Better hurry! Only a few tickets remain for a limited number of days. Reserve your tickets for the August TQS tapings today! Here's the skinny:
6 Days of Tapings (12 shows)
@Daylight Productions Studio
4700 Sterling Drive, Suite I
Boulder, CO 80301
Date Still Available: Tuesday, August 7, 2012 ONLY
Two shows taped each day. Attendance required for both sessions.
Cut-off date for ticket requests: July 18 or when "Sold Out"
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Don't miss a chance to see Ricky Tims in person. Great quilts, great music and great stories (and some theatrics!). With an iPhone (and permission) we give you a quick taste of the fun in store.
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We all face the same question when we finish our quilt tops: "How should I quilt this?" Join Barb Persing as she shows you her easy approach for determining and designing the most complementary quilting choices for all of your quilts.
A professional longarm quilter for twelve years, Barb has developed a four-step approach that can be used for every quilt. Get your pencils ready for some outstanding tips!
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