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Hanne-Grete (BrinkofNorway) won big at MQX.  Her quilt, Brink of Sunset, won Rookie of the Year at the Awards Ceremony at MQX (Machine Quilters Exposition) East in Providence, RI.

Way to go Hanne-Grete...Congratulations! 

To see a list of all the winners, click here

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So you think you have trouble putting together a quilt.  Take a look at what Artist Simon Beck managed to make in the snow along the frozen lakes of Savoie, France.

Click here to see more photos.

Click here to visit Simon Beck on Facebook.  You'll have to be a member of Facebook to visit.

Here's another: The "tsunami memorial" design on the reservoir at Arc2000, completed March 11, 2012. It took between 10 and 15 hours to complete.

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On a recent trip, Alex got to visit a city she always wanted to see.  It is a strange and beautiful area. The walking tour takes you to very different scenes.  Here are some of the sights...

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4710_color101class3.pngJoin Michelle in Lesson 3 to determine what cool and warm colors are, and how they act when playing with others. 

Michelle includes templates to download for practicing your new skills. 

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Don't pay extra for classes.  This class, and new teachers all year, are included in your Star membership.  There are extra shows and a discount now.

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4706_leila.jpgChristie Batterman, of See How We Sew, has just unveiled the April block for her charming 2012 Block of the Month project. Her "blogging sister," Darra Williamson, is making her blocks using fat quarters from Alex's newest fabric collection, "Leila Rose," produced by P&B Textiles. Darra says, "I love this collection! The variety of textures-large- and small-scale florals, dots, stripes, and paisleys-are attractive and versatile."

Take a look, at See How We Sew. Christie's post tells you how to access the directions for the April block, as well as the blocks for January through March, and a setting diagram for the finished quilt. The blocks are so easy-it's not too late to join the fun!

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Previously we shared with you the perfect get away spot for a small group of friends.

This week we take you on a visit to the unique and equally colorful mountain home and studio where Terrie Hancock Mangat (Show 708) spends most of her time.

 

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Cogs, Wheels, and Gears...on Quilts!

Don't waste a second! Join us ASAP as quilt artist, author, Quilting Arts columnist, and self-anointed "Goddess of the Last Minute" Robbi Joy Eklow shares some of her quirky and colorful work, including a recent series of cog-and-wheel-based pieces. In addition, she shows how to use Adobe Illustrator, a sheet of fusible web, and an inkjet printer to create a ready-to-cut-and-use design, and demonstrates an absolutely ingenious method for squaring up large quilts.

In the final segment, Alex teaches Ricky (and the rest of us) how to make a quick- and-easy gift using a 4" block, pre-made piping, and a secret ingredient from the pet store.

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TQS Member, Ferret found this intriguing video on YouTube.  You too, can build your own machine!

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You might remember that Shelly and Joey were a bit worn out when asked to pick a winner for the TQS Baby Quilt contest, now, after a bit of sleep, they have chosen their favorite. They choose the winner because they felt it looked like a nice warm hug.

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Little Lev thanks you all for sharing your love!

Congratulations to 1st place winner lindashmidman with her quilt Sweet Hearts. She will receive a signed copy of Alex's baby quilt book and a selection of her Leila Rose fabric from P&B Textiles.

In a tie for second place, Alex and Captain John selected New Baby from Yalon and Bundle of Joy from clhughey.  They will receive TQS Super Goodie Bags.

The winner of third place is Elephant Quilt for Rona by TellTaleThreads. She will also receive a TQS Super Goodie Bag.

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If you are going to be in Paducah for the AQS Quilt Show, you'll want to tune into the Quilt Channel which runs quilting-related features, news, and ads 24 hours a day during the show.

TQS will be featuring shows from Series 6.  

And while you are there, don't forget to check your Paducah Show Guide for a special treat from TQS.

The AQS Show & Contest runs  April 25-28.

There will be quilts and vendors in the Paducah Expo Center, the first and second floors of the Convention Center, and the Paducah Pavilion.

Ricky and Alex will be there lecturing and hosting special events.  Click here to find a list of classes, lectures, and events.