0
Here is Steampunk from Robbi Joy Eklow. Robbi demonstrates how to make a Steampunk Sun in Episode 1008 - Cogs, Wheels, and Gears...on Quilts?
Steampunk - 35 pieces non-rotating
Steampunk - 35 pieces rotating
Steampunk - 99 pieces non-rotating
Steampunk - 99 pieces rotating
Steampunk - 300 pieces non-rotating
Steampunk - 300 pieces rotating
0
While Ami Simms does amazing work with the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative, (Keep your eyes open on FaceBook for the instant they receive their 10,000th donated Priority: Alzheimer's Quilt. They are less than 75 quilts from that milestone. SEE BELOW. They've also just funded another research study!) she occasionally decides to have a little fun. Right now that fun includes dyeing underpants.
Here's what Ami has to say about this particular enterprise, "This all began several many ago when I first began hand dying fabric. I couldn't see wasting even a single drop, so I quickly looked around for some small item to throw in there with the fabric. Underpants. Steve asked me to quit dying his, but I continued to dye my own every time the weather warmed up and I took the dye buckets outside. It was a great way to emotionally cast off the gray skies and cold temperatures of winter and celebrate spring. And color. Lots of color.
Several years ago I mentioned this in my blog and created the Yo-Yo Sisterhood of the Traveling Panties so others could celebrate spring with me."
There are a few rules, you'll want to visit Ami's website to see how you can join the Sisterhood.
UPDATE: AAQI Receives
10,000th Donated Quilt - Quilt #10,000 was made by Kristin Shields from Bend, Oregon. "Shhhh..." is an original design inspired by a class taught by Jude Hill. The 8.5" x 8.5" quilt is made of linen, cotton, and silk fabric, some of which are hand-dyed.
(Thanks to volunteer Tom Russell for creating their celebratory logo!
0
If you missed the New York exhibit of Paula Nadelstern's work, you have a second chance to catch it at the Heftler Visiting Gallery at Endicott College-Center for the Arts in Beverly, MA.
Organized by the American Folk Art Museum, this will be the last venue for the stunning exhibit - Kaleidoscope Quilts - The Art of Paula Nadelstern.
The exhibit features 19 contemporary quilts, 12 kaleidoscope quilt blocks by Nadelstern, an early 19th century star pattern quilt, contemporary kaleidoscopes and two rare early kaleidoscopes.
Kaleidoscope Quilts will run from March 25 - June 16, 2012.
0
Join Alex and Ricky on the set with Robbi Joy Eklow, Goddess of the Last Minute as she shares her colorful work and demonstrates how to use Adobe Illustrator to create designs, how to square up a large quilt, and how to use her new AccuQuilt dies.
 |
0
Here's what's coming up in Episode 1008 - Robbi Joy Eklow - Cogs, Wheels, and Gears...on Quilts!
0
High or low contrast can play an important role when you're making color choices for your next quilting project. All Lessons are Free to Star Members.
International Quilting Month Special is still on 
0
The deadline is approaching if you are designing a block for the AccuQuilt 3rd Annual Barn Quilt Design Contest.
Enter your best quilt block design for a chance to win:
$6,500 in prizes:
The Deadline is Monday, April 9, 2012. The winners will be announced at the AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, April 25-28.
Click here for more information.
(block: 2011 Grand Prize Winner by Candace D.)
0
Monkey Quilt by LisaMarieE
With over 150 quilts submitted for our TQS Baby Quilt Contest, Capt. John and Alex were overwhelmed with the variety and creative ideas shared by our talented TQS members. The choices were too much for these newbie grandparents to handled, so they thought it would be fun to let the new parents, Joey and Shelly, make the selections.
Well...little did Alex and John foresee the firestorm of frantic phone calls that would ensue. "Mom, you have NO idea how exhausted Shelly and I are, what with Lev keeping the two of us awake at all hours. We are just exhausted. You've forgotten what it's like."
So, we ask your forgiveness for not having the winners ready to announce as promised. Seems we need to give the new parents a few more days to decide which of these uber-cute quilts will win. We know you'll understand.
In the meantime, if you haven't yet viewed the entries, check out the adorable quilts in Show and Tell. 
2
 |
|
Are you and a small group of your friends looking for inspiration, as well as a place to get away for a few days of quilting? Let Terrie Hancock Mangat (Show 708) show you how color, pattern, and texture can be "done" in a small, circa 1880s house set on a hill in the town of Taos, NM.
A visit to this stunning little gem is a feast for the eyes and--as it's available to rent--easy on the checkbook. Join us as we share one woman's creative touch on a charming house that any quilter would love. |
0
A batik and triangle beauty by TQS member ajclapp
Word has it that the completed quilt submissions for the TQS Half-square Triangle Exchange book and DVD are starting to arrive. Organizer and TQS member, CMOELLERS, says that--at last count--she has received 145 beautiful works, and that the chronicle of this project (and its results) is destined to become a treasured keepsake. If you're still working to complete your entry, you still have time to make the May 1, 2012 deadline. CMOELLERS hopes to have the books and DVDs available for purchase at this fall's International Quilt Festival in Houston, TX.
Find out more here.
Gift Memberships
Give a Full Year of Quilting
.jpg "2019 Sponsor - BERNINA Q 24")
Learn about
Apliquick appliqué tools!
Watch Show 1912
with Rosa Rojas (free!)
Apliquick - 3 Holes Microserrated Scissors
