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You don't have to always understand the language to have a great time! Paula is the 7 year old daughter of Rafael who is Mr. Bernina in Spain! I had such a great time in Girona (thanks to all who came to the lectures) and I made a new girlfriend too! Haha! How is my Spanish?
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What's Happening This Weekend
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We have great prizes for International Quilting Weekend. We have installed a new easier system for registering for Contests.
We need to test it before the weekend. Just click the button below and sign up to win the:
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Photo by Gregory Case Photography
Gammill Quilt artist and long-arm machine specialist Linda Thielfoldt talks about her roots - her mom was an excellent garment maker - and brings a touch of humor to show and tell.
You'll be amazed by her easy and efficient method for stitching "mock feathers" (no backtracking!) on a long-arm sewing machine, and her helpful tips for preparing to quilt fabric for use in a garment, selecting (and reading) a suitable pattern, and achieving the perfect fit. Watch...and then wear!
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Here are some of the responses we received in our quest to discover quilting magazines around the world. We didn't hear from anyone in Japan. They have some fabulous magazines. Anyone know their names?
Ireland - Irish Quilter
France - Quiltmania - Published in France, available in English
UK - Popular Patchwork, British Patchwork and Quilting and Fabrications (Quilting for You)
Australia - Quilter's Companion (4 times a year) Homespun (monthly), and Down Under Quilts
Canada - Quilter's Connection
Germany - Patchwork Ideen - published every two months by Bergtor Verlag
New Zealand - New Zealand Quilter
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In honor of St. Patrick's Day the puzzle this week is by Denise Labadie. St. Kevin's Monastery II is a quilt of the Trinity Church. One of seven church ruins in St. Kevin's Monastery City, Glendalough, Co., Wicklow, Ireland. The quilt is 55" x 66" and is made from 100% cotton hand-dyed/hand painted. It is pieced, appliqued and quilted on a domestic machine. You can visit the quilt at the ShawCramerGallery.com on Martha's Vineyard.
You can see more of Denise's work at her TQS account at DeniseLabadie or her website www.labadiefiberart.com/
If you are a Star Member you can learn more about the quilts of Denise Labadie, click here for Episode 106 - A Touch of Ireland.
St. Kevin's Monastery II - 35 pieces non-rotating
St. Kevin's Monastery II - 99 pieces non-rotating
St. Kevin's Monastery II - 99 pieces rotating
St. Kevin's Monastery II - 300 pieces non-rotating
St. Kevin's Monastery II - 300 pieces rotating
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A leprechaun told us that St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner and has decided to give us a pot of gold with these wonderful quilts celebrating Ireland and St. Patrick's Day. Enjoy a bit of the green from our very own TQS members. All of these quilts can be found in the TQS Quilt Gallery.
If you'd like to learn more about the stories of the individual quilts or their makers, click here for the Quilt Gallery or use the Quilt Gallery button on the navigational bar. You can then search for quilts by member name, quilt block type, title, etc. using the Advanced Search located under the quilt in the upper right.
If you are a Star Member you can learn more about the quilts of Denise Labadie, click here for Episode 106 - A Touch of Ireland.
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It's Ricky's birthday and as you know he's travelling the world. We think he's somewhere between Belgium and Switzerland right now. Let's wish him a Happy Birthday in as many languages as we can!
Happy Birthday Ricky!
(Photo: Annie's Quilting Stash)
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Posting on March 9 is Episode 8 of Why Quilts Matter - Quilt Nation - 20,000,000 and Counting!
In this episode WQM goes inside this unseen world (Quilt Nation), meeting its participants, attending its events, analyzing its businesses, periodicals, support services, and technological advancements. Their experts also provide a bird´s eye view of the politics, as various festivals, artists and quilters struggle for the heart and soul of Quilt Nation.
Why Quilts Matter is available free to all Star Members through March 31, 2012. This is a gift for Star Members so make sure to be signed in.
Each week a new episode will be presented:
Episode 1 - Quilts 101 - Antique and Contemporary Quilts
Episode 2 - Quilts Bring History Alive
Episode 3 - The Quilt Marketplace
Episode 4 - What is Art?
Episode 5 - Gee's Bend: "The Most Famous Quilts in America?"
Episode 6 - How Quilts have been Viewed and Collected
Episode 7 - Empowering Women One Quilt at a Time
Episode 8 - Quilt Nation - 20,000,000 and Counting!
Episode 9 - Quilt Scholarship: Romance and Real
You can purchase your own copy of the DVD containing all nine episodes by clicking on the button below.
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Alex is letting you in on a secret for the 3rd annual AccuQuilt Barn Quilt Contest! The official contest begins March 16 - April 9th. Perhaps this will give you some extra time to design your block - your design could be selected as the winner!
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