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This Friday, February 10, will introduce Episode 4 - What is Art? from the exciting 9-part series, Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics from producer and host, Shelly Zegart. If you missed any previous episodes they will remain available for viewing until March 31, 2012.  

This episode discusses, the art vs. craft debate: As a domestic object made by women for a practical purpose, the quilt falls squarely into the ‘craft' category, and a humble one, at that. But do some quilts become ‘art' when exhibited, like paintings, on a museum wall? Who decides "What is art?"

This episode  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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Make a Smilebox slideshow

Artists for generations have lived in Santa Fe for the climate, artistic freedom, as well as the light.  Sometimes as a quilter we can get into a rut when it comes to color combinations.  Join us for a slide show that just may give you some new inspiration.

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What a wonderful day in Santa Fe.  We were hosted by Betsy & Richard Ehrenberg at a house filled with glass art and joined by the following great quilters....

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We all know how wonderful it is to be driving along a country highway and then spotting a barn quilt painted on a wall, but have you ever wanted one for your own home?  We ran across this company at Road to California, www.classicmetalcompany.com, that manufacturers metal "Barn Quilt" blocks.  You can put them in your home or on your home.

Standard block sizes are 12" x 12" and 24" x 24," but you can have them create a custom design up to 8-feet square (just have your barn ready). 

If you'd like to take a look at some real Barn Quilts,  click on the slideshow.

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Creating stunning spiral quilts that you saw in Episode 1003 can be child's play with the aid of RaNae's super helpful tips. RaNae has done all of the hard work for you in her book Simply Amazing Spiral Quilts.  She has even included a CD with print-out templates.

1. Begin with color-Select three or four colors that play nicely together, but then add a "kicker" -one that does doesn't mix quite with all the rest.  A small amount of kick adds excitement.

2. Blend and Separate-To make each spiral unit hold together you need fabrics that blend.  To define different spokes, you need fabrics that separate.

3. Pay attention to pattern-  Solid colors, monochrome textures or tone on tone create solid spokes with clearly defined edges.  Small to medium size patterns that are fairly dense are the best.  In most cases you will be cutting fabric in narrow triangles, so you want the pattern to be seen as much as possible.

4. Accuracy Counts- Pencil and pen widths vary widely, so use the same pencil or pen consistently throughout the drawing process to keep the lines and measurements accurate. 

5. Keep it Consistent- When photocopying be sure to make all the copies from the same original on the same machine at the same time, since different machines can have different reduction/distortion rates.

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Bring a smile to any little one when you give a quilt featuring these darling monkeys, giraffes, and elephants being cared for by their adult parent.  The bright and cheery line, Safari Sweet Hearts, from Red Rooster is sure to be a hit.  Check out this cute and fast quilt pattern, plus the coordinating tote to round out the ensemble.

Click here for both patterns.

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A pioneer and newcomer join Alex & Ricky on Day 2.

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Capt. John has been surrounded by so much love with the recent wedding that he needs some creative ideas on what to give Alex for Valentine's Day.

The ideas do not need to be expensive, but creative.  Also, we want to know what was the best Valentine gift you received?

Three winners will be selected at random to receive one of those Super Goodie bags from a recent studio taping. 

Send an email with "Valentine for Alex" in the subject line.  The contest ends on February 13,2012.  The winners will be announced in the eNewsletter on February 14, 2012.

Just submit an email to SharetheLove@thequiltshow.com and type "Valentine for Alex" in the subject line.

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