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Hundertwasser by TQS member lisata

Love the whimsical and quirky work of artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser? Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to a special 20th anniversary exhibit by the museum which embodies and honors the work of this Austrian ecological visionary. 

In 13 stations, the exhibition takes us on a journey to selected focal points of Hunderwasser's artistic life: important times in Vienna, Paris, Hamburg, Venice and Japan, the legendary Otto Wagner attic studio on Spiegelgasse in Vienna, Hunderwasser's artistic actions protesting the rigidity of architecture, the "Regentag" motif as a key to his universe, and finally, New Zealand – his second home and last paradise. Thus, this jubilee exhibition opens up a pathway to a rediscovery of Hundertwasser, whose ideas and pioneering actions are reflected in today's ecological trends.  To learn more about Kunst Haus Wien and the works of Hundertwasser click here.

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Submitting a quilt to a national show requires that you pay special attention when you're making the hanging sleeve. Here's a reminder lesson from an expert whose quilts have graced many a quilt exhibit.

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Every fall, as the nights become cooler and the leaves begin to turn, artisans throughout New Mexico open their studios to art lovers and collectors in an event known as the High Road Art Tour.

TQS spent some time during the recent annual event visiting the studios of seven diverse and passionate artists. Join us for the next six weeks as we take you "behind the scenes" to learn what drives some of New Mexico's most creative artisans.

Click the start button on the Smilebox above to visit the home and studio of Dr. Charles M. Carrillo, whose work as an archeologist led to his becoming a world-renowned santos artist.

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Here is a great little gift idea.  

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

The work of quilt artist and author Gyleen Fitzgerald may be rooted in tradition, but she never fails to add her own contemporary spin. In this episode, Gyleen shares her method for stitching the "Grandmother's Flower Garden" block by machine using the "butterfly seam," shows how the same technique can be used for sewing a typical Y-seam; and demonstrates how to make a colorful "trash to treasure" Pineapple block using her pineapple ruler and lots of fabric scraps.

Then, Brett Maddox (Executive Director of Red Crags Estate) introduces the "permanent residents" (aka ghosts) of our location: the picturesque, circa-1912 Onaledge B&B, in Manitou Springs, CO.

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Have you been called upon to put together a quilt show; maybe the guild president has tapped you on the shoulder and said, "Could you...?"  Did you know that help is available in the form of small red & white book? The Guide to Judged Quilt Shows was written by six National Quilting Association certified quilt judges and a guild judging room chairman.  Some of the topics include:

• How to track and return quilts.
• How to set up a room for efficient quilt judging.
• What to look for in a quilt show venue.
• Ways to categorize quilts for a judged show.
• What to expect from a professional guilt judge.
• A timeline for all events surrounding the quilt show.

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Linda Woodard of Marion, Illinois, raised $805 for the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI) with her donated 8.75 inches by 10 inches quilt which sold during the charity's October auction. The AAQI holds online auctions during the first ten days of every month. Woodard's quilt, Making Waves in the Fight Against Alzheimer's, sets a new AAQI record for Priority: Alzheimer's Quilt sales, surpassing Sue Nickels' quilt, This Bud's For You, which sold for $350 in 2006.

"I am in shock-a good shock. How exciting!" said Woodard after the auction closed." She continued, "I loved making the quilt and grew very attached to it. I know the person who purchased it will love it too. I am so pleased that my quilt raised so much for Alzheimer's research."

Woodard's quilt was created as part of a challenge issued by the Shawnee Quilters of Southern Illinois. The group has supported the AAQI for several years through the AAQI's Priority: Alzheimer's Quilts project. More than 8,500 quilts (none larger than 9" x 12") have been donated by quilt guilds and individual quilters since 2006 as quilters make finding a cure for Alzheimer's a priority in their lives.

The AAQI's November auction (November 1-10) in honor of National Alzheimer's Awareness Month features quilts by Alex Anderson, Hollis Chatelain, John Flynn, Becky Goldsmith, Renae Haddadin, Sue Nickels, Caryl Bryer Fallert, Pat Holly, Libby Lehman, Judy Mathieson, Mary Sorensen, and Ricky Tims as they compete in the "Stanley Cup Quilt-Off."

To learn more about the Stanley Cup Quilt-Off, click here.  Currently in the lead is our own Ricky Tims!

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Bob Purcell of Superior Threads is sharing another video with TQS.  In this video, the Chief Threadologist discusses cotton and polyester threads.  This video dispells some of the myths about polyester thread (does it really tear through your fabric?)  And just how strong is cotton thread?

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This week's puzzle is from one of our latest guests, Dianne S. Hire.  She created a curved quilt without templates that is fast to assemble.  It is a Curvaceous Squares quilt. You can learn more about Dianne's methods in Episode 908: Wedgies, Danglers, and Funkies...Oh, My! And look for her book, Vivacious Curvy Quilts where you can find 100 photos of Dianne's work and pieces by her students.

Curvaceous Squares - 36 pieces non-rotating

Curvaceous Squares - 100 pieces non-rotating

Curvaceous Squares - 100 pieces rotating

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Time is running out if you plan to enter your quilt into the New Quilts/Old Favorites contest this year through the National Quilt Museum.

The theme this year is Baskets and the Entry deadline is November 1, 2011. This is the 19th annual competition and winners will be featured in a book and traveling exhibition.

A number of TQS members have participated in this contest over the years.  Last year's contest, Orange Peel, was won by TQS member Robin Gausebeck.

Next year's contest will have Jacobs Ladder as its theme, so if you don't have time to enter this year, start thinking about next year!

To learn more about the contest and see some of last year's winners, click here.

Orange Blossom Special by Robin Gausebeck.