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Mountain Mist patterns were famous and here are some quilts made from those patterns.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

Here is another view of the Mountain Mist Antique Quilts from the Road To California Show in 2009.

You can let the slideshow run automatically, or you can pause the slideshow and step through each picture at your own rate of speed.  Watch in full screen (it is much better this way), and you can control the sound. The music is by Ricky Tims from his Heart & Soul CD. The song is Remember December.

 

 

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Calling all quilters.  The Emerald Isle is proud to be holding its first International Quilt Festival of Ireland located on the beautiful campus of National University of Ireland in Galway.  And this is your chance to showcase your newest creation.  With a variety of themes there is sure to be one category that fits your work to a tee.  But you must hurry, submissions are due January 31, 2012.   Find out more on the IQFOI website here.

Need a little inspiration?  Get in the mood with these glimpses of Ireland.

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The progress on the studio continues. While I was away for a short trip to Denmark, the demolition was completed and new walls (closet space) went up. The best part of the new studio will be the views. Just take a look and see for yourself. Will I ever get any quilting done?

 

 

 

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Journal Cover.  Nuido Fall 2004-413 Embroidery Sculpture.  Courtesy Japanese Embroidery Center

Don't miss this rare opportunity to view over 100 magnificent works that embody the tradition, skill and discipline of this ancient art, the works in the exhibition have been created by people in 19 countries on five different continents.  The OzAsia Festival, held in Adelaide, Australia continues through October 16, 2011.

Japanese embroidery (nihon shishu in Japanese) is an embroidery technique that goes back more than one thousand years. Shishu originated in China and was eventually introduced to Japan by Korean artisans; around the same time that Buddhism entered Japan. In its early stages Japanese Embroidery was only used for decorating items used during religious ceremonies. Over time, as shishu developed its own unique Japanese qualities and characteristics, it took on a more artistic purpose. According to historians, from the early Heian Period Japanese embroidery was primarily used for decorating costumes of the Ladies of the Court. During these early stages shishu was only available to a select group; only the highest ranks of society could afford such costly work. However, after a thousand years' sleep, this cultural heritage, the fruit of countless predecessors, is now available to a wider audience.

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Journal Cover.  Nuido Fall 2004-413 Embroidery Sculpture.  Courtesy Japanese Embroidery Center

Click on picture above to learn about the art of Japanese Embroidery.

To learn more about the Japanese Embroidery Center outside Atlanta, Georgia, click here.

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In Lesson 22 of Alex Anderson - Hand Quilting, Alex talks about using sheets as backing for your quilt.


If you'd like an autographed copy of Hand Quilting with Alex Anderson: 4184_autographed_book_1.png

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This is a reminder that the deadline for submissions for All That Jazz: Improvisational Quilts (curated by Ricky Tims) is September 30th. This exhibition of improvisational quilts will be displayed at Road to Califorina held at the Ontario Convention Center, January 19-22, 2012. 

Improvisational quilts are those which are not pre-planned, but rather evolve by working spontaneosly. The quilt doesn't have to be newly made, but should clearly reflect a spirit that is free from the confines of pre-planning, measuring, templates, etc. 

Information and Guidelines are located here. Enter Your Quilt Now - submissions are FREE!

Below is Lifelines III, an improvisational WIP (work in progress) by Ricky.

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Sharon's back with more great tips to make your quilting more productive.

 

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Photo by Gregory Case Photography

Prepare for some fun in Episode 907, as that UnRuly Quilter, Tonya Ricucci, shows you how to get your message across with "word play" on your quilts. Tonya - an author and popular blogger - shares a sampling of her whimsical quilts, and demonstrates her fun-and-freeing techniques and tips for piecing improvisational letters, words, and phrases. Alex "gets a word in" too, demonstrating how to make easy fabric letters with the aid of an index card.

Then we head off to the Rocky Mountain town of Estes Park, CO, to check in with textile artist Patty Hawkins, who treats us to a look at her beautiful quilts, inspired by the ever-changing Colorado landscape and crafted from her own luscious fabrics.

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Have you watched Episode 907: Get UnRuly: Playing with Words with Tonya Ricucci?

Prepare for some fun, as that UnRuly Quilter, Tonya Ricucci, shows you how to get your message across with "word play" on your quilts. Tonya - an author and popular blogger - shares a sampling of her whimsical quilts, and demonstrates her fun-and-freeing techniques and tips for piecing improvisational letters, words, and phrases. Alex "gets a word in" too, demonstrating how to make easy fabric letters with the aid of an index card. Then we head off to the Rocky Mountain town of Estes Park, CO, to check in with textile artist Patty Hawkins, who treats us to a look at her beautiful quilts, inspired by the ever-changing Colorado landscape and crafted from her own luscious fabrics.

 

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4176_fabric.jpgWhen you are at the quilt shop, do you always gravitate to a particular section of the shop?  Are you drawn to the batiks, the hand-dyes, the western fabrics?  What percentage of your stash does it occupy? 

Submit a comment and let use know what you fancy when it comes to fabric selection.