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Do you make your own fabric? We know that Ricky dyes his own fabric, what do you do? Do you "burn" your velvets? Stamp your muslin? Marbelize with paint? Submit a comment, and let us know how you personalize your stash.
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This week's puzzle is by a favorite TQS guest, Paula Nadelstern. The quilt was created in 1996 and is part of a series of kaleidoscope quilts. There are four 12-sided off-centered mandalas with 29 smaller scopes bordering the center of the quilt. The fabric is Liberty of London which contains the bilateral, symmetrical motifs required to create the kaleidoscopes. Kaleidscopic XVI: More is More, was created on Paula's 42" round table in the kitchen of her apartment, so while "More is More" works for fabric, you don't really need a huge space to design perfection. The quilt is 64" x 64" and was gifted to the American Folk Art Museum by Paula.
A current exhibit of Paula's kaleidoscope quilts is being held at the Akron Art Museum through October 2, 2011.
To see Paula in action at TQS, watch Episode 307: Puzzle Quilts or Episode 508: Paula at the American Folk Art Museum which features her kaleidoscope quilts.
Kaleidoscopic XVI: More is More - 35 pieces non-rotating
Kaleidoscopic XVI: More is More - 100 pieces non-rotating
Kaleidoscopic XVI: More is More - 100 pieces rotating
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Dr. Bob is going to your relieve your tension. In this latest video from Superior Threads, Bob Purcell (Chief Threadologist at Superior) discusses tension and how Tension Discs work in a standard home machine. Most home machines are factory preset to be used with a strong sewing thread, not quilting or embroidery thread. Adjusting tension on your machine will do more for sewing success than anything else.
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In their latest BERNINA Educational Video, Nina and Susan show you how to seam together hand-knit or fleece items using the Bulky Overlock foot.
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We've got GOOD NEWS! Here's a message from Liz Whitehouse, CEO of The Quilters' Guild:
I would like to pass on a huge "thank you" to everyone who voted for
'Unfolding the Quilts' in the National Lottery Awards. We made it into the
top three in the Heritage section and will now go through to the final, with
voting starting (again...) on 2 September. This will give the Quilt Museum
and Gallery much-needed publicity on national TV. Thanks again to everyone -
we could not have done it without you! We will keep in touch and let
everyone know when we need you to start voting again. With best wishes and
thanks for your support. Liz
The Guild needs as many people as possible to vote for the Museum. You don't have to be a quilter or guild member you just need to be a person interested in the success of the Museum which is the only one of its kind in the United Kingdom; where many museums are currently disposing of textile items or mothballing them.The Guild has checked and people from all over the world may vote. The winning entry will receive additional funding and will be featured on National Television.
Watch a video about the project and get out there and vote! CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE!
To see the original blog about the Quilt Museum in York, click here.
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Alex loves her new Olfa Precision Scissors and you can own a pair too!
6 Lucky Winners will have a pair of scissors added to their sewing rooms. It's easy. Just email to Olfa@thequiltshow.com (copy and paste into your address bar if it's not automatic) and put "Precision Scissors" in the subject line. One entry per person. The contest ends Monday, Sept. 5, at midnight Pacific Time.
If you are not one of the lucky winners, these beauties are available at your local Quilt Store or Michael's store.
Thank you Olfa!
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We recommend watching this video on full screen.
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This month, you will take a break from making baskets, but you’ll still be making swag border units. The basket border, when it is finally assembled, will have cornerstones of appliqued bouquets.
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Several years, ago I (Lilo) shared with you the idea (here) of using an old UFO to create a new and functional tea cozy for my glass teapot. Well, recently I acquired an entire set of Blue Willow dishes that included not only the original coffee pot, but...the teapot as well! I was in heaven. I have long had a love affair with blue-and-white dishes (read more here). Now comes my dilemma. The old tea cozy doesn't fit this new, and may I say, more refined teapot. What is this self-confessed tea drinker to do? I want to make a new cozy, but I don't want it to scream "white-gloves-and-hat ladies." I need your advice: what type of cozy should this "new" pot be wearing? Should I continue with the blue-and-white theme...or should I make something a little more "edgy?" I'm open to all suggestions; however, the cozy needs to be washable, as spills do occasionally happen.
Lilo (TQSWizard)
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In Lesson 17 of Alex Anderson - Hand Quilting, Alex talks to you about using the proper marking tools.
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