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Test your knowledge of Asia.  We are an International Site and we need to know the world.  How did you do?  Thanks to playkidsgames.com.

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In Lesson 8 of Alex Anderson - Hand Quilting, Alex answers questions about quilts in her studio, batting, and quilting in all directions.  She also gives you a glimpse at her studio when it isn't quite so tidy.

Click here to see the blog about Alex's birthday quilt.

Click here to see all of Alex's books.

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Ricky Tims calls Randall Cook, one of the artists featured in the movie Stitched.  

So, Randall, what does it feel like to be a star and have cameras following you through an airport?

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For years, contemporary quilt artist, author, and teacher Velda Newman has wowed the quilt world with her amazing, up-close renderings of flowers, fruit, and other natural subjects. Join us in Episode 903 for a technique-and-tip-packed show.  Velda demonstrates how to paint on fabric (using an apple from her quilt, Sunkissed) and how to create a realistic, dimensional leaf with pintucks. In addition, Velda discusses how to design for scale with the aid of a photograph. If you've ever wondered how she does it, this is the show that will tell you. Don't miss it!  Click here to watch the show.

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How do you keep your sewing machine pedal from moving around the floor?  Do you use a rug, tape, nails???

Help out a fellow TQS member who wants to know, how do you stop that pedal from moving?

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Today is John Anderson's birthday! Here he is back in January 2011 arriving at Sweetwater Tented Camp in Kenya. We're pretty sure that glass has just orange juice and papaya in it. We're pretty sure.

Happy Birthday John!

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This week's puzzle, Puzzling Memories, was created by Peggy Mages and was part of the "Alzheimer's: Forgetting Piece by Piece" traveling exhibit, a 54-quilt traveling exhibit about Alzheimer's, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiate (AAQI).  The exhibit has now been retired and the quilt will be auctioned off, along with other quilts from the exhibit, beginning Monday, August 1, 2011.  All proceeds will fund Alzheimer's research.

To learn more about the quilt and its maker, click here.

To learn more about the auction, click here.

Puzzling Memories 35 pieces non-rotating

Puzzling Memories 100 pieces non-rotating

Puzzling Memories 100 pieces rotating

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Come and be inspired by this sneak peek of Episode 903: Realistic Imagery: How Does She Do It? with Velda Newman.

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Rob Appell takes you on a fun journey through his week teaching at Quilter's Affair and the annual Sisters Quilt Show in Sisters Oregon.  If you've never been to Sisters, you'll truly enjoy this look at what happens in class and behind the scenes.  

Rob gives you a peek at Jean Wells home, visits the classrooms, shows you the interworkings of the show itself and gives a shout out to the quilters of Gees Bend.

Grab a cup of coffee, sit down, relax and enjoy this trip through Sisters and don't forget, next year's show is July 14, 2012.  See you there?