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A special exhibit was held at the Denver National Quilt Festival put on by Mancuso Show Management.  It was Sky-lines and is a collection of 21 quilts from 19 artists from the fiber arts groups, Textile Artists of Greater Yellowstone (TAGY), based in Wyoming's Big Horn Basin, and Women of Artistic Vision (WAV), based in Billings, Montana. It was also recently shown at the National Quilting Association show in Ohio.

Each artist was given a piece of batik 'sky' fabric.  The fabric was required to be in the piece and they had to stay within a certain size perimeter, other than that, the sky was the limit.

When these quilts are exhibited together they form 35 feet of continuous skyline.

To see upcoming shows from Mancuso Show Management, just click on the box to the left of the Daily Blog.  

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In Episode 901, Alex and Ricky were joined by Susan Brubaker Knapp who makes absolutely stunning quilts based on photographs using fusible applique, painting, and thread sketching techniques. You can see more of Susan's quilts at Blue Moon River, her website.

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Since it is mid-year, you can imagine that the 2012 TQS BOM is well underway. Although it is not a Sue Garman design, it is just as knock-your-socks-off-amazing as you have come to expect from the TQS BOMs.

There will be two color versions for you to choose from. One is hot and wild, the other is geared toward quilters with more subdued color tastes.

We are not ready to let the cat out of the bag, but we are willing to give you a sneak peek and... can you guess the designer. The initials are S. V.

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Whig Rose Quilt with Swag and Tassel Border.  Photo courtesy of AFAM

Don't miss your this rare opportunity to view a collection of quilt masterpieces from the American Folk Art Museum.  These rarely shows pieces will only be on view through July 8, 2011.

According to guest curator Elizabeth V. Warren "given the rarity of the fabrics used in most of the museum’s historic quilts, the fine workmanship, and the quilts’ well preserved condition, it is clear that they are examples of “best” bedcovers, saved for use on special occasions or when company visited. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when quilts no longer needed to be made for mere warmth, quiltmakers used the art form to express their creativity within the confines of popular decorating trends."  For more information on the American Folk Art Museum click here.

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In Step 6 of Making a Portrait Quilt with Rob Appell, Rob prepares the inner flange border and outer border for sewing.

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Sharon talks to designers Moira Dewar and Kathy Engle in the Island Batik booth about their latest line of Batik Essentials.

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We all know that top-of-the-line machines have all kinds of bells and whistles, but there are some pretty cute little machines out there that do some pretty spectacular stuff.  TQS wants to know what's your favorite feature on your sewing machine?  The one that you absolutely can't live without?  Is it the BIG bobbin, the knee lever, the great lighting?  Submit a comment and let us know.

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Sharon visits with Linda Taylor in the Gammill booth and takes a longarm machine for a test drive.

You can learn longarm quilting from Linda in her TQS Classroom.  Lessons include: tools and supplies, loading the quilt, securing the layers, stitch in the ditch, stabilizing the center, feathered wreath, and a number of other projects.

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In Lesson 2A of Alex Anderson - Hand Quilting, Alex answers some general questions about quilting.