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We've all seen buttons, bows, and beads on quilts, but what is the strangest embellishment you've seen or used on one of your quilts?  This quilt, recently seen at the 2011 Maker Faire in San Mateo, was quite illuminating. Submit a comment and tell us how you light up your quilts.

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Once a year I get the delicious pleasure to "escape" with two of my closest quilting buddies. We head up the hills to a hidden jewel of a location right outside Yosemite to quilt, quilt and quilt! Our first year it was for 3 nights - now it has grown to a week, tempting us for a month! We call it the summit because what happens there stays there - kind of like Las Vegas (LOL). I am sure you too have quiltie rituals - we would love to hear about it! As for myself - bags are packed and ready to go!!!!

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This time Sharon visits with Rob Appell and they talk about his endangered species project.  Also look for Rob in the next episode of The Quilt Show where you'll get to see the man behind the mask. Episode 812 – Protect our Planet…with Quilts (Rob Appell) will post on June 6. Don't miss it!

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This month you will be making another four baskets and three more portions of the pieced swag border.

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When making your own tile inspired quilt Cheryl has a few tips from her book !Quilt Fiesta! that will help you along the way.

• Clear gallon-sized food storage bags from the dollar store are usually free of any printing.  They are perfect to use as placement guides as well as storage for pattern pieces.
• Use a Teflon applique sheet or parchment paper on top of your block before pressing.  This will prevent gunk from adhering to your iron.
• A staple remover is a handy tool for getting rid of the staples after your patterns have been prepared.
• Parchment paper, intended for nonstick backing and cooking, does not have a silicone coating.  It will not melt under an iron.  Use parchment paper as a placement guide when when building an fusible applique block such as a the Pinwheel Pinata Bedrunner block (above) featured in !Quilt Fiesta!

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The Signature Art Quilters is a group of fiber artists that meet monthly to critique and learn from one another. Every year they create a challenge for the group and have 9 months to complete their quilt. This year the challenge was "7" based on seven design elements: balance, rhythm, unity, repetition, contrast, value, and line. The quilt had to be 35" x 42". The exhibit was shown at the Denver National Quilt Festival put on by Mancuso Show Management.

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Join TQS as we step inside the home and studio of Lauren Vlcek, a talented doll and mixed-media artist. Lauren's joyous and colorful personality is evident from the moment you enter her charming home.

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Triangles in Changing Patterns by unknown maker.  Photo by Anthony Scoggins

Quilters throughout the ages often work with materials that are readily at hand.  Even though necessity dictated this early form of recycling, exuberant and bold quilts often resulted.  Bold Expressions: The Collection of Corrine Riley celebrates the work of African American women quilters of the South between 1910 and the 1970s. 

Made entirely by women the quilts are celebrated for their bold improvisation and modern take on traditional quilting patterns, such as the House Top or Log Cabin, Star of Bethlehem and Pine Burr.  Many of the quilts are made from...flour sacks, old blue jeans and work clothes and fabric remnants.  The collection is on view at the Mingei International Museum through November 6, 2011.

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Sharon visits with one of TQS' recent guests, Sue Spargo.  To learn more about Sue, watch Episode 810: Folk Art in Fabric: Inspirations and Techniques.  To visit Sue's website, click here.