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One of many the amazing things about the Red and White exhibit was the response from all ages, genders and of course the "non quilters". It came to my attention that there were many folks who were "dragged along" to experience this incredible display - only to be knocked out by the total experience. But what caught my eye was a little girl (Penelope) - who was intently sketching plans for her first quilt! We need to learn from Penelope and always have a pencil in hand just in case inspiration strikes - Care to guess the pattern?

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Here are three happy women at the Infinite Variety: Three Centuries of Red and White Quilts exhibit in NYC getting ready for their Quilt Conversation where they are to discuss current topics in quilting. Although it was a red & white exhibit, black and white seemed to be the theme for the photo. (Alex, Paula Nadelstern, and Meg Cox.)

Here are the same three women after their Conversation, which included topics from the price of fabric, to how to attract younger quilters.  Looking happier than ever now!

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Just to change it up a bit, this week we are offering a puzzle with a quilt by Ronda Beyer, our featured guest in Episode 807- Shhh!!! A Prize-winning Quilter Shares Some Secrets.  The quilt is Gypsy Rosalie and it recently won Best Wall Quilt at the 2011 AQS Quilt Show & Contest in Lancaster.  Congratulations Ronda.

Gypsy 1 - 90 pieces - non-rotating

Gypsy 2 - 90 pieces - rotating

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Beginning March 25 and running through May 19, Stanford University will be hosting an exhibit of Yvonne Porcella's quilts as part of their Stanford Art Spaces program which features changing art exhibits.

If you missed Yvonne's Bold Strokes exhibit at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles, this is your opportunity to see the full spectrum of Yvonne's work starting in the 1980s and moving on to today.

For more information regarding the exhibit, click here.

To learn more about Yvonne, watch Episode 713: Yvonne Porcella - Legend 2010

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You never think you are going to run across a full-blown quilt exhibit inside of the shop, but that's what happened recently during a visit to QuiltWorks in Bend, Oregon, owned by Marilyn Ulrich.  Upstairs in the shop, there was a wonderful exhibit of quilts by Tonye Belinda Phillips, author of Hand-Appliqued Quilts, Whimsical Designs & Simple Techniques.

Tonye is a quilt designer who lives in Camp Sherman, Oregon.  She also maintains a studio in Sisters just a few blocks away from the Stitchin' Post quilt shop.  Her greatest love is needle-turn applique and hand quilting which you'll find in most of her quilts.  Tonye often collaborates with the painter Kathy Deggendorfer and their artwork can be found in the High Desert Gallery in Bend.

Take a few minutes to enjoy the folk-art quilts full of applique flowers and eclectic array of fabrics.  And remember, always have your camera with you.  You never know what you might find.

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Accuquilt is doing it again!

It's time for the 2nd Annual Accuquilt Barn Quilt Design and Contest.

Barn quilts have a rich history, adding color and design to buildings across the world for over 200 years. AccuQuilt is proud to be a part of the quilting community and excited for you to take part in their 2nd Annual Barn Quilt Contest.

1st prize is a $1,000 AccuQuilt Shopping Spree and a trip to AccuQuilt!  2nd prize is a $250 AccuQuilt Gift Certificate and 3rd prize is a $100 AccuQuilt Gift Certificate. 

The Contest ends on April 10, 2011 and the winners will be announced at the AQS Quilt Show & Contest in Paducah, April 27-30.

For more information and contest rules, click here.

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To learn about the amazing back story of the Red and White exhibit in NY City- go here. Mrs. Rose certainly knows how to celebrate her birthday in style - Thanks for the incredibly unique birthday party - we are having a ball!

Join us as we circle around in one of the tornado like exhibit areas.

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I got a first day review of the red quilt exhibit at the Armory in NY city - If you are toying whether or not to go - this is a non negotiable - This exhibit (presented as an 80th birthday gift from her husband to the city of NY for and from Joanna S. Rose's private collection) is once in a lifetime event and experience - I hope to see you there. Free to the public - open until March 30th.

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Recently at the 2011 Biennial Quilt Expo of Thimble & Thread Quilt Guild of Greater St. Louis there were three fabulous TQS BOM quilts.  They were all examples of the Stars for a New Day pattern from 2009.

The quilts are "Kaffe-inated" by Mary Ellen Adams (adamsme), "My Orion" by Jeannette Larson (marbles), and "Stars for a New Day" by me (NancyinSTL).  All three of these quilts were longarm quilted by the same quilter, Sandi Wagner (Oh2Quilt) of SewFine Machine Quilting LLC.

Each quilt, while similar in pattern, is unique from the coloration of the fabric, to the settings, to the stunning machine quilting by Sandi.  Imagine being able to quilt the same quilt, three different ways.  Are you ready to finish up your TQS BOM?  Soak up the all the designs and see what you can do!

A huge Thank You to Nancy Hamilton for the photographs.

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