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Gail was inspired by TQS to create Thunderbirds Rising.

She writes, When Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson asked my to be on The Quilt Show, I immediately knew that I wanted to create something special for the show.

This medallion style quilt features new techniques, and measures 58″ x 58″, the perfect size for a dramatic wall quilt.  I have long been fascinated by our feathered friends and, living in the Southwest, the Thunderbird design is prominent in various art forms.  And, I have a new passion for checkerboard designs with their strong graphics in contrasting colors.
 

The pattern is available for sale on her website, click here.

Star Members can learn how to create quilts like Gail in Show 2111: Working with Curved Flying Geese and Foundation Paper Piecing & Creating a Contemporary Antique Quilt.

ThunderbirdsRisingbyGailGarber - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

ThunderbirdsRisingbyGailGarber - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

ThunderbirdsRisingbyGailGarber - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

ThunderbirdsRisingbyGailGarber - 36 Pieces Rotating

ThunderbirdsRisingbyGailGarber - 100 Pieces Rotating

ThunderbirdsRisingbyGailGarber - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Here's another beautiful view of the Mediterranean captured in textiles by Judy Ahlborn.

Watch how Judy creates her quilts in show 2110: Creating Collage and Fabric with Your Computer.

TouroftheMediterranean2byJudyAhlborn - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterranean2byJudyAhlborn - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterranean2byJudyAhlborn - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterranean2byJudyAhlborn - 36 Pieces Rotating

TouroftheMediterranean2byJudyAhlborn - 100 Pieces Rotating

TouroftheMediterranean2byJudyAhlborn - 289 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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"Le Monde" by Judy Ahlborn was in the special exhibit "Digital Alchemy: Quiltmakers and Spoonflower," at the Pacific International Quilt Festival in 2015.

Star Members can watch Judy in Show 2110: Creating Collage and Fabric with Your Computer.

LeMondebyJudyAhlborn - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

LeMondebyJudyAhlborn - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

LeMondebyJudyAhlborn - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

LeMondebyJudyAhlborn - 35 Pieces Rotating

LeMondebyJudyAhlborn - 99 Pieces Rotating

LeMondebyJudyAhlborn - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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This piece is one in a series of quilts Judy created highlighting sites in the Mediterranean. This one features some spectacular architecture.

Star Members can watch Judy at work in Show 2110: Creating Collage and Fabric with Your Computer.

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 36 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 100 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 289 Pieces Non-Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 36 Pieces Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 100 Pieces Rotating

TouroftheMediterraneanbyJudyAhlborn - 289 Piece Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Judy writes about her quilt, Three Handstands:

"I have a lifelong love of gymnastics and respect for all women athletes. This is a celebration of women in sports and the tremendous effort it takes to not only balance one’s family with work, social, or school life, but to add the challenge of keeping up with a busy training schedule. Since the 1970’s women have enjoyed more freedom in competing in sports at the international level and professionally, as well as earning athletic scholarships to college that were not available to our grandmothers."

Star Members can watch Judy in Show 2110: Creating Collage and Fabric with Your Computer.

ThreeHandstandsbyJudyAhlborn - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

ThreeHandstandsbyJudyAhlborn - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

ThreeHandstandsbyJudyAhlborn - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

ThreeHandstandsbyJudyAhlborn - 35 Pieces Rotating

ThreeHandstandsbyJudyAhlborn - 99 Pieces Rotating

ThreeHandstandsbyJudyAhlborn - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis

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Michele's quilt is another stunning example of her collage work. It was a 2012 Niche Award winner.

Star Members can learn how Michele makes her quilts in Show 2109: Inventive Products & Binding Unusually Shaped Quilts, also featuring Laura Wasilowski.

DevineLilybyMicheleSanandajian - 35 Pieces Non-Rotating

DevineLilybyMicheleSanandajian - 99 Pieces Non-Rotating

DevineLilybyMicheleSanandajian - 300 Pieces Non-Rotating

DevineLilybyMicheleSanandajian - 35 Pieces Rotating

DevineLilybyMicheleSanandajian - 99 Pieces Rotating

DevineLilybyMicheleSanandajian - 300 Pieces Rotating

Original Photo: Mary Kay Davis