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While recently taping new episodes for The Quilt Show, we came across this wonderful exhibit, Northern California Inspirations by the Studio Art Quilt Associates Northern CA/NV Region.

The exhibit reflects the visions of twenty Northern California textile artists as they interpret the physical and the ephemeral, the massive and the miniscule, through the medium of the art quilt.  The diverse, visually rich region of Northern California where they live influences and inspires their art.
 
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Last weekend was a taping-palooza in Alex's neck of the woods. Here's a sneak peek at what's coming to TQS in future shows.  Don't even ask about the characters in the beards!

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Leni Levenson Wiener shares her home studio and some of her fabulous quilts. Star members can watch Leni in Show 1413: From Film to Fabric: Photos as Inspiration and Show 2204: The Human Form from Portrait to Art Piece.

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Here is a sampling of the group and modern quilts shown at Paducah this year. The quality is fantastic and the quilts are beautiful, fun and inspiring. Look for the detailed embellished quilt at the end of the slideshow.

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Everywhere you looked at the Paducah Quilt Show 2014 were amazing quilts with amazing quilting. Here is just a sample of the talent, diversity, and different countries. 

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Here's a look at the work of fiber artist, writer, and designer Wendy Mamattah, originally from Ghana, who shares her Africa-inspired silhouette and symbols quilts, as well as her charming one-of-a-kind pin cushions. The slideshow includes her Asabone patterns. Asabone in Ghana means wild dancing which is the name for her art quilt pattern series. According to Wendy, "This is a very normal way of entertaining in most African villages and is common practice."

Star Members can watch Wendy in Episode 1412 - "I Can't Believe It's Pieced!" with Cynthia England.

You can buy Wendy's patterns at  www.braidandstitch.etsy.com.
 
 
 
 
 
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