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As promised, we thought we'd bring a little bit of springtime to the darkness of winter. Here are more quilts from the In Full Bloom 2010 exhibit at the Houston International Quilt Festival.

This enchanting exhibit was created in memory of Helen Pearce O'Bryant, the late mother of Quilts, Inc. Executive Vice President, Nancy O'Bryant. In Full Bloom celebrates the flowers which have motivated artists and gardeners for hundreds of years. Can't you just smell the fragrance?

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Road to California is just a few weeks away.  We thought we'd take a visit to last year's show to give you some inspiration. These are just a few of the amazing quilts that graced the walls of Road to California in 2010.    There was everything from wholecloth miniatures to abstract design.  The quality of the work every year just seems to get better and better.   Take a look at some of the winners and see if you don't recognize a few familiar faces.   Just push PLAY.

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While at the Houston International Quilt Festival we asked people to "Show Us Your Handbag!" and many of you did so proudly. There was every shape and size and every kind of textile. There wasn't a particular theme, but elephants did seem to be on parade. Most of these handbags were hand made and we were stunned by what quilters can do. Can you spot your bag?

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Let's take a walk through an enchanted garden at the Houston International Quilt Festival. This wonderful exhibit was created in memory of Helen Pearce O'Bryant, the late mother of Quilts, Inc. Executive Vice President Nancy O'Bryant. In Full Bloom celebrates the flowers which have motivated artists and gardeners for hundreds of years. This is just a small portion of the exhibit. Look for more flowers in the future.

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Carol Schillios, Fabric of Life Foundation Founder, has a boutique located in Edmonds, Washington where the many fabrics and wares created by the women in the foundation can be purchased.  Alex and John visited Carol at the boutique in the fall of 2009. While there, they also enjoyed the works of quilt artist, Briana Knight. 

Fabric of Life's focus is on improving the quality of life for women and their families through sustainable, appropriate technology that respects and honors local traditions and cultures.  For more information go to www.fabricoflife.org.

You can also learn more in Episode 505 -The Fabric of Life.

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