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Sedona Star 2012 BOM    Quilt Challenge 2012
 
And the Winners Are...
May 16, 2012
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We know that many of you entered for a chance to win a Laura Wasilowski quilt. See who won these adorable little charmers.  These 14" x 14" art works will go to: 

TQS members  Burnham (New Zealand)  & janw6668 (USA).  There are more opportunities to win prizes.  Keep your eyes peeled for announcements very soon!

Don't worry, there are more.  Check out the gallery at artfabrik.com.

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Add a Splash of Color to Your Table
May 16, 2012
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Planning to throw a party? Feeling the need to give your table a lift? No need to hit the mall to find the right accessories. Add a bit of color and whimsy to your dining experience by whipping up a set of these quick-and-easy napkins featuring Velocity, another great new collection from P&B Textiles. We stitched up a set of six napkins in less than two hours using an assortment of fat quarters from the Velocity line; that way, each person at the table gets his or her own distinctive napkin. Fun! 

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 16, 2012
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broomtails in the swamp
Quilt #: 1020557  Added on 01/28/2012
 
Owner: peggy bass
 
Made By: peggy bass
Year Made: 2012 - Certain
 
Located In: fort scott, ks United States
 
Description Statement:
i wanted a totally different colorway for my quilt...and my cattails will be broomtails on the quilt...
 
 



 
Getting Urban
May 15, 2012
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Are you looking to shake things up for your next quilt project?  Check out P&B Textiles newest line Scraffito

This exciting urban collection features textures, curves, circles and straight lines with a very contemporary feel works well on its own or mixed with a pop of color.

Check out the Free Pattern for the quilt below.

 

 

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Paducah: Check Out The Fabric Remnants Section!
May 15, 2012
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Part of the fun at the AQS Paducah show is to take the shuttle to Hancocks.  Join us in this amazing store and check out these remnants.  You're going to be sorry you weren't there.

 
 

 
TQS Quilt of the Day
May 15, 2012
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Ghost Riders in the Sky
Quilt #: 1019626  Added on 08/08/2011
 
Owner: Stephan
 
Made By: Marion Dowell
Year Made: 2011 - Certain
 
Located In: , Netherlands
 
Description Statement:
I fell in love with a horse fabric from Laurel Burch and choose fabrics. When I started working on it, I realized that these were all the colors that my exchange student wore, so I decided to make it for him. I chose blocks that I always choose: Marion's Choice (my name), Jacob's Ladder (my husbands name) and some favorite blocks like Ohio Star and Card Trick. After laying the whole thing out on my design hide-a-bed, I needed two more blocks. They turned out to be Dutchman's Puzzle (where Stephan is from) and Chinese Coin (his ethnicity). We had spent the year telling him about things that happened before he was born, so the title, Ghost Riders in the Sky, was perfect, because the song is copyrighted in 1948, before my husband and I were born!
 
 



 
Quilter's Quips & Tips: AccuQuilt's 3rd annual Barn Quilt Unveiling
May 14, 2012
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Join Alex on Friday, June 22 at the AccuQuilt Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska to enjoy AccuQuilt's Barn Quilt Unveiling. The event is free and open to the public.  You can tour the AccuQuilt facilities and meet the AccuQuilt team. The presentation of the Barn Quilt Winning Block Unveiling starts at 11:00am CST.

For more information, click here.

 
 

 
TQS Quilt of the Day
May 14, 2012
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Sky A Puppy
Quilt #: 1019602  Added on 07/31/2011
 
Owner: Susan Kirkham
 
Made By: Sally Papin
Year Made: 2011 - Certain
 
Located In: Grand Marais, MN United States
 
Description Statement:
A commission piece of a lady's whippet as a puppy. Free style quilting, raw edge applique on a whole cloth background. Whippet puppy with tiger lilies - for more info visit http://windyglenquilting.blogspot.com
 
 



 
More Quilts from the AQS Paducah Show
May 13, 2012
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A trip to Paducah wouldn't be complete without a few quilts from the AQS Show. Captain John brought back some more fabulous photos. The slideshow begins with Caryl Bryer Fallert's, Feathers in the Wind, and ends with Pat Holly's, Imagining India. These quilts and all the others in between are truly stunning.

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Here is a list of the top award winners at Paducah this year.  To see a complete list, click here.

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Fabulous Handwork from AQS Paducah 2012
May 13, 2012
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While Captain John was at AQS Paducah 2012, he took photos of some absolutely stunning quilts. These quilts are masterpieces of hand quilting, applique, and embroidery.

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Here is a list of the top award winners at Paducah this year.  To see a complete list, click here.

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A Trip to Caryl Bryer Fallert's Home and Studio in Paducah, KY
May 13, 2012
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Come along and visit Caryl Bryer Fallert's Studio - The Bryerpatch in Paducah, KY. Caryl's building is a home, a studio, a retreat center, a store and a gallery.  During your visit you'll be treated to some great tips that Caryl uses to create her quilts.

 
 

 
 
An Interview with Pat Holly at AQS Paducah 2012
May 13, 2012
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Here's an interview with Pat Holly, Imagining India, winner of Moda Best Wall Quilt in AQS Paducah 2012. Pat talks about how long it took her to make her quilt, what her inspiration was, and how she went about designing the quilt.  You'll discover a new found love for the decorative stitches on your machine!

You can watch more of Pat in Episode 608: Mastering Machine Applique.

 
 

 
 
Paducah: The Food!
May 13, 2012
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Right outside the AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, in the parking lot, are food vendors that would make a State Fair smile. There are old favorites, but see the new dish that Alex tried and where Ricky always visits.

By the way, the music is not added by us, it is part of the atmosphere in the parking lot.

 
 

 
 
TQS Puzzle - Harmony Within - Sue McCarty
May 13, 2012
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Sue McCarty's quilt, Harmony Within, won Janome of America Best of Show at AQS Paducah this year.  To learn more about the quilt, watch this Sharon Pederson interview with Sue at Houston.

Harmony Within - 36 pieces non-rotating

Harmony Within - 100 pieces non-rotating

Harmony Within - 196 pieces non-rotating

Harmony Within - 300 pieces rotating

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TQS Puzzle - Peony by Barb Persing
May 13, 2012
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Peony by Barb Persing is 57" x 57"  and was created on white cotton fabric.  It was hand painted with ink and free motion quilted.  Barb used cotton batting and Aurifil cotton thread.  The quilt is based on an original photograph and was exhibited at Quilt Odyssey, 2011. 

Barb will be teaching in the TQS Classroom beginning May 22, 2012.  She'll be teaching her four-step approach to designing the quilting for your quilt, in Listen to Your Quilt.

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Peony - 289 pieces non-rotating

Peony - 289 pieces rotating

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 13, 2012
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Dusky Rhapsody
Quilt #: 1019252  Added on 05/03/2011
 
Owner: Leksie Bykova
 
Made By: Leksie Bykova
Year Made: 2011 - Certain
 
Located In: Novosibirsk, -- Russian Federation
 
Description Statement:
This quilt was created for a regional challenge in Russia. Rules of the challenge: must be all black & white, size under 60 x 60 cm.
 
 



 
Frieda Anderson Talks About Her Award-Winning Quilt at AQS Paducah
May 12, 2012
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Frieda Anderson talks about her quilt "Woodland Treasure," at the AQS Paducah Show.  Look for Frieda and Laura Wasilowski in September when they'll be in the TQS classroom teaching "Little Fused Quilts."  Star Members can check their libraries to also watch Frieda in Episode 705: Tips, Techniques...and a Special Tribute.  Remember to see if you have any gift certificates for free shows.

 
 

 
 
Olfa - Free Project and Contest
May 12, 2012
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Here's a quick and easy, FREE project from Olfa makers of the best made cutting tools in the world!

Designed by Sheila Reinke, these cute canisters can be made in a lot of different ways, but wouldn't they be great as organizers in your sewing room, or mini-trash cans for your scraps?  How about as the base for your potted plant, or a kitchen utensil holder?

So super simple, you could whip up a few in a weekend! If you hurry, you might just get one finished in time for Mother's Day!

To add to the fun, TQS is having contest! Enter a photo of your project in Show & Tell by midnight, PST, July 1, to become eligible to win one of three goodie packs from Olfa. Included in the packs are a 45mm Quick Change Rotary Cutter, a 6" x 12" AdvantageTM Ruler, a Rotary Circle Cutter, and NEW 5" Precision Applique Scissors!

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(Olfa may require that you click your “Country of Origin” and then may not redirect correctly.
If that happens, then click the link again after you’ve set your “Country of Origin”.)

 

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HMQS 2012 Award Winners
May 12, 2012
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Some wonderful Gammill artists took awards at HMQS - The premier quilt exhibition and hands-on educational conference for all machine quilters, embroiderers and those who love to sew! - recently held in Salt Lake City, UT.

Ronda Beyer, Star Berries, won 2nd place, Traditional Custom, and Kimmy Brunner, No Grey Area, won 1st place Riley Blake Design Challenge.  You can watch Ronda in Episode 807: Shhh!!! A Prize-winning Quilter Shares Some Secrets. Click here to learn more about Kimmy.

To see a list of all the winners, including some TQS favorites, click here.

And winning Best of Show once again was Sherry Reynolds, America, Let It Shine.  Sherry is TQS member wyomingquilter.  You can watch Sherry talk about her quilt when we caught up with her at Road to California 2012.  Here is a list of all the awards this quilt has won so far:

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 12, 2012
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Lucy in the Sky
Quilt #: 1008883  Added on 01/18/2008
 
Owner: Carolyn Mann
 
Made By: Carolyn Mann
Year Made: 2006 - Certain
 
Located In: Brinkhaven, OH United States
 
Description Statement:
I started with a photo of dogwood that my father took. I then kalideoscoped it with Paint Shop Pro and printed my favorite ones on fabric. Those were then made into a quilt that I embellishd with crystals. It reminded me of the Beatles old song "Lucy in the Sy with Diamonds" thus the name!
 
 



 
Free Show for Mother's Day Weekend: Hand work at it's Best!
May 11, 2012
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We had a glitch at first but it's working now.  Enjoy!

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Ricky and the New Bernina 550 QE
May 11, 2012
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Ricky recently made a new video for the Bernina 550 QE, while the machine is absolutely fabulous, and the best part is seeing one of Ricky's latest quilts!

 
 

 
 
The Studios, Homes, and Work of Debbie Caffrey and Charlotte Angotti
May 11, 2012
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Debbie Caffrey and Charlotte Angotti sent us lovely photos of their homes, studios and work.  We'll leave it up to you to decide which house is Debbie's and which house is Charlotte's.

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 11, 2012
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Skyview II: Crop Circles
Quilt #: 1008816  Added on 01/08/2008
 
Owner: Robert and Barbara Hunter
 
Made By: Libby Lehman
Year Made: 2005 - Certain
 
Located In: Alpharetta, GA United States
 
Description Statement:
I travel frequently and love watching the topography change. The crop circles are made by irrigation, not the mysterious ones favored by the SciFi channel!
 
 



 
Quilter's Quips & Tips: What Tool, Accessory, or Part Are You Looking For?
May 10, 2012
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We all know that Bernina has some great accessories for their machines and that Olfa has some of the best cutting tools around, but is there some tool or gadget out there that you wish someone would manufacture? For me it would be a smaller ironing board, not the kind that sits on a table, but a regular board, just in a smaller size.

What are you looking for?

 
 

 
 
The Learning Continues: New Classes Coming!
May 10, 2012
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Here at TQS, we're always on the lookout for new and exciting ways to help YOU improve your quilting skills. It may be almost time for the kids to get out of school, but our classes for YOU continue all the way through the end of the year! Check out this great lineup of teachers and courses we have coming your way:

And remember, all of these classes are available to Star members for FREE!!

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May:  Barb Persing-Listen to Your Quilt
We all face the same question when we complete piecing our quilt tops, "How should I quilt this"? Join Barb as she shows you her easy approach that will help you determine how to plan and design the most complimentary quilting choices for all of your quilts.

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July:  Laura Nownes-Contemporary Quilt Sampler
Improve your quilting skills by joining beloved quilt teacher, author, and designer Laura Nownes as she guides you through the basic building blocks...and a contemporary sampler quilt.

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September:  Frieda Anderson & Laura Wasilowski-Little Fused Quilts
As members of the Chicago School of Fusing, Frieda Anderson and Laura Wasilowski are known for their colorful, organic, and whimsical quilts.  Join them along the journey as they show you how to design, build, and embellish your own little
fused quilts.  

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October:  Lauren Vlcek
-Fabric Fancification
Mixed media and doll artist Lauren Vlcek (Fabric Embellishing:  The Basics & Beyond) invites you to join her for a class that will give you a fabulous foundation for simple, successful quilt embellishments.

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November:  Christine Barnes-Color for Quilters
Join author and designer Christine Barnes (The Quilter’s Color Club) as she demystifies color and shows you how to choose and combine fabrics to make quilts you will love. Build on the basics with easy color studies, then learn to create special effects like luminosity, transparency, opalescence, and luster. See how “the color makes the quilt” in a series of same-design, different-colorway examples. When it comes to color, there are rules, and they work!

 

 

 
 

 
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