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Oklahoma Disaster Relief
May 21, 2013
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Our hearts go out to the Oklahoma Tornado Victims and their families. There are many ways you can help, click here for information regarding the Red Cross and other disaster relief organizations that are supplying aid.

 
 

 
 
Stash Buster: That Block!
May 21, 2013
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Do you have a mountain of scraps taking over your work space? Look what you can create when you cut wayward scraps into strips and add them to a colorful foundation. It's so easy! Take one block, assemble it two ways, and see what you can make as shared by Molly Flanders ...

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A New Challenge is Coming Your Way from The Quilt Life - American Gothic
May 21, 2013
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The Quilt Life has a challenge for you!  They want you to submit your quilted interpretation of Grant Wood's classic painting, American Gothic. This quilt is one of the most familiar images in 20th-century art and probably one of the most parodied in pop culture and now it's your turn to create a masterpiece.

And here's the best part, selected quilts will be featured in an upcoming issue of The Quilt Life!

Here are a few details to get you started.  There will be more to follow.

  • The piece can be any size, but must be completed - no tops or unbound entries accepted.
  • One entry per person.
  • The piece can be a quilt you have already created.
  • The piece must be recognizable as a twist on the American Gothic painting.  It can even be a reproduction of the original.
  • Submission images (under 10MB in either .jpg or .jpeg format) should be sent here.
  • Deadline for entry is September 30, 2013.

Deadline for entry is September 30, 2013.

If you search the web, you'll find many different "takes" on Grant Wood's image.  For example, here's one from Luke Haynes which he made from old clothes.  Let your imagination run wild!

 

 

 
 

 
TQS Quilt of the Day
May 21, 2013
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Breathtaking Bonaire
Quilt #: 1022105  Added on 05/19/2013
 
Owner: Wanda Travis
 
Made By: Wanda Travis
Year Made: 2013 - Certain
 
Located In: Albuquerque, NM United States
 
Description Statement:
Original quilt design inspired by Ricky Tims, fused applique with Bernina double button hole stitch. Multiple dense quilting designs on my Gammill.
 
 



 
Quilter's Quips and Tips: The National Quilt Museum
May 20, 2013
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Learn more about the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY, and about the Friends of the Museum program. And, keep your eyes open and you'll get a peek at Ricky's Fire Dragon Rhapsody quilt.

 
 

 
 
Episode 1211: Fresh Techniques for Old Favorites
May 20, 2013
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Long-time quilter, teacher, and self-confessed "obsessive quilter" Ann Petersen thrives on producing sharp points and perfectly pieced blocks, and loves to share her techniques for piecing success.

In this episode, Ann demonstrates her method for piecing accurate curves with the aid of freezer paper and just five pins! She also reveals her ingenious method for foundation piecing...without the fuss of paper to remove.




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Finally, if you suffer from arthritis, you'll appreciate our visit to the home and studio of Bend, OR, artist Sarah Kaufman, who has successfully adapted her quilting methods to cope with this debilitating ailment. Watch as she shares her nifty process for making the Folded Log Cabin block.

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 20, 2013
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Patriotic Pineapple
Quilt #: 1012076  Added on 12/13/2008
 
Owner: Peggy Richards
 
Made By: Peggy Richards
Year Made: 2006 - Certain
 
Located In: Willis, TX United States
 
Description Statement:
Pattern wasn't published but block layouts were highlighted in optional settings along with original quilt by Allison Lockwood. I changed the border and colors
 
 



 
Trailer 1211 - Ann Petersen - Fresh Techniques from Old Favorites
May 19, 2013
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Long-time quilter, teacher, and self-confessed "obsessive quilter" Ann Petersen thrives on producing sharp points and perfectly pieced blocks, and loves to share her techniques for piecing success.

In this episode, Ann demonstrates her method for piecing accurate curves with the aid of freezer paper and just five pins! She also reveals her ingenious method for foundation piecing...without the fuss of paper to remove.

Finally, if you suffer from arthritis, you'll appreciate our visit to the home and studio of Bend, OR, artist Sarah Kaufman, who has successfully adapted her quilting methods to cope with this debilitating ailment, and shares her nifty process for making the Folded Log Cabin block.

 
 

 
 
Debby Weighs in on Vegetables for a Long and Healthy Quilting Life
May 19, 2013
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I'm one of the lucky ones. I LIKE vegetables. Vegetables are good for you, and low in calories. We can all agree on that, right? But sometimes it gets difficult to get enough vegetables into your day.  

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I've found that cooking extra servings and having them ready to warm up in the microwave is what works for me. I've also been exploring a few new-to-me veggies and veggie combos. Because if I get too bored with anything, I will just rebel and stop eating it. Having plenty of salad fixings ready in the fridge also makes for a quick lunchtime quilt break.

If you'd like to ready more about my vegetable explorations, click here:

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TQS Puzzle - Saratoga Campfires - Ann Petersen
May 19, 2013
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Saratoga Campfires measures 66" x 66" and is an original design from TQS Guest Ann Petersen. This quilt was a finalist in the New Quilts from an Old Favorite - Burgoyne Surrounded contest held by the National Quilt Museum in Paducah. 

You can learn more about Ann by watching Episode 1211 - Fresh Techniques for Old Favorites debuting on May 20, 2013.

Click here to visit Ann's website, Obsessive Quilter.

Saratoga Campfires - 36 pieces non-rotating

Saratoga Campfires - 100 pieces non-rotating

Saratoga Campfires - 289 pieces non-rotating

Saratoga Campfires - 100 pieces rotating

Saratoga Campfires - 289 pieces rotating

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 19, 2013
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BUTTERFLIES in the PINEAPPLE GARDEN
Quilt #: 1009919  Added on 05/10/2008
 
Owner: BAYOU PIERRE QUILTERS
 
Made By: BAYOU PIERRE QUILTERS
Year Made: 2007 - Certain
 
Located In: CARLISLE, MS United States
 
Description Statement:
BAYOU PIERRE QUILTERS 2008 RAFFLE QUILT- Six women with a 40+age span meet weekly to quilt in an Old Country Store (closed) we raffle & donate the proceeds annually to a different charity. This year the DIABETES FOUNDATION OF MS is benefiting from our raffle.
Interested in purchasing tickets (book of 5 tickets/$10)CONTACT JEANIE AT 601-421-5599 or email to BayouPierreQuilts@yahoo.com (webpage to come soon!)

Quilt will hang in the Mississippi Museum of Art as part of a Special Exhibit from MS:Cultural Crossroads until September 8, 2008. See link at www.msdiabetes.org
 
 



 
AccuQuilt's Top Ten Barn Quilt Winners
May 18, 2013
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Very Creative and Very Fun! Barn Quilts show the public the beauty of the quilt block.  Here are the Top Ten finishers in the 2013

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TQS Zoom Quilt - Once Upon a Time - Mary Buvia
May 18, 2013
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Here's a Zoom quilt from a TQS favorite, Mary Buvia.  You'll remember Alex interviewed Mary about her quilting back in December.  Here's Mary's entry for 2013 AQS QuiltWeek - Paducah, Once Upon a Time.

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 18, 2013
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There and Back Again
Quilt #: 1000309  Added on 01/04/2007
 
Owner: Museum of the American Quilters Society
 
Made By: Teri Barile
Year Made: 2005 - Approximate
 
Located In: Paducah, KY United States
 
Description Statement:
After this quilt was displayed at the AQS 2006 show, it was invited to become a part of the "OH WOW!" Miniature Quilt Collection at the AQS Museum. It is 14 x 14"
 
 



 
Grand Central Terminal's 100th Anniversary Celebrated with Original Fabric Design
May 17, 2013
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In honor of Grand Central Terminal's Centennial, New York quilting and fabric store, The City Quilter has designed two commemorative 100% cotton prints, "Grand Central" and "GCT Constellations," both in beige and aqua colorways. As the shop's Cathy Izzo commented, "As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's fabric licensee, and as long time City residents, we felt that the most beautiful building in New York deserved to be celebrated in fabric." These mark the 8th & 9th original, New York-themed fabrics created and exclusively sold by The City Quilter.

"Grand Central" captures the history and iconography of this world-famous structure in a large-scale print. "GCT Constellations" is inspired by the amazing Grand Central ceiling.

American Patchwork & Quilting magazine has joined with The City Quilter to sponsor a national quilt-making "challenge," a competition to make commemorative quilts that make use of these Grand Central fabrics (at least 25% of the quilt's surface). There will be a grand prize of $ 2,000 as well as other prizes. The winning quilts and finalists will be displayed for about three months in the New York Transit Museum's Gallery Annex in GCT, beginning in March, 2014.

Quilts can be up to 36" X 36." APQ plans to write about the submissions & competition next year. Up to 5 submissions per person/group. Submissions are by photograph and are due by August 21, and final winners will be announced by November 7th, 2013.

More details about the competition, submission form, and the fabric can be found at www.cityquilter.com and at www.allpeoplequilt.com/grandcentral.

 

 
 

 
 
Libby Lehman Update
May 17, 2013
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Libby has been transported to a new hospital where she will begin very slow rehabilitation. I understand her first day there was tiring and so her progress was not evident. However, the general improvement continues. 

The family has set up a Caring Bridge page where you can get updates directly from the family. This will be the best way for you to get your information. RIcky will continue to report from time to time, but urges you to visit this page - sign the guestbook and submit your email so that you can get email updates if they are sent.

God Bless Libby.

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On the Set with Ann Petersen in Episode 1211
May 17, 2013
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Join Alex and Ricky on the set with Ann Petersen for Episode 1211: Fresh Techniques for Old Favorites. Ann Petersen thrives on producing sharp points and perfectly pieced blocks, and loves to share her techniques for piecing success.

In this episode, Ann demonstrates her method for piecing accurate curves with the aid of freezer paper and just five pins! She also reveals her ingenious method for foundation piecing...without the fuss of paper to remove.

Click to play this Smilebox slideshow

 

 
 

 
TQS Quilt of the Day
May 17, 2013
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Cosmic Plum
Quilt #: 1018089  Added on 11/29/2010
 
Owner: Michael Michalski
 
Made By: Michael Michalski
Year Made: 2010 - Certain
 
Located In: Paducah, KY United States
 
Description Statement:
Finalist in the NQM/AQS 2011 New Quilts from Old Favorites contest 'Orange Peel'
 
 



 
From the International Business Times: Quilting is a True Art Form
May 16, 2013
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It's not often that the quilting world is featured in business journals. This week, however, the International Business Times mentions in an article that quilting (and the work exhibited in the National Quilt Museum in Paducah,KY), while perhaps not forefront in everyone's mind, is changing the way many think when it comes to what constitutes fine art. 

"If not already a believer, everyone who visits the museum leaves converted as to the magnificence behind the museum's many masterpieces," says Museum CEO Frank Bennett. "What's more," he says, "they come away with a new sense of respect for what's been one of the most misunderstood, yet growing art forms in the world." 

 

In Episode 1113, the TQS crew stopped by the museum for a visit while taping our 2012
Legend show. SHOW 1113 IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS THROUGH SUNDAY.

Learn more about the museum
and those behind the vision here.

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Quilter's Quips and Tips - New Executive Director Announced for Sisters Quilt Show
May 16, 2013
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A new Executive Director has been announced for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Jeannette Pilak will be replacing current ED Ann Richardson who announced her intention last fall to step down from the position following the 2013 Show.  If you are in the area this summer, this is a show you'll want to attend and if you get a chance, bid a fond farewll to Ann who has run the show for the last 11 years.

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TQS Quilt of the Day
May 16, 2013
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Tangerine Dream
Quilt #: 1017868  Added on 10/19/2010
 
Owner: Karen Watts
 
Made By: Karen Watts
Year Made: 2010 - Certain
 
Located In: Houston, TX United States
 
Description Statement:
This quilt is my entry to the 2011 New Quilts From an Old Favorite contest sponsored by the National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. The block this year is the Orange Peel.
 
 



 
Denver National Quilt Festival VIII - Part II
May 15, 2013
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As promised, more quilts from the Denver National Quilt Festival, including Best of Show,Enchanted Garden by Cathleen Miller, a stunning handquilted masterpiece. You might recognize Enchanted Garden as it was featured in our May 5 puzzle.

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Here's Another Stash Buster: Crazy Scrap Triangle
May 15, 2013
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Last week, we shared a fun stash-buster project for Mom. This week, we've found another great idea for making a dent in your stash of scraps. While this project from Crazy Mom Quilts does take a bit longer, we think it's a super-cute idea and another way to add a bit of color to your decor... as a cheerful summertime tablecloth, perhaps?

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