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Houston, Texas, USA April 30, 2008 - Many quilters are familiar with the International Quilt Festivals held across the United States each year. Quilts, Inc., the sponsors of the various Festivals, have added unique and exciting features to their website that will make the site more interesting and helpful to all quilters.

First, Festival attendees could get help and information for planning their visit from the new Friends @ Festival  forum, which allows users to post questions they have about upcoming Festivals and receive responses from fellow users or show staff members.  It is also a place where veteran Festival attendees can share their experiences and advice about the shows.

Another exciting new addition to the Quilts, Inc. website is the Festival Gallery Online, which features a sampling of quilts from a different Festival special exhibit each month with photos and information on the artworks.  Also, visitors to the website can now read entries from "A Piece of My Mind, " an online journal from Quilts,Inc. President and Festival Director, Karey Bresenhan.

Plus, the new feature, "Top Tips from Top Teachers," includes a frequently changing list of tips on quilting and creativity from different well-known instructors as well as a listing of their upcoming Festival classes.

To visit the Quilts, Inc. website, click here.