Free Motion Quilting: Let's Begin!

Patsy Thompson is fast becoming one of our favorite teachers.  She explains that Free Motion Quilting is "..Fun, I mean really Fun!".  This is the first of 3 Beginning Free Motion Quilting Lessons.  The next lessons will come in the Weekend Fun of 2/19 & 2/26.  Three Intermediate lessons are almost finished and then 3 Advanced Free Motion Quilting classes from Patsy.

This lesson is for everyone.  The next lessons will be for subscribers only.  

Coming soon you will explore the fun and beauty of the Hunter Star with Jan Krentz.  Then we make sure that everyone knows how to print photos on fabric.  Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero will start at the beginning.  From Camera to Computer to Printer to Project, Jeanie will walk you through the process and make it easy.

All this is our thank you for your membership! We are dedicated to making TQS the cheapest way to learn quilting this year.  The shows, the classes, 2 Blocks of the Month, and help from some of the friendliest quilters around.   

Here Comes the Bigger Screen!!

We are still "Under Construction", but it's time to reveal the new bigger player!!  We have features still to add like Chapters, tags, other videos etc, so stay with us.

Click on the picture to see what we are talking about.  Be sure to click all the buttons and see what happens.  Make sure you have the latest version of Flash. (Go to Help>FAQ>Internet Speed to download the latest version.)

Try the big player, but if you have slow internet, be sure to click the Slow Internet Button for a player made for you.

Come back to the blog on Saturday to see a tutorial and get the story behind the new video along with the good and the "not yet perfect" of this new feature.  I'll give you a hint.  It did not solve the initial problem we were trying to solve.

Linda Taylor/Cheri Meineke-Johnson Slideshow - Episode 604

Another wonderful slideshow is available that gives a behind-the-scenes look at Episode 604 featuring Linda Taylor and Cheri Meineke-Johnson who are well-known for their award-winning quilted and embellished creations.  Also joining in the fun is Photo Man aka Gregory Case who gives members valuable tips on upgrading your camera to expand your photography options.

Take a peek Behind the Scenes here.

Quilt:  Birds in Paradise

Click on the picture below for a Show Trailer.

Happy Valentine's Day from TQS

TQS Member, Barbara Acchino shares her wonderful sewing and quilting Valentine collection. They are a special Valentine treat from us to you.  Just push Play to feel the love.

Quilters Quips & Tips:  Batting - Follow-up

TQS members shared their ideas  and offered their advice about types of batting and why they use what they use.   FInd out if they pre-wash. Do they use bamboo?

Wool?Low-loft or high-loft?  What's best for hand quilting and what's best for machine quilting. 

Click here to see what our members had to say.

Top 100 Puzzle - Lura Schwarz Smith - Seams a Lot Like Degas
This puzzle is a piecing masterpiece created by Lura Schwarz Smith in 1996.  See if you can fit the pieces of this puzzle together to make your own masterpiece.  Click on the puzzle and dance away.