TQS Tapes "On the Road" in Livermore, CA
Things at TQS are always in motion, and this week is no exception. Everyone is busy getting things organized for a new round of tapings in Alex's own backyard: Livermore, CA. 

We don't want to give away too much of fun, but we'll be filming at Alden Lane Nursery (home of the annual "Quilting in the Garden" show), Alex's house (and sewing studio), and the Wente Vineyards. 

Stay tuned: Lots of great artists and fabulous quilts will be coming your way soon!

1st Place:  Esther the Easter Chicken by clhughley      2nd Place:  Tulip Delight by EstherAliu

Table Runner Contest Winners are Here! 
Thanks to all the talented TQS members who entered our recent Table Runner Contest. There were so many beautiful pieces; it was very difficult to select the winners! 

Based on your nominees for the top six entries, ARJJ chose the top three winners. All three are shown here. A big round of applause goes out to the winners for their outstanding work. 

Watch this space: We'll soon be sharing the patterns for the top three winners with our TQS Star members, so you can create a winning table runner of your own...and be sure to keep an eye out for our next contest, coming in May. Once again we'll be offering a monetary prize to the top three winners. 

To see all the table runners, click here.                                                     

                   3rd Place:  Round Robin by Bridget473  

Try a tissue cover-- featuring Olivia by Red Rooster

Pollen, allergies, late winter sniffles: at this time of the year, it's wise to have a tissue handy. Pocket tissue packaging is utilitarian, but not very decorative.    Why not make yourself a colorful cover instead?

Our tissue covers (shown above) were stitched up in no time using the new Olivia Collection from Red Rooster Fabrics. The luscious oranges, burgundies, and greens are just stunning, and transform each tissue packet into a little work of art. Click here for directions on the Projects page (here). Why not whip up a few extras to give as gifts whenever the need for a little something arises...after making one for yourself, of course! 

To see the entire Olivia fabric collection, click here...and look for the Olivia collection at your local quilt store this month.

      
       Star Crazy                                                                           Hugs and Kisses

Buy a 2010 BOM Kit and Get a Cutter for FREE!
Pati, our friend in the TQS Shoppe, has once again outdone herself by bringing you a great deal. This week, buy either 2010 BOM kit (Star Crazy or Hugs and Kisses) and receive a Clover 45mm cutter w/ built-in light for FREE. Avoid the time and frustration of gathering just the right fabrics for your BOM projects by letting the Shoppe do it for you. Pati has been cutting like a fiend to prepare a limited number of beautiful, ready-to-ship fabric kits. 

"I was planning to go out and purchase my fabrics for the 2010 BOM Star Crazy when I realized what a great deal the kit is. The requirements call for approximately 22 1/2 yards of fabric. Figuring at $10 a yard, that's $225. Besides spending more than the price of the kit, I'd have to pick out 25 fabrics, and that could take me weeks."  

Don't wait, or you'll miss this great sale. To purchase either (or both!) BOM fabric kit(s), visit the Shoppe here.