YOUR Forum/Message Board Feature is LIVE NOW!

Message boards aka Forums are one of the best resources on the internet for sharing information. We launch our Forum today in a TEST MODE and have included a variety of Categories and Topics. The Forum will contain member based content that comes from you.

Using the Forum is simple. Browse the list of categories. Within each Category are Topics. You can post comments or questions and reply to comments or questions posted by others. You must hit SUBMIT when posting a topic or replying to a post.

Our current categories include: 911 - Help Me Learn to Quilt, Tips and Tricks, Tools and Toys for Quilters, and Threads and Embellishments. Other categories relate to traditional quilters, art quilters, sewing machines, and much more. Enjoy this new feature for the World Quilt Coumminty!

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PODCAST TELLS ALL!

In early January Alex posted a podcast on her website that was a phone interview with Ricky about the development of The Quilt Show. Some of you may not know it is even there, but it is a very enlightening and informative interview about the new endeavor. It's easy to listen to the podcast, just click here.

CALL FOR ENTRIES - TINY QUILTS IN SECOND ANNUAL MICROCOSMOS SHOW.
Tims Art Quilt Studio and Gallery in La Veta, CO

MicroCosmos II is a show that features sets of three small 5 x 7 inch quilts - in other words, triptychs. The theme is Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. The deadline for entering this show is Februayr 23. All entries must be for sale and the asking price for the entire set may not exceed $250. The first show was a HUGE success. For complete details and entry forms click this link.

2007 Super Seminars Scheduled in Four US Cities (San Diego deadlines are fast approaching)

Additional info: Check out The Daily Blog post from January 22. Feel free to post your comments.

The new Ricky Tims SUPER Quilt Seminars will be held in four cities across the United States in 2007. Joining Ricky on stage will be Alex Anderson and Libby Lehman. Each presenter will share the best of the best of thier quilting tips, techniques and secrets.

"There is no other quilting event quite like it," says Tims. "Simply put, quilters will learn more in that weekend than they can imagine - and it is all done in a fun and comfortable environment." The registration fee inclueds all sessions during the weekend - you don't pick and choose classes, there is no sewing, and there is no class supply list! There is also an exhibition of award-winning quilts made by the presenters, and an evening concert presented by Ricky.

You can read all about it - and download registration forms here. It's the kind of an event to plan with your best quilting friends and make it a weekend get-away.

We are so confident that you will find these seminars to be the worth your time and money, that, if you attend all the sessions and don't agree, we'll refund your entire registration fee!

March 29-31 - San Diego, CA
California Center for the Arts,
Escondido, CA

July 19-21 - Richmond, VA
Greater Richmond Convention Center
Richmond, VA

August 16-18 - Omaha, NE
Holland Performing Arts Center
Omaha, NE

September 13-15 - Knoxville, TN
Knoxville Civic Auditorium & Exhibit Hall
Knoxville, TN

ONLINE QUILT GALLERY - BASIC MEMBERS CAN POST NOW!

It was an oversight on our part that Basic Members were not able to post their quilts in our World Quilt Community Quilt Gallery. Fortunately, it was brought to our attention and corrected. We WANT to see your quilts in the gallery. Uploading them to your profile is easy and each member can post up to six quilts.

You must create and submit your personal profile first before adding any quilts. It's just the way our database works. So, enter your profile info, - then submit - then go back and begin uploading quilts! After uploading, put in all 'known' information. This infomation is valuable for the search engine. Then - at the bottom of the page - hit SUBMIT. Don't forget to hit submit.

ALEX - RICKY - ON THE ROAD

We are sad to report that Alex is on a Hawaiian quilting cruise. I'm sure she is suffering in the balmy, sun drenched weather of the south Pacific. Our thoughts are with her during this difficult time - NOT.

Ricky has been in Florida and northern Colorado. He will be traveling to Texas in February for a Shop Tour and be visiting several Bernina Dealers. If you are in the area and would like to attend a lecture contact the Bernina Dealer in the following towns:

Feb 9-10, 2007
A Nimble Thimble
322 ESE Loop 323 #150
Tyler, TX 75701
903 581 4926

Feb 11, 2007
Quilt N Stitch
6049 Cypress St
West Monroe, Louisiana, 71291
318-396-6020

Feb 13, 2007
Sew What Bernina
4136 Dowlen Rd
Beaumont, TX 77706
409 892 7574

Feb 15, 2007
Ready To Sew
2800 E Whitestone Blvd, Suite 225
Cedar Park, TX 78613
512-260-4100

Feb 16-18, 2007
Creative Sewing Center
11777 West Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78216
210 344 0791