http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/blog/blog.xml Our RSS feed to the Quilt Show Daily Blog. en-us http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/blog/blog.xml 02/09/10: The Daily Blog Main Page for The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com). Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:02 CST http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/blog/blog.xml http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2494 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2494"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2494/2494_super_bowla_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/08/2010: Check this blog out - Linda Poole - one of us - HER DAD made the coveted trophy for 38 years! To learn more go here</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 19:01:52 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2494 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2492 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2492"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2492/2492_dsc_0171_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/08/2010: I had the pleasure of making t- shirt quilts with Adair and her friend Katie over the Christmas Break - Katie is hooked!!! We started her next quilt this past saturday - no whimpy small wall hanging, Katie went for the gold - queen size. How big was your "real" quilt and what was the pattern?</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 8 Feb 2010 17:09:36 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2492 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2453 <p align="left">02/07/2010: TQS Member, Linda Poole, (lindampoole) is a quilt artist, designer, instructor, author of several books on quilting. She is also sharing with us some sweet quilting treats she's collected for her blog, lmpoole.blogspot.com. These confections are out of this world and might you give you some inspirat... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2453">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 7 Feb 2010 13:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2453 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2489 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2489"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/9/2489/2489_footballa_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/07/2010: Time to QUILT!!!!! What will you be working on today?</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:13:41 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2489 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2488 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2488"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/8/2488/2488_taeko_shinozaki_grand_prize_tokyo_quilt_festival_2009_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/07/2010: Grand Prize Winner 2010 "Fly Me to the Moon" Yashiko Miyamoto Grand Prize Winner 2009 "Shine, My Life" Taeko Shinozaki</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 7 Feb 2010 08:10:09 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2488 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2463 <p align="left">02/06/2010: In the Central Market Valencia on November 13, 2009, the buyers got more than they bargained for as the music of Verdi's La Traviata started playing from the fruit and vegetable stands. Many in the crowd looked on in amazement as they decide that there is more to good taste than just the food in the... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2463">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2463 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2444 <p align="left">02/06/2010: Each year the largest quilt show in the world is held in Japan. It is the TOKYO International Great Quilt Festival . This year more than 220,000 people visited the show to enjoy the quilts competing in a number of differen t categories. Like many quilt shows, each category looks for the most outs... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2444">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2444 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2486 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2486"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2486/2486_rt_amish_0975_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/06/2010: I've just had a fantastic visit to Yoder's Fabric Department Store in Shipshewana where yesterday I did two lectured/demo classes and a concert last night. I could not have been happier to have a spare hour to get a few hundred photos of the beautiful Amish country on a photo perfect snowy "gray day... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2486">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 10:48:19 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2486 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2485 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2485"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/5/2485/2485_dscn4400_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/06/2010: I just LOVE it when I see the fruits of your labors - during the Alden Lane 3 day work shop, TQS member Carolyn whipped her 2009 BOM out of her bag. Hang in there - you are on the home stretch! Be sure to up load your 2010 BOM's in progress so we can let Sue Garman see the fruits of HER labor! Go he... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2485">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 08:49:50 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2485 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2484 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2484"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2484/2484_get_flash_player_sm.gif" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/05/2010: There is no video connected yet. Get Flash to be ready. Some of you have already tested the player for us. The response was overwhelming. So TQS has partnered with Ooyala to bring you a better viewing experience. We will tell you more soon, but for now you need to get the lastest version of Adobe F... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2484">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 19:55:13 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2484 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2471 <p align="left">02/05/2010: Our first QQT had an overwhelming response to the question, "What pins do you use for your quilting and why do you use them? TQS members are very passionate about their pins. Here is a quick look at just some of the information found in the comments of QQT: Pins. It's pretty much a tie between fin... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2471">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2471 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2452 <p align="left">02/05/2010: Have you ever looked at a fabric and thought, I could have designed that. Or thought, that would be great if I had just the right coordinating print. Or maybe you just can't find the exact fabric you'd like to finish your quilt. Well now, you can be the fabric designer . It's true, a number of webs... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2452">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 5 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2452 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2460 <p align="left">02/04/2010: For most of us, we purchased three tools when we started quilting. Assuming at that point you already had scissors, needles, and thread; you probably bought a rotary cutter, a ruler, and a mat. So, if a newbie already has those tools, what other tool would you recommend to a new quilter? Do they nee... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2460">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 4 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2460 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2481 <p align="left">02/03/2010: Visit Ricky Tims in the Midwest this weekend where he will be sharing his knowledge in lectures, demonstrations and a concert. Now that's an inspirational weekend! On February 5, 2010 Ricky will be at the Yoder Department Store for lecture/demonstrations on Grand Finale and Kool Kaleidoscope . You... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2481">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 3 Feb 2010 17:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2481 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2459 <p align="left">02/03/2010: Hey Batter, Batter! It's time to talk about batting or wadding as it's also known. As with pins and rulers, there are about a zillion variations. There is 100% cotton, cotton-polyester, 100% polyester, and wool. And let's not forget batting made out of bamboo and batting made out of 100% recycled pl... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2459">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 3 Feb 2010 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2459 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2480 <p align="left">02/02/2010: Today is the last day to enter the TQS License Plate contest. We want to see how quilting creativity is expressed on license plates from all over the world. Submit your image in Show and Tell by Tuesday, February 2, 2010 . That's today! The winning plate will be selected by ARJJ and announced in t... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2480">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 2 Feb 2010 10:53:33 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2480 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2479 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2479"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/9/2479/2479_kz4p0297_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/02/2010: Photo by Gregory Case Photography Click on Picture for a short trailer . Are you looking for a simple way to give your blocks a unique twist? Be sure to join us as quiltmaker Karla Alexander , best-selling author of the Stack the Deck book series, demonstrates how she creates and then alters a blo... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2479">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:51:30 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2479 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2478 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2478"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/8/2478/2478_patches_sewn_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/01/2010: If you have not already written the name of a friend or family member on a purple patch for the Name Quilts that will be part of the "Alzheimer's Illustrated: From Heartbreak to Hope" traveling quilt exhibit, it is not too late. Please email Ami Simms with the name of the names of family or friends ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2478">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 18:46:58 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2478 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2476 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2476"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2476/2476_tqsstarcrazymonth02_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>02/01/2010: "Star Crazy" "Hugs and Kisses" Let's get going on our BOM projects. If you are working on Star Crazy , this month you will be making two star and two chain blocks. For those working on Hugs and Kisses , you will make a wreath with daisies. No matter which BOM you choose, you are sure to learn ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2476">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 1 Feb 2010 05:13:28 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2476 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2477 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2477"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2477/2477_sparrow_on_computer_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/31/2010: We have a new website feature for you soon, but I'm having trouble with the computer. Why are there 35 windows open? Maybe someone out there is a computer expert who can help identify the problem so I can get back to work. --Capt'n John</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 15:29:39 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2477 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2464 <p align="left">01/31/2010: Groundhog day is celebrated February 2 in Canada and the US. It all centers around a little rodent named Punxsatawney Phil who is watched the world over when he comes out of his burrow. If he fails to see his shadow, he'll wander away from home and winter will be over. If he sees his shadow, he'll h... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2464">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 31 Jan 2010 11:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2464 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2470 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2470"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/0/2470/2470_dsc_0048_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/30/2010: Check out this gift bag and card. One of the gals brought her gift in this fancy dancy bag and I almost had a heart attack thinking that one of the younger guests was a quilter - No, but her mom is! How super cool is this? When ever it is time for a baby gift she "shops" at her Mom's for snugglie st... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2470">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 18:39:41 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2470 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2441 <p align="left">01/30/2010: Hollis Chatelain created this 80" x 60" masterpiece using hand dye-painted fabrics and machine quilting on 100% cotton fabric with Cotton Classic batting. It depicts the Sahel region where the baobab tree is called the "tree of life" because it provides food, medicine, and shade for the people who l... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2441">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2441 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2467 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2467"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2467/2467_nola_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/30/2010: I have the pleasure co-hosting a shower today for Baby Nola - we all took the pass card on games and are opting for another venue. During the party I will be taking photos of all the guests with baby Nola and compose a scrap book for Nola's Mom - along with the snap shots each guest will be asked to... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2467">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 30 Jan 2010 10:19:43 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2467 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2466 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2466"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2466/2466_4_n_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/29/2010: You might think that since I'm pretty tight with Alex that she would have just sent me her new 4 n 1 tool. However, it finally dawned on me that most of you are pretty tight with her too - so she'd have to send you all one - and I know that's not really possible. So, I bit the bullet and went to her... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2466">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:25:34 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2466 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2423 <p align="left">01/29/2010: In Episode 602, world-renowned quilter and author, Carol Doak brought us photos and stories from her recent trip to Iceland. This slide show features some of her wonderful quilts using her "can't miss" foundation-piecing methods. The quilts are featured in her books, Mariner's Compass Stars and S... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2423">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2423 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2465 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2465"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/5/2465/2465_400pxbirthdayparty_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/28/2010: Looks like these TQS folks already got the word....stay tuned...........</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:06:53 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2465 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2455 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2455"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/5/2455/2455_tools_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/28/2010: Choosing colors when creating quilt can be a daunting task. We all know that shading and value are important parts of what makes a quilt successful, but does color make a ruler successful? There are frosted rulers and clear rulers, yellow lines, green lines, black lines and red lines, how do you dec... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2455">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2455 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2462 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2462"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2462/2462_tino_coco_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/27/2010: Tino and Coco Great guesses everyone! The secret ingredient in Earnest's ribs is whiskey, but also garlic jelly. One of the best parts of the evening was meeting Jude's new puppies. Valentino and Coco. Since I had to tell the secret to the ribs, I took this as an opportunity to post the pups pics. O... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2462">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:43:58 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2462 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2454 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2454"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2454/2454_needle_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/27/2010: Did you know that during the revolutionary war there was a shortage of pins? Well that certainly isn't the case today. There are flat button head pins, applique pins, flower head pins, fork pins, glass head pins, patchwork pins, fine patchwork pins, quilting pins...and you get the idea. TQS wants to... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2454">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2454 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2461 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2461"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/1/2461/2461_judes_0520_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/26/2010: Judith Baker Montano called to invite Justin and I over for some of Ernest's famous ribs! Would you say no? Just look at the spread! Interestingly enough, that table is sitting right on the spot where a pony was once living. Several years ago the house was a total derelict - a shelter for a pony. No... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2461">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:11:41 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2461 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2458 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2458"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/8/2458/2458_dsc_0030_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/26/2010: When you walk in to your local quiltshop (or not so local) where does your inspiration come from.....or what is the best part? We wanna know........</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:58:50 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2458 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2457 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2457"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2457/2457_dsc_0096_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/25/2010: When we were at Road, we loved meeting up with our TQS family - Imagine our delight when member LVCindy whipped this out of her bag - OH MY GOODNESS - she shrank last years BOM in HALF!!!!!</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:29:12 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2457 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2438 <p align="left">01/24/2010: If you live on the West Coast and can't get to Washington D.C. to see the Behind the Scenes Lace/Quilt Tours mentioned in the January 19th Newsletter , maybe you can visit the Lace Museum and Guild in Sunnyvale, California. Their mission is to preserve lace and the art of lace making, to exhibit l... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2438">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 24 Jan 2010 06:02:07 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2438 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2450 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2450"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/0/2450/2450_img00012201001231157_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/23/2010: and so is the greater population of Livermore. Kids, dogs, adults and what's going on here? I think they are preparing for a semester at Chico State University - what do you think?</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:01:06 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2450 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2437 <p align="left">01/23/2010: Is your commute boring? Well, not in Belgium. Take a look at what happened at the Central Station of Antwerp. Two hundred dancers put this together with just two rehearsals of "Do Re Mi." They were promoting the search for someone to play the lead role in the musical "The Sound of Music" for Belgian... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2437">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:19:53 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2437 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2449 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2449"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/9/2449/2449_haitiearthquake_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/23/2010: The world has watched in horror at the events that have unfolded in Haiti over the past 10 days. Our hearts go out to those who are experiencing suffering and loss. TQS has received queries about what our community can do. The big question is, "What can we do?" The directors of ARJJ have had several... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2449">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:01:09 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2449 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2436 <p align="left">01/22/2010: Quilters have many ways to express their feelings and creativity. This was very evident in the parking lot of the Ontario Convention Center during the Road to California quilt show this January. TQS wants to see what gets your motor running. Want to win a TQS goodie bag? Well, we want to give you t... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2436">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:03:19 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2436 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2440 <p align="left">01/22/2010: Here is another selection of the amazing quilts seen this year at Road to California. There seemed to be even more exceptional quilting than ever and other noticeable trends included the use of crystals for highlighting and the application of thread-painting. The imaginations of these quilters is b... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2440">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:01:25 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2440 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2445 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2445"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/5/2445/2445_dscn4207_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/21/2010: This past weekend at Road to CA we got to hang out with our TWO 2010 BOMs by Sue Garman. Check out the details in the quilting! If you are interested in the kits make sure you get yours soon as there are a limited amount available. Raise your hand if you are on board with this years BOM!</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:48:29 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2445 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2442 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2442"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2442/2442_boone_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/20/2010: It's an exciting day for us here at TQS. TQS Ruth is heading to the mountains of North Carolina to meet our 50,000 TQS Member Winner Joan Piercy. They will be meeting at the Sew Original in Boone. So if you are near and you want to stop by to say "Hi", we would love to see other TQSrs! Ruth is taki... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2442">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 07:29:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2442 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2433 <p align="left">01/18/2010: Here a few of the amazing quilts that graced the walls of Road to California this year. There was everything from wholecloth miniatures to abstract design. The quality of the work every year just seems to get better and better. Take a look at some of the winners and see if you don't recognize a few ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2433">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:05:41 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2433 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2434 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2434"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2434/2434_caroldoak_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/18/2010: Photo by Gregory Case Photography Join in Episode 602 us for a hands on lesson in "can't-miss" foundation paper piecing from world-renowned quilter Carol Doak . Carol technique tricks will make you wonder why you never tried this exacting method of piecing. But wait--there's more. Ricky shows how ma... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2434">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:42:18 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2434 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2409 <p align="left">01/16/2010: Goldie Richmond creator of the Papago Reservation Quilt. In 1932, Goldie and her husband opened Tracy's Trading Post at San Simon, 110 miles west of Tucson on the Tohono O'odham (formerly known as Papago) Reservation. Goldie stitched quilts to sell at the trading post. She developed exceptional pict... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2409">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:00:22 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2409 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2428 <p align="left">01/16/2010: Annette, Gail and Helen have done it again with their Best of Show win at the Road to California Quilter's Conference and Showcase. Many of you watched when Annette Hendricks (USA), Gail Thomas (Canada), and Helen Godden (Australia) began working on this quilt here at Tims Art Quilt Studio in La Vet... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2428">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2428 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2431 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2431"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/1/2431/2431_kit_12_spools_1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/15/2010: Mark your calendar for Monday, January 18th when Carol Doak shares her secrets to great foundation paper piecing in Episode 602 . For those that want to work along with Carol, you may want to get your supplies ready. And we understand that AURIfil has some great thread to help give you excellent res... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2431">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:36:06 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2431 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2432 <p align="left">01/15/2010: Make a Smilebox slideshow Come see John & I at Road to California through Sunday in Booth 1501 where we are surrounded by wonderful quilts from some of our Guest artists and TQS members. Take a look at the fun, the variety and the detail of these quilts. Road to California has put together qu... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2432">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:30:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2432 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2427 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2427"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2427/2427_facebook_sm.bmp" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/15/2010: Did you know that TQS is on Facebook and Twitter? Alex and Ricky and the team are expanding our digital reach throughout cyberspace. The more places quilters see TQS, the more members we can welcome into our worldwide community! To make it easy to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, we have added th... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2427">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:34:32 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2427 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2430 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2430"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/0/2430/2430_friendship_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/15/2010: THANK YOU TQS! I had the BEST birthday ever - still sorting through the gifts (oh you have good taste) - as a result, I am making up the guest bed for Libby (to sort and organize my "stuff") and packing my bags for Mexico! Oh yes, and hanging out at Road to CA.Yo ho yo ho - It's a cyber life for me!... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2430">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:18:32 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2430 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2429 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2429"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/9/2429/2429_alexbirthdaypresents_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/14/2010: Okay everyone. Alex has been busting a button to get over to open her presents! How gracious and generous you all have been. She's opening yours now. What does she find? And why do you think it is the perfect Alex Anderson gift? Did you see what I got her? It's in the comments.</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:09:03 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2429 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2426 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2426"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2426/2426_alex_surprise_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/14/2010: Okay everybody - here she comes! SURPRISE ALEX!!! WHOO HOO, THE TQS FAMILY ARE ALL HERE! Alex jumps - is stunned and amazed to see so many of you here. She smacks me for making her think she was coming over to select projects next years shows and to finalize an article for The Quilt Life. Nonetheles... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2426">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:38:32 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2426 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2425 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2425"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/5/2425/2425_balloons_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/14/2010: Welcome to Alex's virtual birthday party. Come on in and make yourself comfortable. Alex will be here in a while. In the meantime would you like something to drink - or a snack? Did you have any problems getting here and did you find a parking spot? Okay - drinks/snacks - what's your pleasure?</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:31:34 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2425 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2414 <p align="left">01/13/2010: The San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles is currently exhibiting, " Still Crazy " through February 7, 2010. The exhibit represents glorious Victorian crazy quilts from the Museum's permanent collection. According to the museum it is "A purely decorative art object that fused a 16th century Japanes... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2414">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:25:58 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2414 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2424 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2424"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2424/2424_shhh_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/12/2010: Hey everyone! Thursday this week (the 14th) is Alex's birthday. She'll be enjoying all of the festivities at Road to California, but I've decided to throw her a virtual birthday party? Check the Daily Blog three times on Thursday to participate in the party. I knew you would want to know in advance... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2424">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:59:56 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2424 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2422 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2422"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2422/2422_rickydreds_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/12/2010: Ricky here. PennyM was only sort of kidding about me getting hair extensions. I think she was walking by while I was getting my new makeover. Do you like the new me?</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:49:15 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2422 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2421 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2421"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/1/2421/2421_penny_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/12/2010: PennyM for making me LOL about Ricky's hair extensions - Penny, you too will be receiving a 4 in 1 tool! It pays to play on TQS.</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:35:48 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2421 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2399 <p align="left">01/11/2010: Keeping all of your tools, fabric, patterns and other quilting items organized can often be a challenge. Take a stroll through Libby Lehman's studio and office to learn how to organize from an organizational pro. You might be surprised to learn that both her studio and office are relatively small ro... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2399">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:04:08 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2399 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2418 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2418"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/8/2418/2418_tablecontest_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/11/2010: "Spring's Counterpoint" by TQS member pattheclarinetist How would you like to like to win money for your original quilted creation? TQS is offering the chance for you to win in the first of three seasonal contests. We are kicking things off with our Spring Table Runner Contest . Here are the detail... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2418">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:28:12 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2418 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2420 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2420"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/0/2420/2420_dscn4377_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/11/2010: I decided that the hair dryer blog comments deserved a contest - you never know at TQS when a random blog will roll out a winner simply by participating with a comment! Randomly I choose a number and Soren2go has won my new 4 in 1 tool! Congratulations - it pays to comment and blog on TQS - be an ac... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2420">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:11:34 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2420 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2413 <p align="left">01/10/2010: TQS is truly blessed with the talent of our members from around the globe, and our goal was to showcase this amazing talent for the thousands of attendees at this popular West Coast venue. The TQS exhibit, titled " A Twist On Tradition ," will feature fifteen original quilts based on traditional pat... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2413">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 19:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2413 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2410 <p align="left">01/10/2010: Make a Smilebox slideshow The talented members of TQS are sharing with us some of their "Quilts of Winter." Each member has their own vision of the Winter season, including their joys and expectations for the Spring to follow. If you'd like to learn more about any of these quilts you can visit the... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2410">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2410 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2417 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2417"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2417/2417_2288_fpv2frontweb_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/09/2010: We know that many of you loved the incredible gifts that Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero created in Episode 507 with just the click of her mouse and a home printer. Jeanie has mastered the art of turning photos into kaleidoscopes that can then be transformed into fun gifts and projects! And once again, she is ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2417">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 20:46:20 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2417 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2419 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2419"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/9/2419/2419_dscn4367_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/09/2010: NOW what is Alex up to????....YOU tell the story.</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 14:34:39 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2419 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2408 <p align="left">01/09/2010: Fraser Smith is a sculptor of wood. This is a photograph of his wood quilt "Square Dance" prior to being stained, as well as the finished work. He uses watercolors and oil-based pigments to create his astounding pieces of art. This piece, "Floating" was acquired by the National Quilt Museum in Pad... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2408">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 9 Jan 2010 11:10:45 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2408 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2401 <p align="left">01/08/2010: TQS Member, Barbara Acchino, has done it again with one of her many collections (remember the Aprons and the Thimbles) related to quilting and sewing. This is a collection of ceramic houses including everything from a seamstress home to a tailor shop, Jo-Ann Fabrics, and a Thimbleberry's quilt shop.... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2401">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:28:44 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2401 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2412 <p align="left">01/08/2010: TQS is ready to hit the Road to California Quilter's Conference and Showcase. Here's your chance to see the 2010 pieced BOM, Star Crazy and the 2010 Applique BOM, Hugs and Kisses . Making a guest appearance will be the 2009 BOM, Stars for a New Day . Once you've seen these beautiful quilts in person... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2412">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 14:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2412 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2415 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2415"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/5/2415/2415_bigquilt_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/08/2010: Some people might say you and your small group of quilting friends are obsessed, but in reality, you all just love quilting and love being together. You've had a ritual for years of traveling together to a particular quilting event--maybe even more than one--or perhaps you go somewhere different eve... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2415">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 13:27:11 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2415 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2416 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2416"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2416/2416_el_burnes_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/08/2010: We loved our show with Eleanor Burns - she is a VERY funny and inspirational lady (and she gave Ricky Stripping lessons - it's true!) who has helped shaped the industry as we know it today. - Now it's your turn to hang with Eleanor. Ricky Tims and Alex Anderson's magazine, The Quilt Life , wants to ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2416">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 08:58:44 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2416 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2411 <p align="left">01/07/2010: The TQS "Who Made These Quilts" Contest was great fun, and we thought you might enjoy knowing who did make those quilts. A great number of entrants had all the right answers. Some of you were even clever enough to figure out that Barbara Olson's quilt was upside down. And now, chosen entirely by ran... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2411">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 7 Jan 2010 07:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2411 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/1916 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/1916"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/1916/1916_alex_quilting_thumb_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/06/2010: One of the perks of membership are the quilting classes. Alex has over 70 classes on the list and more coming. We know you are busy, so these are short classes that teach, give advice and tips to keep you on a learning path. Sometimes the class is just an important reminder to keep you safe or on tr... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/1916">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 6 Jan 2010 07:27:09 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/1916 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2402 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2402"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2402/2402_button_join_now_sm.gif" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/04/2010: Join Alex, Ricky, and the TQS crew in Episode 601 as legendary quilter, author, and fabric designer Jinny Beyer invited us back to her home in Northern Virginia. Click the picture for a short trailer. Jinny shares her technique for fast and accurate hand piecing. This is a special show you won't... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2402">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 4 Jan 2010 01:01:33 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2402 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2398 <p align="left">01/03/2010: Back in April 2009, Ricky requested help in cleaning up his studio. As you can see in the original blog , he wasn't kidding. But you TQS members came through as usual and gave him some great tips for cleaning up his act. See what happened by clicking here .</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 3 Jan 2010 16:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2398 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2397 <p align="left">01/03/2010: Is your New's Resolution to make a Dear Jane quilt? Most of us have thought about giving it a try, but here's an artist who took it upon themselves to create their own original Dear Jane masterpiece. To see more photos and learn how it was done, click on the quilt. When you are on the webshots page... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2397">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 3 Jan 2010 11:59:30 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2397 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2407 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2407"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2407/2407_farmvillelogo1_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/03/2010: Many TQS fans are also on Facebook and Facebook fans are playing Farmville. Many of the quilters playing farmville are living The Quilt Life by planting their crops, positioning their bales of hay, etc, to result in fun FarmVille quilt pattern. The Quilt Life, Ricky and Alex's new magazine, is havin... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2407">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 3 Jan 2010 07:34:45 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2407 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2405 <p align="left">01/03/2010: </p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 3 Jan 2010 05:18:45 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2405 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2396 <p align="left">01/02/2010: It's time for art class as Pam Holland introduces us to Australian art teacher and quilter, Suzanne Gummow. Be sure to write down the 3 P's. Following the 3 P's would be a great New Year's resolution. Click on the photo to start the video</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 2 Jan 2010 14:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2396 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2390 <p align="left">01/02/2010: Do you think you can recognize the work of many of TQS's quilt artists? If you have been watching the shows, viewing the slideshows, visiting the gallery, and checking out the Daily Blog, you probably can. TQS is going to give you the opportunity to show your knowledge by having you tell us, Who Mad... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2390">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 2 Jan 2010 05:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2390 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2404 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2404"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2404/2404_1325_suegarman_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/01/2010: Meet Sue Garman, the creator of our fabulous 2010 TQS Block of the Month quilts: "Star Crazy" and "Hugs and Kisses". Sue grew up in the aerospace industry, was trained as a CPA, and started her career by negotiating multi-million dollar contracts for NASA. She married a NASA engineer that she met in... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2404">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 1 Jan 2010 14:10:48 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2404 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2400 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2400"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/0/2400/2400_tqsstarcrazymonth01_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>01/01/2010: "Star Crazy" -January Check out the new BOMs. Join us we take a learning trip with Sue Garman and TQS. We have 2 BOMs for this year. One is for our Applique lovers and one is for our Piecing fans. However, it may be time for you piecers to learn to Applique or vice versa. Whatever your cho... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2400">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 1 Jan 2010 08:55:51 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2400 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2403 <p align="left">12/31/2009: The New Year's Eve Ball drop began in 1907 and had dropped every year except 1942 and 1943. They had to suspend the ceremony due to war time blackout restrictions. The first ball was made of iron and wood and had 25-watt light bulbs. It was 5 feet in diameter and weighed 700 pounds. This year the ba... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2403">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2403 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2406 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2406"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2406/2406_2010resolutions_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/31/2009: New Year's Resolutions! They say accountability is half the battle. So let's all be accountable to each other. Stating it and/or writing it down helps even more. So, here we go! Tell us your New Year's resolution? And, if you want to know what the TQS crew are hoping to achieve - read the comments.</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:32:28 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2406 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2388 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2388"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/8/2388/2388_the_quilt_life_magazine_sm.png" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/31/2009: Here is a preview of The Quilt Life Table of Contents for the Premier Issue. Just click on the picture to get an enlarged view of the coming fun. Be sure to enlarge it to 100%. You can still sign up today at the discounted rate. Click on The Quilt Life banner in the right border.</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:52:20 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2388 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2394 <p align="left">12/31/2009: As you all know, we recently hit 50,000 registered members on the TQS site. Well, back in March 2009, we had just 40,000 and you all wanted to know where they came from. Well, they come from everywhere. Click here to visit with TQS members from all over the world.</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2394 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2392 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2392"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2392/2392_20080918_tqs_finished_rev007_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/30/2009: Only One More Day Left to Download the 2009 BOM! Alert to Star Members: This is your last chance to acquire the complete, exclusive TQS Block of the Month quilt pattern that Sue Garman created for us in 2009, and that is available to you FREE, as a Star Member , through December 31, 2009. ( After ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2392">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:53:29 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2392 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2393 <p align="left">12/30/2009: In February of 2009, the TQS Quilt Gallery hit 12,000 quilts with a quilt by TQS Member bettyannseeman Today we are at almost 15,000. We're still a few quilts away from one lucky member winning a Ricky Tims Rhapsody Quilt when we reach 36,000 so keep on showing us your quilts! To see the original b... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2393">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2393 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2391 <p align="left">12/29/2009: Do you think you've seen everything there is to see on the TQS website? Join us as we journey through the last year and highlight some of the little delights that make TQS so much fun. From January 2009, learn Ricky's One-Seam Flying Geese technique. Click on the picture and see what you discover.</p><br clear="all"/> Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2391 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2387 <p align="left">12/28/2009: Throughout the next several weeks we will be featuring special quilting highlights. Here is a Slideshow that we have not presented before. It is a collection of quilts shown at Houston 2009. It has it all: great design, great quilting, International quilters, and a quilt based on a Sue Garman patter... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2387">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Mon, 28 Dec 2009 00:08:31 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2387 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2338 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2338"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/8/2338/2338_rt_snow_barn2_6657_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/27/2009: By the time we made it to Ricky and Justin's place, we were ready for a chance to sit and check out the spectacular view from their deck. We went outside with the chimenia crackling away as we dug into the molten chocolate dessert they had prepared for us. After a few bites, and a few oooohs and aa... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2338">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 18:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2338 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2319 <p align="left">12/27/2009: This quilt, The Fairy, was created in 1936 by Ruby M. Lanning Lundgren. it is 76" x97". It was created for her daughter, Elaine Lundgren Carlson. The hair is solid hand embroidery and for the gossamer gown she used some crayon. It took about a year to make the quilt. Fairy 1 - 42 pieces, non-rotat... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2319">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2319 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2337 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2337"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/7/2337/2337_dsc00038_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/26/2009: We were greeted at Lilo's by a holiday chorus from a small menagerie of four-legged creatures, dogs and cats alike. Lilo loves to cook and was happy to finally have some men in the house who could handle a few vegetables. Ruth commented on Lilo's blue and white dishes as they were an unexpected and ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2337">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2337 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2286 <p align="left">12/26/2009: Terrie Sandelin is sharing with TQS more than 25 of her beautiful miniature quilts. She has a special system that ensures the results will come out right. Watch episode 511 , Mini Delights, to learn more about Terrie. You can also visit Terrie's website, www.terriesandelin.com . Make a Smileb... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2286">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2286 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2385 <p align="left">12/26/2009: It's Boxing Day (the day after Christmas Day). I'll let our friends from countries who celebrate Boxing Day tell us all about it. What do you do on Boxing Day? Apparently more folks than usual had a white Christmas. I even had reports of snow in County Donegal in Ireland and my quilter friend in Nor... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2385">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:54:52 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2385 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2384 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2384"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2384/2384_christmas_table_sm.png" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/26/2009: Photo by TQS member hatshepsut . My most memorable Christmas was when I was about 8 years old. My family and I were at my great aunt's house for the traditional Christmas celebration. The night was cold and it was snowing pretty hard. The living room was filled with 3 generations of family and I re... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2384">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:45:23 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2384 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2336 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2336"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/6/2336/2336_christmas_party_2009_050_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/25/2009: We didn't think the aroma coming from the kitchen could have been more appetizing than the few nibbly's we'd already had, but it was heavenly and we were not disappointed when Ruth walked into the dining room with a lovely soup tureen filled to the brim with Creamy Wild Mushroom Soup. As we took a f... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2336">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 15:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2336 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2383 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2383"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/3/2383/2383_nativity_jimshore_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/25/2009: Photo by TQS member eyeonquilts . Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE. I grew up in a town that sets the bar for the definition of small town. It had the grand total of no more than 2000 people when I was growing up. The town is called Juana Diaz, in Puerto Rico. We didn't have the chan... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2383">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Fri, 25 Dec 2009 14:32:52 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2383 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2334 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2334"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/4/2334/2334_christmas_party_2009_064_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/24/2009: The house smelled wonderful as we were greeted by Ruth's children, Paige and Alex, at the front door...we weren't sure what the aroma was, but it could only be good. The ladies headed off to the kitchen to take a peek and the men headed straight for the appetizers. Being in North Carolina they knew ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2334">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2334 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2382 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2382"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/2/2382/2382_hooblerbarn_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/24/2009: A photo I took from our driveway of our neighbors barn. Listen to the entire Christmas In A Small Town record for FREE! - now through midnight on Christmas. My gift to you. Wishing you all a VERY Merry Christmas! Pump up the volume! CLICK HERE TO LISTEN!</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:59:50 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2382 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2376 <p align="left">12/24/2009: A big THANK YOU goes out to TQS member NicoleG for sharing with us all of the lovely images from the European Patchwork Meeting. We certainly have enjoyed this mini vacation to France. In this last show, we share quilts from Turkey and New Zealand. The Turkish quilts feature luscious silks, satins, ... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2376">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:35:13 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2376 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2381 <p align="left"><a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2381"><img src="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/blog/1/2381/2381_ch_23_sm.jpg" align="left" title="Read More" border="0" /></a>12/24/2009: Photo by TQS member cjbeg . Share your holiday quilts or holiday photos HERE. I grew up in the Appalachian Mountains. Christmas was an amazing, almost magical time. As kids we thought we were rich! We had no idea just how hard our parents struggled, as did just about everyone in the Appalachians. Th... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2381">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:23:03 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2381 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2335 <p align="left">12/23/2009: We arrived at Alex's house full of cheer as we had not all seen each other since Houston, even Sparrow came out to say hello. Capt. John started off the festivities by presenting each person with a glass of bubbly. He selected a nice 2008 Riva Ranch Chardonnay from the Wente Vineyards. Founded more... (<a href="http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2335">read more</a>)</p><br clear="all"/> Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:00:00 CSThttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/2335 http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/images/custom/valid-rss.pnghttp://www.thequiltshow.com/os/rss/blog/blog.xml