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This week's Quilt of the Week was selected by Alex. It is called, "Memories of Arizona," by quiltdavis. It is a montage of photos of Arizona taken while on vacation. It is approximately 65.25" x 23.75" and is made from commercial batiks as well as hand-dyed, hand-painted cotton fabric. To learn more about the quilt, click on the Quilt Gallery button on the navigation bar and then enter 1013590 into the Quilt # box.
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I just got through watching this show. You are going to love it! Good information, Fun Setting, Wonderful Quilts, and a Great Quilting Space.
Alex
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It's Mother's Day! Let's take a look at some of the amazing quilts by our TQS members celebrating the wonderful women in their lives.
If you'd like to learn more about the quilts, just click on the Quilt Gallery and search by TQS member name, e.g. wildrosecreations.
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Mothers are an amazing breed. They care even when it makes no sense.
Click on the picture to start the video, then get on that phone and call.
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Bonnie Browning, author of nine books, including Borders & Finishing Touches 2, has graciously provided us with a Smilebox presentation she made of some of her many quilts, books, and projects. You'll be surprised by the creativity she used to render aid to her husband when he made a special request in his time of need. Come see what Bonnnie has to share.
To learn more about Bonnie, watch Episode 609.
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Dr. Bob Purcell is back with more Thread Therapy. This month, we will learn about "Proper Tension" and we don't mean the kind in your shoulders! He is talking "thread tension" and how a few adjustments will really make a HUGE difference in our quilting and sewing.
To start your lesson, click the photo above.
Now that you have mastered the art of tension, Bob wants you to play with more types of thread. So he is giving one TQS member a $50 Gift Certificate to Superior Threads.
To enter, send an email to DrBob@thequiltshow.com and type in "Tension" in the subject line. Deadline is Monday, May 10, 2010 at midnight PST. This contest is open to ALL TQS members worldwide, so enter today!
If you're late to class, watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "Metallics" by clicking here To watch Dr. Bob's lesson on "The Importance of Needles", click here
For more information on all the different threads available to you, please visit the Superior Threads website at www.superiorthreads.com.
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Back by Popular Demand! Bernina is providing TQS with thirteen, brand-new instructional videos to help you on your way.
Beginning, Friday, May 7, a new video will be introduced every other week. You'll learn about embroidered applique, designing your quilts, using new edge finishes, and so much more.
The first video, Skinny Mini, will show you how to practice your precision piecing when making those narrow, quilted runners which are great for plant stands, window sills, sofa tables, and more.
Click on the banner here, or anytime on the banner in the upper left border, for great short sewing lessons.
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This Sunday, here in America, we'll be celebrating Mother's Day. TQS wants you to share any quilting memories you have with your mother or grandmother and what it meant to you as a quilter.
Did they teach you to quilt? Did you learn a life lesson that could be drawn from the experience of quilting?
Submit a comment and share your memories.
Happy Mother's Day!
Quilt is Grandmother's Legacy by TQS member, GailEThomas.
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Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Twisted Mexico quilt by wafermaker Mexican Star quilt by doowopddbop
Cinco de Mayo, which is Spanish for "Fifth of May" is celebrated to commemorate the Mexican army's victory over the French at the Battle of Puebal on May 5, 1862. While it is not "Mexican Independence Day" which is September 16, it is observed to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride.
If you have never been to Mexico, come celebrate some of its beauty by revisting Pam Holland's recent videos of her trip to Mexico. If you have been to Mexico, submit a comment and tell us all about it. What did you like best?
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Don't Forget...TQS Wants to Know
We know how much you enjoy learning new skills as you create a beautiful quilt, so TQS and Block-of-the-Month designer, Sue Garman, already are thinking about the Block-of-the-Month quilt for 2011. Sue has lots of ideas, but thought that we should give YOU, our members, the opportunity to tell us what you would like to see as next year's special project. Please take a moment to answer a few questions that will help Sue design a quilt that YOU would love to make.
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