The Quilt Show Newsletter - May 3, 2024
On The Set with Judy Gauthier
This Sunday we'll start featuring a fresh round of guests that will be making their debuts on The Quilt Show. First up is Judy Gauthier, who will be brining with her a set of tips to organize your scraps, cut your squares, and an assortment of quilt layouts utilizing those pre-cut squares. Watch the video and a get a glimpse of all the fun coming your way.
The Quilt Show Puzzle: "Pathways" by Mary Kerr
Do a puzzle of Mary Kerr's quilt, Pathways.
Trailer 3409: Learn Simple Color Theory and How to Organize and Cut Your Scrap Quilts with Judy Gauthier
Debuting May 5, 2024: On the next Quilt Show, Judy Gauthier is her name and those wild bins of scraps are what she's going to tame. If you love scrap quilting, or want to learn about it but you feel a little paralyzed, Judy is here to get you moving. Judy teaches you simple color theory and a method for organizing your scraps that will help you get a grip on your stash.
The Quilt Show Newsletter - May 1, 2024
Jinny's Memory Match: 05/01/24
Play Jinny Beyer's Memory Match Game and start your day the right way!
The Quilt Show Puzzle: "Galactic Quilt" by Tara Faughnan
Do a puzzle of Tara Faughnan's quilt, Galactic Quilt.
The Quilt Show Newsletter - April 29, 2024
Textile Talks: Textiles Highlights from the Collection of the Museum of Arts and Design, presented by SAQA
Presented by SAQA: "This talk presents the evolution of MAD's fiber collection alongside the history of the museum's exhibitions about textiles and fiber art. It will be presented by Elissa Auther, MAD's Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and William and Mildred Lasdon Chief Curator." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 2 PM EDT.
WeAllSew Tutorial: Flying Geese Patchwork Bag
Inspired by summer sunsets and in need of a bucket bag, Giuseppe Ribaudo at WeAllSew came up with this wonderful, trendy and functional, Flying Geese Patchwork Bag.
The Quilt Show Puzzle: "Mutton But Letters" by Janet Stone
Do a puzzle of Janet Stone's quilt, Mutton But Letters.
The Quilt Show Newsletter - April 28, 2024
Look and See Who Won a Brand New BERNINA!
The winner of the fabulous BERNINA 475QE - Kaffe Edition has picked up up their brand new machine from their local dealer. This was the grand prize for our 2024 International Quilting Weekend festivities. They've sent us a picture of their prize and are overjoyed. Click through and see who won!
The Making of the Dior Spring-Summer 2023 Haute Couture Collection
From Christian Dior: "Filmmaker Mélinda Triana traces the making of the Dior Spring-Summer 2023 Haute Couture show. The behind-the-scenes mini documentary opens with Maria Grazia Chiuri who presents the collection’s starting point, archive images of Josephine Baker dressed in Dior, and heads into the Ateliers, revealing the savoir-faire behind the looks. It wraps with artist Mickalene Thomas who shares the story behind the set, composed of giant portraits of iconic personalities symbolizing a new pantheon of women."
The Quilt Show Puzzle: "Creamsicles And Chocolate" by Mary Kerr
Do a puzzle of Mary Kerr's quilt, Creamsicles And Chocolate.
Ricky Tims Talks To Producer Shelly Heesacker About Her Vision for Mary Kerr's Show
Shelly Heesacker, the producer of The Quilt Show, tells Ricky Tims about her vision for Mary Kerr's guest appearance. Mary uses the Drunkard's Path block but puts her own spin on it. You will learn about "Make Do" quilts, "Craklin Mats" and "Southern Quilts".
The Quilt Show Newsletter - April 26, 2024
"New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Roaring Twenties" Sneak Peek
Once in a while, our TQS Photographer and Newsletter editor steps in front of the camera, but it has to be a very rare occasion. In this instance, Mary Kay Davis got to see her quilt live and in person at the National Quilt Museum as part of the New Quilts from an Old Favorite: Roaring Twenties exhibit. Click through to see Mary's quilt quilt and learn about it and the exhibit.
WeAllSew Tutorial: Modern Floor Cloth
From Stacy Schlyer at WeAllSew: "When it comes to changing up home decor, don’t forget the floor! Adding a floor cloth to your entryway, kitchen, bedroom, or even the bathroom can coordinate your look and transform a room. This modern looking design can fit in with any style and is simple to make. Plus, it’s easy to change the size of your cloth just by adding more blocks."
The Quilt Show Puzzle: "Temperance" by Mary Kerr
Do a puzzle of Mary Kerr's quilt, Temperance.