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Featured Quilt - "F"antastic, Is a Word We Would Use to Describe the Sixth Quilt In Janet Stone's Alphabet Series!
Today we continue with our presentation of the quilts in Janet Stone's Alphabet series, currently hanging in the National Quilt Museum as part of her exhibit, Janet Stone: And Now I Know My ABCs!. Janet tells us that "each quilt contains the entire alphabet, not just a specific letter."
The sixth quilt is Nouveau Quattro Alfabetico, and was created using the classic art nouveau typeface in mind, a favorite of hers from her childhood. Janet says, "My favorite typeface when I was young was the classic art nouveau typeface. I decided I would feature it in this quilt. I came up with the idea of using the letters mirror imaged, side by side and up and down. I liked the way it didn't immediately read as letters. The gray and white backgrounds were reverse appliquéd with the batiks underneath. This was the first time for some major free motion feather quilting and pebbles. I marked the spines of the feathers and then just free motion quilted them. I remember after I finished the quilting, some of the groups of feathers had only 9 plumes, and in some there were 10. I thought, oh no, I won't win any prizes with this quilt when the judges realize my feathers aren't the same. (I later realized that judges spend less than 5 minutes judging each quilt, and they have no time to be counting feathers!)"
Janet's quilts in the series have been collected and presented together in her most recent book, Mutton But Letters!, which is available to purchase in her Etsy shop or in the gift shop of The National Quilt Museum.
And a fun fact from Janet about this quilt: "My husband thought the way I positioned the letters in this quilt made them look like some kind of Alien symbols."
Learn from Janet right here at The Quilt Show by watching her in Block of the Month Quilt 2014 A-Z for Ewe and Me! by Janet Stone. |
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Michelle Cain and Ricky Tims Team Up for a Super New Show! |
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Jump For Joy with Jelly Rolls and More!
Meet Michelle Cain, a pattern designer and author who loves creating quilts that feature traditional blocks and motifs with a contemporary twist. She is passionate about Jelly Rolls, and enjoys sharing creative ways to build new designs with them. Get ready to have fun, get creative, and discover new ways to work with these versatile pre-cut strips!
Plus, discover how a bit of handwork can add a personal touch to your binding with chunky stitches. Then, check out Ricky’s free-motion machine bobbin embroidery, which produces lettering that looks just like handwriting.
Watch Michelle and Ricky in Jelly Rolls & Chunky Stitch Binding – Michelle Cain | Bobbin Embroidery Lettering - Ricky Tims, which debuts today!
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WeAllSew Tutorial: Star Bean Bag Toss |
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Fun for the Whole Family
Here's a fun and easy tutorial for a bean bag toss game from Faith Jones at WeAllSew. This project is lightweight, great for all ages, and perfect for taking to your 4th of July BBQ. |
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Textile Talks: Material Nation - American Expressions with Carolyn Ducey |
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Discussing 250 Years Worth of American Quiltmaking
Presented by the International Quilt Museum: "Join Carolyn Ducey for a peek into "Material Nation: 250 Years of American Quiltmaking" — a museum-wide exhibition opening at the IQM throughout the month of June. Ducey will also be joined by artist and quiltmaker Celeste Butler for a discussion of her work included in the exhibition."
Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2 PM EDT. |
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In The Store - Nantucket Summer Fat Quarter Bundle and By-The-Yard Fabrics |
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Nantucket Summer Fat Quarter Bundle |
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Nantucket Summer Somerset Cream Navy - By The Yard |
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Some Seaside Styles To Accentuate Your Design
Inspired by sun-drenched shores and breezy seaside cottages, Moda's Nantucket Summer collection captures the timeless charm of coastal New England in a palette of soft blues, crisp whites, and classic prints. Featuring florals, plaids, stripes, and delicate textures, these fabrics are perfect for creating quilts that feel fresh, elegant, and effortlessly summery. |
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The Quilt Show Puzzle: Creative and Curving "Halos" |
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You'll Get it Finished...
...with TQS in your corner. Whether it's learning how to make a quilt sandwich, discovering the right kind of batting, or finding a way to organize your bits and pieces, The Quilt Show is here for you!
Join Us!
(This corner is from Lois Podolny's studio.) |
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