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The Quilt Show Newsletter - February 9, 2022

Multi-Award Winning Abstract Quilt, What You Need to Hand Quilt, Alex Teaches The Wheat Ear Stitch, Dolce & Gabbana Spring Summer Show 2021, Carolyn Friedlander's "Shirts" Mini Quilt, An Early Spring Puzzle
Welcome to Wednesday - February 9, 2022
Featured Quilt - First Place Abstract at Road to California 2022

Dreamweaver II by Beth Schillig won not one, but TWO awards in different Abstract categories at different shows. It won First Place - Abstract at Road to California 2022 and Third Place - Abstract at Houston 2021. Beth says about creating the quilt, "After hand dyeing my fabrics, I love exploring the capabilities of my various machines. An electric cutter machine creates perfect circles and ovals in heavy interfacing for appliqué templates. My sewing machines are used for accurate piecing and decorative embroidery stitches to enhance the appliqués, and my sit down longarm for freehand quilting including ruler work. My only handwork is to attach the yo-yo’s and add beads."
See "Dreamweaver II"
Alex Shows The Ins and Outs of Hand Quilting
While Hand Quilting, Go With The Flow

In our latest show, Alex discusses the importance of using a fabric backing that is not a tight weave and a large enough piece (that can be pieced together) to avoid stretching. While also talking about about needle and thread choices, she shows you how to rock the needle to achieve the most even stitches along with a trick for tying off in the air with a French knot.

Learn from Alex, and Ricky, by watching How to Do Hand Quilting and How to Do Machine Quilting with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims.
Watch The Show
The Quilt Show LIVE: Wheat Ear Stitch!
Make It Your Own Embroidery Stitch Along Class #17

This Wheat Ear Stitch is fun, different, and Alex says it is easy to make. Does anyone else think it looks like a fish? Working with your hands is refreshing and fun. This stitch will look good on any project.

Alex is LIVE TODAY, Wednesday, February 9, 2022 @ 10am PST, 1pm EST, and 6pm London time. All classes are recorded so they can be viewed later.
Watch Alex LIVE
Dolce & Gabbana Women’s Spring Summer Show 2021
Delectable Dolce & Gabbana Designs

Love it or hate it, Dolce & Gabbana certainly put their patchwork out for the world to see in their Women's Spring Summer 2021 fashion show held at the Metropol in Milan, Italy.
Watch The Video
Carolyn Friedlander's "Shirts" Mini Quilt and Class
Pattern + Charm Packs + FREE Class = Too Much Fun!

Looking for a fun project without the commitment of a full-sized quilt? Make Carolyn Friedlander's "Shirts" mini quilt. It's even charm pack friendly!

Once you've got your materials, check out Dee Christopher's FREE Shirts Mini Quilt Class where she walks you through how to make the paper pieced blocks and offers tips on assembling and finishing your wall quilt.
Shirts Mini Quilt Pattern
Charm Packs
Watch Dee's Class
The Quilt Show Puzzle: An Early Spring Quilt Blooms
"May Day" by Emily Taylor

Made in May during the quarantine of 2020, Emily Taylor's May Day quilt is a collage wonder. On a quest to create some beautiful flowers in fabric, Emily felt that she finally nailed it with this one. Utilizing pieces of fabric smaller than her hand, Emily used the foundation panel technique to create the values and dimensions seen throughout the quilt.

See more of Emily's quilts in How to Make a Collage Quilt with Emily Taylor | THEIRstory Exhibit with Susanne Miller Jones.
Go To Puzzle
See The Quilt
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