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Sunday Smiles - January 18, 2026 |
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Featured Quilt - So Much to Discover
Wen-Tsz Jeng's quilt, Joyful Stitches - Happiness, was on display at the Houston International Quilt Festival 2025 as part of the Taiwan Patchwork Quilt Association Members exhibit. You'll want to take a close look at the details of the quilt to discover the many different techniques that were used, including what appears to be braiding, couching, and more.
Wen-Tsz Jeng writes: "Vibrant colors and freely flowing lines intertwine through patchwork, yarn, and machine stitching, coming together to create a joyful and cheerful atmosphere. This piece reflects the feelings I experienced while completing it, and through it, I've developed a deeper connection and sensitivity to color." |
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Angie E. Knowles Debuts with Alex Anderson by Her Side In A Brand New Show! |
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Tips, Techniques, and Tricks Await That You'll Be "Dyeing" To Try
Angie E. Knowles, known for her rust dyeing and screen printing, embraces rust dyeing for its element of surprise and unpredictability. Learn how to mix and apply your own rust dye solution to fabric, and how to adapt it for screen printing. Then see how to create one-of-a-kind color block designs using silk screens made from sheer poly fabric. Plus, Alex showcases the fun and versatility of wool embroidery, highlighting how embellishment stitches like drizzle and turkey work can elevate your designs.
Watch Angie and Alex in Rust Dyeing on Fabric and Color Block Printing with Angie E. Knowles | Dimensional Stitches with Alex Anderson, which debuts today! |
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Save the Date! December 8-20, 2026 |
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Enjoy Twelve Magical Days in the Heart of Historic Europe!
Ricky Tims and Hugo Dos Santos invite you to join them and experience a blend of landmark Christmas markets, centuries-old architecture, storybook castles, German quilting traditions, breathtaking scenery, and evocative history.
This tour is under construction, but the itinerary is outlined. Final details will be confirmed in early February if not sooner.
The proposed itinerary includes:
Prague, Nuremberg, Strasbourg, Konstanz, Munich,
With visits to Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Colmar, Basel, Freiburg, Neuschwanstein Castle, and more. |
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Textile Talks: Cut from the Same Cloth - Textile & Technology |
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Find Out the Connection Between Tech and Textiles
Presented by Surface Design Association: "Textiles have not only fueled the creative inspiration of artists throughout history, but they have also provided the catalyst for technological innovation. Joseph Marie Jacquard, a French merchant, invented the “jacquard machine” in 1801, which simplified the manufacture of textiles and later became the inspiration for IBM's first computer introduced in the 1940s and 1950s. This exhibition investigates the many unexplored relationships between craft and technology while demonstrating how contemporary art practice has seamlessly embraced both. Join us on January 21 as Christine Duval, Curator of Cut From the Same Cloth: Textile & Technology, discusses the exhibition’s concept and highlights several featured artists, exploring how their practices— whether rooted in weaving or in digital innovation—intersect in unexpected ways."
Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 2 PM EDT. |
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In The Store - "Game On!" Block of the Month |
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Relax, Play, and Make It Your Own
Our 2026 BOM Quilt by Becky Goldsmith, Game On!, invites you to slow down, relax, and rediscover the simple joy of quilting, inspired by the nostalgic charm of vintage carnival game boards and the comfort of classic patchwork. |
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As you personalize your layout and stitch month by month, you’ll unwind and connect with a welcoming community of quilters—sharing progress, stories, and the timeless pleasure of making something meaningful together. |
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The Quilt Show Puzzle: Trying a New Method |
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"Pushing Boundaries" by Becky Goldsmith
Pushing Boundaries by Becky Goldsmith was created when she ran out of things to sew. What Becky wanted to accomplish with this quilt, and wants to revisit in a future one, is the idea that when you make a vine design it normally is carried seamlessly from panel to panel but for this quilt the vines would not meet up perfectly and create an off-kilter look. This fractured nature allowed the quilt to be created square by square instead of having a need to focus on the center.
See more of Becky's quilts in Block of the Month Quilt 2026 Game On! by Becky Goldsmith| AQS QuiltWeek Paducah. |
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