International Quilting Weekend and TV shows

This popped up on one of my lists so enjoy the weekend watching quilting TV!

“In honor of International Quilt Day (March 17, 2012), The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com), will "open" all of its shows from the first nine series--that is, from show 100 through show 913--for the entire weekend of March 16 –18. This means that—for three special days—everyone will have the chance to view these 117 shows, for FREE.”  Please feel free to share this information with all of your friends. It's a fantastic opportunity to enjoy three days of learning and fun without leaving your home…all for free.”

Mary Pal: Life Lines on Cloth

You have just got to take a look at this website.
This artist's work is stunning!

Mary Pal,Life Lines on Cloth

I am in awe!

Survey for Tollgate Members and other interested people

I put together a survey for Tollgate quilters Guild addicts just for fun.

Here is the link:

Tollgate Survey

On Line Quilt Show

This is hot off the press!

An online quilt show will be held next week. There is free registration- but you HAVE TO REGISTER in order to take a look.

Here is the link:

http://willowbendcreations.com/InspiredToQuilt/

I'll be there! Will you join me?

Heart quilts and the Greyville Show

It's been a while since I- or anyone -has had the time to put anything up on this blog. I've been travelling around South Africa during the last three weeks and the other two contributors have been busy in their respective fields.

Be that as it may, we have the Greyville Race Course hobby show at the end of March and we have chosen the theme of Hearts for it. Beth Barkus was instrumental in asking all the Tollgate Guild members to provide small felt hearts - either in Brooch form or in bookmark form and I understand that we have quite a collection for the show! Many thanks to Beth for organising this and to the members for comming forward with these hearts.

Now for the important part: If you are a member of Tollgate Quilters Guild or for that matter a member of another local guild and you have a heart quilt available, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE could we borrow it for the show? I promise that we will take really good care of it. Please contact me at admin@amafu.co.za if you need more information. I will be at the KZN Quilters Guild meeting on 3rd March if you would like to drop off your quilts with me there.

We have at least 10 stands to fill with quilts and we would love to have your quilt there.

The Magic Needle- Topstitch needle

You just HAVE to watch this video! it will change your life This is an updated section from Superior Threads Bob Purcell's Thread Lecture. There is a huge amount of information here about needles which you wont want to miss.

U.K. Artist: Ferret

Janet has just put up a post about Ricky Timms and his encounter with British quilt artist, Ferret.

IF you want to know more about this astounding and versatile artist, there is a You -tube video about her.
Here is the link:
Ferret: U.K. Quilt Artist

Here is a link to her portfolio:

Ferret's Portfolio

Enjoy!