Monthly Archives: January 2010

Sunflower Theme Winning Quilts

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Gina

The National Quilt Museum announces 18 winning quilts from the 2010 An Old Favorite Contest. on exhibit Mar. 19 – June 15, 2010 and traveling through Dec. 2011. The Paducah Sun, Jan. 1, 2010 The National Quilt Museum has announced … Continue reading →

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The Quilt Index-mother of all quilting resources

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Gina

a website review of The Quilt Index – quiltindex.org The Quilt Index is a growing research and reference tool designed to provide unprecedented access to information and images about quilts held in private and public hands. It is a joint … Continue reading →

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Quilt Exhibits in 2010, USA

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News -Unique Quilt Shows in 2010, in the United States – Ohio, South Dakota, California, and Paducah Kentucky Journey of Hope in America: Quilts Inspired by President Barack Obama- Dec 15, 2009 -Dec 15, 2010 at … Continue reading →

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Michigan State U showcases Cuesta Benberry Collection

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News from the Lansing City Pulse MSU Museum Shows Off Quilt Scholar’s Collection through Sept. 5, 2010, by Eric Gallippo ‘Unpacking Collections’ The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, African- American Quilt Scholar Visitors to Michigan State University … Continue reading →

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Quilt This, a synopsis of an almost “quilt law suit”

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Gina

Quilts and Copyright law: what happened and what could have happened This article is posted for your information with permission from the author, Paul Rapp of PaulRapp.com Paul specializes in intellectual property law including copyright, trademark, Internet, and art and … Continue reading →

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How About a Quilting Retreat

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Gina

Quilting Retreats come in endless shapes and sizes. An Internet Search for Quilters Retreats brings up the sites listed below. There are many others not listed.These lists were compiled in Oct, 2009. The information is provided for your convenience. Please … Continue reading →

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Stepping Up Your Quilting Career in 2010

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Gina

Two Books to Consult if you’re thinking of Accelerating your Quilting Career Insider’s Guide to Quilting Careers – This excellent guide produced by Linda Hahn and Merry May introduces the reader to the incredibly wide variety of careers available in … Continue reading →

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