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Alex Anderson's TQS Classroom on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com)

Alex's TQS Classroom Main Page on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com). Join Alex with up close, personal and sometimes quirky quilt lessons delivered in short bite size segments - From her home, directly to you and for you.

Alex's TQS Classroom Main Page (Sun, 5 Sep 2010 20:00:01 CDT)

09/05/10: Alex's TQS Classroom Main Page on The Quilt Show (www.thequiltshow.com). Join Alex with up close, personal and sometimes quirky quilt lessons delivered in short bite size segments - From her home, directly to you and for you.

Fabric Storage (Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:26:45 CDT)

07/28/2009: So much fabric, so little room - well sort of. Up next - a 12 part visit to P&B Textiles - these lessons will be shown in the main blog.

To Wash or Not - (Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:04:22 CDT)

07/21/2009: That is the million dollar question, and the wrong answer might land you in JAIL!(this quilt pattern is in Beautifully Quilted - to order an autographed copy go here )

Fabric (Sun, 19 Jul 2009 10:14:15 CDT)

07/19/2009: And guess what? I purchased another 5 yards - 8 in all! I have never done this before.......

It's Shopping Time (Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:36:58 CDT)

07/11/2009: With limited budget - I plan / approach my shopping with a game plan in place - here is how I decide how much and what to buy. And speaking of that incredible neutral piece, I went back and purchased two more yards!!!!

Color Wheel - Cont. (Sun, 5 Jul 2009 15:32:13 CDT)

07/05/2009: Here is some more information regarding the color wheel, including a introduction to Joen Wolfrom's 3 in 1 color tool. We do carry them in the shoppe . If you have not yet seen Joen's show go here to watch.

My Bad (Thu, 2 Jul 2009 12:50:16 CDT)

07/02/2009: OK gang - I messed up - actually it will be twice (including in the next lesson). A dear TQS member privately emailed me about this last lesson. Tertiary is not the correct term for a "triangle" on top of the color wheel it is the third layer of color mixing. Triad is the correct term - THANK YOU fo... (read more)

Tackling the Color Wheel (Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:48:37 CDT)

07/01/2009: Don't be put off by " the wheel " - it too can be your quilting friend - just as fantastic as a sterling memory!

Color Familes (Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:55:57 CDT)

06/25/2009: It is time for all color familes to get along - in fact the more we mix, the better it gets!

Character of Print (Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:53:21 CDT)

06/22/2009: Here is another "rule" to keep in the back of your mind.

The Value of Value (Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:50:56 CDT)

06/19/2009: This perhaps is the MAGIC KEY to success!

YUCK! (Wed, 17 Jun 2009 05:46:36 CDT)

06/17/2009: We weren't born to love it all - or were we? Time to celebrate diversity!

Stop the Talk (Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:43:10 CDT)

06/12/2009: Truly, what if you really don't like it!?

The Good and Bad Colors of the World (Mon, 8 Jun 2009 10:39:25 CDT)

06/08/2009: REALLY??? And let me just tell you what they ARE!

Time to Get Down and Dirty (Thu, 4 Jun 2009 18:36:21 CDT)

06/04/2009: or just a little scrappy. - bring it on baby!

And Speaking of Memories (Sun, 31 May 2009 10:32:48 CDT)

05/31/2009: Calling all fishermen -Here is another one!

Colorful Memories (Thu, 28 May 2009 10:27:16 CDT)

05/28/2009: If memory serves you well........................and I am sure it does!

Sparrow's Story (Wed, 27 May 2009 17:49:58 CDT)

05/27/2009: Now that Sparrow is a regular character in my classroom (there is always one in every group!) - here is a little about her background - coming up next a Memory Palette. To see Sparrow doing her thing, scroll down one blog below this one.

Sparrow in Action! (Wed, 27 May 2009 07:05:22 CDT)

05/27/2009: Here is a very short video of Sparrow in action.

Shop til You Drop! (Mon, 18 May 2009 19:33:35 CDT)

05/18/2009: Shop til you drop - no kidding...and remember, it is all in the value, character of print and the willingness to mix color tones for your intended results!

Neutral Stash and Such! (Sat, 16 May 2009 19:30:48 CDT)

05/16/2009: Wanna take a peek at my stash? Time to get up close and personal!

Neutral 101 (Wed, 13 May 2009 12:28:20 CDT)

05/13/2009: Don't be fooled by neutral prints - they are not all created equally!

Question and Answer Time (Mon, 11 May 2009 19:24:45 CDT)

05/11/2009: You are such a good class (how did I get all the good students?) - and smart thinkers have questions - so here you go!

One Color Quilts, Show and Tell (Thu, 23 Apr 2009 17:15:04 CDT)

04/23/2009: So here are some of my quilts. For the Pineapple quilt pattern, check out my Paper Piecing book. To order go here . To check out the work of Elizabethb Scoot / Late Bloomers Quilts go here .

Working in One Color Family (Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:02:11 CDT)

04/18/2009: This is a cool way to work, and there are three Very important things to keep in mind - But, most importantly start collecting YESTERDAY for this sort of color arrangement.

Solid Stuff - Show and Tell (Wed, 8 Apr 2009 15:29:04 CDT)

04/08/2009: Let's take a look at my earlier pieces that incorporated solid fabric quilts and hand quilting. To order the book Beautifully Quilted go here . To learn more about P&B Textiles go here . Here is another image of a quilt from way back when.

Solid Stuff (Sun, 5 Apr 2009 15:18:18 CDT)

04/05/2009: There are two basic rules when working with Solids - after that, child's play! Have you ever enjoyed making a quilt entirely out of solids - if so what was the pattern and if not, why?

And One More Thing........ (Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:28:50 CDT)

03/30/2009: that is really important regarding Focus Fabrics - and this is KEY

We Need to Get Focused! (Sat, 21 Mar 2009 10:14:45 CDT)

03/21/2009: So back to the point, just what makes an incredibly perfect piece of focus fabric? Here you go!

Color Gods - are you kidding me??? (Tue, 10 Mar 2009 10:29:04 CDT)

03/10/2009: No kidding gang - they do exist - take a peek and see what this is all about!

Fabric Fun - Staying Focused (Sat, 7 Mar 2009 03:44:38 CST)

03/07/2009: Theres more to the story of the dress - well sort of. Here is a close up of the quilt inspired by Emma's dress fabric. To order Welcome Home go here.

Fabric Shopping - Time to get Focused (Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:05:30 CST)

03/05/2009: OK - So we have learned that holiday is the easiest way to get started, let's go to the next easiest way to work - Let's get FOCUSED! To learn more about Empty Spools Seminars go here .

Fabric Fun - Holiday (Mon, 2 Mar 2009 15:29:53 CST)

03/02/2009: Holiday is perhaps the easiest way to work - and yet it provides stunning results - take a peek.

Design in Action (Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:39:29 CST)

12/10/2008: Here is my design solution to the incredible top made by Kris Spray for the Mantica, CA quilt guild . I cannot wait to see it quilted!

How About Holly? (Mon, 1 Dec 2008 12:26:45 CST)

12/01/2008: On a simpler note, use motifs that you are familiar with to create an original design. This simple Holly Berry might just be the trick for a holiday quilt.

Original Fancy Designs (Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:43:31 CST)

11/28/2008: No kidding folks, by taking this design one step at a time, it truly is EASY! To order a copy of Beautifully Quilted go here . (Order two books / patterns (either combination) and mention you saw it here in the comments section of the order form and I will throw in a 1/2 yard of fabric from one of m... (read more)

So What About Those CRAZY Border Corners?! (Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:34:19 CST)

11/21/2008: So many choices - what is a person to do - consider the choices - the sky is only the limit!

Drawing the Lemoyne (Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:29:00 CST)

11/13/2008: Drawing this star is really quite easy - check it out!

Feather Police (Wed, 2 Jul 2008 11:11:16 CDT)

07/02/2008: Your wish is my command (John only dreams that this was HIS reality LOL) - Here is a PDF to keep by your side as a reference when drawing your feathers. Click here to download the printable PDF file.

Back to Quilting designs -Inside feathers and Police (Tue, 1 Jul 2008 19:27:38 CDT)

07/01/2008: I am hoping we are starting back up in the right place - yikes! This class room got away from me with the pieced lemoyne, kind of like when the subsitute is in for a week. I appreciate all your comments - remember, if you are new to this site, start from the beginning and move through the lessons in... (read more)

PART 7 and 8 (Sun, 22 Jun 2008 07:38:28 CDT)

06/22/2008: I decided to combine part seven and eight - many of you noticed how little I pressed seams, excellent observation. I reserve that part until the end- then have at it. Also, if your star has a little "pooch" in the center, feel free to use a lot of steam or spray starch - The quilt that you saw in th... (read more)

Lemoyne part 6 (Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:32:59 CDT)

06/16/2008: You know I love to pin - but please note this is the FIRST time it is necessary - grab those delicious extra fine glass head pins and get those seams lined up!

Lemoyne Part 5 (Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:37:25 CDT)

06/14/2008: Pressing matters - it really does. How you approach this part of the star can make or break the result!

Lemoyne - Part four (Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:35:36 CDT)

06/12/2008: For a successful lemoyne - burn this mantra in your mind. 1. Line up the out side edge 2. Sew the outside seams first then the inside seam 3. Backstitch at the dot

Lemoyne - part three - background (Wed, 11 Jun 2008 06:37:44 CDT)

06/11/2008: Now it is time for cutting and preparing the background - remember that this is a 12" FINISHED block -

Cutting the diamonds (Tue, 10 Jun 2008 06:07:10 CDT)

06/10/2008: Although you might be timid about rotary cutting diamonds - it is a snap. Simply make sure your ruler has a 45 degree angle and you are good to go!

I Love the Lemoyne (Mon, 9 Jun 2008 06:34:46 CDT)

06/09/2008: As mentioned in Lindy's store - I promised to show you how to piece this beauty. It is not for beginners - but not that hard - a confident beginner can master this star. Over the next few days I will present the pieced lemoyne in 8 easy bite sized segments. Gather your fabric and take a peek! PS: M... (read more)

More Feathers (Thu, 5 Jun 2008 15:29:26 CDT)

06/05/2008: Thanks for all the questions - regarding the pencil line, I appologize that it is difficult to see -however, these have all been taped, edited and banked- also a felt tip pen would not fit in my circle maker tool - but that said, we will soon have our designs inked. Thank you for watching and keepin... (read more)

It's Feathers Time (Tue, 3 Jun 2008 14:07:18 CDT)

06/03/2008: Now that we have mastered cables - it is time for a feathered wreath. I LOVE this design and use it over and over. With just a little practice you will be drawing these free form. These lessons are also available in Beautifully Quilted - for an autographed copy go here or visit the shoppe here .

Cables - Make Them Yours! (Sat, 31 May 2008 09:47:01 CDT)

05/31/2008: Last but not least we need to customise for your own unqiue quilting situation.

More on Cables (Thu, 29 May 2008 15:24:25 CDT)

05/29/2008: Just like a donut twist, cables are fun to enjoy!