Posts Tagged ‘AQS Quilt Show – Des Moines’
Registration is Now Open for Des Moines AQS Quilt Show
Are you ready for the AQS Quilt Show in Des Moines, Iowa, October 3 – 6, 2012? It is the perfect time to plan an AQS Fall Quilt-cation – the weather will be beautiful and the leaves colorful. And, we are so excited to have all new classrooms at the Iowa Events [Read More]
It’s Time to Enter the Des Moines Quilt Contest
Have your friends been telling you that you should enter your quilt(s) in some contests. Here is your last chance this year to enter an AQS Quilt Contest. More than $44,000 in cash awards will be given in this year’s quilt contest. The Best of Show winner will receive [Read More]
Thread basting for Hand Needle Turned Applique
Darlene Christopherson shows us how to thread baste for hand needle turned applique. [Read More]
Alternate Edge Finishing
AQS author Kathy Schmidt shows us how she finishes edges. Click here to find out more about Kathryn Schmidt and her book “Rule-Breaking Quilts.” [Read More]
Machine Quilting Thread Fun
AQS author Sue Patten shows us a few tips on machine quilting. Books by Sue Patten: Adaptable Quilting Designs Quilting Possibilities…Freehand Filler Patterns [Read More]
Ellen Ann Eddy’s fabric flowers
Ellen Anne Eddy shows us how to make fabric flowers out of unusual materials. [Read More]
Kathy Schmidt – Rule-Breaking Quilts
While visiting the Grandstand at the 2011 Des Moines AQS Quilt Show & Contest, Kathy Schmidt showed us some traditional and alternative quilt edging methods from her AQS book Rule-Breaking Quilts. Click here to order your copy of Rule-Breaking Quilts. Kathy [Read More]
What Weight Thread Should I Use?
AQS author Nancy Prince shows us different weights of thread and what applications each should be used for. AQS books by Nancy Prince: Quilt Savvy: Simple Thread Painting and Thread Painting with Style [Read More]
Stenciling with Shiva Paint Sticks
Heather Thomas shows us how she uses Shiva paint sticks [Read More]
Centering Designs in Prairie Points
AQS instructor Penny Haren shows us how to center designs in prairie points. [Read More]
