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Vermont Quilt Festival Vermont Quilt Festival- New and antique quilts on display in several exhibits, lectures and workshops with quilt artists, appraisals, merchants, kids programs, and demos. Champlai… Quilt Camp in The Pines Quilt Camp in The Pines- Summer classes from such names as John Flynn, Lynn Graves, and Harriet Hargrave. Also has information on quilting cruises. Quilting By The Lake Quilting By The Lake- Annual Quilt Conference and Workshop held each summer in upstate New York with well known quilters/teachers. QuiltUniversity.com QuiltUniversity.com- Offers online classes, from basic quilting to graduate design work. Empty Spools Quilting Workshop Seminars Empty Spools Quilting Workshop Seminars- Offer 5-day quiltmaking workshops with world-renowned quilt instructors held at Asilomar Conference Grounds in Pacific Grove, California. Road to California Road to California- A quilters' conference and showcase which features quilts, special exhibits, classes, lectures and evening events. Site lists dates and location information, a… ABC 70's Decade Quilt Challenge ABC 70's Decade Quilt Challenge- Quilt Art members participated in a challenge to design quilts that reflect the 1970s decade. Includes the results of the challenge, with photogra… Quilt Festivals by Mancuso, Inc. Quilt Festivals by Mancuso, Inc.- Lists all the quilt festivals managed and promoted by Mancuso Show Management, along with the basic information for each of these events. Quilts, Inc. Quilts, Inc.- International quilt shows listed. Exhibits, classes and merchant mall, trade-only shows and public shows. Care of Victorian Silk Quilts and Slumber Throws Care of Victorian Silk Quilts and Slumber Throws- Preservation tips from the Smithsonian Institute. Flickr: Rocky Mountain Crazy Quilters Flickr: Rocky Mountain Crazy Quilters- This is the crazy quilt (and other related work) of the Rocky Mountain Crazy Quilters group. Flickr: CQembellishers Gallery Flickr: CQembellishers Gallery- Eye candy for crazy quilters. Share photos of your embellishing work. Yahoo Groups: Canadian Crazyquilters Yahoo Groups: Canadian Crazyquilters- Swaps, round robins and friendship in an email list for crazy quilters living in Canada. Flickr: CrazyQuilting Flickr: CrazyQuilting- A place where crazy quilters can post images of their creative efforts and discuss them. To post the image it must be related to crazy quilting either at th… CQembellishers CQembellishers- A group for people who share a fascination and enthusiasm for crazy quilting and the arts of embellishment. Can-bra National Crazy Quilt retreat 2004 Can-bra National Crazy Quilt retreat 2004- These Australian Crazy quilt bras were made to raise money for breast cancer research. Judith Baker Montano's Site Judith Baker Montano's Site- One of the founders and pioneers of Crazy quilting. Crazy Quilting History - a Victorian Craze Crazy Quilting History - a Victorian Craze- A Comprehensive history of crazy quilting, with good links to sources and photos. CQ Mag Online CQ Mag Online- Online Crazy Quilt magazine, completely by and for Crazy Quilters. Uniquely Crazy Uniquely Crazy- Examples of Crazy quilting projects with some directions and lots of photos. Crazy Quilting Class Crazy Quilting Class- Extensive lessons in making a crazy quilt. Includes piecing and stitchery tips and techniques Vintage Vogue Vintage Vogue- Features a collection of projects, stitches, designs, tips and information by the members of the online Crazy Quilt Mailing List. The History of Crazy Quilts The History of Crazy Quilts- Part I and Part II give an in-depth history of Crazy Quilting by Betty Pillsbury in collaboration with Rita Vainius National Gallery Crazy Quilt National Gallery Crazy Quilt- 1938 Crazy Quilt example by Charlotte Winter in the National Gallery online. Sharon B's Stitch Index Sharon B's Stitch Index- A comprehensive stitch index resource for crazy quilters. About.com: Quilting About.com: Quilting- Forum for quilting with all levels of quilters sharing information and ideas and answering questions. Yahoo: Quilting Ideas Yahoo: Quilting Ideas- Chat about the latest quilting ideas, techniques and tips, books and patterns. Yahoo: Quilt Talk Yahoo: Quilt Talk- A quilting e-bee for quilters who want to share their quilting experiences, share in quilting swaps. Yahoo: Quilt 2 Friendship Yahoo: Quilt 2 Friendship- Mailing list for chatting about quilting and swapping quilting supplies and fabric. Yahoo: Machine Quilting Professional Yahoo: Machine Quilting Professional- This group was formed to share ideas, problems and issues that impact users of all kinds of stand-up quilting machines including longarm, mid… Yahoo: Latte Quilt Yahoo: Latte Quilt- The purpose of this group is to assist and encourage in the use of the Latte Quilt book. Tips, techniques and pictures in the making of the blocks of this quil… Yahoo: Husqvarna Viking Quilters Yahoo: Husqvarna Viking Quilters- The focus of this list is the art of quilting with Husqvarna Viking sewing machines. Yahoo: CyberQuilters Yahoo: CyberQuilters- Quilters who love finding and sharing free quilting information, quilt patterns, instructions, and designs that are available on the Internet. Yahoo : Stashbuster Yahoo : Stashbuster- The purpose of this group is to support those quilters who wish to cut down on spending and reduce their stashes. Communication is encouraged about projects f… Yahoo : Block Central's Weekly Newsletter Yahoo : Block Central's Weekly Newsletter- A source for quilt blocks and patterns. Quiltart Quiltart- An internet mailing list for quilters. QuiltChat QuiltChat- A virtual quilters guild with an email list and an IRC channel. Site has IRC information and member profiles. The Quilter's Guild The Quilter's Guild- Promotes the craft and history of quilting in the UK. Includes resource covers youth groups, regions, publications and heritage. Studio Art Quilt Associates Studio Art Quilt Associates- A non-profit national organization, recognizes quilters. Quilt Guilds Worldwide Quilt Guilds Worldwide- Lists worldwide quilting guilds, using information submitted by the members themselves. International Quilt Association International Quilt Association- To foster the appreciation of quilts and quilting as an art form throughout the world and to provide necessary recognition to quilters as textile … Thorup's Molas Thorup's Molas- A mola is an intricate reverse applique style, created by the Cuna tribe of the San Blas Islands. Includes gallery and instructions. Baltimore Quilts - Elegant Applique Baltimore Quilts - Elegant Applique- An article with images and links to information and history of Baltimore Quilts and Applique techniques. Baltimore Applique Society (BAS) Baltimore Applique Society (BAS)- Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1993 to preserve antique quilts and promote the art of applique. International membership, nationally known professio… Hawaiian Quilting from Honu Hale Hawaiian Quilting from Honu Hale- History, traditions, and quiltmaking information about creating a Hawaiian quilt. Many pictures of Hawaiian quilts. Hawaiian patterns available f… The Appliqué Society The Appliqué Society- Founded in 1996, TAS is an international organization whose mission is to promote, teach, and to encourage appliqué in quilting. Quilling Guild Quilling Guild- UK-based organization. Includes calendar of events, membership information, gallery, and organization details. North American Quilling Guild North American Quilling Guild- Includes membership information, gallery, resources, events calendar, and details of past annual meetings. Quilling, Art and Expression Quilling, Art and Expression- Instructions, patterns, and information on paper quilling. Nancy's Wonderful World of Quilling Nancy's Wonderful World of Quilling- Past projects, instructional demonstration, request form, and contact information.