Photos of the Week - Week 22

Critique Group Challenge: 

Week 22, Middle-Earth

Photo by Beckie Belsaas

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Beckie says: 

I wan't sure if I was going to participate this week . I went to a local hiking area and found this huge rock with a tree groiwing out of the "roof". It got me thinking of the houses in the shire and this is what I came up with. I used several free photos from the web to create the house.

52-Week Photo Challenge Class
Week 22 - Panning

Week 52 Photo Challenge:

Week 22, Panning

Photo by Henry Johnson

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Henry  says:  

My rose bush was an obvious choice for this challenge. I had results I liked at a slightly longer shutter open time and a little bit of a wave motion during the pan. Adjusted with masks, vignette, luminence in green and red (down and up, respectively) - also texture, clarity and dehaze were adjusted. Appreciate any comments.

Smart Phone Photo Challenges
Week 22 - Sweet Treat

Smart Phone Challenge:

Week 22, Sweet Treat

Photo by Cate Armstrong

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Cate says: 

Strand’ Straight Out Of Camera [SOOC]

Critique Group Challenge:

Week 22, Middle-Earth

Photo by Ricky Tims
from the 2023 Critique Group

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Ricky says:

This composite is created from a photo of a path I took in Iowa this week, the clouds during my drive home at dusk. The mountain is our Badito Cone - liquified to be much larger. I added some flowers from our flower bed and blended it in Topaz to give a painterly effect. The lava was painted in and blended as was the moon. I reviewed a tutorial on creating lightning and blended that as well.

Who is Lizzy Albright, anyway? Lizzy Albright is the main character in a fantasy story written by Ricky Tims and Kat Bowser. The story is not about a quilt, but the quilt is significant because the names of quilt blocks are the catalyst that launch Lizzy on her amazing adventure. The foundation is the novel The entire Lizzy Albright master plan is based on the nov-el, Lizzy Albright and the Attic Window (Autumn Rock Publishing). There are multiple opportunities for your business to benefit, but in order to maximize the Lizzy Albright impact in your shop—the novel is key. Current and future product sales all point back to this first novel in the Lizzy Albright series.

The story is a fantasy that appeals to all ages. Granny explains the history behind the quilt and teaches Lizzy the names of the blocks. Whimsical and peculiar monikers like Flying Geese, Bear Paw, and Snail’s Trail take Lizzy on a fantastic adventure. The 1964 setting will appeal to many quilters, and the techno pseudo-steampunk fantasy king-dom will appeal to a younger generation. An imaginative young girl, an antique quilt, a goose named Gretta, and a cursed kingdom combine as the foundation for a fantastic fantasy filled with surprise, wonderment, betrayal, bravery, mystery, and intrigue.

Promote to all ages Do not be deceived by the middle grade designation. The story
has broad appeal. Promote the novel to all of your customers. One of the most significant aspects of the Lizzy Albright master plan is to es-tablish a new generation of quilters and it all starts by falling in love with Lizzy Albright.

Entertaining • Educational • Inspiring

24 Lecture Segments.

11.5 hours of total seminar content.

FREE TO RETAILERS & FREE MEANS FREE*

Does that get your attention? *You will not pay Ricky Tims or Ricky Tims Inc anything to participate. Your expenses will be for whatever you do to market the event or add services or incentives. You benefit from sales, RTI benefits from registrations.

The Goal

The goal is is to teach a wealth of information, entertain, and inspire quilters. For the host shop, Virtual Quilt Luminarium is designed to be a revenue-generating success for your business.

What Is It?

Quilt Luminarium is an in-depth quilt course that has no comparable counter-part. It is a comprehensive symposium that demystifies seemingly complex concepts, teaches mastery of unique techniques, and helps harnesses the power of the ever-elusive muse of creativity. A diverse range of topics are presented in such a way that quilters of all experience, expertise, and styles will enjoy. 

In-store Quilt Luminarium is a two-day event with a pre-established schedule presented virtually at your shop (or venue of choice). Participants gather together (like we did pre-Covid) but the seminar material is presented virtually!

The best part...each participant retains access to theQuilt Luminarium sessions forever!

The depth, breadth, diversity, and clarity of Virtual Quilt Luminiarum affords the best virtual experience possible.

How it Works

• Ricky Tims will provide the schedule, curriculum,  and streaming content. Live interactive opportunities are schedule in order for participants to ask questions.
  
  
• Participating stores will be given a list of Quilt Luminarium accessories (sewing implements, etc) that they can acquire in advance and have available for sell during the two-day event.
  
  
• You will be given access to digital marketing materials to use in your shops or for social media marketing campaigns to promote the event.
  
  
• As Ricky is there "virtually", there are no travel, meals, or lodging expenses—and no teaching/lecture fees. Your expenses are limited to your venue needs and promotional expenses.
  
  
• Participants register directly through Ricky Tims Inc at www.letsquilttogether.com. A list of registrations coming to YOUR event are provided so you know who has tickets to attend.
  
  
• Registrants get permanent access to all video sessions following the event! - FOREVER ACCESS

Watch this video so see an overview of topics that are presented over the two days.

WATCH THE TRAILER 

This page contains a partial list of topics covered.

How Can My Shop Host Virtual Quilt Luminarium?

Request details and information for your shop to participate in an upcoming event by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

These events will be presented to several shops at the same time. The hosting shops for that particular two-day event will all be located within the same time zone so that the timing of the sessions are synchronized. 

Store Requirements

• Market the event to your clientele. 
  
  
• Direct all interested individuals to Ricky’s teaching site (letsquilttogether.com) where they can register for the event. Each registrant will automatically receive the VIP registration (regularly $269, for only $239) which will give them future access to all seminar sessions, anytime, and as often as they wish…..FOREVER. Each student will also receive, for free, the 130 page color seminar syllabus ($25 value).
  
  
• Ricky Tims’ team will provide you a list of all the registrants from your store so you will know how many participants to expect and be able to confirm their registration at the event.

Venue

• All registrants need is a comfortable chair – so, the venue could be the quilt shop, a conference meeting room, or a community center…really anywhere you can meet the technical requirements.
  
  
• Decide if there will be food offered at the event – if yes, then...Will the shop provide snacks? Lunch? Both? Will everyone bring their own? Are there nearby eateries. A lunch break is scheduled each day. Mid-morning and Mid-afternoon breaks are scheduled as well.

 Technical Requirements

• A tablet/laptop/computer with reliable WiFi
  
  
• A screen and projector...or monitor(s) large enough for the registrants to view the presentations
  
  
• An audio system (a loud enough speaker for all to hear)

Schedule

• The class will take place on two pre-determined days from 8:30AM to 5:30PM - following a very strict schedule so that all participating shops are in sync - (multiple shops within same time zone are participating simultaneously).

  
  
• LIVE Q& A sessions with Ricky via Zoom which will also be included in the schedule and all the venues will benefit simultaneously.

  
  
• The schedule allows for each host shop to introduce and promote store specials, discounts, etc. Time for shopping is vital to your success.

WHAT OTHER'S SAY

"There are tears of gratitude running down my face as I write to you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.  You have opened up a new avenue of learning and understanding complex ideas to me." —Michelle Tothill

"Thank you so much for making the Luminarium virtual! I am full from the end of my tippy toes up to the top of my head with all the information!" — Dee Dykstra

"Though I was very sad to miss seeing your Luminarium in person, I am in awe of the wonderful job you did in bringing this to us." — Doris Wells

"...you’ve done a marvelous job with the virtual edition. I really appreciate the closeups and all the little tips!" —Wendy Benigno

Revenue

A list of featured items shared during Quilt Luminarium will be provided so that shops can pre-order and have these on hand to sell. There are many BERNINA accessories included as well as notions and other products. Shops are urged to have a reasonable supply of seminar items - and perhaps even bundle featured items to maximize sales. The sales and marketing of products are yours to organize as you wish. Limited-time discounts are encouraged.

In addition, shops are urged to create their own specials on machines or other significant revenue-generators. 

Syllabus

There is a 130 page, color Quilt Luminarium syllabus. Ricky Tims Inc will ship copies to each shop (in advance) at no additional cost to the shop. The syllabus is a bonus gift for each participant. One copy is to be distributed to each registered participant.

Follow-up Opportunities

Feel free to offer after-event group classes on the subjects covered. It's a great way to keep the excitement going weeks and even months after your in-store Virtual Quilt Luminarium

Ricky Tims Inc. Wholesale Product Catalog

Ricky Tims Inc only wholesales items that are manufactured by Ricky Tims Inc or published by Autumn Rock Publications or Autumn Rock Music. Books by Ricky Tims published by C&T or notions, like Ricky Tims Stable Stuff Poly (from DIME Embroidery), or Razzle Dazzle threads (from Superior), must be purchased directly from those companies or a participating distributor.

MINIMUM ORDER $60. See minimums per item.

Items Not Available via Wholesale through Ricky Tims Inc.

RTI CATALOG ITEMS

BOOKS

IMAGE

TITLE

WHOLESALE PRICE

SMRP

Granny's 1930 Sampler
Single, minimum 3

The pattern book for making "the Lizzy Albright quilt" featuring all 42 blocks, borders, and assembly, using various simplified techniques and tips. Softcover, 128 pages, full-color, beautifully illustrated.

SINGLE BOOKS (3 Minimum)
#LZY103BK 

$15.00

$29.95 each

HALF CASE (12 books)
#LZY105CS

$171.00  1/2 case

 $29.95 each

FULL CASE (24 books)
#LZY105CS 

$342.00 full case

 $29.95 each

Lizzy Albright and the Attic Window

Single, minimum 6

A paperback chapter novel,  6˝ x 9˝ paperback, 352 pages. Middle Grade book for all ages. The fantastic tale of Lizzy Albright and her journey to the kingdom of Ailear.

#LZY101BK

$10.50

$19.95 each

FULL CASE (30 books)
#LZY102CS 

$299.25

$19.95 each

 PATTERNS

IMAGE

TITLE

Arabian Nights
Minimum 3

Wall Quilt 51" x 51"
Skill Level: Intermediate

FAVORITE! A stunning quilt by Ricky Tims for those who love appliqué! This pattern provides instructions for two quilts: the cover quilt with its glorious center medallion and an album-style quilt made solely from appliqué album blocks. Ricky uses fusible appliqué in his work, but could be made using needle-turn appliqué. #RTIP-AN

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Baby It's Cold Outside
Minimum 2

Wall Quilt 40" x 46"
Skill Level: Foundation Pieced, Intermediate

$20.00 each,

$39.98 each

The Beat Goes On and On
Minimum 3

Wall Quilt 39" x 49"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Bending Tree
Minimum 3

Wall Quilt 20" x 22"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Dad's Lone Star
Minimum 2

Full-sized Quilt 96" x 96"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$37.50 each,

$74.98 each

Forget Me Not
Minimum 2

Full-sized Quilt 16" x 16"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$12.50 each,

$24.98 each

Gaelic Blessing
Minimum 3

Lap Quilt 63" x 63"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Happy Dance
Minimum 2

Twin or Lap Quilt 66" x 85"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$12.50 each,

$24.98 each

Holiday Charm Wreath
Minimum 3

Wall Quilt 30" x 30"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$10.00 each,

$19.98 each

Holiday Hearth Stockings
Minimum 3

Stockings, 17.5" tall
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$10.00 each,

$19.98 each

Hungarian Rhapsody
Minimum 2

Large Wall Quilt 60" x 60"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$30.00 each,

$59.98 each

Joyeux Noël
Minimum 2

Bed Quilt 72" x 84"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$12.50 each,

$24.98 each

The Lady of Shallot
Minimum 2

Wall Quilt 42" x 42"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$20.00 each,

$39.98 each

Love is Love
Minimum 2

Large Quilt 81" x 81"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$20.00 each,

$39.98 each

Mi Cabaña
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 70" x 80"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$20.00 each,

$39.98 each

Northern Lights
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 87" x 92"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

On the Road Again
Minimum 3

Throw or Wall Quilt 69" x 69"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Reverie Rhapsody
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 70" x 80"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Ripples in the Rockpools
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 72" x 80"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Shock Wave
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 50" x 70"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Sir Lancelot
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 83.5" x 83.5"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$10.00 each,

$19.98 eac

Snow Crystal
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 30" x 30"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Spooky Tree
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 20" x 25"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Sunset Strip
Minimum 3

Large Quilt 42" x 36"
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

$7.50 each,

$14.98 each

Viva Violetta
Minimum 2

Large Quilt 58" x 58"
Skill Level: Intermediate

$30.00 each,

$59.98 each 

 MUSIC CDs

ALBUM TITLE

WHOLESALE

 SUGGESTED RETAIL (MSRP)

Alone With My Thoughts
Minimum 3

All music, production, and performance is solely Ricky Tims

$8.50 each

$16.99 each

Christmas in a Small Town
Minimum 3

This fully produced holiday collection features piano, toy piano, orchestra, didgeridoo, duduk, violin, renaissance instruments, and more. If you like Manheim Steamroller, this is for you.

Includes Sugar Plum Fairy, Do You Heart What I Hear, and more.
#RTICD-CIAST

$8.50 each

$16.99 each

Christmastime
Minimum 3

Ricky performs lovely renditions of timeless Christmas classics. Simple and relaxing. His arrangement of Silent Night is deeply moving.

Includes: O Holy Night, I Saw Three Ships, Carol of the Bells, and more.
#RTICD-C

$8.50 each

$16.99 each

Heart and Soul
Minimum 3

Enjoy a chronicle of Ricky’s life—a musical autobiography—through his music! Original compositions coupled with hymn tunes and familiar folk songs! Primarily piano

Includes: Crystal Sea, Loch Lomond, Church in the Wildwood, and more.
#RTICD-HAS

$8.50 each

$16.99 each

Sacred Age
Minimum 3

Ricky has captured the beauty, majesty, magic, and mystery of southern Colorado on this beautiful CD of eleven original songs featuring piano, Native American flue, exotic instruments, and orchestra.

Includes: Dreamcatcher, Redfeather, Trail of Tears, La Veta Loca, and more.
#RTICD-SA

$8.50 each

$16.99 each

Buyer's Guide. 

Temporarily Unavailable 

Virtual Quilt Luminarium
Consider hosting a two-day, in-store Virtual Quilt Luminarium by Ricky Tims. These lecture/demo sessions will be streamed into your store. You sell all Quilt Luminarium related products, and are urged to create specials on your shop items—from notions, to fabric, to sewing machines.

The Ricky Tims Catalog
Ricky Tims Inc has a growing line of Ricky Tims patterns as well as books, video tutorials, music CDs, and novelty items. Click through to see a full list of Ricky Tims items/books/patterns published by Autumn Rock Publishing, a division of Ricky Tims Inc.

The Lizzy Albright Master Plan
Lizzy Albright is the main character in a middle-grade fantasy/fiction novel written by Ricky Tims and Kat Bowser. There are many quilt related opportunities from which your business can benefit. Learn how Lizzy Albright can generate excitement in your store.