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Friends, I’ve Got News!Well y’all, it feels like the good Lord decided to pile a heap of blessings on me all at once, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I’ll keep this short. I don’t want you to miss a thing.
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✨ Best of Show in Houston!My quilt The Visitation was awarded Best of Show at Houston’s International Quilt Festival (October 8–12).
I’ll be there in person, and I’d love for you to be part of the celebration! Please stop and say hi. Let’s get a selfie!
Here’s what’s on my Houston schedule. I hope to see you!
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Houston classes that relate to The Visitation
I have Two Lecture/Demo Classes – three hours each, packed with tips and inspiration. No supplies to haul, no UFOs to take home—just pure learning.
And, you take home a comprehensive color syllabus.
One class features my no-pins precision curve piecing method and other fun techniques. These relate to The Visitation
The other class is Photography for Quilters and includes info on photographing your own quilt, but also the new use of AI and how it can be a design source.
We will discuss the pros and cons of using AI!
👉 Seats are limited, but still room for you!
PLUS
One-Hour Lecture – The Music in My Quilt. Come hear how music
and art, particularly quilting, weave together perfectly.
👉 Don’t miss it.
PLUS Friday Evening Concert – Sharing my passion for music has been something that I’m lucky to do at conventions. It’s music and storytelling straight from the heart. 👉 Join me for a night you’ll never forget.
My Invitation To You!
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🧵 ONLINE CLASS OPPORTUNITIES
FOR YOU…WORLDWIDE!
starting with
MAD ADDERS - ROUND ROBIN
Our biggest year yet. We want YOU!
Create your six-person team today. It’s round robin on steroids, building community, and fostering creativity.
Registration is open now.
Mad Adders meets on the first Wednesday of every month, starting in November 2025 and runs through June 2026.
The sessions are LIVE, but they are recorded. You will become addicted to this fun quilting activity.
A complete, in-depth process event.
🪡 The Visitation Seminar
Launching December 20By popular request, I’m creating an in-depth, seven-part online seminar where I’ll show you every step of making The Visitation—from the very first spark of an idea right down
to the binding and label.
This online seminar will be self-paced and self-contained. You will have it in your class library to review as often as you want, anytime—FOREVER! 👉 Pre-registration is open now, and the current early-bird pricing won’t last—register today! Gridified Art Quilts Online Class
If you are a traditional quilter and want a spark to get your artful side going…this is for YOU!
Starts December 2. 👉 Don’t wait—this is super popular!  Primitive Patchwork
Perhaps the most fun you’ve ever had making a quilt. No fuss. Freeing. Playful. Easy. Fun.
Primitive Patchwork is great for newbies and experienced quilters alike! This is the process Ricky taught Hugo for his very first quilt–Emilia. There are unexpected surprises and quirky twists—and…with minimal precision. Emilia was accepted into AQS Paducah and is also a finalist at the International Quilt Show in Houston.Starts October 25. Save 25% through October 12.
👉 Please do not tell the quilt police about this class! LocoMotion Online Class
 Starts in January 8. Both of my fall sessions sold out, and this one will too. 👉 Register early to get early bird pricing.
All students in this class receive an exclusive invitation to MoLocoMotion, the follow-up experience you won’t want to miss.
📖 New Book Soon – Gridified Art Quilts
 I’m nearly across the finish line with my brand-new book. It’ll be available in both digital and print-on-demand formats—so whether you like to hold it in your hands or scroll on a tablet, fresh inspiration is coming your way. 👉 Keep an eye out
I’ll let you know the moment it’s ready to order!
Like I said…there’s a whole lot happening, and I don’t want you to miss a single opportunity. Whether it’s in Houston, online, or through a book in your lap, I’d be honored to share the joy, the stories, and the learning with you.
With love and excitement,
Ricky
P.S.
In case you missed it.. Here is the 19 minute documentary onThe Visitation.
Click to watch
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The Visitation
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When Raven comes—so silently—
A feathered ghost on moonlit tree.
No caw, no cry—just mystic grace,
With hands of time in his embrace.
He brings a gift, both worn and wise,
Revealing truth behind the lies.
The gift foretells what none can stall—
That time will end for one and all.
The barren tree, in winter’s chill,
Has living roots and pulses still.
Spring will return; new days will dawn;
Buds will appear—time presses on.
When Raven takes his final flight,
And disappears in failing night,
Don’t hesitate—don’t drift, don’t wait.
The time is now. The hour is late.
—
Ricky Tims, 2025
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