My first Apple was actually my roomate, Landon's computer and I used it nonstop while we lived together. I knew it so well that I had to relearn how to use a PC when I moved away and like speaking another language I thought in Apple and translated to PC from then on. I am an iNerd...from my phone to the laptop I type on now to the entertainment on my TV. I have visited the Mothership. The Chestnut Apple store in San Francisco knows us on sight. Goodbye Steve, you will be missed.

Now that Star Wars Celebration V is over and I've returned from the hellish humidity of O'Lando we can move on to other craftiness that doesn't always include (but sometimes will!) Star Wars.

Before we do that, I am so proud to announce that the Rebel Legion Quilt sold at auction for $1025 (beating the 501st Quilt from a couple of years ago by more than $300). We've also raised another $100 in patch sales. If you are interested in owning a Rebel Legion Quilt Project Patch, please feel free to contact me (you must be a Member of the Rebel Legion or 501st to purchase one).
I was surprised to find out that it will not be joining it's sister Quilt at Rancho Obi Won in Petaluma, CA.


The Rebel Legion Quilt as it was displayed at Star Wars Celebration 5

Rebel Legion Patch Quilt will be displayed August 12th-15th at Star Wars Celebration V in Orlando, FL

To bid on The Rebel Legion Quilt that benefits The Make a Wish Foundation go to the eBay auction.

Some details on the Quilt...

-64 standard patches & 1 large Rebel Legion logo patch
-it is a Grandmothers Garden pattern
-machine stitched
-it is a "tied" quilt

Donations were received from Rebel Legion members located around the world and coordinated through my Rebel Legion liaison, Deidra Culp, Midwest Base (who has been an incredible help!)

Special Thanks to:
Deidra Culp, Midwest Base
Beth Spires, Bespin Base
Crystal Bass, Rakura Base
Jeffery Vantlove, Benelux Base Becca Kraning
Thomas Riedel, German Base Yavin
Joel Webne, Freedom Base
Andrea Samulewicz, Echo Base
Tony Perez, Kessel Base
Heidi Van Camp, Mos Eisley Base
Bart German, Dantooine Base
Michael Ciaravino, Echo Base
Jon Paulsun, Sunrider Base
Thad Laskowski, Freedom Base
Audrey Marchetti, French Base
Beth Johnson, Midwest Base
Maciej Witala,Eagle Outpost
Andrea, Malaysain Outpost
Tom Kunte, Echo Base
Donna Keeley, Sunrider Base
Kathy Skirmont, Endor Base
Alex Mckeel, Corillian Base
Mike Little, Mountain Base
Marie Cannon, Mos Eisley Base
and of course...Steve Sansweet of Lucasfilm for his approvals and the donation of the Rancho ObiWan patch


Without all of the help and patch donations this project would have never have seen the light.

I posted this in the forums on Rebelscum and TheForce.net, yesterday.

Many fans have emailed me wanting to know more about the poster giveaways for Tom Hodges at CV. They are as follows:

Thursday 1pm & 4pm Coruscant Attraction Poster


Friday 1pm & 4pm DeathStar Trench Run Poster


Saturday 1pm & 4pm Gungan Bongo Adventure


Sunday 1pm & 4pm Jabba Palace Grill


The Hoth poster is a "chase" and there will be several ways to capture one for yourself. Details on one way will be released on Tom's pre-CV ustream show on August 6 at 6:00pm (PST).



(and as a not-so-subtle hint I might suggest you follow @hodgesart, @vmperella or follow the hash tag #HodgesCV on Twitter to find some more goodies!)


-I apologize but we will not hold posters for fans who are not present, at the givaway time, for any reason.
-The Attraction Posters are limited to one poster per day, per badge holder. There is a limited edition of 250 of each poster (125 of Hoth) to be given to fans. These will be signed by Tom Hodges but they will not be numbered.
-Poster tubes for free posters will not be available from our booth. Schedule is subject to change at anytime, so please check daily at Booth 536 for any changes.


The Clone Wars posters will be handed out only at group signings for the Star Wars: Tales from the Clone Wars TPB, the schedule to be posted at a later date.

I'm very excited about Tom's Celebration V print.
He's had the idea in mind longer than I have known him so it's incredible to see the whole thing come together in such a perfectly.
RebelScum posted an article about the print today, here.



Title: The Star Wars Universe Dream Park
Size: 26" x 39"
Paper used: 80# Finch Fine Bright White Ultra Smooth
Edition size: 250
Price: $60
Remarque: $20 (pencil only)/$40 (ink/grays)

I'll be posting up a schedule of the Attraction poster giveaways here, Rebelscum and TheForce.net and reminders on my Twitter (@vmperella) with hashtag #HodgesCV.

I can't wait to see everyone there.