Quilting vacation
Since I’ve been ripping out most of what I’ve been stitching lately, I decided a quilting vacation is in order. You’ll see some humorous photos soon. Meanwhile, for some inspiration, hop over to...
View ArticleHonorable Mention winner at QuiltFest
I enter quilts in QuiltFest Jacksonville because it is fun. I never really expect to win anything. But this year after judging I got a call to inform me I won an Honorable Mention in the Large Pieced...
View Article23rd Stephen Foster Quilt Show and Sale
Last weekend I attended a regional quilt show in White Springs, Florida with 10 other quilters from my guild. I had been once before because they have a Hand pieced/Hand quilted category. I was happy...
View ArticleInternational Quilt Festival part 1
I’m overwhelmed. Sort of like the feeling I got when I saw the Grand Canyon in person for the first time. Pictures don’t convey the feeling. There is much to tell but I will start with my favorite...
View ArticleMy IQF Houston classes
Before it gets lost in my head, I need to tell you about the classes I chose at the Houston show. First let me tell you I found the supply lists somewhat overwhelming and because I prefer to travel...
View ArticleQuiltFest 2012–part 1
This year’s QuiltFest Jacksonville ended Saturday 9/22. It was great fun but I think many of us were looking forward to some rest after it closed. It is a large show which is entirely run by...
View ArticleQuiltFest 2012–part 2
I have been procrastinating doing this post because there are so many quilts I liked at the show. Here’s my attempt at trimming the list by category. First, this was our guild table (Betty Ann, Paula...
View ArticleQuiltFest 2012–part 3
This is the last post of this year’s show. I know I have only covered a smattering of the 400+ quilts on display. I was particularly taken with the Miniature category. I have never tried one myself...
View ArticleBonus cats
Before I leave the subject of cats, I wanted to share the cutest quilt I saw at the quilt show I recently attended at The Villages in Central Florida. Actually there were two of these appliqued quilts...
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