LLQA Meeting

Yesterday, I went to the Land of Lincoln Quilter's Association in Lincoln, Il  The program was given by the author of Hobo  Quilts, by Debra Henninger. She showed the quilts that were designed for the book, using blocks made from the symbols the hobos used to communicate with other hobos in the 1930's. She talked about the history of the that era, and I learned some things I hadn't been aware of before.

Small Project Done

I finished this table runner that was on my 2011 UFO list. It was intended for a Christmas gift the year before last. Well, now I'm ahead for this year's holiday.Two out of ten done-progress on the list seems to be going slowly. 

Fox and Geese Block

I've started doing some of the blocks from Barbara Brackman's Civil War website. A block pattern and interesting historical story is posted every week.

International Quilt Festival

Our guild sponsored a bus trip to Cincinnati for the show. Wow, what amazing quilts! The art quilts were stunning; including an exhibit of Susan Shie's. I got to meet her at her book signing-she drew a picture and autographed the Kitchen Tarot Cards that I bought. Also there was a display of applique quilts:,which included a Kim Mclean, some from Elly Scienkiewitz' collection, and an Annie Smith design.  Enjoyed some of the lectures, especially the one on scrap quilts by Lynn Roddy Brown. I had bought her book several years ago, but bought another one so that she could sign it. Had fun at the vendors, I finally bought the Centennial Sampler kit by Judie Rothermel that I have been eyeing for several years. Splurged on a bracelet that spelled "quilts" made from vintage typewriter keys-reminds me of my mother's typewriter that I learned on. For a kick, some of us bought temporary tattoos that say "Born to Quilt".  On Friday evening we went to see the play "Gee's Bend" based on the story of the women who made the quilts. Cincinnati is a nice city and we had wonderful spring weather.