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.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Paducah!
Took a one day bus trip last Saturday. Fabulous quilts; need more than one day to stand in front of them with mouth hanging open in awe! I covered it pretty well, and the vendors-controlled myself and didn't buy too much. Kept to my vow not to buy any more kits until I get some finished (only because a booth was out of "Thistle and Thicket" kit that caught my eye!)Found the Pieces of Time pattern I've been looking for, golden threads paper, fabric for Chrissy's border and some Wm Morris fabric.
As I was entering the showroom, saw Ricky Tims come through the doorway. I bought one of his C.D.s at his booth from Justin. Nice guys. Maybe I can take his class and/or go to his concert in the future.
Next year I hope to get a room and stay for at least 2 days.
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