Extra Special Exhibits

Thank you for your nice comments on my Ribbons at the VQF.

Today I'm posting the Antique Quilts and Gwen's "Less is More" exhibit.

First up Gwen's exhibit.  She had told me earlier this year that her quilts would be there, but she wouldn't.  I would have loved to see her, but seeing her quilts was nearly as good.

The texture she created here with her hand quilting is fabulous!

I loved gazing at a group in the exhibit.

 I think this was my favorite.  It was so exuberant, lively and fun!

And here are the Antique Quilts.  I was surprised and delighted that photography WAS allowed.   hooray!

This quilt is wild - it starts as a log cabin then goes crazy.  It was all hand pieced and hand quilted.

Did you know they don't call this cheddar in Vermont?  Their creamy rich cheddar is white and it is good!

 Aaahhhh lovely.  Look at that kooky block near the center  :)

Love the combination of the streak of lightning and the tasseled swag.  YES!

 Up in the sky:  it's a bird, it's a plane - nope it's more quilts!

 That is where I spied this bow tie beauty.

And sitting quietly off to the side was this phenomenal whitework quilt.

Obviously this quilt should have won Best Hand Quilting; not me.

Happy Fourth to my fellow Americans!

News Alert - I am hosting the 3rd annual Fun With Barb Block Swap.  I will be announcing the sign up and theme on August 1st.
xo

Green Mountain Goodness

40th Anniversary, Ruby Jubilee Vermont Quilt Festival 2016

Best of Show - Christine Wickert - Shellabration

I try so hard to remember to photograph the card, but I missed this - here is what it said:

"Inspired by an antique quilt in Kaffe Fassett's "Museum Quilts".  I was particularly taken with the mirror imaging of the fabrics in the diamond blocks and the applique' strips separating the blocks.   Hand Quilted.

Christine's work is always lovely and so is she.  Congratulations.

This was my favorite quilt so fresh and fun!  Pineapple of my Life.

The card said:  This quilt was primarily made during the snowstorms of 2015.  Every block tells the viewer something about me:  where I lived, my love of sewing, hippos, foods and peas.

Halloween block.  What an incredible use of low volume prints.

I was incredibly honored to receive a Blue Ribbon and Best Hand Quilting.   A life goal!  (sorry, cel phone photo)

Can I share that one of my goals is to receive a Purple Ribbon of Exception Merit?  You need a combined average of 98 points from 3 judges.  I've missed it by 1 point, not once but twice.   Still on the goal list.

I spotted these 2 women discussing it and have the opportunity to chat with them.

My blog buddy Wendy's (Constant Quilter) potholder quilt -

Here are the others that I really like and had an opportunity to photo.

 Literally brought me to tears....

I missed the card again - this is two sided quilt - and was a delight to study front and back.

Hooray for applique!

My friend and roommate won a Yellow Ribbon - first time entering a big show - Congrats Norma.

I've come home very inspired.....tired, but inspired.

I'll share the antique quilts soon.
xo