A Great Weekend for a Quilt Show

This past week was grey, dreary, and rainy on the west coast--perfect weather to attend a quilt show, I think. I was a vendor at the Piecemakers Guild show in Chilliwack, BC, a show I've done for several years now.  Here are a few pictures of my booth in the Merchants' Mall:

And here are some pictures of my favourite quilts in the show.

I LOVE the machine quilting on this one!

Isn't it gorgeous?

The quilting designs are original, done by Darlene Epp.

This 76" square "Barn raising Log Cabin" quilt by Sandra Lounsbury is all pieced with 1" wide strips.

Another quilt by Sandra Lounsbury, measuring 90" x 102", each block about 4" square, constructed during her commute to work each day.  Now there's a good use of travel time!

Another quilt by Darlene Epp.  This one is paper-pieced and took over a year to create. 

A mystery quilt created by Lisa van den Brink.

I love the colours she chose.

I forgot to get the name of the creator of this masterpiece.

I'm always amazed by anyone who has the talent to make so many precise points!!

And finally, this 36" x 61" quilt by Ursula Yeo, called "60 Little Houses".

Isn't it charming?

With all the work involved in preparing for a show, I often find myself thinking, "Maybe I'm getting too old for this."  But when I'm there and get to meet amazing, talented women like these and get to see their beautiful creations, I'm reminded again of why I love quilting.

Thanks, Piecemakers, for including me in your wonderful show!

A Wonderful Quilt Show

I love quilt shows!  (I know... what a shock!)

This past weekend I was a vendor at the Langley Quilters' Guild Show,

about 30 minutes from where I live.

 

After setting up my booth, it was time to browse.

Here's a sampling of the beautiful works on display.

 

A mother made this quilt for her son's wedding.

 Sentiments written by the guests were incorporated into the back.

 

Here's a closeup of the beautiful detailing on this quilt.

And here's why you should think twice before downsizing your stash!

I love the way this log-cabin pineapple quilt seems to glow.

And this quilt is embellished with lots of hand-embroidery.

I love the black!

Here's a closeup of a prize-winning quilt.

It's always fun to find a few of my patterns made by other quilters!

Some in wool felt...

and my "Around the Block" BOM, made by Liz da Silva.

Liz's mother Marie, made this masterpiece,

even more amazing when you read the caption.

And if that wasn't enough, she made this one as well!

I am in awe of such talent!

What an amazing group of quilters!

Thank you all for letting me be a part of your show!

Back to the Buggy Barn

I spent the last weekend in August at the Buggy Barn's Fifteenth Annual Quilt Show

in Reardan, Washington.
After driving down a long gravel road,

miles from the nearest town,
I arrived at the farm.

Overnight, the quilts have been hung on the barns.

And the fences.

And in the air.

The original "buggy barn" on the property
is now a quilt shop.

And is covered in quilts.

Quilts line the gravel driveway to the second barn.

I don't know what this thing is, but it's now a quilt display.

Tents were set up for folk artists to sell their creations.

This barn is where I'll be spending the day,
signing copies of my book, Welcome Home.

In the morning, I'm at the table in the shade.

Behind me, are a few of my other quilts.

It's HOT (about 96 F or 34 C)
so in the afternoon I move to the side of the barn,

trying to stay in the shade.

More of my quilts are displayed here.

This is my view for the two days I'm there.

This little guy seemed to like my quilts.

And this one did too.

Another view of the barn.

And the fields.

Then the wind picked up.

Amazingly, the quilts stayed on the lines.

Proof that you're never too young to quilt--
these two cuties started at age 5.

When it's time to take the quilts down,

the whole family gets involved.

Husbands, kids, and grandkids.

Thanks, Pam and Janet, and your wonderful family and staff

for another amazing show!