I have been away from blogland for a little over a week. I have tried to keep up with some of your posts at least.. but I haven't always been successful. It's been a busy week here will all three cats sick with some sort of virus the vet can't identify... but has kept us busy running the kitty infirmary and trips to the vet. Hopefully we are on the recovery end of this journey, although Gracie seems to be the hardest hit and still is not eating and drinking like she should.
In the meantime, I have been working on my red and white Oak & Reel quilt. I decided to add birds to the borders and also the year. Jury is still out on whether I will add my initials.
Last weekend my husband offered to take me to the The Quilt and Sewing Fest of NJ, about an hour from our house. He is such a great husband! Here are a couple of things that I picked up there. Love this Colorful Daisies pattern for a wool candle mat. Also got that hand dyed bright green wool for the background. I also found a cute airplane fabric for a baby quilt that I want to make for a girlfriend at work who is expecting a boy in June.
So grab a cup of tea and I will share some of the awesome quilts I saw at the show. These were from an exhibit of the top winners at the recent Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival.
Beautiful quilt, Ode to Spring, by Margaret Solomon Gunn
This is made of silk. Amazing, no?
Close up of dragonfly and incredible quilting.
Elizabeth's Garden - A Tale of a Thousand Threads by Elizabeth Frolet
This quilt was truly amazing and the pictures don't do it justice!
A few of my favorite blocks, although it was so hard to choose. Look at the details on this quilt.. the embroidery of threads, needles, etc. was amazing.
No wonder it won two ribbons at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. You really have to see it in person.
Quintal Vases by Becky Brown of Montpelier, VA
Her applique was amazing and I really liked those pieced stems.
This won for Best Hand Workmanship - Traditional
Moonflower by Molly Hamilton-McNally. Another first place winner for Innovation.
Another beautiful quilt by Margaret Solomon Gunn. Gorgeous work!
Silk Road Sampler by Melissa Sobotka from Richardson, TX
I think this was my absolute favorite! Yes, this is a quilt. Even my husband was blown away by this one.
It is all raw edge applique. The colors and imagery are amazing.
This was Best of Show at the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival. Well deserved.
Hope you enjoyed seeing these amazing quilts. There was also many, many beautiful quilts in show that I was not able to show you. So many talented quilters!
Next week will be the AQS show in Lancaster, PA. I have not made it to this show in a couple of years. I am so looking forward to this one!
Happy Stitching!
Deb
