International Quilt Show 2017 ~ The Quilts

In addition to the vendors, there is also a fabulous quilt show.

This was the incredible centerpiece as you walked in the door.

"Northwood Awakening"

a 25 foot wide Photofiber landscape artwork 

A combination of photos and quilting created by

Steve and Ann Loveless of Frankfort, Michigan

Absolutely stunning!

I would love to take a walk in these peaceful woods.

There was a wonderful display of red and green antique Christmas Quilts.

A book has been published on these beauties.

You know that this quilt caught my eye ;)

Some quilts are more like artwork!

This was a challenge where all used the same yellow in their quilt.

One of my favorites ~ a combination of quilting and EPP.

LOVE!

And this was where I spent the majority of my limited time.

It's amazing how much the quilts change based on color and placement!

So bright and happy!

I think that this one was my favorite!

Similar, yet so different.

Such a joy to see so many hexies!

I'm not a bright person, but these quilts make me smile.

Different ideas for borders as well.

This was a stunning art quilt, the single bolt of lightening and range of textures - oh my!

I loved this town and its fence border,.

An Emily Munroe quilt.

This work of art really kept me mesmerized:

Something about the organized crookedness and the stories that each square told. 

The stitching was amazing.

The colors of this quilt were captivating as if emanating light from within.

And a final quilt that is just my style

I'll be back with a final post of the Quilt Show to share what came home with me :)

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.

~Romans 10:9-10

Blessings, Patti

International Quilt Show 2017 ~ The Vendors

Earlier this month, the International Quilt Show came to Rosemont, Illinois, just outside of Chicago.

I was able to go, but only had three hours to spare.

It's amazing what you can accomplish in 3 hours when you set your mind to it ;)

I'm always drawn to these retro feedsack prints, even though they aren't my usual style.

Amazing shades of wool

I was so thrilled to see that Dawn Shuck of Sew Cherished in Branson, Mo. was back!

I spent so much time in her booth last year and I think I spent even more time this year!

Sew much wooly beauty that it is so hard to take it all in!

Some are her original designs and some by other favorite designers.

How can I ever decide what to take home?!

Patterns, kits, wool, thread and all the extras for finishing - Dawn had it all!

Another booth that I was introduced to last year returned!

Red Button Quilt Co.

I just love the red and cream combo and the teeny tiny red buttons that she uses on so many of her designs.

The Olde World Quilt Shoppe that I visited in Arizona carried a lot of her patterns

and I was just as overwhelmed there too :) 

I'm not a quilter, but love the additions of wool and EPP included on many of her designs ~ I think they could be adapted to my abilities...

Again how to choose!

Such a sweet grouping!

Love those little flower pots and tiny wool flowers!

And guess who was right next door?

Her talented daughter's company ~ Blueberry Backroads!

Amazing needlework talent runs in their family :)

Such a sweet set of snowmen!

Believe it or not, after shopping, I was able to quickly take in the Quilt Show as well, and even have some photos of the amazing quilts. I will be back with those soon!

Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another,

for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.

~Romans 13:8

Blessings, Patti

A Blessed Easter to You!

Christ is Risen!

He is Risen Indeed!

 

And just in time my garden is celebrating in all its finery!

Glorious flowers that could only be created by God.

Bleeding Hearts - a favorite of mine. 

I think that they have bloomed a bit early this year,

Perhaps wanting to join in the celebration of Easter.

I am blessed with two beautiful magnolia trees

reminding me of my childhood home.

Every year at least one person stops to admire and chat with me.

Today a couple stopped by to ask what kind of trees they were.

They said that the flowers reminded them of Hawaii. :)

He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ 

~Luke 24:6-7

Blessings, Patti

Finally a Finish!

Finally I have a finish to share!

"Ann's Sampler Sewing Tray"

a limited edition kit by Stacy Nash

Stacy recently released this as a pattern ~

"Ann's Sampler Pinkeeps

As usual, I decided to tweak mine a bit :)

I wanted it to be more sewing related, so I borrowed the large strawberry from Stacy's "Goode Stitching Witch" design.

I also added a scissor, key, needle and thread and my sweet pup Leia. 

The center velvet section is perfect for new and old sewing implements. 

And on the final section I added another spool of thread and needle and my other sweet pup Peanut.

I had finished stitching this on our way home from Arizona and am so glad that I took the few minutes to put it together!

And this is his command: to believe in the name of his Son, Jesus Christ, and to love one another as he commanded us. The one who keeps God’s commands lives in him, and he in them. And this is how we know that he lives in us: We know it by the Spirit he gave us.

~1 John 3:23-24

Blessings, Patti