are for catching up…
The 2019 quilt show, May 2 -4: Our work actually began May 1 when we set everything up. The show featured a display of more than 200 member-made quilts; the infamous peddlers’ table; the raffle quilt and two raffle baskets – each filled with all sorts of quilting supplies and Sew Unique – a colorful array of quilted gifts and novelty items for sale, ranging from fabric postcards to tea wallets, matching hot pad/mitts, etc. New this year, in a room all alone: Quilts for Sale – over 30 such, ranging from early ’40s to 2018! We sold about 95% of inventory! The quilt show was a little later than usual due to Easter. Also happening that weekend: the International Sheep & Wool Festival and as we expected, some of the Festival goers also came to our event… especially since there was rain Saturday morning (the S & W Festival is an outside event). All in all, I’d say quilters, knitters, spinners, weavers had a nirvana weekend. I was plumb worn out come Saturday at 4 pm. I arrived home in time to watch the Kentucky Derby with barely enough energy to cheer the horses on! Not that I really cared. But. the Excitement. You. Know! I spent all day Sunday in a semi-vegetative state …
Monday, back to Columbia for the quilt show wrap up and awarding of Viewers’ Choice ribbons. My friend Betsy won two first place ribbons; one for this bargello quilt. It’s quite dynamic … and large!
Last week, I also documented the Week in My Life and began a long deferred project: purging excess stuff in my creative spaces. I’m really pleased with efforts thus far. And, I’ve been smitten by a new quilting technique and I’m eager to explore it plus I’ve a list of 13 -15 quilting/stitching projects I plan to finish by summer’s end …
May is also another LOAD – Layout A Day – month; each day, we have a prompt that is designed to stir our creative juices and help us get our personal memories documented. So far, I’ve been on track…so far. As I type this, I’ve not a clue about what memory I’m going to document for today; the prompt is superstition, such as throwing salt over your shoulder, crossing your index and 2nd finger, etc…If the prompt doesn’t produce a memory, not a problem – we can tell any story we choose! Works for me …
Kayla’s high school life will soon be over : Prom, May 24 and Graduation, May 29. How can that be? Seems it was just yesterday she was three years old, sitting on the arm of my chair, listening to me read “Wide Mouthed Frog …
It’s good to be back! And guess I’d best get a moveon with today’s layout!
Cheers~
Honore, the quilts are just amazing ! Ive missed you! I have a beautiful quilt that i WON at the barn auction raffle last year. I should show it on my blog!
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Stunning quilts, my friend! I absolutely need to get down there to see your guilds show! Hurrah for your lovely creative space – it will be perfect for your “LOAD” May and your quilt finishes! XO
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I love catchups where you’ve been away for the good stuff. and it sure sounds like you’ve had LOTS of good stuff. Look forward to catching up … and having you back in my feed reader on a more regular basis! xoxo.
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Lovely photo and gorgeous quilts! You’ve been busy! But it all sounds so positive.
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Congrats on a successful show. 95% is stunning!!!
Betsy’s quilt is beautiful. The richness of the colors!!! Oh my! Have a wonderful week.
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The quilt is beautiful. I can’t imagine the work and love that went into it. I say you have earned a day or two of catching up and rest. Your studio looks great. Make a cup of something and put your feet up.
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Love the first photo, and of course, the quilts are just fabulous. I hope we’ll see yours here as well! Documenting the transformation of your sewing room was a great idea.
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