I think the thing I find most facinating is the diversity of ideas. I know I am stuck in a mind meld because all I want to make is quilts with critters, but everyone is not as crazy as me - right?
There were appliqued quilts that looked like they were done with invisible thread, as well as precision pieced quilts with Perfectly matched points ( who does that? Not This gal - LOL)
It is Inspiring to be @ a Quilt show, the ideas just flow....I Need to get back to quilting every wk....with the cold weather, perhaps that will happen.
I worked the RVQG Tea room, which is Always alot of fun. I can be the crazy waitress that no one can possibly forget. I worked with a few ladies that I didn't know before....we had a great time laughing, serving & cleaning. Wish there were more Quilt shows on the horizon @ RVQG - it's a Blast!
**** Foot note, I Missed the guild meeting following the quilt show. Jean Reid sent a little note to me via Facebook, saying "surprise"
My "Precious Eleven" quilt won "Viewers Choice" for wallhangings - it really was a Big surprise. I am Elated that sew many people luved the story of "11"
I have a few Xmas presents to make & then I'm onto my next quilt - will send details once I start the project.....I'm Anxious to start! For now I am posting a few closeup pics of "Precious Eleven"
The Dragon flys were made with Beads & "Wonder under" 2 sided wings.
I used opal paints for the details on the wings.
The Hosta plant has a Garter snake hidden inside. The leaves have wire inside so they can be moved...the flower bells also have sparkle beads @ the mouth of hte flower. It was Fun to embelish the quilt, hope to explore more on the next few quilts. Of course the subject matter determines if embelishing will work.
OK - signing off - hope you enjoy the pics.
