This past weekend I was so excited to attend the International Quilt Festival, which returned to Chicago after a several-year absence. There was so much to see! If you've never had the chance to attend a large show like this, here's what you're missing.
It's huge. Aisle after aisle of quilts and vendors as far as the eye can see.
Lots of award-winning quilts on display -
Intensity by Vicki Hodge
Sunburst by Connie Watkins
Some of my favorite booths were there -
Country Threads
I fell in love with this quilt and was able to find that sweet border/setting fabric at another shop. I have so many nine-patch blocks already made and have been waiting to find a good setting print. Now I have the perfect fabric to go with them.
Lori Smith - From My Heart to Your Hands
JJ Stitches
I did not go overboard and buy everything in sight or things I didn't really need or knew I wouldn't use.
Just a little bit of fabric . . . .
I was pleased to find some small pieces of hand-dyed wool scraps . . .
. . . and a cute kit
I haven't done anything in wool yet and I am anxious to try it but don't really need yards so this nice, colorful assortment of small pieces will do just fine for a few applique designs I have in mind.
Lots of antique quilt vendors.
Very few doll quilts. None I liked. This one is kind of unusual.
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Come back for Part 2 later this week when I'll show you more photos of some of the beautiful quilts on display.
15 comments:
I can only dream of ever seeing such a show. Thanks for the peek.
Love Lisa Bongean's little wool designs. Just took a class from her in January for my first taste of wool work.
I think you showed amazing restraint in the shopping department, considering all of the temptation surrounding you!
So much fun to take a peek. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing all these lovely quilts. Enjoy your wools, Kathleen. Looking forward to see your projects made with them.
I was there, too! Where did you find the fabric for the Country Threads quilt? My friend and I are looking for it as well. It was a wonderful show!
Me too, Kathleen love the border fabric could you please share the designer and who has it?
Have fun with your new projects.
Thanks :) Carolyn
Lovely pictures! Your restraint was admirable. I went to Paducah several years ago and am still trying to sew up that fabric.
Kathy, what gorgeous eye-candy, i had to scroll through your pics a few times!! I like your selection of fabrics & especially the pincushion kit. I love wool applique, it's so fun to do and i'm sure you'll get hooked too lol!! cheers...Marian
I love that fabric for the 9 patch also (the border and alternate squares). Could you please share what line it is? Thanks. Kathi
Darn it, I missed it! Didn't even know it was in Chicago. Thank you for sharing. Not quite like being there, but it's a taste of it. Can't wait for part 2!
Fabric is by Paula Barnes - Old Savannah collection.
oh, all that looks just fabulous!
thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much Kathy! You made my day.
What is the fabric you found for your 9 patch blocks....I LOVE IT!!!
Thanks for sharing :}
jayne
highuponthehill.blogspot.com
Just as well I can't get to shows like this. I would want everything. Thanks so much for showing the pictures. It is just like being there. Wonderful!!
I would love to win the fabric that you made your wonderful pillow from. What do I have in my linen closet? Just about everything but linen. I have a blood pressure cuff in there of all things!
Janis hoffman3@scican.net
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