Category Archives: Quilt shows

Tree quilt – chapter 6

The tree is completely pieced and off the design wall, and I’ve started the quilting.  I’m planning to enter this one in the Canadian National Juried Show and the entry deadline is looming.  I’ll be concentrating on this for the … Continue reading

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Challenges, quilt shows and other news

At the the VMQG December guild meeting on Monday night, we all received our scrap bag challenge and swap creations. I made 2 mug rugs for Arita from her beautiful peach, yellow, orange and pink scraps.  It was fun to … Continue reading

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On my design wall

I got a lot done this week. To see my progress on the tree quilt, click here. I finished my entry to the Cloth Paper Scissors reader challenge – Art Supply Doodle.  I ‘doodled’ with thread on fabric.  Here’s my … Continue reading

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Houston – Day 5

The IQA Winners’ Circle Celebration was held tonight.  Of course, all the quilts were fabulous!  You can see a list of all the winners here. The ceiling of the ballroom had colored lights playing on fabric swags.  The first place … Continue reading

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Houston – Days 3 and 4

Yesterday was my 3rd day in Houston at Quilt Market.  I met my Vancouver friends, Karen and Liz, and we finished going through the 500+ vendor booths.  Then we headed over to the quilts, were I showed them my four … Continue reading

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Houston – Day 2

Great day!  I met up with my friends from Vancouver and we saw 19  of the 23 aisles of exhibitors’ booths.  Check out the swag from today.  And notice the Studios magazine on the left – it includes a 3-page … Continue reading

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Houston – Day 1

I flew down from Vancouver to Houston today for the International Quilt Market and Festival.   This evening I met up with some friends from Vancouver and from Houston. We attended Fabric 2.0 a meet and greet event, and then … Continue reading

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La Conner 2012 Quilt Festival

If you live anywhere near La Conner, WA and you like quilts, you should plan a visit.  The La Conner 2012 Quilt Festival runs October 5 – 7, 2012 and features an exhibition of juried & judged quilts and fiber art. … Continue reading

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