Saturday, October 27, 2012

Classes at the Georgia Quilt Show....

The first class was Background Basics and Beyond with Linda Thielfoldt. This is my hands on practice piece. Linda showed us fifty different patterns to use for background fillers. My only problem with the class was that all the quilt machines were set up for regular height people. (wish they would consider setting up one table for short ladies like me) I would highly recommend taking a class from her, she was fun and very informative.
The second class was Tumbling blocks with Nelly Vileikis. She is a very organized teacher. Her kits were already cut and ready to sew. She even provided the special ruler for us. I plan to use this technique to make a wall hanging in colors that I prefer. Another teacher I would take another class from.
The last class was Zingy Log Cabin with Gayle Wallace. She is another wonderful organized teacher. Her directions and kits were complete and easy to follow. This will be a lap size quilt, even the borders were in the kit. I would definitely take another class with her.
This past Wednesday was the day that my Quilt guild had our quilts judged for our annual Quilt Show. This coming Monday they will be hung at The Aiken History Museum. The winners were announced today and the two quilts that I entered won ribbons. I will be able to take better pictures of them on Tuesday.
Until Tuesday these are the best pictures I could find of the quilts that I entered in the Carolina Pine Quilter Show. You will be very surprised at the ribbons they were given. I was shocked!

I got my quilt machine back today from an official service and cleaning, so this weekends plan is to get some quilting done.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Another customer quilt...

I need to get a better place fixed to take pictures of quilts. This is half of Norma's quilt. It is her first and I think she did a great job.
Norma requested that I use white thread on the top and black thread on the bottom. She also had me use two battings so that the quilt would be thick. The panto was "Fluffy Clouds" by Beany Girl Quilts. Beautiful first quilt, can't wait to see what Norma makes next.

Sunday, October 21, 2012

Pictures from the Georgia Quilt Show 2012....

 Here are a couple of close ups of Sharon Schamber's award winning quilt
This quilt was so very complex and beautiful.
 Beautiful applique and the choice of shaded fabric was neat.
Speaking of applique this was all hand done.
The tiny grid in the center is unbelievably small.
This was called "My color wheel exploded". I really loved the blue border with the red pipping by the binding.
Had to show this one by a local Lady in my Guild.

 Another applique quilt that was over the top beautiful. Even the quilting was unbelievably detailed.
I can't remember if this was Silvia's wedding or farmer's wife, but the colors were really pretty.
 Great flower applique.
I liked the use of color in this bed quilt.
The show had many more quilts, but these are the ones that got my attention. Hope that you enjoyed a sampling of the show.