One of the things Mom and I did in Duluth was go to the quilt show. Neither of us had ever been to one. I wanted to go to the vendors, she wanted to look at quilts. We were both happy to see the vendors all around the outside of the arena and the display quilts up and down the center. I was looking for this place
http://treasuredthreads.typepad.com/
I wanted to buy some Australian patterns. I really like the way they combine stitching and patchwork. I bought a few of my favorites including this one................
It came with fabric already stamped with the stitching lines and this one was on sale! The others weren't but
I LOVE them!!! As I make something I'll show you. This will put pressure on me to actually get them done.......maybe........This one is from "the birdhouse"
My impulse buy was the quilt label making kit...........
It is made by Kim Churbuck. She has some REALLY cute drawings in the books!
I had to think about it though........went through the quilt show, looked and looked....and thought about it...There were some very nice,
funny,
quirky,
colorful,
beautiful quilts.
I can't remember if my mother and I ever agreed on any of the quilts....there were a lot that only one of us liked.
In the end I went back and bought my kit!!!!
Early the next morning....I could not stand it any longer....
I had to try the pens out with one of the book designs.....
even though I had not washed the fabric yet .......
and the directions clearly state "wash the fabric".......to bad.......
....I traced and colored and.......
I had so much fun with my little experiment.
I have no idea what I will do with this.....it's about 2x3 inches.....probably put in my scrapbook someday. It something I need to practice doing.........she made it look so easy at the show.
