Fun on a Friday

I had the best time presenting Reruns: Quilts Inspired by the Past to the High Desert Quilt Guild    

Look! Country Roads Humble Quilts quiltalong!  Nancy brought her quilt to share!  It was really sweet to see 2 quiltalongs locally!

You can find the finale of Country Roads HERE

Here is Annette's (correct me if I'm wrong on that too)  50 Shades of Brown quiltalong! 

I love that they brought their little quilts to share with me.

Here is the linky for that quilt too - HERE.

 

Here was a sweet show and tell. The woman said her mom or grandmother made this all by hand. 

I had no idea I had such a fun and active quilt guild so close to me! 105 quilters showed up to the meeting today! Please forgive me for not remembering all the details as I talked to many people.

Here is a glimpse of my Uptown quilt. 

Here is my Abe Lincoln quilt designed by Barbara Brackman. 

I talked to a woman about the homespuns I had at home for sale. I put your number on the "note" section of my phone and it is not there now. If anyone has suggestions I'm open. All my notes are now from 2017 and older. Where did my notes go?.... frustrating

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This was eye catching, super sweet and perfect for election season. 

This was one of my favorite non antique quilts at the show. 2 people actually worked on this quilt but he was the only around while I was there. 

It is hard to really know what it going on with the quilt overall, but it feels so real and moving to me.

Always an appropriate sentiment! 

I picked this book up before the show at the TX Quilt Museum. I haven't had a chance to read it yet. 

But them I saw this....

At the show. 

Be sure to label your quilts!

Also we do know that anonymous quilters could be men too!

Everyone have a terrific weekend.

Monday I'll put up the linky for the Homestead quilts to be shared! You do not have to have it quilted to share it! I'm looking forward to seeing them all in one place. 

50th Anniversary Red-White-Blue Quilt Exhibit

I was so happy to be able to go to Houston for this special 50th year exhibit! And I was thrilled that several of you entered quilts! YAY!

I took this photo from upstairs before the show opened. 

Waiting in line to enter the show.

Laurie's quilt from the Historic panel challenge. 

Little quilts made by 2 sisters.

My Chinese coin quilt made from an antique top. 

Jessalyn's basket quilt! Super cute!

Benjamin Biggs designed from Gayle Bomers antique green and red. 

JoAnne's gorgeous star quilt (on top)

Another beauty of JoAnne's!

This is the quilt they used for advertising. 

Donna's quilt in the center.

Love it!

So fun to see all of these quilts! 

Quilts, Friends and Community

I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to attend the International Quilt Festival several times. The quilts get me there but I'm usually so excited to see friends. Always new friends to be made as well!

I met Debbie when we volunteered for the education department in Houston. She is one of those friends you can pick up where you left off! Love her!

Here is Cecile D and her husband, Chris, from France. I knew she was coming but didn't realize she had a quilt in the show. I love that! Maybe a trip to Nantes next April for the show? Anybody game for that?

I had to introduce Laurie to Buc-ees!

The exhibit at the Texas Quilt Museum was amazing! The ladies were wonderful! 

Here are the 3 Lori's/Lauries!

Texas Quilt Museum, LaGrange, Texas. 

Many of you may have seen my facebook post with no story. 

Laurie needed a suitcase so we went to the nearest thrift store. They weren't open because they were preparing the weekly food pantry. I loved that they had meat, dairy and vegetables- but more than that what a heart they had for their community! 

Beverly showed us around the thrift store and told us how God spoke to her about her ministry. The resale store helps support Brookshire New Birth Ministries which is a Christ-centered women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation center/half-way house. She has got a big, big heart.  We hugged, took a few photos, they prayed for our safety as we travelled and not once did we feel any division, like our media would make us feel. I mentioned it and she agreed wholeheartedly! Don't let what is going on around you dictate your feelings. Just love one another!

If you are ever in Brookshire, TX I recommend you stop and support this thrift store. (PS They found Laurie a suitcase!)

Laurie and I are making fun memories with our road trips!

Free drinks? Yes please. (Tennessee sour- never had that before)

Ann stopped me and said "I know you from online" I love that! Thanks Ann!

Cecile and I in front of her lovely quilt.

I was just listening to a podcast about healthy aging and one important key is friendships and community! I should live forever! hahaha 

I will be sharing some amazing quilts in upcoming blog posts!

 

Cast Your Vote!

This pattern is by Country Threads and is so darling! I started it and only have the words VOTE!

If you are an American citizen please vote. Our voices are heard at the ballot box. 

Even if you do not like either choice of presidential candidates (I'm in that camp actually) there are state and local issues that need to be voted on that are important.

Let's stay on the soap box and encourage every registered voter you know to cast a ballot!