QuiltCon 2024 and Family

     Last week Alycia posted the last clue for “Stars Like Spaghetti” QOV mystery. Before I left for QuiltCon I put as many blocks as would fit in the layout on the design wall. Hopefully this week I will get them pieced together and add a simple border. I love Alycia's design and enjoyed the mystery.

     I met up with 2 sisters and visited more family in Winston-Salem. They had an early birthday celebration for me which was fun and special.

    Friday and Saturday my sisters and a niece enjoyed QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh. There we met a friend from my church quilt group. We also visited with friends from my sister's guild. It seamed much more crowed than last year; however, the venue was very different. I wonder how the attendance differed. I was not excited by most of the winning quilts; although, it was interesting that many winners were men. Following are a few of my favorite quilts from the show. I especially enjoyed the piecing category and the maximalism special exhibit.

At a QuiltCon vender I picked up 2 small free fabric pieces so they are the only change to my stash this past week.

Stash Report for 2024

this past week- Used: 0 yds Added: 0.125 yds

So far this year- Used: 26.1 yds Added: 4.875 yds

Net decrease 21.225 yds

Have a great week and enjoy some time for quilting.

“When life leaves you scraps, make a quilt.”

Visit to Quilt Con 2023

    I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon at QuiltCon in Atlanta with both granddaughters and my son, their father. We saw many fabulous quilts in our 3 hour visit. It was enough time for our stamina but not enough to see all the quilts or vendors. You can check out the QuiltCon2023 winners at this link:https://quiltcon.com/quiltcon-2023-winners/

Here I will share a couple of quilts I loved for the techniques. If you click on the picture, the larger view should open.  

   Many quilts used big stitch quilting to enhance the design. “Quilter's Energy” was one.

The collage of fabrics and raw edge applique was fabulous in “Crowned with Care”. 

I am already looking forward to QuiltCon 2024 in Raleigh, NC.

   Besides enjoying QuiltCon my other goal for the week was to piece the crumb block top. It is together, although now I think it needs one more row to be more adult lap size so I will find or make 4 more crumb blocks. I think I probably can find 4 more in my stash of orphans that will look good.

Stash Report for 2023

this past week-    Used: 1 yd Added: 0 yds
So far this year- Used: 27.815 yds Added: 21 yds
        Net decrease 6.625 yds

Have a great week with some time for quilting.

“When Life gives you scraps, make quilts. “

Day Trip to Quilt Con East

    I was lucky to spend Saturday at Quilt Con in Savannah, GA. It was a wonderful show of modern quilts and beautiful weather.  I am so glad the show was close enough for friends and me to make a day trip.  The grand prize winner was Katherine Jones with her quilt “Bling” inspired by a princess cut diamond and foundation pieced.  

 Here are some other winners or ones that I liked.  The photo files are large so if you click on them, you should be able to view a larger detailed image. 

  I was inspired.  Hope you enjoy some time sewing or quilting.