The 19th Great Wisconsin Quilt Show was September 7-9 in Madison. This was the fifth time I've gone and the fourth time I've taken a one-day trip by bus, chartered by a local quilt shop. Irene picked me up at 6:15 a.m. Friday to go to the Kenosha County administration complex to board the bus. We left promptly at 7 a.m. and arrived at the Alliant Center (south side of the city) in time for the show opening at 9:00.
I did a turn around the quilt exhibits first. (I took photos of the artists' statements so if you want to know more about a quilt I can look it up.)
Best in Show
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My Viewer's Choice. I cannot figure out how she set the blocks! |
I posed with my quilt!
There were several special exhibits.
Seed Savers' Exchange -- guild challenge.
Karen and I met in the Stashbusters group 20+ years ago. She coordinated the Block Swappers (a SB spin off) for many years. She's very active with Wisconsin QOV.
There was a QOV presentation to three veterans. (Karen is on the left, reading the biographies.)
After lunch it was time to shop!
I exercised great restraint and got fabric I needed for an upcoming project and some to restock (bright purples);. Just 15 yards.
I bought two t-shirts. I have undergrown many of the t-shirts I've worn for so long -- these two are *medium*! -- so I have thinned (pun intended?) my wardrobe.
This WAS a splurge.
Let's see if I can follow the instructions and improve my FMQ.
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The bus pulled up at 4 p.m. and we were on the road. There was a brief stop for dinner in Janesville (there's a Hy-Vee supermarket that has a food court) and we were back at the Kenosha County center at 7:00. I was home at 7:27.
It was a great day!
P.S. The caregiver was here from noon-5 so Stevens wasn't alone all day.
OH Nann! So much fun looking at these photos. I love LOVE 45 RPM (talk about good memories). It was wonderful to look at the quilts and also what you bought. Can't wait to see those projects!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day! Linda Roy was at our guild a few months ago; her design process is quite original.
ReplyDeleteThe black/white/pink quilt is called Montana Cartwheel - there's a blog with some info on it here: https://bestfriendsquilting.blogspot.com/2007/08/montana-cartwheel.html Also, Wanda had this pattern and I think she made some blocks from it (perhaps a flannel quilt top?) so she might be able to clue you in on how it was assembled (beyond the paper pieced points).
ReplyDeleteThat message was from me - Quiltdivajulie
ReplyDeleteI was at the quilt show on Thursday. I came on a bus from Indiana on Wednesday (I am from Ohio), we stayed at the Hampton Inn in Janesville Wednesday and Thursday nights. I had saw your post awhile back and was looking for your quilt. It is so nice for you to have a quilt accepted into this show. They had a good variety of different kinds of quilts. I got everything on my list and just a few other things.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super great Variety of Quilts!!! They are fun to look at! Love your 45!! Its perfect!
ReplyDeleteand nice new shirts!! very cool!!!
I also attended the show on Thursday! And I was so excited to see your quilt hanging in the displays. Hooray for you! I agree with your choice award and had the very same concern. I love to attend and will take in a couple of lectures. I always love the food there and get one of their soups and a dessert. Such a great show!
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