WOW- WHAT AN AMAZING SHOW

I was truly astounded by what I saw. It was my first show and I will now visit many more. The Mid-Atlantic quilt festival was inspirational and awe-inspiring. I dont know how these people do it! Such a fertile ground for inspiration. Enough said, here a a few images that caught my eye. I kept wishing my camera had more photo space! I will post more photos and information about the quilters tomorrow. Sorry for the lack of information tonight but I am about to crash. Remember to click on images for details.

WINTERS TALE MINI-QUILT

Here is a shot of the some of the colors and patterns for the quilt influenced by Mark Helprins 'A Winters Tale'. I have been working every evening for a week on the needlepoint and am realizing two things; one, it won't be done by the deadline and two I don't like the darkest value. So of course that means two things; I have to get over the frustration of not getting it done on time (I really despise that), and I have to rip out and restitch many squares! So, to look on the bright side, I now have time to rip out and rework!



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MID-ATLANTIC QUILT FESTIVAL

Well, I just dropped off my quilt at Hampton Convention Center for the quilt festival and am getting very excited to go see what it has in store. Also, to visit all the venders!! For all of my friends in Richmond, I will be traveling to the show on Sunday so if you are planning on going I would love to meet up with you there! Happy art making everyone.

PLANNING YET ANOTHER WORK

This work will be a 12" x 12" quilted piece. It is following a challenge put forth from Quilted Arts magazine. You are supposed to think about a book that inspires you. Mine is; 'The Winters Tale' by Mark Helprin. I have mentioned him a few posts ago and you can click on past links to view what I had to say. If you have been following my progress (or digressions) you will notice that it is not the 'pink' plan. I have another larger piece in the works but I thought I would try out some specific quilting and needlework techniques before I embark on the larger work. Plus
the smaller format will give me a bit of a break.

For the image; think whites, snow, sparkle, lace and a painted portrait of a young girl. I will post my palette later.