These are a couple of my favorite smiling faces. Terry on the right (my "boss") was the event coordinator. At least I hope she was, because people were always asking her for stuff. Mary on the left is Terry's sister, a non-quilter, who volunteered to help with the Symposium. I wonder if she knew what she was getting into. :-) She must have walked 8,000 miles.
These three (Beverly, Ella, and Sandra) always looked like they were having way too much fun. They sure made me giggle. And check out those yo-yo hats. Adorable, right?
Yes, it took this many people to guard the opportunity quilt so I wouldn't run off with it. It was fabulous!
It was really cool to meet a fellow blogger, Lisa (right). She's adorable! She's helping Judy hold up a quilt that Judy made using the Over and Under pattern from my book. Judy made only a quarter of the blocks, added red "berries" and a bow, and it looks like a beautiful Christmas wreath! Unfortunately, my photography skills are terrible, but trust me when I tell you this was really pretty.
Here's a whole family of quilters -- Betsy, Suzie, and Gary. Betsy was in one of my classes. What a sweetheart. And a mess. She kept me in stitches. Pardon the pun. Gary won awards for his hand quilting, including the Judge's Choice award. They're such sweet people, and I wanted to bring them home with me.
Here are pictures of one of Gary's award-winning quilts, My Blue Heaven.
Can you believe all the stitches in this quilt?! It's easy to see why it's adorned with ribbons.
I squealed when I walked into the quilt show and saw a quilt made from my Summer Breeze pattern. It's such a lovely version made with batik fabrics and an extra border. I later discovered that it was made by one of my students, Shirley. And of course I squealed again when I found out it was her first quilt!
If you're in the Birmingham area, check out the Evening Star Quilt Guild. Lots and lots of very nice people and super-talented quilters. And be sure to give all of them a hug from me. :-)
Have a super weekend!
Kim
19 comments:
What fun! Gary is one amazing quilter!!! Shirley's very first quilt is stunning. That is the most awesome string quilt I've seen and so different.
What fun you had! After attending my first quilt show this year I can understand better how you must be feeling: tired, but wishing for more!
What beautiful quilts. I especially love the Summer Breeze Batik. What an amazing "first" quilt.
thanks for sharing these beautiful quilts with us.
Can you send me your email, I want to send you a pic of one of your quilts I Made for a raffle. Love your patterns.
sjcopas@yahoo.com
Looks like you had a great time! It's always so hard to get back to reality after an experience like that. Makes you want to stay immersed in quilting.
So glad you had a marvelous time!! A true treasure for your heart and thank you for sharing all the wonderful smiles :)
So glad you had a marvelous time!! A true treasure for your heart and thank you for sharing all the wonderful smiles :)
OH wow, wonderful quilts and a ton of fun...
Kim, you were a blast to have at the Symposium! I hope we meet again soon! Rena N.
Looks like you had a great time. I might have to purchase the string quilt book, that quilt is great.
Sounds like you had a wonderful time. And looks like Gary is giving his wife a run for her money LOL!!!
Lots of fun and visual stimulation... and by the looks of it, lots of laughter too! I love the last quilt and that opportunity quilt is stunning! Thanks for sharing your amazing adventure:)
Oh, that Summer Breeze quilt is great. And her first quilt! Wow! I love that string quilt, too. I will have to check out that book! Thanks for the lead. Nice to "see" you again!
So nice to see you're back! I can't take my eyes off that black string quilt either. What's the name of the book you bought?
Looks like you had a nice time :-) Gorgeous quilts! Glad to see you're back in Blogland :-)
I loved going to the quilt show with you!!!! I mean, here on your post of course!!! I am in love with Summer Breeze and perhaps even Gary! Seriously, Summer Breeze is gorgeous. Thanks for letting me stop by.
Marsha
QuilterinMotion
that looks like SO much fun, you all look very happy, that´s nice :D
All of these are looking so brilliant! And i like your caps, too =)
I love the summer breeze quilt, where can I find the pattner, donna
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