Murphys Independence Hall Quilting group has one of the better
quilt faires I’ve seen over the years. They do a great job and attract
entries from other states. I attended yesterday afternoon, but this
morning, I bundled up to see the much touted meteor showers, shivering
over my cuppa coffee. The sky was in full bloom and a lovely half hour
spent star-gazing was enjoyable, though I was apparently too late for
the meteorite shower.
I managed to do some star-gazing at the quilt faire yesterday, anyway.
This white on white quilt pattern looks more like snowflakes than stars, but star patterns abound in quilt making. I chose this quilt to show because of its beautiful stitching. Quilts that last are stitched like this one, every quarter inch.
The starry affect in this quilt is part of the material print, rather than the quilter’s cut.
A star framed portrait, an unusual piece, and lovely.
An abstract of dresden plates floating star-like in a sky of blue. I actually didn’t intend to find all the star patterns in the faire. This was totally accidental. There are so many interesting things to choose from.
A pattern I had never seen before. Well, not exactly, a take on a log cabin but designed as a hanging garden, working very well.
Flower motifs are much loved by quilters, and this arrangement was unusual and pretty.
This quilt is amazing because of the work represented. Each square is the size of a postage stamp. From cutting, to making the seams, to precision arrangement, this quilt commands respect.
Tulips in a Hawaiian quilt pattern. Hawaiian quilts are generally quilted tighter than a quarter inch so you often see them like this, one piece in a wall hanging. They are difficult applique, fine lines and points, and quilted to resemble the ocean waves.
Original quilts are challenging. Lynne Ingalls from Seattle copied a snapshot she took of CatherineThe Great’s summer palace and produced this enchanting piece.
Another challenging walll hanging made from 52 shades of gray. I didn’t count, but again, the stitching is close, wonderfully executed and an unusual one of a kind pieces.
There is always much to see and do at a quilt faire. This woman is teaching how to mitre corners with and without stripes. The workshops are free for anyone who wants to watch and ask questions.
A food court provides delicious food and drink; a place to take a break and rest your feet.
Vendors supply materials, patterns and anything a quilter might need, and many things a quilter didn’t know she or he needed. Tables are filled with ready-made gifts to take home like these cupcake shaped hot pads. Every year sees a new fad. This year it was kernal corn filled flannel pads that you heat in the microwave and put on your lap or the back of your neck to keep warm on a cold winter morning. I wish I had had one with me whiile I star gazed on the deck.
I managed to do some star-gazing at the quilt faire yesterday, anyway.
This white on white quilt pattern looks more like snowflakes than stars, but star patterns abound in quilt making. I chose this quilt to show because of its beautiful stitching. Quilts that last are stitched like this one, every quarter inch.
The starry affect in this quilt is part of the material print, rather than the quilter’s cut.
A star framed portrait, an unusual piece, and lovely.
An abstract of dresden plates floating star-like in a sky of blue. I actually didn’t intend to find all the star patterns in the faire. This was totally accidental. There are so many interesting things to choose from.
A pattern I had never seen before. Well, not exactly, a take on a log cabin but designed as a hanging garden, working very well.
Flower motifs are much loved by quilters, and this arrangement was unusual and pretty.
This quilt is amazing because of the work represented. Each square is the size of a postage stamp. From cutting, to making the seams, to precision arrangement, this quilt commands respect.
Tulips in a Hawaiian quilt pattern. Hawaiian quilts are generally quilted tighter than a quarter inch so you often see them like this, one piece in a wall hanging. They are difficult applique, fine lines and points, and quilted to resemble the ocean waves.
Original quilts are challenging. Lynne Ingalls from Seattle copied a snapshot she took of CatherineThe Great’s summer palace and produced this enchanting piece.
Another challenging walll hanging made from 52 shades of gray. I didn’t count, but again, the stitching is close, wonderfully executed and an unusual one of a kind pieces.
There is always much to see and do at a quilt faire. This woman is teaching how to mitre corners with and without stripes. The workshops are free for anyone who wants to watch and ask questions.
A food court provides delicious food and drink; a place to take a break and rest your feet.
Vendors supply materials, patterns and anything a quilter might need, and many things a quilter didn’t know she or he needed. Tables are filled with ready-made gifts to take home like these cupcake shaped hot pads. Every year sees a new fad. This year it was kernal corn filled flannel pads that you heat in the microwave and put on your lap or the back of your neck to keep warm on a cold winter morning. I wish I had had one with me whiile I star gazed on the deck.
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