Quilt Beach and QuiltCon Prep
As I pack for QuiltCon, I want to share pictures taken a week or so ago at QuiltBeach. I only went for one class and their VIQ Cocktail party. What a blast!
The one class I took was From Clothes to Quilts taught by Luke Haynes. I was pleasantly surprised to see and meet Allison in Luke's class. She was the recipient of my Angled Camp pillow swap. It really is a small quilty world!
The fabric for this class came from the closet of my boys. I don't think they will miss their old button downs. One shirt in particular was not suited for this project as what I took for nice stripes were really embroidered sections and frayed when placed near a seam.
I sometimes need to remind myself that I am in class to learn a technique and not necessarily to walk away with a masterpiece. Otherwise I am quite disappointed in what I create in class ;-)
Victoria was also at Quilt Beach teaching, lecturing and signing copies of her new book. It was great to see her again and grab a few copies of her Double Wedding Ring Quilts book.
Luke Haynes at work |
Me, Luke and Allison |
mini quilt top |
Luke's class work - why can't mine look like that?! |
nice backdrop, wouldn't you say?! |
love the cover quilt |
Cheers! |
VIQ cocktail party |
If you're taking a class or attending a lecture with Victoria or Luke at QuiltCon, you're in for a real treat!
I am basically home two days in between winter break in Montana and flying to Austin for QuiltCon. My unpacking and repacking was quite frantic.
I am taking four classes, attending several lectures, staying for the Leadership Conference, and plan to meet up with old and new friends!
Packed a few books for author autographs. I'm disappointed my copy of Krista's new book Make It, Take It did not arrive in time. I may need to buy another copy while at QuiltCon so she can sign it for me.
I'm also "reporting live" for the 52 Quilters project while I am there. I have pins for trading so if you're there, stop me and let's swap! I will be swapping Rene' Creates AND 52 Quilters pins.
Somebody was trying to stow away in my carryon!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm not sure if I'll have a chance to blog while I'm away, but I am taking my laptop just in case.
how to best use my handmade pouches |
organized by class |
Alison and Penny's books |
Want to swap?! |
Somebody was trying to stow away in my carryon!
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm not sure if I'll have a chance to blog while I'm away, but I am taking my laptop just in case.