The fabrics that O so desperately needed.
Grand Rapids was one of the four national locations for the AQS (American Quilter’s Society) Quilt Show and Contest this year. How exciting! Quilts from all around America, nee, the World, were featured at the show.
Prior to attending the show I had imagined myself entering a quilt in the show. Gaining national recognition for being so clever. Perhaps even winning a prize.
And…that daydream was effectively obliterated when my mother-in-law and I stepped into the show at DeVos Place.
Holy Smokes.
These ladies can QUILT!
And the worst part???
I can’t show you a single photo. Not one. Show rules don’t allow for photos of any entries to be posted on the Internets without express permission from the artist. I did find a video of the winners, though. Prepare to be amazed.
It was so fun to go to the show. My mother-in-law and I ran into a lot of friends.
We also ran into a lot of fabric. There were vendors galore! Ideas galore!
So, I guess I can show you SOME photos from the show.
Aren't these sheep so cute? I love wool crafting. Just hasn't made it to the top of my list yet.
Must. Make. This. Can't remember the name of the shop that displayed this. But I love it.
Okay. I’m breaking down. I’m showing you one quilt from the show. It’s my mom-in-law’s friend, and I don’t think she would mind. Ruth doesn’t have a blog or else I’d direct you there. When we saw her at the show she said, “Did you see my quilt? It’s a little wild and colorful, but they let it in the show! Mine was next to one that was picked as a winner. That’s the closest I’ll get to winning!” But I disagree. Her quilt was not too wild, and her skills are on par with the Big Girls. Maybe she’ll win next year. 
Taken with my phone. Sorry it's not a better representation.
I went in not planning to spend any money on fabric, but that’s always a lost cause. Since half of my loot was picked by, and apparently now belongs to, my 3-year-old, I really didn’t buy THAT much for me. Ha.
I could not resist this fabric. Strawberries!! And coordinates for it! I must make something just for me with it. I just want to eat it up.
O's picks. That girls' got taste! Okay, so I did guide her by pointing out pretty colors, but she essentially chose these.
I love my daughter. She really does watch my every move and wants to do everything that I do. It’s so sweet. Today she helped me dust and vacuum. She was really into it. Yesterday she helped me bake cookies. And on the day that I photographed my new fabric, she did this:
Photographing her "fabrics," just like Mommy. She even got up high for a better angle!
Any suggestions for what I should make her with her fabrics?
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You could definitely enter your tea cozy that JB designed and you made. And I LOVE that red quilt. I could “display” it down in TN for a while (on my bed).
Great photo of Olivia…so cute that she wanted to photograph her fabrics just like mom. Good thing you don’t smoke pot. -
Beautiful quilt I agree!! Love the photos of Olivia.
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O does have fabulous taste!!! I have no idea what you should make with them, though.
(she is ADORABLE learning from you!)That show kinda ruined me….I don’t know how I dare to call myself a quilter…..THOSE ladies sure CAN quilt. Yowza!!!
Did you see the potholder quilt??? It was amazing!
I loved the red quilt you featured here….it caught my eye at the show and it was one of my faves.
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My daughter picks out a lot of fabric when we shop together, too. I’ve allowed her just to have her own stash for when she wants to cut stuff up.
Put some fusible on the the back, and she can iron it to stuff, too. Doll blankies are always fun for little girls. E. also likes it when I make her fabric-covered journals and such. Glad you had fun. I know I saw your friend’s quilt. It is amazing. She should be proud!
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