Saturday, August 18, 2012

I put this exhibit together for the quilt show that we did last weekend.  It was a walk back in time not only because of what was represented on the table but also of great interest was that everything there was made in the US of A.  Did you know that Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania made thread?  Many of the tools were works of art as well.  One visitor stated that she remembered her mother having a "crank" Singer sewing machine.  She said that the children would turn the handle while Mom did the sewing.  Seems like it was a family affair!  I had so much fun putting together this exhibit and how many items  were made in the USA.  I wonder what we would learn if we put together an exhibit titled "Modern Tools of the Trade"!

Monday, August 13, 2012

Rainbow Fish has a home!

Well, it really has been a busy time around here.  The Vermont Quilt Festival seems like a far away place now and the Patchworkers Quilt Show is finally over.  It was so much fun but lots of hard work.  Saturday, the heat really got to us but that didn't stop the people from coming.  I entered "Rainbow Fish" to the collection and it seemed to be enjoyed.  The men who came to the show seemed to like it which did not surprise me at all.  There were several really beautiful quilts on display which made it hard to pick just one for first prize.  Rainbow Fish did not win a prize but I didn't expect it to.  It did spark conversation and questions about quilting and beading which made it even more of a delight to display.  Congratulations to Peggy who took #1.  Her quilt was spectacular and it was well deserved.

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