Quilt Art

The AQS Quilt show was in Chattanooga back in September and I am still amazed at the beautiful pieces of work I saw. I am very, very, very new to quilting and I'm still determining if quilting is something that I'd like to do. I would love to believe that I could produce art of this quality and I'd be thrilled just to get to the honorable mention section! These were some of my favorites from the show. 

I must start off with the group I think steals the show every time... The Tentmakers of Cairo. This handmade beauty took my breath away.

I purchased the stencil for this tree and I am looking forward to making something out of it.

This pi quilt really spoke to the engineering geek in me. It was only on my second visit that I noticed the digits of pi in the border of the quilt. Awesome!

This piece was just gray and beautiful and I completely agreed with it's win of Best Use of Color.

This quilted portrait was nothing short of amazing. The beaded layers really made this stand out. I was surprised not to see an award badge attached.

More gray loveliness! Not only was this hand quilted but some of the elements were crocheted on. I would redecorate if it meant I could bring this home.

I have a few more pieces from the show that I want to show you but I'm holding on to them.  I am truly going to turn the inspiration into real-to-me projects. At least I'm going to try. More to come soon!

Hello, Friend

The workshop has a new friend.

This is my new Bernina 770QE.

I am slightly overwhelmed but so excited to get started. 

September Reading Recap

September was a slow month for reading, but these two books were doozies.

I've provided links below, so I won't go into a synopsis.  I listened to both of these as audiobooks and I'll just give my brief thoughts..

Missoula by Jon Krakauer It was a mistake getting this book as an audio selection. Listening to the same rape account over and over again was disturbing. I do wish the author had used more cases, but the point was made none the less. Every year, someone's daughter becomes a victim and someone's son becomes a rapist. Assaults on college campuses are real and so many perpetrators and victims don't quite understand what they have become a part of. It's important that we not ignore things. It's important that we talk to our children. It's important that everyone understands this is not okay.

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn I have not yet seen the movie, because I wanted to read the book first. While I'm completely intrigued by the madness that spewed out of the author and onto the page, I can't say this makes me want to see the movie. I strongly believe there are crazy people that fly under the radar and torment those around them. I've got my eyes on EVERYONE!