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From MQS to Market – Spring 2015!

From MQS to Market – Spring 2015!

Last week was a crazy week of volunteering and vending, starting with Machine Quilters Showcase in Cedar Rapids, IA and ending with International Quilt Market in Minneapolis, MN!  Tiger, TigerOptical Illusions was the theme for MQS 2015 and this quilt “Tiger, Tiger” by Kristin Vierra of Lincoln, NE won first place for Theme and Viewer’s Choice.  Here’s a list of the winners.   I was very excited to have a national quilt show in my back yard and while I didn’t take classes or enter a quilt, I did volunteer for several days!  Volunteering in the judges’ room was a fabulous experience and I have great respect for the judges and those who enter their quilts.  In addition to volunteering, I worked in a vendor booth for Rainbows and Calico Things quilt shop.

I ended the week with a quick trip to Spring Quilt Market Minneapolis to help in my friend in her exhibitor booth as she launches her pattern company, Double Nickel Quilts!  I did get to walk around market and meet the wonderful folks at Quilters Dream Batting and check out their new 80/20 pink batting!

It was a whirlwind of a week but I would do it all over again, it was so much fun!  Now, I’m back in the studio quilting away, trying to keep on schedule.

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Thanks!  Have a great week and a safe and happy Memorial Day if you’re celebrating!

 

:)Linda

 

Pillow Cases and Travel Pillows!

Pillow Cases and Travel Pillows!
Matching pillow case and travel pillow

Matching pillow case and travel pillow for Gabby and Kai

I can’t stop making pillow cases and travel pillows!

Frozen fabric pillow cases

Olaf flannel for Jordy and Character Toss for Anabel

It all started at Thanksgiving, I made Jordy and Anabel Frozen fabric pillow cases to give to them at our family reunion.

Travel pillows for all

Cyclones for Alex and Jack, Hawkeyes for Aria, Mickey for Landon, Big Trucks for Jordy

Before I was done, I had six travel pillows and three pillow cases, enough to give to every single digit child at our reunion.

More travel pillows for all

Frozen for Anabel and Jordy, Star Wars for Libby and Rachel, Hawkeyes for Haley

I kept going and by Christmas another six were made!I’ll be heading back for more pillow forms!  The travel pillows are a great size for all ages so I’ll be making many more!Mimosa fabric for WindhamI’m in love with this Mimosa fabric from Windham!  Who wouldn’t like that?!

If I keep making them, I’ll have to open and Etsy shop to start selling them!!

Stay tuned for my recap of 2014!

Thanks!  Linda

 

Vintage Finds

Vintage Finds
flea market may 14

flea market may 14

Last Saturday was Flea Market day!  We didn’t find any vintage fabric or quilt tops to buy but I did bring home two nice Fire King pieces and a great vintage handkerchief.  I love the colors!

flea market may 2014

flea market may 2014

The azure saucer and opaque batter bowl will be added to my vintage collection that I use often.

tulip bowl

tulip bowl

While, I think this Fire King Tulip Bowl is very usable, I just couldn’t bring myself to peel off the cash to bring it home!  So I took a picture to remember it!

I’m linking with  Vintage Thingie Thursday!  Check out other things vintage!

🙂 Linda

More Bowls

More Bowls

controlled scrappy batiksMy extended family celebrated recently and I brought my coiled bowls for gifting!

Bright scrapsAfter batiks, I started using bright scrap and Lagoon Kona scraps.  I love them, too!

microwave bowls for giftsAnd of course, I brought microwave bowls for my nieces!

Stay tuned, I have several surprise projects in various stages and will post pictures when it’s time.

I can’t believe it’s March and in my area, still cold and snowy!  🙂 Linda

 

 

Are You Ready To RETREAT!

Are You Ready To RETREAT!

stuff for retreat Quilting retreat that is!  Starting tonight is Rainbows and Calico Things annual Winter retreat.  I have been going to this retreat since 2002, only missing a couple years when our youngest had show choir competitions. If time allows, I’ll be posting antics and pictures on my Facebook page! Hope you’re quilting this weekend, too! 🙂 Linda

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