November 17-19, 2022
Washington State Fairgrounds
Puyallup, WA
Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show
A Quilter’s Affair
July 9,2022
A phone call letting me know we had made it off the waiting list for a camping spot at Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort led me to being able to make a bucket list trip to the show this year – always the second weekend in July. (As a side note, I would recommend this RV Resort. It was beautifully kept!)
My bestie and I (both from Indiana) have had our eye on this show for several years. Having moved to the PNW recently, it was easy for me to get there on short notice. Hopefully she and I can go together in the future.
Quilting classes are held in the high school Monday – Friday the week of the show. I didn’t take any of those on this trip. I did spot Tula Pink within arms length, however!! Also Jenny and Helen from Sew Kind of Wonderful!!
It was a gorgeous day and we arrived early, around 8 am, to watch the firemen hang quilts made by the employees of the Stitchin’ Post on the side of the quilt shop. I knew the show began at 9, so 8 turned out to be a good time to arrive to see the firemen hang the quilts.
Volunteers hang the rest with wire and clothespins in front of all the businesses willing to take part. We began our trek through town after breakfast at Spoons, Spoons has a good breakfast with the standard coffee option. Sisters Coffee Company has a wonderful selection of special coffees as well as pastry with great outdoor and indoor seating. We had coffee there two other mornings.
Quits are hung by theme or color. I thought these were cute.
You may notice red ribbons on every quilt. Quilts are not judged, but everyone gets a red participation ribbon. A blue ribbon indicates the quilt is part of a special exhibit.
I didn’t take pictures of every quilt, just the ones that especially caught my eye. As usual, I noticed I tend to like color and contrast. I always try to give credit to the artist, also, but the type was so small and often the quilts were hung high enough that the tags were difficult, if not impossible to read. If you see yours here, please feel free to comment and introduce yourself!!
Hope you enjoyed my virtual quilt show and recommendations for your future visit to the show. I love that it’s not judged and just for the enjoyment of the art. No stress. Enjoy!
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Pacific International Quilt Show
Santa Clara, CA
October 13 – 16, 2022
Supporting Nor Cal Sew and Vac at their booth. Come say Hello!
Quilts Inc Summer Festival Show
Long Beach, CA
August 4-6, 2022
Come by the Handi Quilter booth and say Hello!
Road to California Quilt Show
January 18-22, 2022
I’ll be greeting quilters in the Handi Quilter booth. Please come say hi!
OSQE Dallas Show
August 18-21, 2021
You can find me in the Superior Thread booth or speaking about thread at one of the sessions.
Quilter in Residence!
This summer the Indiana State Museum had a quilt exhibit entitled 19 Stars. Â Here’s their description of the exhibit:
“Indiana is the 19th state to join the Union; the state flag depicts nineteen stars. In anticipation of the state’s Bicentennial, this exhibit presents 19 historic star-patterned quilts selected from the Indiana State Museum’s collection along with 19 contemporary star-themed quilts created by some of Indiana’s outstanding quilters.
Stars were favored patterns in the 19th and 20th centuries and appear in many variations. The historic quilts in this exhibit span a hundred and fifty years of Indiana quilt-making, from the 1830s to the 1980s. In contrast, most of the contemporary works were created specifically for this exhibit, and incorporate the star theme in any number of ways, from overt to illusory. The artists’ techniques vary widely, from traditional piecework and appliqué to improvisational collage, layering, or richly textural thread painting.”
The Quilt Guild of Indianapolis, of which I am a member, thought it would be nice to have some members sit outside the exhibit quilting and available to answer any questions visitors might have about quilting or our guild. Â My friend, Bev, and I enjoyed this so much the first time we did this that we signed up for double duty. Â Here I am working on a Cotton Theory Charity Quilt.
I really enjoyed the experience!
Take Care,
Lana
Eleanor’s sister, Pat Knoechel
A couple of weeks ago, Eleanor Burn’s sister, Pat Knoechel, spoke to our quilt guild. I was simply amazed at how similar their voice and manerisms are. It’s really uncanny. She is just as funny, too. They are not similar in appearance, however. I would never have guessed from just seeing her that they are sisters.
We enjoyed the many beautiful quilts she shared with us.
She graciously autographed patterns and books afterwards. A delightful presentation!
Holiday Showcase 2014
Saturday, November 8, 2014, 10 – 4
Prairie View Clubhouse
5910 William Connor Way
Carmel, IN
Unique Holiday Gifts
Support local designers and artists!
Hope to see you there!