My Paddlwheel quilt finally set sail yesterday. After a frantic midnight until 3 a.m. binding session, I was able to gift the quilt to my roommate who reached a big mile-stone birthday yesterday.
I know he really likes it, because he immediately installed it at NASA, er, his home office.
In other news, last week we picked a hot afternoon and headed over to the Allegany County Fair. Our small county puts on a wonderful old-fashioned, family-friendly event every year. However, it’s been several years since we’ve attended. So, Wednesday night we took our time and strolled through the 4H and “domestic arts” building first.
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I wonder when this original sign was made?
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I love how this Hoosier cabinet is displayed.
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Stand-out winter themed red-work quilt.
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I’ve got a Dresden plate project on my “to do” list. The quilting on these pedals is perfect.
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I stand in awe of these quilting skills!
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I believe this quilt took the grand prize. It is the Dance of the Dragonfly kit from Keepsake quilting. It is stunning in person. The quilting and the iridescent fabric are mesmerizing.
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Gotta tell you that the smell doesn’t bother me a bit. In fact, I quite like that earthy scent!
Your quilt looks lovely. And what an enjoyable day you had at the fair.
I love that little fair! Cindy is on her way to the Ohio State Fair tomorrow — she’s about to have a way different experience ๐
Beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
NASA! I love it! And you know when a quilt gets abducted by someone in your household, it is a really good and cozy quilt! I have a quilt I will never get away from TTQH.
Enjoyed all your photos and the quilts are wonderful as always! That fushia (?) quilt with the fancy quilting/trupunto was amazing! I wish I could quilt a piece like that too!
That Dresden sunflower caught my eye.
Thanks for sharing these lovely quilts.
The best gift ever, a handmade quilt! I am glad rommie likes it, it is awesome! I enjoyed looking at your photos too. I have a soft spot for redwork ๐
Abby: I’m with you on the redwork! I hope your new abode is starting to feel like home!
Thanks Sandy! It is, slowly but surely ๐