CQC's Capitol Quilt Show

 Something's coming.

Some thing great.

What's hidden in these pillowcases?

 

Just a small portion of the approximately

275 quilts

that will be hung at the Colorado State Capitol Building

 

 in Denver this summer and early fall.

The 2013 Quilt Show is sponsored by

the Colorado Quilting Council.

It will be displayed from

July 29-October 10.

It's a magnificent venue for

spectacular quilts of all colors, patterns and designs.

And if that isn't enought

this years show has been expanded to include

 approximately 45 more quilts

hung in the Denver Central Public Library

in the 5th floor's reading room.

This show has been put together and displayed every other year

since 1988.

And the best thing is that it's free.

The capitol is open to visitors during normal business hours,

7:30 am until 5:00 pm.

Monday through Friday.

The quilts on display at Denver Central Public Library are

available for viewing during their regular businness hours as well.

Check their website for hours.

If you're in the area, I hope you'll

take some time to visit this wonderful show.

There's some beautiful quilts to enjoy.

Until Next Time-

Quilt-A-Fair

I had another opportunities to get a quilting fix.

  This weekend

 the Colorado Quilting Council

put on it's annual 

 Quilt-A-Fair.

 It's a combo of vendors, quilt show,

 demos, and more vendors. 

A slow economy?

Look out.

 Quilters can move fast 

when there's new kits, pattern and fabric available.

My friends and I circled around

and through the booths.

Stopping,

considering,

rationalizing,

then making a few purchases.

One of my favorite booths 

is an antique booth from Sioux Falls, SD.

I always seem to find something.

Sure enough,

underneath other things

were these delicious indigo blue and shirting 

churn dash blocks.

There are 39 blocks

in mint condition.

 Mostly machine stitched,

a few hand pieced,

but a wonderful collection of indigos and shirtings.

It's now been added to the list

of "some day."

 Until Next Time-

A Quilt Fix

I have been needing a quilting fix 

and some girl friend time.

 This weekend we arranged to attend "Quilt Colorado"

sponsored by the Colorado Quilting Council. 

 It was a wonderful show,

 a vendors mall,

 and classes and lectures.

by some fantastic teachers. 

Any time you have the opportunity to 

attend a quilt show,

it is sheer inspiration.

Just listen to the people around you,

everyone is excited,energized, and spellbound

at the creativity that is surrounding them

all made with fabric and thread.

There were many quilts that just left me awestruck,
but here are just a few that might do the same for you.

America, Let It Shine 

by Sherry Reynolds

 Best of Show

 Look at the detail.

Remembrance by Dawn Gerber

 Best Hand Quilting Award

Incredible applique details

 On the Wings of a Prayer

by Jane King

Just a flag?

Look again.

 Amazing

 Line-n-Lace

by Karen Azevedo

Best Machine (Stand-Up) Quilting

 

 Karen is phenomenal.

 I truly love her work and her talent.

It's just what I needed to feel motivated and excited.

Girl Friends,

Extraordinary Quilts,

Shopping,

Lunch and Laughter.

Thanks, Quiltie Buddies,

it was a great day.

  Until Next Time-