I attended the last show put on by the Northwoods Quilters- this is a local guild. I live in a "twin cities" area (that's tongue in cheek- really they are "twin towns") so this guild has quilters from both towns (Marinette, WI and Menominee, MI) as well as from the surrounding small townships and "country folk". There's a lot of talent in this area! In these "twin towns" of about 20,000 people we have two thriving quilt shops. That says something about the quality of work you will see at this show.
I was VERY impressed by the range of work that was displayed here. There truly was something for everyone. I am not a member of the guild- with the boys being young, I just can't add another thing to my plate, but in the future I can see it becoming a large part of my life. If you are within driving distance I highly recommend making the trip.
And I WILL have one quilt entered. They accepted some entries from non-members so if you go you can see my pride and joy, Cherry Surprise, hanging. I'm gonna wash it- we've been sleeping under it during this cold winter, and get her all ready to go soon. THEN I get to work at the LQS right by my house while the show is going on. So if you DO come to town for the show, you have to come to Quilter's Haven and say hi to me! :)
(I'll be the one with the goofy smile petting the fabric.)
If I lived close by I'd be there with you sistah!
ReplyDeleteWell done on having the guts and confidence to enter your gorgoeus cherry quilt for show!
Good write up about the show. I can't say these things cuz I'm in the group so it was nice to hear!! I'm have to go into Quilter's Haven and say Hi!!
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa! 8-)
ReplyDeleteJust checking in to see how those PhDs are coming along... The count down is on!
I'm thinking you've forgotten about it, cause you haven't even posted your committed your 6 PhD projects on the group blog... 8-(
I guess life has gotten in your way...
Happy stitchings! 8-)