Originally Posted by Jim's Gem
Originally Posted by happymrs
Each & every quilt is a work of art! Just think of all who do not quilt, & are clueless about even trying. Quilting is for our souls, much better than therapy, & more affordable. Quilt shows are for inspiration, &, admiration. Don't let those fabulous quilts get you down, just go back home & work on your own works of art, & enjoy the journey! I love quilt shows, but must admit, I go to shop more than drool over the quilts in the show, lol.....
I was there at the Long Beach show. We spent most of our time shopping and looking at the vendors quilts (that were "real" quilts, that someone could actually use) then looking at the pieces of 'Art". In fact, by the time we got to look at all the quilts I was hurting too bad and just sat with all the bags and stuff while my friends looked at the quilts. I am not an "Art quilter" either. Maybe someday I will attempt something like that. I love to look at them but right now I am more into making something that will be loved and used and maybe even dragged around the house by a toddler or child! I love to see the colors that are used. I confess that I do enjoy looking at quilts that are actually useable more so than the Art ones. The Road to California Show in Ontario in January has a much better mix of Useable and Art quilts.
I'll put the January on my calendar. Thanks for the info.
Frankie