Do quilt shows inspire you?
#21
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I don't go to quilt shows often. I enjoy seeing other quilters' work, but it helps bring home the fact that I like what I like as far as what I make. Designs, colors and fads come and go but few quilts are timeless.
#22
I went to my first quilt show last week. I was inspired. I was also pleased to see that the quilts on display didn't have any better skill that what I can do. Some even had problems I would not have shared outside my sewing room.
I had never heard of 'bed turning' so that was educational. Some of the quilt tops that had been rescued from the dumpster were awe inspiring.
So - I'm now looking forward to next year and maybe entering some of my work. I may even join the local quilt guild.
I didn't buy anything, although one of the fabric vendors had nice fabric at rates less than everywhere else I've looked.
I had never heard of 'bed turning' so that was educational. Some of the quilt tops that had been rescued from the dumpster were awe inspiring.
So - I'm now looking forward to next year and maybe entering some of my work. I may even join the local quilt guild.
I didn't buy anything, although one of the fabric vendors had nice fabric at rates less than everywhere else I've looked.
#23
am going to my third show this weekend, in NJ. I love to see the quilts. I don't even go through the vendor area cause it is all the same stuff over and over except for Quilting Threads. I love their assortment of pantos. I also like to look at any book sellers. I am a book taught quilter and love creativity in books. I can't afford to take classes with all these great people. Having a book will teach and inspire me for a long time.
Being with loved ones and friends is more important than any quilt show but it is a nice way to spend time together.
peace
Being with loved ones and friends is more important than any quilt show but it is a nice way to spend time together.
peace
#24
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Southern Indiana
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I love to go to the AQS in Paducah, its about a 4 hour drive from where I live, but with gas prices the way they are I don't think I'll be going this year. I always come home very inspired and with lots of fresh new ideas. I always go to Eleanore Burns shop while there, also. I will miss going this year.
#27
I'm going to the Dallas show next week. A bunch of us from Durant, Denison,TX and Sherman TX rent a bus and just go down for the day on Friday. Yeah, it wears me out, but I'm looking at embroidery machines this year, so that will make it fun. I understand the lectures are all free this year, so if I get tired I can always sit and listen to somebody talk. I enjoy looking at the quilts and telling myself, "Oh, I could do that!" or "WOW! How did they ever do that??". I don't usually buy much, but I enjoy looking at all the new gadgets.
#28
I only go to one a year and really look forward to it. I was not impressed with the selection at the vendors this year for some reason. i only purchased from a few, and it was mostly for my class
#29
I love going to the smaller local shows as they feature my kind of quilts, traditional patchwork, mostly. I have found the big shows like Road to California, Long Beach, etc., feature mostly "art" quilts. They are interesting but nothing I would ever try to do myself. Also, the small shows don't have a lot of vendors, sometimes none, so I'm not too tempted to spend my money.
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