As promised, here's the link to the pics of me doing the program at my quilt guild that I belong to. I was the program speaker for the January meeting. Basically, it was just a trunk show of me talking about quilting, how I got into it, and showing my quilts and stuff that I've made. It was a lot of fun! We had a large attendance that night (71) members, which is larger than normal, so I was pretty nervous. Anyway, here's the link to the pics:

http://www.arkansasquiltersguild.com...m01/index.html


And here's a write up from the guild Newsletter:


JANUARY PROGRAM NOTES

Trunk Show
By Eddie Landreth

Otherwise known as:
EDDIE’S SPEED QUILTING
(I mean like really fast)

Who is Eddie Landreth, you ask? Well if you
haven’t been to guild meetings much in the last few
months, you might not have met him. If you have
attended, you know Eddie as the new guy that always
brings one or two quilts to Show and Tell.

Eddie started quilting in May of 2009. Yes, that’s
right. He’s been quilting for only nine months. In that
short time he has completed over 25 quilts. He showed
us many of them with the help of his lovely Vanna
(actually his wife, Melissa, who has also recently
joined the guild). Patterns and/or fabric packets he
showed us included: Disappearing 9-Patch, Cathedral
Window, Friendship Daughter, Saratoga Star,Wildflower
Serenade, Cashmere, Hidden Star, Gypsy Rose,
Piece of Pie, Bowtie, and Portugal Charm Pack.

Now, let’s learn more about Eddie. He lives in
Benton, attended UALR and has a degree in Computer
Science. So where did he get this sudden interest in
quilts? Like many of us, did he grow up sleeping and
playing under quilts made by our mothers and grandmothers?
No. He became interested after being at a
park where the Saline County Quilters had an exhibit.
He then went to a Hastings bookstore and bought a
magazine on quilting. Then it was off to Wal-Mart to
find fabric to make a quilt from the magazine. Thus
he became a quiltmaker. He saw a sewing machine as
just another tool he could learn to use.

Eddie soon determined that he was a “finisher.”
He likes to buy charm packs, jelly rolls and layer cake
fabric packets and then put them together in traditional
patterns. He finds that getting perfectly
matched points can be frustrating. He also experienced
“sticker shock” when purchasing his first sewing
machine; and then again when he needed to upgrade
to something “Bigger.” He now uses a Brother QC
1000. He completes his quilts entirely by machine.
After pin basting, he machine quilts and then attaches
the binding and fastens it by stitching in the ditch
from the front of the Quilt. Eddie even uses his
scraps, making pincushions and pot holders. His
description of free motion quilting on a home machine
is, “It’s like handling a wet monkey in a bathtub.”

An important question from the audience: “Will
this Quilting Phase pass?” Both Eddie and Melissa
think it is here to stay. Eddie has been a painter since
his teenage years. Now he can put his artistic talents
to work making more and more of these lovely quilts.
Thanks, Eddie, for such an amazing program.
We’re so glad you found quilting and Arkansas
Quilters Guild.

Also, I can't remember who I heard that "wet monkey" comment from, but I'm pretty sure it was here on the QB. And I have to agree! They all did, too! :D

Kudos to you Eddie!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: I bet this is only the first of many lectures for you!!!!! :-D

That's great Eddie!!! When you go national you can come and speak at my guild!!!

*****APPLAUSE*****
Well done, Sir Eddie!
It was interesting to see the write up.
I looked at the pictures and thought: We saw some of those quilts born right here on the Board!
how cool is that?
And your lovely Vanna (Miss Melissa) ... the wind beneath your wings? <g>
Good Show!
***** APPLAUSE *****
<wave>

Eddie, I bet you put a lot of the women (& men) there to shame, because you certainly put me to shame. Over 25 quilts - WOW. I enjoyed your presentation as I am sure your guild did. Keep up the good work....like you would ever stop quilting. You are a wonderful quilter and we all love looking at your creations.

When will you be taking your show on the road Eddie? We have a big guild in Lafayette, LA.... about 200 members. We have to have two meetings to accomadate everyone. Have you thought about teaching classes? :)

Wow Eddie, nice write up!! Hope you enjoy your fame...sounds like they loved you!

*****APPLAUSE******

Way to go Eddie!! Wow I didn't realize you were that new to quilting! You'd never know it, I love all your work! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks for the pics and the write up Eddie! And we knew you first! LOL

Oh my Gosh!! This is well deserved attention, eddie. I am sure I am not the only board member that is so proud of you.
I bet your sweet wife is just busting at the seams with joy and happiness for you.

I also agree that this is going to be happening a lot. Talent is not hidden easily.

Eddie, loved the slide show & the write up. I am astonished, seeing all the quilts & none of them are repeats of the others. Glad we got to see your progress and look forward to seeing many more. Thanks for posting. I kept coming back, wondering when I see THE SHOW. Tell Miss Vanna (Melissa) that the yellow top & jeans is very becoming on her. I know you're very proud of her, too.

Congrats Eddie!!!! :thumbup: I am soooo proud of you...I'm positive your family is beaming over you!!!! Please keep showing us your work here also.... Hugs .........Tigger :D

What beautiful work-my favorites being the scrappy look. How can that much get done so quickly? Even working my hardest I could not get so much accomplished--give that man a fat quarter :!:

Good job!

Wow! Seems like just yesterday that you joined the guild. Enjoyed the slide show and the write up; thanks for sharing.

WOW!!! :thumbup: :D:D:D
That was a wonderful show, and an awesome write up too!!!
Don't forget us when you become a national lecturer :D:D:D
I will be looking forward to seeing more of your creations!!!

All I can say is WOW! and I wish I had been there.

Wow, ive seen most of your quilts, but to see them all together like that, is even more impressive, good job eddie! Looks like it was an awesome presentation :)

Wow what a body of work in such a short time! But we all KNOW you have a team of elves helping you! ;-) Seriously though, great job! :-D

Jeeze, Eddie! I knew you were fast, but 25 quilts???? :shock:

Love the pictures of all the beautiful projects, I'll bet the audience where in awe

Awesome! I enjoy viewing your posts but I had no idea you had over 25.... Love the pics and all the beautiful work you do!

those are some pretty quilts :-)

great show, thanks for all the pics.

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Take a bow! Great show!

Eddie, That is amazing. You rock :thumbup: :thumbup: Lovely work. I would have been ssooooooooooo nervous. I see many trunk shows in your future :) Keep up the good work. Pam

Eddie ~ enjoyed the slide show of your presentation and the write-up they did of you. It was nice to see all the quilts in one place!! I remember seeing most of them as you completed them. You are SUCH an inspirations!! Please keep it up!!

Wow! wonderful write up and slide show! You are an inspiration to everyone--i've been quilting for almost a year now and I don't think any of mine are that awesome!! you did a wonderful job on all of your quilts!! Wish you could come to my quilt guild and speak and give a presentation.

!!!!!Bravo!!!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Interesting ......
I'm blown away by the speed at which you have become such an accomplished quilter ...... Your learning curve is amazing ...... I just can't get over that you have made 25 quilts in 9 months??? And you have mastered machine quilting in that time frame, too? I don't know whether to be inspired or depressed! I know the write up says that you take advantage of pre cut fabrics, such as jelly rolls, charm packs, etc. ...... but still ......I just know I could never spin out that many quilts in such a short time. "Life intrudes" ...... as the saying goes;Anyways, I'm going to be nosey and ask if you are still working in the field of computer science or has quilt making become a business for you? In any event, you do wonderful work and I know I can speak on behalf of everyone here on this Quilting Board when I say that we really enjoy viewing your pics.

Eddie, Great work and excellant presentation. Having been the program chair for two differnt guilds for several years I sure could have used you. Seriously think about taking your show on the road.

Oh, I love the pillow! And all the other quilts as well! Congratulations! Sounds like you are becoming quite famous 'round here! LOL!

Congrats Eddie. We have a celebrity in our midst.

Thanks, everyone! :D

Still have my day job doing software design. Been doing that for about 20 years now. I'm 49 now so looking forward to when I can retire and have more time for quilting, LOL!!! :D

Okay, so now I really AM depressed (just kidding, of course). Holy smokes, you are amazing! I thought maybe you devoted your whole day to quilting and that's how you made 25 quilts in 9 months. Well, all the power to ya. Happy quilting!

WOW, Eddie, you do wonderful work and sharing is always a good thing. You are so very talented. Sure wish I could get life to slow down a little so I could do a quarter of that number!

Congratulations!!

Thanks for the show! The one that caught my eye the most is the small quilt, fifth from the end with the child pic center. Do you have a pic to post that separately here?

You have found one of the great keys to success - finishing a quilt and not stacking UFO's like many of us do, lol. Finished is the best!
Rae

Eddie you do great work.

Hi Rae,

Here's a thread that shows that one in more detail:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-26095-1.htm