Houston International Quilt Festival 2012

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11-08-2012, 07:55 AM

#31

jamsbuying

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Thanks for posting these. I spent two days attending and saw many beautiful quilts!

11-08-2012, 08:00 AM

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esardi

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OMG How gorgeous these are. I'm new to quilting and I can't imagine ever doing such work.

11-08-2012, 08:04 AM

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jeanharville

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I went to the Atlanta Quilt show about 3 weeks ago and was just breathless seeing these quilts up close. They were sent in from Germany, Australia, Alaska, and other far away places. Someone here said there should be a different name for what these art quilts are and what we usually make. I agree. I think these are "Fine Art" quilts.

11-08-2012, 08:04 AM

#34

bibi

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Unbelieveable how anyone can create something so intricate and gorgeous. I am as usual at awe at quilters' craftmanships and creativity. Thanks for sharing these inspiring quilts.

11-08-2012, 08:59 AM

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knitsew

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Thank you so very much

11-08-2012, 09:11 AM

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rosiewell

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Beautiful quilts, I love the pictorial ones, I always wanted to make one but I know it wouldn't even come close to these! Thanks for sharing.

11-08-2012, 04:11 PM

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sewnut

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Beautiful. I did not know you could do so many things with granny hexagons! And the pictorals are out of this world gorgeous. Makes me wish I could go.

11-08-2012, 07:41 PM

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Dolly's sister

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dianemarie

Thank you for sharing -- this quilting board is the best !
Always sharing !
I enjoy the quilt shows because I can't go to them very often. So its my inspiration ! Love the last photo of the country scene(plaids for the barn roofs-excellent idea) and enlarged tulips at the bottom.

Happy Quilting !

That was one of my favorites too. So many inspiring quilts.

11-08-2012, 07:44 PM

#39

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Darlene516

I went too. It was fantastic and the quilts were amazing. I really blew my budget with the vendors but got some great fabric and ideas. I have a question though. I bought a charm pack of flannel squares that are perfect for a quick baby quilt. But how do I wash them without them getting out of shape? I've never worked with charm squares before. Any suggestions are appreciated.

I would not wash charm squares. Just make your quilt, then gently wash before gifting.

11-08-2012, 07:59 PM

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JanieH

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You really took great pictures! I took a bunch and then accidentally deleted almost all of them. I was so upset but your photos have really helped! Thank you so much for sharing them. I hope if you have more that you will post them also!