They had the quilts on display in a separate building, so I will deal with those first. Lovely Hexy ones here. The one below cleverly had hints of that pink up in the left hand corner, elsewhere in the quilt to balance it and lead the eye.
More big hexi's, this time in the form of a One Block Wonder. This reminds me of the whimsical paintings on jigsaws but I can't recall the name of the artist.
Here is one that Ilona will recognize. Sue Jennings' One Block Wonders were there in all their glory.
I liked this seaside themed hanging by Gillian Travis.
This is also by Gillian Travis (Journeys in Stitch is the name of the quilts in this display). So cleverly done. Nepalese women I believe. www.gilliantravis.co.uk
There was a lovely display of small wall hangings. This was my favourite.
What I bought. The theme for me yesterday was blue. £5.50 each.
These beautiful pieces were from French Linens. I was very tempted to buy a quilt pack (£60) but stayed my hand. They are beautifully soft to touch and will be a joy to work with. These were 3 for £15.
I have turned this within my photos, but it still insists on being sideways.
Finally, a lovely ball of DK yarn for E/Bunny's basket, which I was knitting last night. The actual green is a little deeper.
I am glad it was yesterday we had our outing, as I am not feeling 100% today. One neck gland has been up and very tender for about 3 days now, so clearly I am fighting some sort of cold bug. My legs aren't voting for a long walk today either! A take it easy with some knitting sort of day I think.
I have no set plans yet for the new fabrics, but I couldn't resist them!! Such pretty colours and designs.
Part II of the Fair tomorrow - a few photos of stands (there were 40) and more quilt photos.
stunning workmanship
ReplyDeleteYes, more patience than me!
DeleteSo colour washed quilts are the 'in' thing. They are beautiful and so is the material you let yourself buy.
ReplyDeleteEverything has its season and then it moves on! Fashions in antiques too.
DeleteWhat amazing quilts - such clever people .
ReplyDeleteHope you can fight off that cold thing ASAP
Yes, and knowing the cost of the fabrics, folk with more money to spend on achieving Show standards! Still have a lump on my gland and tummy out of kilter.
DeleteThese are beautiful! The work on the quilts is amazing, and the fabrics lovely. I'm sure whatever you make with the fabrics you bought will be lovely. I wouldn't be able to resist buying some either, and I really don't sew!
ReplyDeleteIt was a nice wander round, but a slightly fractious Rosie hurried me up a bit.
Deleteyou did well! it is difficult sometimes not to buy yet more fabrics. I am currently seeing things from my attic that haven't seen daylight for nearly 20 years so it's a bit like seeing things for the first time that have not succumbed to damp and "mirths" {moths}
ReplyDeleteWell, I was sensible (for once!) I bet your attic clearance will be hard work. Dreading going back up to mine, but at least I shan't shed any tears over the suitcase cull.
DeleteLove the quilt with the cottage inspired by the artist Thomas kincaid I think. Beautiful pictures, thanks for posting them.
ReplyDeleteThankyou Justme. I couldn't think of his name for the life of me - I was calling him Eric something! Glad you enjoyed the photos.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue themed fabrics. I have always wanted to make a hexi quilt. I probably should finish my other ufo’s first 😂JennyP
ReplyDeleteBlue is my favourite colour - especially the blue at the bottom of the first three fat quarters I bought. I have made several hexi quilts - they are so easy to sit and sew up whenever you have a spare moment. Do a little cushion cover to get the feel for it. (UFO's are very good at waiting!!)
DeleteAmazing quilts. Thank you for sharing. I do hope that whatever you might be catching goes away quickly.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Well, I didn't feel my best when I first got up and my gland still painful. Hoping my body will sort it out soon.
DeleteI cannot even imagine the work in putting together those hexagons! Incredible work!
ReplyDeleteThose are machine pieced I should imagine - not a skill I have under my belt yet! As I said to JennyP, I find them very therapeutic to sit and sew in my spare moments.
ReplyDeleteYour top three fabrics are beautiful, well chosen.
ReplyDeleteI thought of you as we drove past the showground on our way to Hampshire. The quilts are so lovely but I can avoid the temptation as I have neither wall space nor beds for quilts. At our son's I was pleased to see how well the bedspread I made from crocheted squares looks in their bedroom. I hope you feel better soon. My throat feels on the verge of being sore, I hope it doesn't turn into another cold.
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