The Welsh Quilting and Sewing Fair Part II

 

More hexi's. A lovely combination of colours.

Combining painted fabrics (top two), so skilfully designed and executed.

Saris and head ware.  The turbans really lend themselves to this.

Some more small quilts.  I'd quite like to try my hand at picture quilts like the little scenery one on the left.

This is one of the fabulous old quilts from the Quilt Association's stand.  They are based at Llanidloes, and I joined and volunteered when I first moved here, but it was a bit far to go weekly.  I like the 9 patch in the centre of the log cabin surround.  I've not seen that before.

I loved this combination of quilting and red work stitching.

This was one of two splendid Welsh dragons - I meant to take a photo of the other, but got distracted.

If you go to Facebook and look up The Welsh Quilting and Sewing Fair there are lots of photos of stands and quilts there.

I would like to put my own design on this little cushion.  My house, Rosie and 4 cats!!

This was Elmhirst Fabrics where I bought the little bird pictures.

Finally, Fine French Linen where I bought 3 fat 1/4s.  I wish I had bought more now to make something bigger, but may treat myself for my birthday.

I am missing my family already (and Rosie said "Miss you grandma" when we were getting her in her car seat, which breaks my heart!) and I was worrying about health issues last night.  I may take myself out to the Elan Valley today for some fresh air and to see the recent rain levels pouring over the reservoir wall.  It is currently dry with a little sunshine.  Watch this space.

The Welsh Quilting and Sewing Fair - part I

 

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.