There are amazing quilts that will delight quilters of all levels and quilting styles. Special quilting exhibits are so many that my mind is spinning trying to count how many, but please understand I have been partying all night at the preview party for this spectacular show that counting is not in my vocabulary. But I did learn that there are several exhibits that will debut at this show, as well as some exhibits that will "only" be shown at this particular show. This fact, is one among many, should encourage you to do all you can to come on down quickly to this show this weekend. Ok, can't make it this year....well, I hope you can come next year.
There are so many excellent vendors that I've still barely seen 10% of the vendors at this show!
Ok. Time for me to share a few insights on this show.
For those coming to this show and staying at the Hyatt: Show your name badge or Festival ticket to receive 20% off at the Hyatt's Tides restaurant, PERKS, or Lobby Bar!
{above} Running Home, by James Carroll is a beautiful quilt that is part of a special exhibit on Lighthouse Quilts, curated by Iris Frank, Patty Kennedy, and Nancy McDowell.
{above} I'm Watching You, by Barbara McKie is part of a special exhibit on Quilts: A World of Beauty 2010, presented by International Quilt Festival.
{above} Cozy Quilt Designs also has an excellent selection of kits that are only available at this show. Plus, they come with a pattern that is essentially free with the purchase of the fabric in this kit, making it a great deal.
Quilt in a Day also has an excellent vendor booth with wonderful products and some great prices. Plus, if you visit their booth early, you could geat one of their cute bags for free (while supply lasts).
{above} This spectacular quilt calls all quilters to come to the IQF Long Beach quilt show. I could be wrong at guessing the designer of this spectacular quilt, which the designer was not marked! But, I'm pretty confident this is a beautiful quilt by Ricky Tims. And, I do think it will make for an excellent photo opportunity. Yeap, SewCalGal wants to have her picture taken in front of this amazing quilt. But, I hope you can pack your bags, catch a plane, train, bus, boat, or come by car to this wonderful quilt show and have your picture taken in front of this spectacular quilt...and have fun too.
{above} This beautiful quilt is called "Mission: Impeccable", by Kumiko Frydl. It is beautifully Foundation paper pieced, reverse applique', silk ribbon embroidered, free-motion machine quilted. And it is part of a special exhibit "Quilts: A World of Beauty 2010", presented by the International Quilt Association.
{above} It might be difficult to believe, but this photo is actually taken from the "back" of a spectacular quilt. I'll share more photos of this quilt, in future posts. But it is part of a special exhibit "Quilts: A World of Beauty 2010", presented by the International Quilt Association. And this is definitely worth having a white glove lady show you the back of this quilt, made by Rachel Denneny of Glenelg North, South Australia, Australia.
Oh yes, there are also a few workshops that still have a few openings. And, you can sign up for classes at the show! This is a great opportunity to take some amazing classes and see a fantastic quilt show too!
8 comments:
I do adore pelicans - Running Home is wonderful.
That dog is amazing..thanks for these quilts, what an inspiration. Sounds like you are having a good time!
The dog had me wondering if it were actually a photo-phenomenal work to an untrained sewist like me.
I was debating attending on Sunday with my daughter...You are twisting my arm...LOL
Missed seeing you today. I was white gloving at the O'Canada exhibit. Going back tomorrow for more.
sounds like a great show
Glad to see you're having a good time. Thanks for the pictures. Very beautiful.
If it was any bit like the IQF in Cinci, folks are in for a treat.
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