As most quilters know, this past week, in SLC, UT, it was the Spring Quilt Market. I didn't get to go. Of course, I don't own a shop and am not a market professional sooo....I wasn't invited either. But, that didn't stop my Instagram account from blowing up with pictures of updates from the professionals that I follow and the wonderful new fabric lines that were introduced. I nearly died from stimulus overload of all the wonderful goodies that were on display.
Needless to say, all the beautiful creations that I swiped through got my heart racing and my fingers itching to quilt. So that's what I did. All weekend long (with some pausing only to drink, eat, potty, and check up on the happenings of Quilt Market).
Needless to say, all the beautiful creations that I swiped through got my heart racing and my fingers itching to quilt. So that's what I did. All weekend long (with some pausing only to drink, eat, potty, and check up on the happenings of Quilt Market).
I was able to finish this beauty, which I'm calling
"Window into Spring." It's not quilted yet
(just the top), but I got the borders figured out and
put on, so I consider it a win!
"Window into Spring." It's not quilted yet
(just the top), but I got the borders figured out and
put on, so I consider it a win!
I was also able to get started on a quilt that my mom had wanted to complete, but, unfortunately, just didn't get around to it (time does get away from us all, doesn't it), so I'm glad that I am able to help her finally get this little lap quilt finished up. I'm also glad that she had already done all of the cutting, so that helped me save a whole bunch of time as well! This quilt was for my grandmother, originally, but, as I said, time ran out, so now we are completing it in her honor. And since my mom is also a cancer survivor she can have this as a testament not only to her mother, but also to her own strength and perseverance. I think it's fitting for both of them, so I'm glad to contribute my talents.
One day, I hope to receive that glorious envelope that will contain my invitation to Quilt Market. Until then, I suppose, I will just have to continue to live vicariously through Instagram posts and continue to dream of all the lovely things that I could make!
Until then, Cheers!
Until then, Cheers!