Friday, October 31, 2014

Goodies!

I took pictures of the goodies I got at the quilt show.
vintage needle threader and Hosiery mending kits

ceramic Elephant pincushion and tape measure

lots of fun fabrics

pin cushions and decorative pins
I also got a few things in the mail this week.  I got more canning jar blocks from Missy.
tomatoes, peanuts, Brussels sprouts and lemons
And last, but not least, a lovely sewing machine teapot from Kevin.
sewing machine teapot

I have been busy sewing, but, no pictures yet.  I'll post my NewFO's and my finishes in a day or two.

Oh yea, it's been SNOWING here this morning.  Happy Halloween!


Friday, October 17, 2014

Prairie Star Quilt Show

I went to a local quilt show today.  If you live near the Chicago area, this is a great show.  The show will also be on Saturday.  You can get info here.

There were lots of vendors, and the guild had a 'fabric' booth (fat quarters for $0.50, and fabrics for $2/yard) and also a members boutique.  Yes, I bought from both guild booths and some vendors (sorry, no pictures).  There were also books, magazines and patterns for sale, too.  I did get a couple of patterns (6 for $1). 

Don't worry, we did check out the quilts, too.  Lots of lovely quilts to show you. 
'Good for the Gander' by Sue Pawlowski


Mariner's Compass by Sarah Martin


Bali Wedding Star by Jean Campbell


Grandmother's Garden by Mary Winegar


Wipe Those Tears (hankie quilt) by Linda Harlson


Grand Old Flag by Cindy Krelle


Minnesota Nights by Sue Pawlowski

Grandma's Zipper Garden by Adele Jeschke


Noah's Ark by Joyce Cooper


Kathy's Christmas Memories by Shirley Dickenscheidt


Jumping for Buttons by Connie Kuykendall


Fourth of July by Emilie Pollman

Stained Glass by Jo Fritter

look how tiny these 9 patch blocks are


Colorful Dresden Plate by Jody Schoneck


Kinderplatz by Linda Slusar


Seeing Stripes by Chris Schwarz


Thanks, Jane by Chris Schwarz
 I love the name of this next quilt.
Lucy Boston Broke My Heart by Susan Strasser



Sweet Dreams by Mary Stewart


Heirloom Applique by Marion Schlindwein


She Wears Lilly by Sherena Titus

Irish Eyes by Erica Barrett


Christmas Among the Pines by Emilie Pollman


Northwoods Living by Diane Hubberts


Long May It Wave by Debbie Long


God Bless America by Lois Larson


Stars and Stripes by Elvira Illig


Desert Sky by Chris Berry


Autumn Posies by Lyneta Grap Piela


Mod Pop by Chris Berry


Broken Pickle Dish by Nancy Gambrel

Dancing Oriental Umbrellas by Mary Conway


Here a Chick-There a Chick- Everywhere a Chick Chick by Beth Martin


Henry's Zoo by Donna Fowler


Crazy Compass by Dixie Riley


Constellation by Dixie Riley


10 Little Rubber Ducks by Darlene Musur


Black and White and Red Allover by Kathy Elvin


The Farmer's Wife Goes to Chicago by Elaine Morgan


Grandmother's Secret Garden by Beth Allendoerfer


Windswept Ladies by Georgia Rodney





These are just a few of the lovely quilts.  I hope you enjoyed them.  Check out the quilt show if you can. 

PS:  They even had a Cafe', dessert was wonderful.