Now that we have spent 8 plus hours at the quilt festival...I am satisfied that I have seen all of the 1200 vendors Can you imagine - 1200 shops all in one place? My credit card is smoking! I have such treasures to bring home and start using. I am looking forward to seeing everything out of its package!
When you are tired and need a break just to sit and rest up a bit...good luck finding somewhere to sit. There are chairs placed around - but not in very many places and not nearly enough chairs to accommodate the masses of people. Today I found a place to sit, although I did have to line up for my chance! Next time I need a break I know exactly where I will "head".
I have chatted with so many people and all of them have been warm and friendly. There are people from all over the world here and shops from all over the world and quilts from all over the world. Even though I knew this a big deal in North America, I really had no idea just how big in the world this is. I am still trying to find out just how many quilts are here and how many countries are represented.
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| 9/11 Quilt Panel |
One of the displays is the tribute quilts of 9/11. I am sure that there are some people here who must have know someone or of someone who was lost on that day. Everyone who passed by the display was so quiet and respectful. I was very glad to see this entry that was worked on by so many hands.
The best in show quilt was amazing. It literally took my breath away. I still can't believe that it is many pieces of fabric and not painted. What an incredible work of art. I didn't see the artist, but certainly admired her talents! As you can see there is big money to be won if you are brave enough and good enough to enter!
Well tomorrow is a day to take it easy and enjoy our last gander at the show. I think on Saturday we will try to go to Galveston and see something of the State other than Houston! However, I am still looking forward to one more day here!
1 comment:
That quilt you were amazed at is certainly fabric art. I have seen a few similar but not as breathtaking quilts at Joan's shows. It is reminiscent of the mosaics we saw in Italy and one in particular in the Parthenon in Rome which we had to actually go up to very closely to see that it was actually a mosaic of very small chips rather than a painting. So much careful placement and selection of pieces of fabric. Very cool!
Yes, to explore another area is probably in order as Texas is certainly different from a Quilt Show.
Hugs,
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