4 Dutch Treats & A Siggie

Dropping in just long enough to post some blocks this morning.

#183 Twizzler.  This is probably my least favorite block to make in the whole project.  I see that I left it until 3rd to last my first time around.  And doing them alphabetically it comes very close to the end this time.  So I have been dreading it.  But now it's done and most will be a breeze from now on!

#184 Undergrowth

#185 Valentine

#186 Violets

Only 10 more Dutch Treat blocks left to do!!!!!




And a siggie from Linda in Texas.  I love the pretty flowers, especially the Bluebonnets.  You can catch Linda's great blog here

One More Row

I've continued to work on more Dutch Treat blocks in the evenings and yesterday I finished the final block of Row 13.  Catching up......

#175 Tetrus

#176 The Alps

#177 Tiara

#178 Time Warp

#179 Tree of Life

#180 Trellis

#181 Tulip

#182 Twinkie

Tuesday I quilted this little wall hanging for one of my fellow guild members.  Didn't she frame the center panel perfectly with the pinwheel blocks?  I hope she's going to be happy with it when she picks it up.

Getting ready for some company this week and also a birthday celebration for our youngest great-grandson, Maison, who turned 5 yesterday.  First a trip to northern Kansas for a funeral on Friday.  Probably won't be back until next week.  Enjoy the weekend everyone.

2010 Little Balkan's Quilt Show

I am EXHAUSTED.  I worked as a hostess all day Saturday, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.  That was TOO MUCH.  Wasn't originally planned that way, but I agreed to switch my Sunday hours for Saturday with someone and forgot I was already down to work the second shift on Saturday. So that meant 9 till 2:30. Then when we got there we realized Tom had signed up to work 2:30 to 5:00 But that was before he realized PSU had their first home football game of the season. For him, Gorilla Football  trumps Quilt Show! So I said I'd cover his spot.    Boy, did I collapse when I got home Saturday night. 

Yesterday we went to church in the morning, then back to the quilt show and although I wasn't working as hostess, I was pretty much on my feet from about 1:00 until 4:00, then sat and helped sign out quilts as people came to pick them up. So we got home about 5:30 and I collapsed again! 

But it was a great show. We had 202 entries or thereabouts.  Wonderful quilts!  I always come home feeling so inspired after I attend a show..ours or some other group.  There is so much talent..so many great ideas.   My "to do" list always expands greatly immediately following a show.  After a few weeks, reality trims it a bit. 

I only had nine entries this year.  That's quite a few less than I usually have.  Not sure why I made fewer things this year...could be a retired husband?????  Could be hand quilting my Dutch Treat and working on a second one????? 

I was thrilled to receive several ribbons.

The one that made me proudest of all.....

Dutch Treat won 1st place in the Applique, Hand Quilted--Work of One Person category.   On Sunday I learned that it missed being selected Viewer's Choice by one vote.  That is, the one that won got one vote more than I did.  I wonder who  didn't vote for me.....could it be my HUSBAND????  Yep. he told me on Saturday he voted for me every year, but this year he thought he'd vote for another he liked.  I didn't mind because I never dreamed any of my quilts ever had a chance getting Viewer's Choice.  My thoughts about his vote changed a little when I found out just how close I came. LOL.  We don't even have a couch..just a love seat..so I can't make him sleep there.  Maybe the recliner for awhile?

This is the quilt that received Viewer's Choice and I can certainly understand why. It was stunning!  It is called "Elizabeth's Fancy" and was made by Judy McVickers. It also received the 2nd place ribbon in the Applique, Hand Quilted, Work of One Person category.

This stunner received Best of Show. It is called  "Dresden Sunset" and was made by Madeline Woodfin.  The fabrics just sparkled and the quilting was superb.  It was in the Large Wall Quilt category and received the blue ribbon as well.   My "Exploding Star" received second place in that category. I posted a pic of that quilt with it's ribbon on Friday so I won't repeat it again.

Susan Stewart lives here in Pittsburg and she entered two amazing pieces again this year. 
This one is called "Oriental Lace"

It won the Superior Threads Master Award for Thread Artistry at the 2008 Quilts: A World of Beauty contest at the Houston International Quilt Festival.  Click on the link to her gallery above and then find this quilt.  At the bottom of the page is another link to a detail photo.  It's simply INCREDIBLE.

She also entered this piece in the show.  The two quilts were in the Special Artist category and received a 1st and 2nd place.

 Here's a link to a slide show of many of the quilts. I didn't get pictures of everything and I couldn't remember the names of all of the quilts, even though I've poured over my catalog today and tried to match my photos with the quilts.  I've labeled what I could match up.  There are a few awesome quilts I didn't get pics of and I'm trying to get some from the owners.  If I'm successful I'll edit the slide show later.

For now..enjoy...

2010 Little Balkan's Quilt Guild Show 

It's Going to Be Another Great Quilt Show!

Yesterday afternoon I spent a few hours scribing and assisting with the judging for our guild's show.  Today Tom and I helped with the hanging of quilts.  Not sure how much help I was, but we were there. 

It takes a lot of people, a lot of coordination and a lot of hard work to set up the show each year.

The poles set in place in the main room and quilts being placed where they will ultimately hang.

Most of the wallhangings in place on the back walls.

My Exploding Star received a 2nd place ribbon in the Small Wall Quilt category.

And one of my silk flower and tulle creations got a 2nd place ribbon in the Art Quilt category.

This AMAZING sampler mini was made by a man and is NOT PAPER PIECED.

To give you a better idea of the size and scale.  It certainly deserved the blue ribbon in the Miniatures category!

My friend, Cindy, made this sweet miniature basket quilt and was rewarded for her outstanding work.

She also made this amazing appliqued wallhanging and received first place in the Small Wall Quilt category. Her work is just phenomenal!

The little Trip Around The World miniature was made by the same man who entered the sampler above.  Another one composed of teeny, tiny pieces.

Progress in the back room where most of the largest quilts are hung.

 

Almost ready to raise the poles and quilts.

One of our younger quilters made this hilarious Hooters T-shirt quilt for her dad. 

Check out the "trapunto" in the center of the quilt

We enlisted the help of some Pitt State basketball players and their coaches to raise the quilts.  Quess which quilt they really liked? That's Brandee, the quitmaker with them.

I think I know which quilt will be Viewer's Choice this weekend!

 Remember that quilt I was working on last week?  Well lookee here.  1st place Pieced and Machine Quilted Domestic Machine (1 person)

I was lucky enough to get 3 more ribbons.  Details tomorrow.

Progress

More Dutch Treat blocks..2  Tuesday evening and 4 last night!.  The end draws closer and closer.

#169 Swan

#170 Sweet Pea

#171 Target

#172 Tea Cakes

#173 Teddy

#174 Test Pattern

This afternoon I'll be scribing for the judging of our quilt show. Tomorrow is set up day.  Saturday and Sunday  will be the show.  I saw some really awesome quilts being turned in last Saturday, so I know this will be another great show. Stay tuned for pictures next week!