To Quilt Shows We Will Go…
Our recent website poll question asked about visiting quilt-related destinations while traveling. That got me thinking about quilt shows. Sadly, I haven’t been to one in a while (something that my wallet thanks me for!).
I love going to quilt shows—the exhibit areas are wonderful for inspiration. The quilts on display motivate me to start a new project, learn a new technique, just play with fabric. And the shopping area of a quilt show—well, it’s pretty obvious why I like it, isn’t it? It’s like going to one huge quilt shop, full of patterns, ready-to-go fabric kits and packs, and cool new gadgets. I’m getting excited just thinking about it.
It’s also fun to people watch at quilt shows. I get a kick out of matching outfits, hats, handmade vests or purses, and the t-shirts. One year, at the beginning of the sew-your-own-tote craze, I decided to count all the handmade bags I saw while working a booth. I think in three days the number was nearing triple digits.
And the t-shirts…I couldn’t think of many of the funny sayings off the top of my head, so I popped onto cafepress.com to share a few they offer on t-shirts:
A fat quarter is NOT a body part
The quilter’s diet: 0 carbs, lots of fiber
Born to quilt; forced to work
If I stitch fast enough…does it count as exercise?
Don’t fear the ripper
My sewing machine is smarter than your honor student
Cooking & cleaning are for those who haven’t discovered quilting yet
She who dies with the most fabric wins!
I leave you with two questions:
1. What’s your favorite quilt show to attend?
2. Favorite t-shirt slogan?
Answer both questions, either in the comments section below or on our Facebook page, and we’ll randomly select one respondent to win a pack of fat quarters.
Lisa Swenson Ruble
About the Author: Lisa Swenson Ruble
I made my first quilt when I graduated from college and realized that I needed a hobby to fill all those hours that used to be dedicated to homework! Eleven years later, I'm completely addicted to quilting and thrilled that my day job as the managing editor for Quilt, Simple Quilts & Sewing and Quilt Almanac allows me to "play" with quilts and the friendly world of quilters!
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