What a bucket list experience! There was so much to see and buy. And no, I did not purchase a sewing machine or high end ironing station or cutterpillar. Nor did I really buy fabric. But notions and patterns, yes.
I will start off with a post about the incredible winners. AND they would stand in front of them and talk about their process and answer questions.
Ricky Timms and a section of his amazing grand champion. This was at his concert. The music was moving. I did not realize his first career was in piano performance and composing with a scholarship to college.
He even made a shirt with the raven printed on the fabric from spoonflower.
Herr he is with the whole quilt. Amazing: hand dyed, theme and incredible details. Even a poem around the edge in the binding stitched upside down and backwards.
Karen Kay Buckley with hers. The DETAILS just blow your mind front and back.
Carol Bryer Fallert Gentry with hers digital printing and incredible feathers.
I don't remember her name. She was short in stature but mighty in talent: over 30,000 of the 7 mm hexies completed over 10 years. There was a friend nearby who translated some questions.
