I had wanted to open my windows today for fresh air but CJ (lives nearby) from “From My Studio – Created by CJ” has warned me she did and now has pollen all over her house so I will heed the warning and keep my windows closed – yuk pollen –when will it go away? I am getting caught up on laundry and feeling kind of crappy today. Mike got a cold half way through the week and I do believe he has given it to me as I feel really “off” and have since yesterday afternoon.
A few more photos from Paducah on Saturday in between rain storms. We spent the afternoon in the town so we wouldn’t be in the camper in case of tornadoes – luckily it was just rain and no branches down in the campground.
The skies near Paducah on Saturday. We had rain off and on but the really bad storms missed the area.
the big white temporary "tent" like building in the storm. It kind of blends right in with the sky. I heard that there are people interested in building two hotels on either end of the convention center so maybe in a couple years something will be here to replace this.
A historical museum in the historic area of the town, we spent time here passing off one storm in the dry inside. A very interesting array of items here.
the baby quilt in progress - I did not get as much done as I had planned to - it will get done though in the next couple weeks I hope. About 3/4's finished? The top 1/4 has to be quilted still besides the little bits on the side where the hoop is. My backing fabric wasn't quite wide enough and I didn't feel like sewing another strip onto one edge what I plan to do is I am quilting to about 2 inches of the long sides and then I will trim the edges, add the binding and then if any little bits need some quilting on the end of the lines I will add it then.
A new block for the Little Brown Bird quilt. Flowers will be scattered over this block like they were on the first block for this quilt that I had made some months back. I have some uneven places here and there - how did that happen? I didn't cut carefully enough I guess - no matter the flowers will conveniently take care of the bad spots. I need to do a bit of needle turn still on this one and will get back to it next week maybe - I want to get the baby quilt finished first.
I got one Dear Jane block finished also but forgot to take a photo so I will do that tomorrow.
April 26th, 2010 at 3:46 pm
Oh how lovely that baby quilt is!!!!! It really looks wonderful in your photo and once the quilting is finished and the blue lines are washed out, it will really be a stunner! You did a fantastic design job on that. Some wee one is going to have a real keepsake.
April 26th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
It sounds like you had a great time in Paducah. I’m glad the storms weren’t bad. It always took me a few days to recuperate from all of the mental stimulation when I went to that show. The baby quilt is looking good. Really getting any sewing done after those exhausting days is a bonus.
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April 27th, 2010 at 5:52 am
Hi Karen: I just read your blogs for the past week! Whew! what a trip, what an adventure you had. I always love your photos and their cations! You and Mike are so suited. I just can’t imagine many husbands/sweeties taking the time to got to Paducah of all places and spend it looking at quilts. I know he probably did other activities, but still, he went.
Your history stories are always so interesting. Loved the pottery! So well preserved. Canada is such a young country compared to the US and I think the areas being quite a bit colder doesn’t lend itself such as the southern states.
Thanks for all the photos you posted. I love your baby quilt. My kind of idea of colours. Babies and children love bright colours. Very sweet.
Were you able to take photos in the display areas? I think that there are very few “bargains” at these shows. Not that I’m an expert, but the quilt show I went to sure didn’t have any bargains.
Again…thanks for the photos…always awesome and your writings too.
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April 27th, 2010 at 6:34 am
Karen, that top photo is a stunner, nicely done with the clouds and the grass in motion!
I love your baby quilt, it is just too cute!
I’m trying to talk myself into cleaning up all the pollen… I keep looking around (and sneezing) and wishing I had a maid for the day. LOL
April 27th, 2010 at 8:30 am
I LOVE the baby quilt Karen. Sure wish I could have been with you on your trip LOL
Crispy
April 27th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Glad you’re home safely and that you missed those awful storms. Looks like you got some more good stuff…I’m interested to hear what you think of the Infinite Feathers-I’ve been thinking of getting them.
The baby quilt is looking good!
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