The gal (owner?) at the register answered my questions about the newly started Ventura Modern Quilt Guild, which meets monthly in the shop, and encouraged me to join despite my stating that I'm not exactly a modern quilter. The quilt pattern I purchased is modern, though. Solids are drawing my attention more and more when I look at magazines and catalogs. This pattern includes sizes from crib to king and is made entirely of 2.5" strips, surprisingly. Super Buzzy is a welcome addition to the quilting community and I will definitely shop there again.
New sights in the kitchen window today: Independence Day decorating (need to find some white vessels for this display!) and a portable collapsible clothesline in the poor, neglected backyard. I may have to pretty up that clothespin bag to distract from the dry grass and thin garden beds.
The sideboard got some attention too. My red and white Broken Dishes tablerunner received an Honorable Mention at last year's County Fair (two other quilts got Second Place). I'm planning to enter a few more pieces this year, including Caramel Blues and maybe the X's and O's tablerunner. Both of these need finishing, as does the Jewel Box quilt; thankfully my Mom did come over Thursday night to help me pin it, saving me at least an hour and a half of time. Okay, I'm off to play in my sewing room!
8 comments:
A nice treat after leaving work a little early. Super Buzzy sounds like a fabulous store.
Love your patriotic decor.
Always fun to find a new-to-you store to frequent.
Love your little patriotic display.
I shop Superbuzzy on line. How fun to actually visit the shop in person. I can't believe Red, White, and Boom is almost here. That's what they called the 4th of July fesitivies in Columbus.
When I started quilting many years ago, I wouldn't have considered using solid fabrics in my quilts. Solids weren't much better than muslin, according to the people who make up the rules. But I've enjoyed working with solids lately, at least for backgrounds.
Glad you got the opportunity to check out the store. Love all the goodies you found.
I love your runner, it is soooooo fun!
A visit to a quilt store is a lovely way to end the working day (especially if you took an early minute !)
Your July 4th decorating looks wonderful!
I'm going to keep an eye on you and see which way you're headed next. Maybe a new adventure with modern and solids? Your quilting taste might be leaning toward the category of eclectic. (I like that word as much as I like "plethora.") Sounds like you may be off on a new, exciting adventure. Enjoy!!
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