International Quilt Festival - Chicago 2019

Kay and I made a trip to Chicago to see the International Quilt Show and as usual we turned this weekend into a packed adventure.

Nothing like going from one cold area to another. This has definitely been a polar spring so far.

Kay was the driver. Coming from Columbus, Ohio on Thursday March 28th, 2019 to pick me up in Delphos, Ohio. Heading to Chicago via Rt 30. We got to the Rosemont area in the afternoon, Lunching at the hotel. 

Our hotel, the DoubleTree, was right across the street from the convention center and the convention center parking and walking distance to the L.  We each purchased a 24 hour pass and headed downtown. Got off at Monroe and found the CIBC Theater.

Attached are a few of the quilts that were featured in the display area. 

These little house are pretty amazing in the round.  Apparently it was a challenge, as there were a variety of them in assorted styles and colors

Quilt Nine Patch Baby Quilt

I have a lot of fabric. I enjoy the piecing and assembly process of quilting.  I see it as a challenge. 

So I've an assortment of quilts in various stages waiting for a proper home.  Someone who will appreciate the time and work I put into each quilt.

This was more girl themed and I gifted it to a long time family friend upon the birth of their granddaughter.

I love making the crib size as it doesn't take long to assemble with batting and backing.

L I nks to Shows

Quilt Shows
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March 28 - 30, 2019

Quilt Festival Chicago
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Fab Shop Hop

February 1-28, 2019
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One Stop Shop Hop

April 12th & 13th 2019

October 11th & 12th 2019

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QuiltCon 2018

In February of 2018, Kay and I went on our first quilt adventure that required flying.  California seemed like a good location to go to from COLD Ohio in February.  

A direct flight from Cincinnati to LA got us there in the midst of rush hour traffic.  

A 28 mile drive from LAX to Pasadena took 1.5 hours. 

WOW... I'm glad Kay was driving. I was the navigator.  

There was fabulous assortment of quilt styles and designs. Here are but a few of the photos I took.        
What was really interesting was the way they took traditional designs and changed them up.                    Adding different colors and layouts.                                Really breaking the rules.

These little octagons were attached to the top of the fabric and quilted on.There was fabulous assortment of quilt styles and designs. Here are but a few of the photos I took.                  

What was really interesting was the way they took traditional designs and changed them up.  Adding different colors and layouts. Really breaking the rules.

These skinny strips were a quilt as you go. 

Even the attendees were an example of creative quilting in their handbags, clothing and colorful hair colors.