A couple of weeks ago I had the extremely good fortune to give a program for a fun and hospitable group of ladies at the Staying in Stitches Quilt Guild in Statesboro, GA, and then teaching a class to another wonderful group of ladies at a quilt shop called Quarterdeck Quilts in Springfield, GA. What more could a girl ask for? How about being 45 minutes from Savannah the day before Quilt Con was scheduled to start there? You know what they say-timing is everything! I hadn't really thought about going to Quilt Con, but how could I pass up THAT opportunity when I was so close by?!!! I am so glad I took advantage of that situation. Sandy from Quarterdeck Quilts was kind enough to set me up with some perfect directions from Springfield, and off I went!
Here are my favorite quilts from Quilt Con.
Please forgive me if my photography is not the best. I was trying to photograph around many people, and also trying to stay out of their way as they also enjoyed the show.
I don't usually think of myself as being particularly modern. I love some of the brighter, designer prints, and I often like to see how I can tweak tradition; but though I loved seeing these quilts, I just don't have the soul of a minimalist. These quilts just seemed to be made from a different point of view somehow.
Bling, by Katherine Jones
I was amazed by how much this quilt looked like a faceted jewel,even before I read the name. I love the subtle use of neutrals.
Lawn Diamonds, by Sarah Schraw
I am a sucker for solid quilts, always have been, and this one is so graphic and beautiful. There is just something about those narrow diamond, and all of those fine points.
The Northern Flicker, A Quilt and a Bird, by Sarah Lowry
I love the palette, texture, a movement on this quilt.
Going Rogue, by Julie Elliott
I am always love a pineapple quilt, but it is even better to see someone move the colors around in unusual ways.
Organic Mid Century Mod, by Laura Bennet,
also, Jessica Levitt, Jessie Aller, Neva Asinari, Ashley Bander, Tracy Baird, Ruth Bass, Nicole Folino, Michelle Kachan, Janet Schoenfeld, Robin Tillsworth, Colleen Wiest
I love the colors in this quilt too, and they did such a great job of evoking the designs of the mid century. It reminds me of my childhood. (Ooops! I am dating myself!)
I hope you have enjoyed seeing a few of my favorite quilts from Quilt Con!
Thanks for stopping by!
I did so many fun things this summer.
One was going to sell my patterns at a quilt show in Maryville Tennessee that was sponsored by The Smoky Mountain Quilters of Tennessee. Oh my gosh-that was way back in May! Anyway, I think I have said enough lately about how the passage of time has been kicking my butt .
My friend, Eleanor went with me to help me in my booth. We had a great time. Can you say ROAD TRIP! While I was working in the booth, she took my camera, and took some photos of my favorite quilts in the show, and some of hers too. I hope you enjoy seeing some of these lovely quilts.
Made in GSR26 by Emily Doane of Knoxville, Tennessee
The Disintegration of the Persistence of Artichokes, by Sylvia Schafer of Athens, Georgia -the quilting on this was amazing!
Graphic Mix by Patricia Anderson, of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Out Foxed Forest by Patricia Anderson, of Oak Ridge, TN
Wilderness Walk, by Sandra Black of Tellico Plains, TN
Memories, by Sylvia Wyrick of Clinton, Tennessee
My Summer Vacation, by Phaye Geiger, of Clinton, TN
Pineapple Obsession, by Rose Remund of Louden, TN
Another Bonnie Hunter fan
Found Treasure, by Marian Sykes, of Knoxville, TN
Charming Chintz, by Linda Roy, of Knoxville, Tennessee- Hand quilted!
Radiant Summer Wedding by Doyleen Taylor of Knoxville, TN-I especially liked this one. I liked the was she varied the pattern with a smattering of gray.
My Majestical Sunflower, by Katheryn Gostola, of Chardon, Ohio
Heavy Metal, by Cathy Bullman Stines, of Marshall, NC
Who's Looking at Whom? by Diane Powers-Harris of Monroe, New Hampshire
Houston Raindrop Blues, by Gloria Felter, of Oak Ridge, TN
What have I been up to? I have been sending my information quilt guilds to let them know about my programs and classes. If you would like me to do a program, or class at your guild, ask me to send you my information. My friend Zuzana, was very generous to build a website for me this year. You can see some of the class info online at: quiltdesignsbycandace.com though, I am still adding to it.
I will be doing a program at the Altoona Quilter's Guild in Acworth, GA on November 3rd, so come and see me if you are in the area.
That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by!
