Quilt show and cats

Yesterday my sister and I went to 'a quilters gathering' and had a great time. You do the quilts first, admiring all the work that went into each, the colors, composition, quilting and just that it's done. Not all were great but some were spectacular. I love fabric and crafting and admire all those who can do great quilting. Then it was on to the 'gift shop' or all of the venders areas. We decided to do a circuit and then go back and decide what to get. It was crowded but every one was in good spirits, included the bus loads of quilting ladies from all over. A wonder lunch break off site got us fueled up for more and it was back to the venders to make our purchases. We even discovered one room we had missed. Another walk around the show and we called it a day. Whew.

The 'snow cat' is from a pattern I got in that almost missed room. I do love redwork or in this case 'bluework'. It's easy and fun but comes out so nice. You need to trace the pattern on to your fabric in order to embroider it. I didn't have a big light box so I improvised. I sometimes use a storm window over two chairs with a light on the floor under neath. Last nite though, all the storms were in place and it was cold so I looked around for another substitute. I found it in the shape of a semi-clear plastic drawer. The side was large than the paper, smooth and perfect for putting on my ironing board with the light inside. My black cat Magpie wanted to sit inside the box while I worked but the light got in her way. She had to settle for the entire box on the floor once I traced my patterns. Finding a hoop and my scissors and I was off on a new project. I really have to stop starting new ones and finish all of the others.

My little dinosaur got sewn together last nite too but he's waiting for a trip to the backyard once it dries out so he can look fierce in the grass. Happy crafting to all.