Road to California 3

Greetings to you this Wednesday! I hope your week is going well; Hunter is finally starting to act like himself, though I can tell he's a little sore yet. Today hubby and I hit the gym and then this afternoon I had two granddaughters who came over to help Nana organize her fabric. One of the interesting questions they asked was if I was OCD about organization like there mom-No I am not. Wish I was more of that, but often in the middle of a project I just toss all the left overs in my closet and say I'll organize them later. I do, just not as quickly as I should. Just being honest here. So periodically I hire one or two of the girls to help refold my fabric and put it in the proper bin.
 So this quilt I fell in love with and it was a barn outside of Missouri Star Quilt town. It reminds me of Tennessee and all the sights I love, as well as a place I hope to get to in the next year.

This quilt was so incredible and looks more like a painting.

So many talented quilters out there, just amazing-yes I said it twice.  So much talent, at a time when many quilt stores are closing due to lack of sales.  We have a saying in our mini group that we all need to shop locally to keep those small stores going.
So before I left on my trip, hubby and I ordered Super Bowl t-shirts for our second favorite team.  If you've followed me for any length of time, you should be able to figure it out.  I'll give you a hint-the color is red-LOL.
We will be going to a neighbors for a Super Bowl party and it should be great fun.  I have seen some of the commercials  already, not overly impressed but hoping that Budweiser has their horses in one with a dog.
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Noreen

Road To California 2

Happy Tuesday to you all. One thing that was interesting for all of us at the quilt show was the quilts that won First Place vs the Second and Third place winners. We all understand the different classes, but like most quilt shows we've attended, it seemed to be personal preference. Enjoy.
Again, I love the eyes on the animal portraits.

Traditional, but vibrant blue colors~love them.

Love the colors in this quilt, and I can imagine making it on a bigger scale.

The floral quilts were beautiful.

Love this guy.

Notice how the quilting really highlights the scene.

It's fun going back through the photos; it was such an amazing trip that I'd do again.  Of course, the gals are all talking about Houston next year and Barbara and I are talking about Missouri Star Quilt Town.
The sun is out today and feels so good.  Hunter won't be able to take a walk, due to his harness, for another week or so.
Hope you have a joy filled day!
Hugs,
Noreen

Road To California 1

Happy Monday to you! I had such fun at Road To California quilt show; friends, fabric and food all made for a wonderful time. The days were exhausting with being at the show from 9-5 each day; lots of items were purchased by each of us. If you are a quilter, you'll enjoy all the photos; if not scroll through quickly.  On many of the quilts, the quilting really pops.

Not my style, but appreciated the quilting.

I especially loved the animal portraits; I have a friend who does dog portraits and has been wanting me to try~I love them, but have to many other quilts to make.

This otter was so cute.

The Gazelle has false eyelashes-so pretty.

The eyes on some of the animals were so life like.

After we arrived Wednesday afternoon, we had a quick bite to eat and then headed over to the show for the preview.  It was so fun to get a taste of what was there; we knew we'd be shopping at the vendors booths most of the next day.  The weather was nice, but the food just marginal.  About the only really good meal I had was at In-N-Out on Thursday evening.  I have spent my wad on this trip and so will have to budget myself for the remainder of the year.  It's a self imposed budget, due to the many projects I have going on.  Right now we are waiting to pick up our Hunter from the vets clinic-he had 8 teeth removed today and a lipoma as well-he'll be happy to be home, but I'm sure he'll have a couple of painful days.
Hope you have a fantastic day; I'll be back with more photos.
Hugs,
Noreen