AQS quilt show

Last weekend my dear hubby sent to me on a bus trip to an AQS quilt show in Des Moines, IA.  They had over 1000 quilts on display and 300 vendors.  I got out of there with a t-shirt and a new Olfa circle cutter thingy.  Next year though, I think I'll save up and spend some money.  They sure had some bargains.  The quilts were beautiful and I thought I'd share a few.

such tiny little pieces

love the blue

wow

not sure how it happened, but this quilter got in my head and stole my idea that I've been tossing around for a few months now.  The only reason my bug quilt isn't done is because I haven't found enough bug fabric yet!

aren't the quilts a nice touch?

I'm a purple lover!

always wanted to try one of these!

sure looks like a lot of work

best of show!  Look closely at the quilting detail.

I sure hope you enjoy these pictures.  It was a great trip and I met lots of wonderful people.  I can't wait to go again next year!

yay for new fabric!

I bought this fabric a few weeks ago after looking at it several times.  I decided to make pillowcases out of it and loved it so much I am keeping them!  I have 5 total out of this fabric.  I'm not sure what it's called or who designed it but I bought it at Joann's.

The picture is dark, sorry about that, but aren't these just adorable!  I can't wait to get matching sheets and hopefully a new bedspread (since I don't have time to make one!)

I've also been eyeing this fabric for about two weeks.  It's by Heidi Grace and is available at Joann's.  At $7.99/yard I had to wait until I could use some coupons.  I believe there are 5 or more patterns in this line and I hope to get some of all.  I HAD to get this gray focal fabric and planned my whole day around a trip to Joann's!  I'm not sure what I'm going to do with it yet though I'm thinking a sampler "wonky" quilt might be nice.  It may end up being pillowcases too!

Hmmm. . . . not sure the pic does justice.  Oh well!

I am planning on doing some major sewing this week.  In an effort to get organized I made a list of what to work on each day.  Stay tuned for more scrap quilt ideas - they're comin!

Until next time!