Report From Paducah

Why does one fight the crowds...and brave the rising waters...to attend a national show?  Ultimately it is to see the quilts.  This is where you see the best of the best.  Now, I know that can be intimidating.  But you view these quilts and you just want to head to your sewing machine!  They are SO inspiring!  Here is also where you can take classes from the quilters whose quilts you have admired and wondered how they did that.  It is also where you get to see up close and personal a quilt you have only seen in pictures...such as...

Mystique by Sharon Schamber

If this quilt doesn't take your breath away...well, I don't know what would.  There are so many absolutely fabulous quilts at a show this large!  The fun part is going through the show with friends and choosing your favorites.  Since you will all like different quilts, you can only imagine the tough job the judges have.

Best of Show Paisley Peacock by Pat Holly

These are just a few of the quilts that really took my breath away.

Garden Party by Philippa Naylor

Of course there is always the vendor mall.  There you can see the latest and the newest.  Browse your way through the vendors and see products that will help you do your very best work.

Fabric--there is always miles and miles of beautiful fabric.  Of course in Paducah you have the fabulous people at Hancock's of Paducah.  They are SO prepared for the onslaught of shoppers!  They are friendly and helpful so if you ever have the chance--make sure you go to Hancock's of Paducah.  Actually, the Chamber of Commerce must give a talk to everyone in Paducah on being extra friendly to the quilters because there is no place more hospitable than Paducah during Quilt Week.

Anyone have questions about attending a national show?  Please ask!

Now, are we ready to press on to feathers?  I am teaching this class at Patchwork Place in Norman this Saturday, May 14, so join us if you can.  If Norman, OK is too far away, I will be doing the class here on the blog as well so join us here!  Get your pencils and paper ready.

Keep doodling!