Yesterday at the QUILT Inc. guild meeting in Delmar, the raffle quilt for the 2015 quilt show was unveiled. It is a pattern by Pat Wys called "Arboretum". The guild members contributed various half-square triangles in a variety of sizes in browns, greys, tans and other neutrals. They were combined to create the pieced "trees" by the raffle quilt sub-committee members, and quilted by Laurie Collins.

The quilt is stunning, and I heard lots of gasps, oohs, and aahs when the cover was pulled down to reveal the completed quilt.

Here's a picture after the quilting was done, but before the binding and hanging sleeve were added.

Look for raffle tickets starting in October 2014 for your chance at winning this quilt - drawing to be held at the quilt show in April 2015.

If you are planning to enter a quilt in the QUILT Schenectady Quilt Show "Autumn Inspirations" October 18th & 19th - you need to get your registration in NOW. This is one of the years where the entry deadline is BEFORE the first fall meeting. So, you have to pay your dues first and pay for your registration fee (if being judged). Do it today - Kathy has to have the entry registration by the 30th - so don't delay - we want to see your quilts in the show!!!

A group of us had a great time at the Somers, NY quilt show on May 3rd. We saw lots of nice quilts, took some good classes, and of course laughed our heads off with the hilarious Mark Lipinski.

Here are a few pictures.....

Recognize anyone from the audience? Laura also had a front row seat.

I hope you made it to MQX East 2014 in Manchester, NH! The fun started Tuesday night with the Ice Cream Social - then the loads and loads of classes - the Awards Ceremony, oh and don't forget the quilt show -- oh and the banquet Friday night, and....

OK - enough yap - want to see some pictures? I thought so!

Here are some pictures of the Best of Show quilt by Renae Haddadin and Karen Kay Buckley.

Oh, did I mention those pictures are of the back of their quilt?

Don't you just love those teeny tiny baby feathers? That area was about an inch high as I recall - ugh!

A well deserved Best of Show ribbon! Congratulations to Renae Haddadin and Karen Kay Buckley!

OK - so I missed posting in March, but I've been busy - lots of pretty quilts flying through my studio.

But don't YOU miss the Empire QuiltFest going on this weekend - here is the info:

Shenendehowa High School East
970 Route 146
Clifton Park, NY 12065

Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday    10am-4pm

Admission is $7 for one day; $10 for two days; under age 12 - just $3

There are over 250 gorgeous quilts to feast your eyes on. And if you look closely, you will see three of my quilts!

And don't forget to vote for Viewers Choice while you are there.

Be sure to check out all the goodies the vendors have for sale - and if you get hungry,  refreshments are available.

Hope to see you there!