Quilt Festival Chicago

Jan and I attended Quilt Festival Chicago a couple weeks ago.  The quilt vending area has dwindled for tradition quilt enthusiasts.  Still, an enjoyable day.

Blue Toile from Paris by Judith Bailey showcases a museum reproduction fabric purchased at Le Rouvray fabric shop on a textile tour to Paris.

This antique quilt has inspired 'The 1876 Centennial Quilt Project' by a sewing group on Lopez Island.    Background information can be found on this blog post.  Installment patterns are available from Lopez Island Quilter's Studio (no affiliation).

This Pineapple Quilt with zigzag border, c. 1880, was my favorite - love that green in the border.  The backing is a red and brown calico of  flowers, fruits, and birds.  Sadly, the quilt was displayed at the back of a classroom area so we didn't get a peak.

Fractured Rainbow by Amy Kidd was a blue ribbon winner - very striking.  It's constructed with uneven Log Cabin blocks using Kaffe Fassett stripe fabric and a common solid gray.

I'm off to France next week for the Pour l'Amour du Fil show in Nantes!  All the ladies from two family generations are joining me at the end of the show for travel.  EXCITING!!  Sadly, investigation finds that Le Rouvray is permanently closed.  Any suggestions for other fabric opportunities in Provence or Paris?

Florida Quilt Museum - Part II

A few more quilts from the Florida Quilt Museum -

Crosswick's Mariner's Compass Quilt (1840) was sold at auction in 2000.  Judy Kaman Grow wasn't the final bidder, but reproduced the quilt from photos and notes.

The Whig Rose Quilt (c 1850), owned by Teddy Pruett, is named after the American Whig Party which formed in 1835.  Women voiced their politic opinions through their needlework.  This quilt pattern was the most popular red and green applique design  throughout the mid and late 19th century.

The Double Irish Chain quilt top is from the collection of Judy Kaman Grow.  It looks the perfect Christmas quilt to me!

Yesterday was a beautiful day for the Cub's home opener!  I'm hoping spring continues to find us.  Hope the sun is shining on you, too.