Local Show and Special Exhibit...Endless Mountains Quilt Guild

The time is almost here and I'm so excited!

A year ago the
Endless Mountains Quilt Guild
invited me to teach
 Redbird and Berries Mini Quilt
in a 2 session Workshop.

We had so much fun!

A few weeks later they invited me to be the Featured Quilter for their 2016 Show.

I am completely honored.

Now, we're only a week away from the Show -- Yippee!!

If you're anywhere near Athens, PA the weekend of September 24th, 25th, consider stopping by.

The Endless Mountains Quilt Guild has so much talent !!

Wait until you see their beautifully crafted quilts.  

You won't want to miss "Storytime Trunk Show" by Cathie Wiggs.  Cathie shares snippits of quilts from the past.

I'll be hanging around my "Special Exhibit" during show hours 10am to 4pm each day. 

and

I'm especially excited about sharing quilting demonstrations every 2 hours beginning at 11am.

You'll want to take a chance (or two) on the Guild Raffle quilt -- it's so beautiful!

They'll be plenty of local vendors at the show...

and
if you're looking for
The Quilted Pineapple Acrylic Templates
The QP Curve and The QP Edge sets
will be available at a special price.

Be careful though,
quilting with templates is addicting!

I do hope you can stop by, say hello, and share your quilty stories with me.

I look forward to meeting you there.

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Below is the official Press Release from the EMQG:

The Endless Mountains Quilt Guild will be holding its biennial quilt show on September 24th and 25th at Lynch-Bustin Elementary School in Athens, PA. The show will be from 10:00-4:00 both days. Admission is $5 and includes 300 quilts on display, a special exhibit by Karen Miller of Redbird Quilt Co. and a trunk show by Cathie Wiggs.

Cathie Wiggs will present her Storytime Trunk Show “Scraps from the Past” at 10:00, 12:00, and 2:00, and Karen Miller will do sewing demonstrations at 11:00, 1:00, and 3:00. These special events will be held both days at the times listed.

A quilt honoring the Athens High School Class of 1965 will also be on display at the show. Made by Kay Kring Rhinehart, the quilt includes photos from the class as well as information about world events at that time.

The show will also feature vendors from the region. Lunch and snacks will be available, and raffle tickets for baskets will be sold. Please visit www.emqg.org for more information about the Endless Mountains Quilt Guild and the quilt show.

Happy Quilting -- Karen

PS -- Don't forget about the QP Edge Giveaway and Class Discount

on this blog post...  

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Be sure to review  the recent

"Aligning Your Free Motion Quilting Stars"

 info on this Moda Bake Shop post.

2014 Quilts, Vines & Finger Lakes Wines Show

Greetings quilting family -- last week I promised to share images from our local quilt show "Quilts, Vines & Finger Lakes Wines" hosted by O'Susannah's Quilts and Gifts in Watkins Glen NY.

There were so many beautiful quilts that I couldn't possibly photograph all of them -- but I did gather a few of the most awesome applique and/or free motion quilted entries at the show.  I've included a few of my favorite entries below and all of the images can be seen by clicking here. 

First up: "Roses in the Vineyard" by Lynn Ink - Lynn hand stitched appx 700 grapes on this 16" mini and she also hand quilted it.  What wonderful talent. See more images here. 

"Roses in the Vineyard" by Lynn Ink

Next, "Belva's Fat Quarters Appliqued" was done by a friend and local guild member, Joan Thorpe - - and was inspired by two Kim Diehl patterns.   Joan created, stitched, and machine quilted (on her domestic) this little number -- you can see more images of it here.

"Belva's Fat Quarters Appliqued" by Joan Thorpe

The variety of quilts in the show was amazing -- some traditional, some modern, many applique and antique -- here is another one I just love...

This beauty was cross stitched and quilted by Vivian Pritts and entered into the show by her daughter-in-law Allison.   I seem to be drawn to cross stitched quilts -- you can see more images by clicking here.

In some cases the overhead lighting at the Community Center didn't get along well with my IPAD and I missed getting images of some fabulous quilts -- kudos to all the entrants in the show!!

I did take about 45 pictures of quilts at the show -- you can see all of them in this Post by Redbird Quilt Co.  on Facebook.  You don't need a Facebook account to view it, and please feel free to share  with your quilting friends -- you never know when inspiration will hit! 

If you would like to see my entries in the Quilt Show, and some lovely quilts from the 2013 show -- visit this post.

Finally, I've been trying to follow a suggestion by Mark Lipinski and the Slow Stitching Movement to keep Inspiration flowing, so, after I left the QUILT SHOW on Sunday, I broke out of my habitual route home and took a new path.  Check out the beautiful scenery I found on this route just North of Watkins Glen, NY.  

 

If you're interested, read more of Mark's suggestions to break out of your inspiration slump here.

Let me know if you enjoy posts like this.. I always enjoy looking at quilts -- do you?

Stay tuned for my entry in the "Around the World Blog Hop" on Monday, and some other fun announcements next week.

Have a blessed day all!
Hugs,
Karen

Do you love to attend Quilt Shows ?

I sure do! 

If you're traveling to or live in or around the Finger Lakes Region of New York -- be sure to carve out a couple of hours this weekend to visit the "Quilts, Vines & Finger Lakes Wines QUILT SHOW" being presented by O'Susannah's Quilts & Gifts.

O'Susannah's is a lovely quilt shop located in Watkins Glen, NY, at the base of Seneca Lake (the largest of the Finger Lakes). 

O'Susannah's is not only an award winning, full service quilt shop, it is also home to the most fantastic retreat location in this area, "The Upstairs Inn".  

Wonderfully decorated, large enough to sleep 8 quilters, and setup with all the right features for the perfect quilt retreat, the Upstairs Inn is a great place to escape (especially in the fall when the local grapes are being harvested - ohh the aroma)...  

The image below is the living room at the Upstairs Inn - Isn't it beautiful ?   You can see and read more about "The Upstairs Inn" by clicking here. 

But back to the quilt show -- I entered and attended the 2013 show and there were some beautiful quilts to see -- I added about 30 images to this album on Facebook -- just click the link to see them -- you don't need a Facebook account.  

Here are a few of my favorites:

A Sharon Stroud design -- I'm sorry I didn't capture the quilters name -- all needle turn applique and hand quilted.  SO pretty!

Look at the corner of this mini quilt -- I think the entire mini was less than 12 inches square -- so beautiful!!   Hand applique and hand quilted -- WOW!

 ... and here is another mini -- do you see the pencil in the lower right ?  I put there there so you could get a feel for the size of this quilt.  Teeny Tiny.... Look at the size of those little birds!  Now this is one talented quilter !!

 

To see more of the quilts from the 2013 show -- click here to view the Facebook Album.  No need to have a Facebook account - you should be able to view the album without one.

Below are the quilts that I decided to enter into this years show...  I dropped them off today.

Wooly Wren --Pattern coming soon!

 

 Spring Basket -- Pattern available on my Craftsy Store -- click here.

Redbird and Berries in Wool -- cotton version of the pattern is available from the Moda Bake Shop.

The template for the wool version (slightly smaller) is available on my sidebar.

Last but not least...

Redbird Christmas Pillow - pattern available on the Moda Bake Shop  and the Applique Template is available on my sidebar.

This show is just for fun!  No judging going on -- but you should see the talent on display!

Well -- the weekend is nearly upon us -- Our nephew is getting married on Saturday so you'll find me at the Quilt Show sometime on Sunday.  You can get directions and hours by clicking here.

Do you enjoy going to Quilt Shows ?

Happy weekend everyone!

Karen