Quilting extravaganza

It's a sunny, though chilly day at the farmette. The temperature went down to two degrees last night and will again tonight. Welcome to June. It is supposed to warm up this week.

Anyhow. Sandy and I had a terrific time on Friday at a quilt show in the Feversham arena. The locals have it every year, and it's more like an art show, because the creativity of these (mostly) ladies is astounding. It's a contest, and attendees can vote for their favourites. The quilters start at the end of every May, and have to have their projects done and submitted for the next year.

The arena was packed full of people and quilts.

I couldn't resist posing with "Catatonic", which is the name of this beauty made by Linda Fielding. I especially love the eye. She's probably looking at a miniscule insect on the other side of the room that's invisible to the human eye.

Sandy, too, was wowed by most of the quilts on display. This brightly coloured one caught her eye, so I made her pose for the camera. Nice, eh?

Here are a few more:

Not your average log cabin quilt. This one was designed by a Japanese master named Shizuko Kuroha. Quilted by Monica Bell.

Gotta love the intricate pattern and tiny, wee bits of fabric that were sewn together in this one.

I was drawn to the stark contrast in this one.

Fancy prices for some very fancy machines.

I have loads of admiration for these talented artists. There was also a mini trade show where a guy was selling specialized sewing machines.

One of the lovely white-gloved volunteers (while we couldn't touch the quilts, the volunteers could, if asked) told us that 2026's theme is quilting over 100 years. Artists are to pick a decade and quilt what would have been appropriate for the time. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

After a satisfying lunch at Mylar and Loretta's in Singhampton, we rummaged through the local antique shop and toddled home for a wee nap. Another great day in Grey County in the books. Until next week.

Gratuitous cat photo courtesy of Fred, who was lolling in the sunshine on the laundry room table this morning.