Heritage Park Festival of Quilts 2012

Hi everyone:

Well, it's definitely been a quilty week-end! I spent all of yesterday and half of today at the 17th annual Heritage Park Festival of Quilts admiring the over 650 quilts on display (and doing just a bit of shopping). While the weather wasn't very warm and the sun kept hiding behind the clouds, at least the snow rain held off for these two days. 

I look forward to this event every year for several reasons; here are just a few of them:

1. Viewing the beautiful quilts displayed indoors and outside around the park
2. Chatting with my vendor, quilting and guild friends
3. Practising my acquisition skills in the vendor tent (and doing more chatting)
4. Finding my own quilts that are on display (a bit of a treasure hunt)
5. Having a cookie (or two) from the bakery

I'm always amazed at the quality and variety of the quilts that are on display. Just when you think you've seen every possible type of quilt, there is something new. This year I did notice more "modern" quilts, which I think is great. Not only are the fabrics and designs fresh and new, but the quilting is also different and typically more geometric. There were also many young people volunteering at the event and I hope that some of them were quilters too!

Now, for your viewing pleasure, just a few examples of what I was enjoying this week-end.

Okay, they're not quilts, but aren't they cute?

This couple was guarding some of the quilts hung in
the tent outside (didn't see any white gloves on them)

Sea Star by Linda Nixon, Calgary
Quilted by Sheila Mote, Stitchez

Magic Tile by Inge Klingemann, Calgary
Quilted by Cairnhill Quilting

Jelly Roll Brights by Rita Guthrie, Calgary

Cat Nip by Sonja Hind, Calgary

Another Brick in the Wall by Marie McEachern, Calgary

Mr. Kosowan by Beverly Patkau, Calgary

Spring Bouquet by Jennifer Peirson, Calgary

Through the Portal by Jennifer Peirson, Calgary

Rose Garden Wonder by Cindy Phaff, Calgary
Quilted by Fran Stromberg

Just for Fun by Lorraine Rohs, Calgary

Dragon Slayer by Kim Sanderson

Salsa! by Marsha Cochrane, Cochrane

Come on- Get Happy by Mary Dylke, Calgary

Time Machine by Mary Dylke, Calgary

And finally,

Baaack in Black

Blossoming

Posh Pets

Thanks to all the volunteers and quilters who work so hard to put this event on each year. It's always an amazing event and I look forward to the 18th annual festival next year.