Quilts and Some (Actually a lot) of Shopping

Hi everyone:

I recently spent a wonderful day with some of my quilting buddies at a quilt show in Red Deer, Alberta, which is about an hour and a half north of Calgary. Spring is always iffy in Alberta and I've driven to the show in thunder and lightning, snow and rain, but this time the weather was perfect! It was sunny and fairly mild - I was even able to leave my jacket in the van, rather than hauling it around the venue as I usually have to do.

Ready to do some looking and lots a bit of shopping

This is always a great show hosted by the Central Alberta Quilters' Guild. Lots of vendors, seminars, door prizes and, of course, many amazing quilts. While no one in my group won any of the door prizes, I did manage to bring home some treasures in the form of fabric, buttons and books. Luckily I brought my rolling tote or I would've had to make several trips to the van as the day progressed (not buying anything never seems to be an option).

After I finished my shopping (who am I kidding? I continued to shop until we left), I was able to view the quilts at the show. Since you couldn't be there with me, I'll give you a sample of the artistic creativity that was on display.

My Love for Thee by Annette Johnston, Red Deer

Forgotten Barns  by Wendy Rowledge, Erskine; Quilted by Joyce Barkley

Granny's Flowers Collection by Dara Tomasson, Red Deer

Civil War Journals by Cheryl Whitten, Red Deer

Memories of Cassindra by Carroll Coates, Three Hills

Detail of Memories of Cassindra by Carroll Coates, Three Hills

Round Robin by Cheryl Yarmchuk, Rimbey

Standing Room Only by Mary Halls, Red Deer

Union Jack by Kathy Dunn, Red Deer County

This last quilt was based on a photograph taken by the quiltmaker and then the horses were painted on the fabric. Unfortunately, I didn't note the name of the person who made this quilt, so if you know who created this wonderful piece, please let me know.