Apr 27 2009
Rubbing Elbows with Quilters
I had a very busy and fun time at the American Quilters Society Quilt show in Paducah, Kentucky. It was well attended and exciting to be amongst so many people who like to sew, feel fabric and appreciate quilts.
It was fun to actually meet the quilters who have become famous through their techniques and their books. We met Eleanor Burns, Kaye Wood and Helen Squire.
Eleanor is known for her Quilt in A Day techniques. She revolutionized the way quilts are made. “Quilting techniques that replaced scissors and templates with rips and strips, bringing rotary speed to patchwork.” Quote from the Eleanor Burns website.
Kaye Wood is known in the quilting world for her star techniques. Her templates make piecing together a difficult quilt one of ease. My sister bought her book and a couple of her templates. I can’t wait to see what she makes.
We went to a luncheon with Helen Squires. After many years working for the AQS, she retired from writing her popular Q & A column, Dear Helen. She now travels as a quilt teacher, quilt pattern designer, auctioneer and guest lecturer. She is quite a character and we enjoyed her show. She is the author of Quilting UFO’s, a book that helps quilters figure out what to do with all those unfinished projects. Helen actually lives in Paducah!
5 Responses to “Rubbing Elbows with Quilters”
I’m glad to hear that you had a good time and that you made it there and back safely. I hoped you learned lots, although I can’t imagine your beautiful work getting any better!
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Glad you had a fun and exciting time. I can’t wait to see what you make next!
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Quilting takes so much time. But the end product is soooo rewarding!
Oh that would be cool. Always wanted to go to paducah… Jealous!
What a great time it sounds like you had. I really want to try quilting some time. Okay, I have started two quilts in my life. Maybe I should say, I would like to finish a quilt some time.