Sharing more quilts from the star block exchange reveal.
Again, these are the results of a 2009 group challenge, among those of us who usually attend this particular retreat at Jones Mansion, to do something with the Variable Star block. I found out last weekend that the quilt was supposed to "suit the personality of the maker" but I never knew that as I was making and RE-making my own quilt. Was my quilt *ME*? I guess maybe it was.
I have a sinking feeling that I don't have photos of all the quilts, but I have to go with what I have.
From my friend Renee, the lover of tiny blocks and tinier triangles:
That one deserves a closer look:
Aren't they all fun? Yay to my quilting peeps.
The reveal was at the Saturday afternoon tea, traditional at this retreat. This "tea" included the fancy cocktails for which one participant is justly famous--on this occasion Spiced Pear Bellinis and Lemon-Thyme Cocktails--as well as a table full of beautifully presented hors d'oeuvres, courtesy of Lori, the proprietor of Jones Mansion..
Most meals chez Threadlines are definitely not like this, but it's sure fun to enjoy a such a spread occasionally.
10 comments:
Holy Smokes - I can't stand it - all those lovely star quilts and then the FOOD PHOTOS!!!
Wahhh and all I have for supper is a hamburger.
Thank you for sharing the challenge reveal. Those are beautiful quilts. I'm just blown away by the one with all the applique. Holy cow! That's a LOT of applique! Just awesome!
And the food looks pretty yummy too!
The quilts are all fantastic but then I love stars. The food and the coctails look so good, you all deserved to celebrate.
Wow, fabulous quilts as well as a fabulous feast? yummy
Well, I feel fortunate to know the producers of these wonderful quilts. I can't even pick my favorite. I'm sure they're even better up close and personal! This group has definitely taken "quilt retreat" to another level. I would be nice to think that some of this creativity and deftness of quilting ability would rub off on me! Congtats to all!
sue
Oh I love all the star quilts! But yours is wonderful. And the food is making me hungry!
I have just found your blog and have enjoyed looking through all of your photos - I love all the quilts
Karen
http://karensquilting.com/blog/
I love your quilt. I also greatly admire all the other quilts, but I must say though, how much I love the one with the applique, I would love to make it myself.
As to the food, it all looks like heaven!!
WV is latingle- how appropriate!
They're all gorgeous, but the ones with the Wild Geese and applique sashings are probably my favorites!
Fantastic quilts and inspiring work to get me back to my UFO's
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