Buggy Barn Quilt Show

Mom and I went to the wonderful

Buggy Barn Quilt & Folk Art show

in Reardan, Washington.

This is the wonderful Buggy Barn quilt shop.
I will just let the pictures do the talking...

 It started at 10am.  We were 20 min. early.

This is the view of the cars in front of us.

And the cars behind us...

We didn't have to wait a long time,

though when waiting for a quilt show,

it does seems like forever.

Now quilts...

 That's Mom saying, "Look how they..."

This is the second barn that 

they use as a sort of annex during the show.

There was a shower that came through as I was

taking the picture so it's a little dark.

By the time we made it around the barn, 

the sun was shining.

Even quilts on the old water tower base.

Folks are usually pretty nice at quilt shows,

but this was exceptional.  It seemed as though

all of the attendees were as courteous as

the great families that hosted the event. 

I wasn't sure what to expect.

There was a great basket weaver,

wood work, metal work, and several

vintage style booths.

I kinda forgot to take pictures when we were 

looking around at the booths.

I did get one of this great little wagon.

After the rain, I was trying to shade my lens with my hand

(also in the picture) from the sun.

This was probably the most unique 

show I have attended.

It was a beautiful day in spite of the shower

in the morning.

I can't imagine the work that went in to putting

all of this together as

they had to wake up early in order to 

hang quilts the day of the show.

Due to the sketchy weather,

I am guessing they took them down

and re-hung them Sunday morning.

All I can say is

"Job well done!"

If you ever have the opportunity to attend,

I would highly recommend it.

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches

Serious Problem

Okay, so here's the problem.  I have these things that are needing to be done like laundry, floors, lawn, etc.  You know the kinds of things that I am talking about right?  Weeeell, we went to a couple of quilt shops yesterday, and now in addition to what I am already working on, I have new fabric beckoning me to come play.  How ever does one put her needle down?  I couldn't handle the pressure.  I went and cut some blocks for a cathedral window quilt I am planning on doing - 396 background blocks using 25 yards of fabric - yikes.  The fun part will be post ironing stage when I actually get to sew.  I also got a couple of other pieces just for hoots and giggles - like this one. 

Isn't it wonderful?  And, notice the naughty fella in the background taking a peek.  I just loved it, have no idea what I will do with it, but loved it still.  Here's a little closer shot.

I did go out and mow the lawn and will soon begin laundry, but had to get some fabric time in.  I think between loads, I have a couple stitches to put in place:) So, I was thinking - no laughing, eh go ahead and laugh, because I came up with a few indicators that it's time to set the needle down:

It's time to stop stitching when...

*you can't look out the window and see the children playing in the yard, because the grass is taller than they are.

*your laundry pile it taller than your fabric pile.

*on your phone under emergency contacts, it has the number to your local quilt shoppe.

Heehee

If you can think of more, please leave them in comments so we can all read them.  I love to hear from you.

Many Smiles & Even Stitches