Sunday, July 12, 2009

Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show - Part One

Welcome to Sisters, Oregon, home of the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show, the annual quilt show that completely takes over the town the second Saturday of July! Remember to click on a picture for a closer look.










One of my favorite parts of the quilt show was getting to meet and talk with some of the Gee's Bend quilters. Lucy Mingo, who made the quilt in the background, is the one in the orange jacket. I bought one of their books, and all six signed in the front of the book, and also by pictures of quilts that they or their mothers had made:
It was fun to see so many quilts featuring Kaffe Fassett fabric and/or patterns:















I loved finding this quilt, which features flowers fussy cut from a gorgeous piece of Amy Butler fabric. I have approximately 3 yards of the same fabric in a slightly different colorway, but have been hesitating about cutting into it. This is a wonderful way to showcase the beautiful, large flowers:

Don't forget to look at Part Two below.

With wishes, true and kind -- Joan
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9 comments:

  1. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsJuly 12, 2009 at 3:19 PM

    OH WOW!!! These are all incredible. What a fantastic way to see all these quilts. Thanks for sharing with us. xo

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  2. Dottie @ TadlafleurJuly 12, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Thanks for the photos.. I wanted to go but got stuck here in Portland. Someday i will get back to the show.
    http://tadlafleur.blogspot.com/
    Dottie

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  3. JanetJuly 12, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    You lucky gal to have seen this show and to meet the Gees Bend quilters. These quilts are so varied and colorful. I was in Bend years ago and visited Sisters Quilt shop. The fabric I brought was incorporated into jumper, one of my first quilt piecing projects.

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  4. ShelinaJuly 12, 2009 at 6:59 PM

    Thank you for taking us along to the quilt show with you. so many different beautiful quilts.

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  5. YvetteJuly 12, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    I am living vicariously through you! What a wonderful place to be. I hope to attend one day.

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  6. JanetJuly 13, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    Thanks for letting us share the show with you, I love all the quilts and the weather looks gorgeous. Gee's bend quilters and quilts must have been a big highlight.

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  7. MaryJuly 13, 2009 at 12:00 PM

    Thanks for posting all the pictures, Joan!!! There are a few I wish I had the pattern for. I know how long it can take to do this and I really, truly appreciate it!

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  8. Ann ChampionJuly 17, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    I didn't have a chance to sit and really look at your pics until just now. Thanks so much for posting them. They're great for inspiring new ideas!

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  9. JenniferAugust 15, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    amazing quilts!!!! thanks for sharing all the beauty!!!Jennifer Paganelli

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