I went to the Pajaro Valley Quilt Association 30th Annual Quilt Fair last weekend. It was a wonderful break from working on the house — and, well, life. This is a small show — only 7oo+ quilts rather than the thousands that I saw at the big quilt show in October. I didn’t see enough bird quilts to do an entire posting of them this time. Quilts are works of art that can keep you warm or can decorate your walls. I have dabbled in the world of quilting and will return to it someday but I love seeing the quilts at a show.
Sea Siren Sendoff, artist: Rhonda Babu
Sugar Skulls, artist: Alexandra Burg
Close up of skulls
My Friendship Quilt, artist: Patsy Rice
The Colors of Acadia, artist: Chris Lewis
Raven’s Choice, artist: Laurel Turner
(We’ll ignore the fact that they clearly aren’t ravens! 🙂 )
Feathered Friends, artist: Anne Tokarz
Close ups of Feathered Friends:
Lisa’s Wedding Quilt, artist: Madeline Zaun
Tranquility Bay, artistt: Roz diNatale
My favorite part of the show is the Quilt Auction:
I don’t remember the auctioneer’s name but his helper is called “Sleepy.” They are livestock auctioneers and donate their services to the quild each year to do this. The quild raises money for good works through this auction. It’s so much fun. Many people have never been to an auction like this before and have to learn — sometimes the hard way — that waving at a friend in the middle of an auction is akin to bidding on a quilt! I couldn’t stay for the whole thing but I enjoyed what I did see.
Gorgeous!
Sea Siren Sendoff- unbelievable!
Sugar Skulls- ….not my thing
My Friendship Quilt- very cool
The Colors of Acadia- I WANT IT
Raven’s Choice- cool, but too bad they’re not ravens
Feathered Friends- LOVE IT
Lisa’s Wedding Quilt- makes my eyes wiggle
Tranquility Bay- I have just the spot to hang it.
So bummed I missed it. I hope next year there’s no conflict with Stitches!
Those are some incredible works of art. I really love the Tranquility Bay one. Wow! And the whimsy of Feathered Friends is so much fun. Thanks for showing us!
Quilters and Knitters… they all amaze me. And dancers, too. (Alex Trebeck: Name three things Wende wishes should could do well.)
I’m amazed. The sea life attracts me. It belongs in my “tropical fish” theme bathroom.
These are beautiful. Trixie said I should take a look. I love eye candy. Thanks for sharing
Wonderful pictures. Isn’t it amazing how much talent is out in the world. Come to my blog – I just got back from the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival in Virginia – have a slide show.
Thanks for sharing!