A more pressing engagement

A more pressing engagement
A more pressing engagement

The Embroiderer’s Guild of America has a chapter in Charlotte. They meet the fourth Wednesday in each month. That should’ve been tonight. I checked the time and location and considered going, but my daughter, Adrianne, called and said PJ wanted Nana. I feel a little ill at ease just showing up at a meeting where I know no one, anyway. I think I’ll email the president and ask her for more information.

I wonder if a needlework group would go off at home in Wilkesboro. I’ve been thinking about that, too. I may post an inquiry on facebook and see what happens.

Quilt Show Favorites!

Quilt Show Favorites!
Quilt Show Favorites!

I attended the Forsyth Piecemakers and Quilters Guild Show last Saturday. Here are a few of my favorite quilts. I’ll add more and commentary a little later. This Carolina Lily was my personal favorite. It won “Best Hand Quilting.”


This purple starburst quilt won “Best of Show.”


Several of the quilts I liked were appliqued:

I love chickens!

Stitch-opedia!

Stitch-opedia!
Stitch-opedia!

This just in from BOMC2:

It’s a keeper. I learned something by just leafing through it: Stumpwork (raised, 3D embroidery,) was traditionally used to embellish the costumes of Spanish bullfighters!
Ole!

Here’s my old go to, however: