50th Anniversary Red-White-Blue Quilt Exhibit

I was so happy to be able to go to Houston for this special 50th year exhibit! And I was thrilled that several of you entered quilts! YAY!

I took this photo from upstairs before the show opened. 

Waiting in line to enter the show.

Laurie's quilt from the Historic panel challenge. 

Little quilts made by 2 sisters.

My Chinese coin quilt made from an antique top. 

Jessalyn's basket quilt! Super cute!

Benjamin Biggs designed from Gayle Bomers antique green and red. 

JoAnne's gorgeous star quilt (on top)

Another beauty of JoAnne's!

This is the quilt they used for advertising. 

Donna's quilt in the center.

Love it!

So fun to see all of these quilts! 

Quilts, Friends and Community

I feel extremely fortunate to have been able to attend the International Quilt Festival several times. The quilts get me there but I'm usually so excited to see friends. Always new friends to be made as well!

I met Debbie when we volunteered for the education department in Houston. She is one of those friends you can pick up where you left off! Love her!

Here is Cecile D and her husband, Chris, from France. I knew she was coming but didn't realize she had a quilt in the show. I love that! Maybe a trip to Nantes next April for the show? Anybody game for that?

I had to introduce Laurie to Buc-ees!

The exhibit at the Texas Quilt Museum was amazing! The ladies were wonderful! 

Here are the 3 Lori's/Lauries!

Texas Quilt Museum, LaGrange, Texas. 

Many of you may have seen my facebook post with no story. 

Laurie needed a suitcase so we went to the nearest thrift store. They weren't open because they were preparing the weekly food pantry. I loved that they had meat, dairy and vegetables- but more than that what a heart they had for their community! 

Beverly showed us around the thrift store and told us how God spoke to her about her ministry. The resale store helps support Brookshire New Birth Ministries which is a Christ-centered women’s drug and alcohol rehabilitation center/half-way house. She has got a big, big heart.  We hugged, took a few photos, they prayed for our safety as we travelled and not once did we feel any division, like our media would make us feel. I mentioned it and she agreed wholeheartedly! Don't let what is going on around you dictate your feelings. Just love one another!

If you are ever in Brookshire, TX I recommend you stop and support this thrift store. (PS They found Laurie a suitcase!)

Laurie and I are making fun memories with our road trips!

Free drinks? Yes please. (Tennessee sour- never had that before)

Ann stopped me and said "I know you from online" I love that! Thanks Ann!

Cecile and I in front of her lovely quilt.

I was just listening to a podcast about healthy aging and one important key is friendships and community! I should live forever! hahaha 

I will be sharing some amazing quilts in upcoming blog posts!

 

Cast Your Vote!

This pattern is by Country Threads and is so darling! I started it and only have the words VOTE!

If you are an American citizen please vote. Our voices are heard at the ballot box. 

Even if you do not like either choice of presidential candidates (I'm in that camp actually) there are state and local issues that need to be voted on that are important.

Let's stay on the soap box and encourage every registered voter you know to cast a ballot!

 

International Quilt Festival and Road Trip

If you've been following my blog for any length of time you'll know that Laurie and I travel together. We will be meeting at the airport in Houston then having a bit of road trip fun before the quilt show in Houston!

I'm beginning to feel a little like Thelma and Louise! lol

This is our tentative road trip route. Let me know if you have intel of great antique shops or quilt shops we need to see. 

We will make our way back to Houston on Wednesday for preview night! This photos shows vendors but I like to see the quilts first!

Back in mid January I made this post encouraging readers to enter a quilt for the red and white and blue 50th anniversary special exhibit. 

Laurie entered a quilt

JoAnne entered a quilt

Jessalyn entered a quilt

I entered 2 quilts

And they were all accepted! I'm so excited to see them!

If you entered a quilt I'd love to look for it. Please let me know.

Let me know if you'll be at the show.