I worked on my Hawaiian Slide Show quilt on the weekend. There are a total of 7 rows in this quilt so after completing 4 rows I am just past the half way mark. This quilt is up on my design wall and I am committed to finishing it to the flimsy stage before taking it down. I just know if I remove it from the design wall before it is a finished top, it will likely end up on the UFO pile.
I finished piecing the quilt kit that I purchased at last weekend’s quilt show. This quilt is called, Sunrise Silhouette and I found it at Fibre Expressions Quilt Shop’s booth. (www.fibreexpressions.com)
The colours in this one fit perfectly with my wall colours.
I was inspired to take out a wool candle mat kit after our last quilt guild meeting and finish it.
During our March Quilt Guild meeting, we enjoyed a trunk show from Uschi Greiner of Wool Penny Rugs.
Pattern source: Bareroots
Today I took my parents into Vancouver. Dad had a specialist appointment first thing Monday morning. With the traffic and constant road construction, we have found it easiest to head into the city the night before and stay at a hotel. This is by far the least stressful way of dealing with travel to the city. On the way into Vancouver, we stopped in Delta at the Boundary Bay Quilters’ Guild show.
This cat quilt was my favorite quilt of the show. 
This lime green Hawaiian themed quilt was my second favorite. I love the mix of traditional Hawaiian applique on the border and the pieced pineapple blocks in the center. 
There was a huge display of bags and purses. I am always looking for new bag ideas. This grommet bag made from recycled blue jeans.
These table centers were favorites of my Mom’s. The guild had these on the tables in their tea room. Does anyone know what this pattern is called?
There were lots of vendors at this show. I bought a cute little pieced chicken quilt kit. Stay tuned for pictures of that one.
I have my ticket! I am thrilled and excited to be attending the Ricky Tim’s seminar scheduled for August 8, 2013 near my home. A local quilt shop is sponsoring this event.
From the website of, A Great Notion:
Ricky Tims has successfully blended two diverse passions into one very unique and interesting career. His skills as a pianist, composer and producer have been evident by the thousands who have heard his music. His success as a quilter is equally significant.
Ricky is known in the international world of quilting as a best-selling author, enthusiastic and encouraging teacher, an award-winning quilter, fabric designer, and a talented and spellbinding speaker. His innovative and entertaining presentations feature live music and humour combined with scholarly insights and wisdom. His quilts have been displayed worldwide and are highly regarded as excellent examples of contemporary quilts with traditional appeal.
Ricky has made quilts that have won numerous international awards. He was recently named as one of The Thirty Most Distinguished Quilters in the World. In 2009 he was selected (in a three-way tie) by the readers of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine as The Most Influential Person in the Quilting Industry.
Ricky is passionate about quilting, and is delighted to share his experience and enthusiasm with quilters of every level of expertise. He is challenged by creativity in all forms, and encourages individuals to cultivate self-expression, reach for the unreachable, and believe in the impossible.
Ricky is making his first visit to Canada in several years and A Great Notion is thrilled to sponsor him on one of only four stops across the country.
