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I’m back from the Minnesota Quilt Show and had a wonderful time! I wanted to blog while I was there, but I forgot my “cords” bag. What was in it?? Only the cord to hook my camera to my computer and the battery charger. I was able to take a few photos before my camera battery died. Now that I’m home, I can grab the photos and post them.
I had a wonderful time visiting Rochester, Minnesota, seeing the show and with the students in my classes.
My classes were the best. My camera ran out of battery before I could take many photos, but I did capture this one.
One of my students (Peggy, was this your fabric??) brought in this wonderful tie-dyed fabric. After we made some blocks, I played with the cubes and used the fabric as a background. We loved the effect and had to take a photo! The cubes are from different peole in the room. It all worked so well and looks fantastic.
The Show was absolutely filled with quilts. There were three rooms filled with beautiful quilts. I took some photos of my favorites while I still had some battery left.
I love scrap quilts and this Friendship Star quilt is lovely. The play of light and shadow is perfect.
Of course, the hexagon is one of my favorite shapes. This quilt is very cool! Wish I had a close-up.
Another scrap quilt, all done with warm colors. The illusion of depth comes and goes. I love it!
I must be wishing for fall! I loved the leaves in this quilt. It looks like a fall day with leaves falling from the trees. Nothing like a walk in the woods in a beautiful fall day.
Have you ever seen a “Quilt on a Stick?” A great idea and a wonderful auction idea!
Everything is packed and shipped, my clothes are almost packed and soon, I’m off to Rochester, Minnesota for the Quilted Jewels, the 30th Annual Minnesota Quilters Quilt Show. I’ve taught there in the past and have had a great time. I always enjoy my visits to Minnesota!
I’ll be teaching
The show is always wonderful and I can’t wait to see the vendors! If you are a blog reader, be sure to say hello!
Yup, that’s right. Hollywood, right here in Tennessee!
Last month, the new Hannah Montana movie was shooting in our town.
When we moved here 18 years ago, we fell in love with the southern charm, the rolling hills and our small town. Our town has a traditional courthouse square, with stores surrounding it. Part of the film was shot around our courthouse and the square.
Our Courthouse Square
I decided to wander into town several times during the filming. Nope, I was not interested in spotting Miley Cryus or in getting her autograph. However, I was very interested in seeing a major motion picture being filmed!
After arriving on the set, which included several city blocks, I stationed myself to watch the action. When I arrived, many of the extras were on their marks, waiting for their cue.
Extras on their “marks”
I guess the scene included rain, since the prop crew kept wetting down the street. It was 85 degrees, so the water was evaporating almost as soon as they put it down.
Oh looked, it rained!
It was interesting to see the “new” businesses that appeared for the movie. Apparently, we needed an Italian restaurant, a shoe store, a music store, a hardware store and a real estate office downtown. While we really do have all these things in our town, it would be nice to have them all together just off the square. I had to take a photo for our “Disney downtown.” Too bad it is not real.
Disney Downtown
It was fascinating to watch all the activity.
Setting up a shot
We can’t wait to see the movie next year. It will be fun to see our hometown on the big screen.
My husband Rick and I have been working on some video clips for our web page and for You-Tube. He is my resident “geek” and helped me put everything together. (Actually, he did most of it!) Currently, we have three clips on our web page.
Piecing tips and illusion tricks from my book: Celtic Pieced Illusions. Click here to view on YouTube!
More Illusion tricks and piecing tips from my book: 3-D Fun with Pandora’s Box. Click here to view on YouTube!
Piecing tips and the Illusion of Transparency from my pattern: Transparent Stars . View on our website.
I’m looking forward to my visit with Quilter’s Guild of Indianapolis tomorrow and Friday.
I’ll be presenting my “Quilts of Illusion” lecture on Thursday evening.
On Friday, I’ll be teaching my “Patchwork Illusions” class.
See everyone soon!
