September 30, 2013

Quilts In The Barn 2013

Quilts in the Barn 2013 is an annual event put together by Linda This year it featured Chintz and Dutch style quilts. I was there once before a few years ago. I should go every year because as my GPS tells me it's only 21 kilometers from our house. There were reproduction and antique quilts on display. Some quilts could not be photographed. It's interesting looking at the photos I took and the photos Carole took. It shows our preference of the kind of quilts we like or want to make. I will only add captions to some of them so enjoy!












 

Below are the antique blocks I bought from Mary and Joe Koval.


 

Four blocks and a single flower block plus a piece of vintage Chintz that I was told was from 1830! I also got a large piece of the Turkey red fabric from Quilted Crow. You can never have too much red! 


A better look at the Chintz piece. I will have to think carefully before I cut into it!


 

Here is a close up of the applique blocks. The stitching is really tiny. I love the fabric she used on the block as well. If you are asking what I plan to do with them, then I am asking myself the same question. Thanks Linda for bringing wonderful quilts to share with us. Your hard work is greatly appreciated. 

I had a great time at QITB, but only stayed long enough to see the quilts and a bit of shopping. Mr Notjustnat came with me so I didn't want him to have to wait too long. I took a picnic so we went off to have our picnic lunch by a running stream near by. Just as we packed up the sky opened and it poured. So we came back early for me the do my weekly cleaning! Someone has to do it!

Until next time
Nat

7 comments:

Nedra said...

Thanks for sharing pictures from the show. There were some wonderful quilts to view in there. Sounds like you had a nice day, rain and all.

Needled Mom said...

It looks like it was a wonderful show with lots of fabulous quilts. That vintage chintz is stunning. I can't wait to see what you do with the appliqué.

deanna7trees said...

fabulous images here and at your links. some really talented quilters. i so appreciate how you always share the places you visit for all of us to enjoy.

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

I lve the repro quilts and their colours Nat...great show! Shame it rained and you had to dothe housework then!

Peggy said...

Nat, I love the vintage chintz, it's gorgeous. Yes, I'd think long and hard before I could cut into it, too! Beautiful quilts at that quilt show. xx

Carole~Quilter on the hill said...

Great post Nat, I wonder what you will do with the blocks you purchased and that gorgeous chintz fabric? Thanks for linking back to my blog :)

Cathy @ CabbageQuilts said...

I was hoping to get there this year, but alas. So lovely to see these beautiful quilts through your eyes, thank you for sharing. xo

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