Monday, June 2, 2014

Thistle Quilt Guild show 2014

Good afternoon everyone and a beautiful day it is here on the east coast. On Saturday I was joined by my fellow bloggers and friends Linda and Lesley for the annual Thistle QuiltGuild quilt show . It was wonderful to have them and I sure enjoyed the show with them present . I took lots of pictures and so did Linda so be sure to check out her post . Today I will share just a few highlights and a few more tomorrow as typing is not easy or comfortable from the computer .Each year a viewers choice award is presented to the quilt receiving the most votes throughout the day , well I was so pleased when they announced this years winner as Becky Daley .Here is a photo of Becky along with our president Carol .
This lovely quilt has an even more special story . The embroidery of crosststitch was started by Becky's mother a number of years ago with the intention this quilt would be given to her granddaughter for her wedding gift , unfortunately she passed away before it was completed but Becky's sister took over and finished the embroidery and then the quilt was hand quilted by the HolyNameQuilters of which I am a member and so we truly enjoyed the quilting process and then Becky finished off the quilt just in time for her daughters wedding day . I mean how special is that , it brings tears to my eyes each time  I see it knowing just how proud Becky's Mum would be of this beautiful quilt she started so long ago. Here is a closer look ...

As you can see plenty of quilting which just makes the lovely embroidery pop . Congratulations Becky , an award well derserved !
How about this large quilt with a nautical theme .
Or some pretty hand aaplique .
Some wool work .
A lovely modern twist on hexies !

Love this string quilt , this quilt along with several others were on display and later this year several members of our guild are donating bed quilts to a veterans hospital .Unfortunately mine is on hold until this ^&*# cast comes off .
Some scrappy goodness :-) 
I think I will stop for now and tomorrow will share a few more photos but I do have just one more photo to share as tomorrow things are about to change around here .

See that , tomorrow it comes off if all is well,so send some positive vibes my way as I REAALLYYYY want this gone :-0
Thanks for the visit ,I always love having you stop by . Enjoy your day .
 hugs Sheila
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23 comments:

  1. JeannekeJune 2, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    What a treasure Becky's quilt is!
    I think it was a golden quilt guild quilt show!
    Sending ultra positive vibes across the seas, with a big Dutch hug,

    Jeanneke.

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  2. Vroomans' QuiltsJune 2, 2014 at 4:18 PM

    I love quilts with a story - and a terrific story with a happy ending. Oh, yes, fingers, toes, legs, and eyes crossed for you.

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  3. Pauline GJune 2, 2014 at 5:53 PM

    Some lovely quilts by your guild friends. Lots of vibes being sent that you get your cast off!!

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  4. JeanetteJune 2, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    Becky's quilt is a beautiful treasure for sure. Lovely quilts at the show. Hoping that cast comes off. Hugs,xx

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  5. KaHollyJune 2, 2014 at 6:17 PM

    So sorry I couldn't join you. Thanks for taking such good pics. Good luck tomorrow!!

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  6. FionaJune 2, 2014 at 6:54 PM

    lovely quilts... and a gorgeous winner with a great story.... all the best with the cast removal... celebration time!!
    Hugz

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  7. tink's momJune 2, 2014 at 7:34 PM

    Oh Sheila, I'll say a prayer that tomorrow is wonderful day for you.

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  8. AnonymousJune 2, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    oh Sheila thankyou for sharing these awesome quilts and sending lots of vibes your way for your hand,take care.xx

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  9. CathJune 2, 2014 at 9:49 PM

    Hello Sheila, thank you for the virtual quilt show....love looking at all that eye candy! I was just wondering the other day how your arm was healing so definitely sending good vibes your way.

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  10. LesleyJune 2, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    It was an awesome show and so nice that you could host our visit! Good luck tomorrow...thinking of you!

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  11. LindaJune 2, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    I will be thinking of you tomorrow too. Get that @#&* thing off!

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  12. JoannaJune 3, 2014 at 12:09 AM

    I love seeing those amazing quilts. Those quilters have talent and patience. Positive vibes coming your way.

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  13. Needled MomJune 3, 2014 at 12:28 AM

    That embroidered quilt is so touching and beautiful as well. Thanks for sharing all of the lovely work with us.

    Sending good vibes on the cast removal tomorrow.

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  14. JanetJune 3, 2014 at 12:29 AM

    Looks like the show was lots of fun and wonderful quilts to look at. I have missed seeing you lately and didn't know about your broken wrist. Rats!! I hope you get your cast off soon!

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  15. In stitches and seamsJune 3, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    those are some lovely quilts... and your hand looks like the swelling has come down some..... soon you will be able to use those little digits again.
    good vibes as well as hugs and in stitches

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  16. MelodyJune 3, 2014 at 3:06 AM

    Thank you for sharing these beautiful quilts. Hope that you 100% recovered very very soon.

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  17. UnknownJune 3, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    Thank you for this fantastic virtual quilt show!!!
    Good luck tomorrow dear Sheila :)

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  18. LinJune 3, 2014 at 8:53 AM

    Lots of positive thoughts and prayer coming your way. A lovely quilt collection Sheila and I love the story of the wedding quilt. How special is that! Good luck. xx

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  19. Egléa SennaJune 3, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Estas colchas são maravilhosas! Dificil escolher a mais bonita. a primeira com sua história e significado é de tirar o folego.
    Este pulso...este pulso... meus votos para que ele fique livre das talas breve. Meus pensamentos e vibrações positivas.
    Um abraço!
    These quilts are wonderful! Difficult to choose the most beautiful. the first with its history and meaning is breathtaking.
    This wrist ... This wrist ... my wish for it to be rid of soon splints. My thoughts and positive vibes.
    Hugs!

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  20. quiltmaniaJune 3, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Becky's quilt is a real treasure! Thanks for sharing the story of such caring quilters making this quilt. Hope the cast is off and you are ready to roar again.

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  21. Storybook House QuilterJune 3, 2014 at 4:37 PM

    Thanks for sharing the quilt show with us. Amazing work! My fingers are crossed that the cast comes off, your fingers and wrist warm up and your quilting begins. Love, Lynda

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  22. Storybook House QuilterJune 3, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing the quilt show with us...such amazing work. I've crossed my fingers that your cast comes off, your fingers and wrist warm up and your quilting begins! Love, Lynda

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  23. Jo FergusonJune 4, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Becky's quilt is stunning. I love that you had a "hand" in it. As I'm writing this, I already know you didn't get that @#$@@ cast off. Here's to hoping for a fast few weeks before your next appointment.

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