This week my travels took me to Milford, PA. It’s about a 3 1/2 hour drive from where I live. And the nice thing was…..it’s fall in Pennsylvania which means some beautiful colors on the trees. I taught for the Milford Valley Quilters Guild https://sites.google.com/site/milfordvalleyquiltersguild/home This is the third time I have been invited to teach for this wonderful guild. It’s always a good feeling to be asked back. One of the guild members started quilting with me a while back when she lived in Camp Hill, PA. Judy then moved to the Milford area and became very active with the guild. Judy brought two of her quilts to show and tell. The first one she started while taking my year long Baltimore Album classes. Here is her amazing finished quilt. I love it and greatly appreciate all the work that went into making this quilt. Judy is pictured on the right in this photo.
Then Judy showed another Baltimore Album quilt that she has started. She decided to use some nontraditional colors on her second undertaking. I love her choices. It’s good to break out of the box sometimes. I am so happy that Judy shared her quilts with us. They are indeed incredible. Judy said she is currently working on the borders for this project. I can hardly wait to see what she comes up with.
And I have two more photos to share from someone who purchased two of my patterns. The first one was made using my Magical Medallion pattern. Awesome! The maker is Terry Engleman from the state of Washington. Terry told me she won first place for applique and machine quilting awards for this one. I can see why.
Here is a great close-up photo to show the wonderful machine quilting as well as the great applique.
And then Terry also shared this photo of her finished project from my “Japanese Garden” pattern. Again, I am in awe. And check out all the ribbons. She won first in applique, Outstanding Machine Quilting and the President’s Award. Congratulations Terry. Very much deserved.
Here are some scenes from Pennsylvania during the recent week. The colors this year have been breathtaking.
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BOOK REVIEW
Because I had so many driving trips recently I was able to listen to Lee Child’s newest book “A Wanted Man”. What are the odds that our reoccurring character, Jack Reacher, would get himself into trouble again? Pretty good. I do enjoy this character. Reacher, who is known for hitchhiking, gets picked up by two men and a women and he knows right away there is something wrong. What are the chances that the two men are connected to the murder an hour down the road? Pretty good. All Reacher wanted was a ride to Virginia. There are some good twists and the book definitely held my interest. One of the reasons I enjoy Lee Child’s books also has to do with the reader, Dick Hill. He always does a great job reading audio books.
This week I am off for my annual trek to Houston for the International Quilt Association show. I’m certain I will have a lot to share with you when I return.