Fashionetta Quilt is Finished!

Work began on this quilt in the summer of 2010. I put it aside to work on other projects more times than I can count. I am happy to report that it is done. It is a gift for my daughter. I was flattered when she said she intended to have it placed in a shadow box to protect it. I hope this little quilt gives my girl many years of enjoyment. Previous posts show some of the individual blocks.

This quilt and the embroidery designs were created by Evy Hawkins of A Bit of Stitch.

Gone to Pieces

Last month, I attended the 7th biannual Quiltfest sponsored by the Hot Springs Area Quilt Guild. Two hundred amazing quilts were on display. Here are a few of my personal favorites:

Blue Birds for Conway by Reta Lawrence of Hot Springs

Seasons by Nell Osbahr of Hot Springs

Blossom Wreath by Laurel Oliver of Hot Springs Village

Heart and Home by By Nola Abraham of Hot Springs Village

Le Jardin (Anne Sutton) by Lou Ann Buell of Hot Springs Village 

Yankees in Atlanta by Shannon Young of Benton  

Stars and Shadows by Geannine Ott of Jacksonville  

The Blue Collection by Mary Jo Kurten of Hot Springs Village  

Blooming Hearts by Doris Oliver of Hot Springs Village
Good Morning Chicks by Wilma Blair of Hot Springs

Welcome to my Migraine by Shannon Young of Benton

Civil War by Nancy Philpot of Mena  

Night Bloom by Eddie Landreth of Benton  

Favorite Things by Geannine Ott of Jacksonville  

Pineapple Smoothie by Connie Partain of Hot Springs 
Pineapple Smoothie is my very favorite! I am usually drawn to reproduction fabrics related to Civil War quilts and 1930s reproduction prints, but this quilt is stunning!


Twenty-four vendors set up shop at the quilt show. I enjoyed browsing and shopping. I bought Anne Sutton's Le Jardin pattern set and two wool applique kits. I also entered to win a Bernina model 215 from Hickory Hill Quilts and Sewing Center of Hot Springs Village. I was elated when I later received a call from the shop telling me that I won!

This is me and Norma McKinnon, owner of Hickory Hill Quilts and Sewing Center. When she processed the transaction, she said, "I will ring up the machine at a 100% discount." Can't beat that deal!

I love this machine. I had admired it at the show and even attempted to pick it up by its handle to check its weight. I let go of the handle when I realized I shouldn't be lifting the machine off its display, but a representative of the shop lifted it for me and told me it weighed about 16 pounds -- perfect for classes. Later that evening, I told my husband about the machine. He recalled that my eyes sparkled when I described it to him. I still can't believe I won this wonderful Bernina sewing machine!