Sunday, 26 September 2010

Bearpaw and me.

So, today Bearpaw Jo and I attended the Scottish Quilt Championships in Ingliston in Edinburgh. We both weren't sure what to expect but wow! It was really, really good!! Loads of quilts for inspiration of all different types. It was hard getting good photos of them, though! The two that really stick in my mind are:

(Aurora Borealis by Patricia Robertson [and Jo!])

It looks like an amazing big afghan but when we got up really close?
It's loads of tiny, TINY hexagons!! All pieced by hand, obviously.

I loved this guy, though (we both did, actually!)
(Glorious Autumn by Frieda Oxenham)
Loads of batiks, minutely pieced and look!
Little seed beads and buttons all over!! I really loved this one.

Ooh, this was a favourite of Jo's.
I've totally not got a photo of the quilter's name - sorry!! I was doing so well. *pouts* Still, it was an extremely cool little string thing.
It was really nicely done. We also spent some *coughlotscough* money and left thoroughly knackered and happy.

Thanks, Jo! I had a ball - always nice when you're surprised by an event. Ooh, and for anyone wondering? Yes, Jo's new gaff is as beautiful as the pictures!!

P.S. Jo? I've totally lost my voice now!! I've just a squeaky croak left!!


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7 comments:

  1. Biff26 September 2010 at 22:00

    Oh me and the sis went yesterday! I loved the hexagony one too - it must have taken SO SO SO long to cut out the teeny tiny hexagons.

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  2. myBearpaw27 September 2010 at 11:37

    Thanks for the great post and a surprisingly decent photo of me! I hope you like the one of you that will be on my blog later! I was so exhausted when I got home I had to lie down! It was great fun and really inspiring, thanks for coming with me!

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  3. Isisjem27 September 2010 at 12:34

    How cool is that hexie quilt. The embellished batik quilt is pretty special too.

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  4. Rafael's Mum27 September 2010 at 15:45

    Ooooh you guys! I wish I could have been there with you!! But thanks for sharing the photos. It looks awesome!!

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  5. karen28 September 2010 at 02:18

    what is Jo's gaff?

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  6. Frieda Oxenham28 September 2010 at 13:13

    I've landed on your blog via Jo's and would like to thank you too for the very much appreciated comments on my quilt! And you've managed to take a great picture of the details too! Glad you enjoyed your visit to Ingliston.

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  7. Susan10 October 2010 at 15:59

    Gaff = home? Not in my book, arrrrgh! lol

    Beautiful, amazing quilts and 2 lovely ladies, too. I'm glad you had so much fun together!

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