In honor of Labor Day, marking the end of summer and a rest from your labors, here is some quilt-inspiration from an annual local garden/quilt show.
Sadly I did a poor job of documenting the names or makers of the quilts we saw (due in part to dodging scattered raindrops, and in part to keeping track of the 3 hoodlums I'd brought with me), but I'll mention the ones I do know. Top right is called Crossroads made by Ann Lewis.
The middle and top left quilt is called Vintage Rouge and made by Meridy Palmer.
Gerbera Daisy by Sharon Budge. Love it! Another great use for a Dresden/wedge ruler.
Left is Wash Day by Ann Lewis, center amazing applique and quilting by a talented quilter whose name I did not record, and bottom right is Higdon Camp by Ann Lewis as well. And you're probably familiar with that Union Jack quilt.
And my hooligans, who cheerfully came with me since their dad and older sister were at a football game. It helped that I could bribe them, knowing there would be ice cream available.
Happy day off!
Laura
The quilts are beautiful and I love how they're displayed in conjunction with the gardens. Thanks for sharing with us!
Esch House Quilts
Beautiful quilts! Kids and ice cream always worked for me 🙂 I used to joke that my girls didn't need lots of entertainment on vacations - just give them some ice cream and a swimming pool and they were happy 🙂
Rosa
Awesome quilts.Thanks for sharing!!
Cindy
Beautiful quilts, Amy- thanks for sharing!! Your kids are adorable!!:)
Mary
The best way to keep hooligans happy! we called it I-C-E-C. It didn't take long for our kids to learn what that spelled. Love seeing the Quilts outdoors. I'd choose to go to a quilt show anyday over a football game!
Melissa Baker
We say the same thing for ice cream. My kids are not old enough to spell, but just old enough to know we are talking about something they want to know about!
Jan
There isn't one I wouldn't take home if I could. Loved seeing these!
Debby
OH MY!!! What a wonderful way to spend a day, thanks for sharing!!
Lisa
I really enjoyed your share, thank you so much!
Nedra
I always enjoy seeing your pictures from the Garden Show each year. Thanks for sharing as much as you could with us.
pinksuedeshoe
I need to talk to you about going to said Garden Show next year. For reals. I've loved your pics for three years now! Time to go myself 🙂 Also, lets do lunch.
pasqueflower
What a great show! Thank you for sharing the photos. The Gerbera Daisy quilt is my favorite.
Maresca
Bellissimi quilt! Spettacolari!<br />Ciao.
Lara
Love this post! So many beautiful quilts!
Siobhán
What gorgeous quilts! Thanks so much for sharing the photos. Each quilt is amazing!
Ginette
Love quilt shows! Thanks so much for sharing! It must be so much fun to walk around outdoors and admire all of these amazing quilts!
Michele
Nice, nice. And I'm not above bribery either if I get to indulge in my favorite things.
diane
thanks for sharing these beautiful quilts
Missouri Gal
Love the quilts! Ice cream is a wonderful tool sometimes. 🙂
vintage grey
Oh, I always love seeing such beautiful quilts!! Thanks for sharing! xo Heather
Michele
These quilts are beautiful! Is there a pattern for the gerbera daisy quilt by Sharon budge? Or does she have a website?
Cari Skuse
I'm with Michelle! I'd love to know if there is a pattern for that quilt. Thanks for sharing all of those lovely quilts.
amy smart
I know Sharon - I will see if I can find out if there's a pattern.
Michele
Thank you. Amy! I look forward to your response!"
Michele
Thank you. Amy! I look forward to your response!"