40th Annual Quilters Unlimited Quilt Show 2013 Part 1

I just spent some time catching up on my blog reading. You all have been busy stitching away! I've been absent for so long because my dad passed away two weeks ago. He was 83 years old so he had a good, long life. It was upsetting nevertheless. I spent much of that first week with my mom and our big family making arrangements, mourning his death and celebrating his life. I had two days to catch my breath and then it was time to set up the boutique for my guild's quilt show this past weekend. I'm still recovering! It was too much go, go, go for me. Lots of fun, but I think I overdid it. Sunday was our 29th wedding anniversary and Dave came to the show with me. There was plenty of coverage in the boutique so we had time to walk around. He took photos for me. I'd taken some on Saturday but they didn't turn out. I think something is wrong with my camera. Dave was a huge help with taking down the boutique. I had other help, too, but it was nice to have him around to do some of the heavy lifting.

Here is a shot of the boutique when we were almost done setting up.

And here we are Friday. I think this was taken early afternoon between the morning rush and the afternoon rush. Most people like to come Friday to find the best items. Most everything is made by members of the guild.

The show challenge was to make a red and white quilt. Here are some of my favorites-

The above quilts are from the 2012 show team block swap. Mine is on the left. The others, from left to right and top to bottom were made by Carole Marti, Anne Westerfield, Linda Jamrogowicz, Christine Prestenbach, Gen Meyer, Sandra Rees, Gayle Ropp, Dottie Dane and Jeri Borsi.

There were a few Gyleen Fitzgerald pineapple quilts in the show. I really need to finish mine.

 Itsy, bitsy piecing

 Looks like circular piecing but it's not.

 Want to get back to my schoolhouses, too.

 The quilting was fabulous on this one.

 Love the addition of pink. Obviously, the rules were loose. ; c )

I'll be back soon with more quilt from the show and I also have two finishes to share. Just need to get them photographed.

The hit of the show was the calendar put together by some ladies in my chapter (my guild has over 1000 members, broken out into 11 chapters in the northern Virginia area). It was a take off on the Calendar Girls movie.

I purchased a copy to give away. If you'd like a chance to win, leave a comment. It would also be nice if you are a follower.

Be back soon!