The Modern Quilt Guild is holding its second convention in Austin, Texas this week. QuiltCon 2013 was the best quilting experience ever, and I am thrilled to be returning to Austin for QuiltCon 2015. Leaving town for a few days is always an opportunity to finish up projects and line up what I want to work on next.
The final eight placemats for my house are finished. And so is one more Molly Market tote bag - I just can't keep my hands off of this comma fabric.
When I get home, the two projects at the top of the list are the two tasteful Backhawks quilts for the fathers of my Illinois great nieces. These will be red feathers against a black and grey checked background. The other project involves royal blue bridesmaid dresses. The bridesmaids want their dresses worked into a bed topper for their bride.
At Quiltcon 2015 I'm taking a full-day class in Sashiko Quilting with
Maura Ambrose, and I am most looking forward to the two half-day classes with
Yoshiko Jinzenji. Roommate Melissa went to grad school in Austin, and one day we are going to visit the LBJ library. One morning I have a pancake date with guildster Mimi who is no longer in Chicago and blogger buddy/hero Chawne. Several of my quilt besties are making the trek to Austin - so wonderful to share this whole experience with them.
