Monday, March 5, 2012

Quilt Show a Huge Success


Betty Sue O'Dell's quilted day coat and her crazy quilt, in cottons.
In case you missed it (I think there can't be too many of you out there) here' some pictures from one of the special exhibits at the 2012 "Lebanon Quilt & Fabric Arts Show & Sale".

Betty Sue O'Dell's quilted evening wear in silks and velvet inspired by 19th century crazy quilts.

Detail of the evening coat complete with quilted evening bag

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Quilt Show opens 10:00 Friday

Ok. The 29th annual Lebanon Quilt & Fabric Arts Show & Sale is all set up now. I wish I had the time to make one of everything!!! Such gorgeous stuff.  The quilts are beautiful, the kits are fantastic. The button man is here and so is the lady who makes hand sewn band boxes. And the quilts, you must see the quilts!! 

While you are here check out the special exhibits on the top floor.  Wonderful collection of quilts and quilted clothing. And the antique samplers are super. How little 8 year old girls did such fine needle work is beyond me.

The Lebanon Council of Garden Clubs is selling chances for the quilt their members hand pieced and quilted. It is pictured below and is called "Nedra's Garden" in honor of Nedra Whittington who donated the fabric.  Nedra's collection of wonderful handmade quilts is one of the special exhibits.  You don't want to miss it. While you are in the Special Exhibit Gallery please consider purchasing lots of chances to win "Nedra's Garden".

"Nedra's Garden", win this quilt, $1.00 a ticket or 7 for $5.00


John's Birthday Party


John's Birthday Party 2012 left to right, John, Jenny, Jessica, Nancy, Rose, Rosemary and Lynley

Our Mr. Zimkus has a birthday this Friday, but since we will be in the middle of Quilt Show Madness this weekend, we always celebrate a few days before. Below is a picture from last year that looks almost the same ( a few different faces ) but we are all huddled at a table in the doorway between the Village Green and the front hall feasting on cake.  Behind John the Koisins company is busy building vendor booths out of pipe and drape.



John's Birthday Party in 2011, left to right Jessica, Vicky, Lynley, Rose, Kevin, John, Nancy, Marty


Today 30 some quilt and fabric arts vendors will descend on the museum and transform it into the Lebanon Quilt & Fabric Arts Show. Doors open Friday morning at 10:00 am. Admission is just $6 and includes the vendor show plus four special exhibits!  It's a beautiful show and one of the prettiest venues anywhere.  We hope to see you there.