This is the fourth year of the hop, and my fourth year participating. I have to say, this year I saw more creativity than ever in the shop quilts. Truly, each one was totally unique. A couple of the shops really went out of the box and created some awesome displays (Two Thimbles in Bellingham actually asked local fiber artists to create their blocks). And, of course, there were some wonderful traditional-style versions as well. I took pictures of all of the quilts to share:
If you go to the album, I've posted comments with a little bit of additional information. The pictures really do not do some of these quilts justice.
And, of course, what is a shop hop without happy loot?
I splurged a bit this year. But, I actually have a plan for all but one of these fabrics. So only one is actually going directly into "stash." Now I just have to get sewing and put those plans into action.
I love me a happy shop hop!
I was trying to guess what was the stash fabric. Is it the blue flower print?
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing to me how different colors can change a pattern soooo much.
fun and creative quilts from the shops.
ReplyDeleteNice buy. Wonder what you will do with the rick rack!