These little checkered bears delighted me at the International Quilt Festival and they still made me smile when I pulled up this picture last night. Aren't they cute? They're rocking around the Christmas tree for sure! The fire is so delightful, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! I forgot to photograph the … Continue reading A bearry Christmas scene
Category: Quilts
Quilt storytelling part 1
In my last post I discussed the sense of touch and my compulsion to touch the ones on display at the International Quilt Festival as well as just about any type of textile I see. After seeing Suzassippi's comments I realized that I need to share the stories behind these quilts and more. I enjoy reading each … Continue reading Quilt storytelling part 1
The sense of touch
We are all familiar with the five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell. I discovered what an important role the sense of touch plays in my life while attending the 2015 International Quilt Festival last week. I spent Friday morning wandering around in the exhibits trying to see as many of the quilts as … Continue reading The sense of touch