Long Arm Quilter

 

Happy National Quilting Day!  An appropriate occasion to show you my new toy, a Voyager 17 long arm quilting machine.

The view from the other side, just because.

And just so you know, that quilt on the machine is already done and ready for binding!

Here is Matt helping to take the machine apart at it’s original home.  It was one of those times when the planets aligned, and I knew I should accept what was offered.  I wasn’t actively searching for a quilting machine, but a sewing machine store flyer that I got in the mail prompted me to look up some machines on the internet.  As long as I was there I decided to see if anything was available on Craig’s List, and there was my machine.

I have a pile of quilt tops just waiting to be done.  I have no ambition or confidence to quilt for other people.  Since I bought the machine used, and it’s a very basic model, I don’t feel pressured to always have something going on it and just plan to enjoy!

Moonlight Quilters Show

The day before the show, it started with an empty room and a forest of quilt stands.

Then the hanging of quilts began.

 

 

On the first day of the show,  Linda and Betsy greet you, take your admission fee, and sell you tickets for the raffle quilt and raffle basket.

Look at what you see right after you walk in the door.  The quilt on the right is mine, I made it a few years ago, but it’s never been in a show before.

And since I’m pointing out my quilts, these 4 small black and white quilts were done by members of my What Knots group, the tree on the bottom is mine.

From there it’s a random/eclectic mix of pictures of things that caught my eye.  Of course anything that’s bright…

Lovely white glove hostesses, Anara and Dana ready the show you around.  Any yes, Anara is wearing special yellow gloves that her sister made for her.

Suz’s amazing quilt, lots of detail and bead work.

A collection of black and white blocks from a guild block of the month project.

A pair of lovely quilts made for past Presidents of the guild.

Just one of the vendor booth, Yvonne and Patty had a wonderful selection of special items.

        

It was a great show, lots of amazing talent in the guild.