Sensory overload, and going overboard (again.)

Wow, what a Saturday I had. I took me until last night to get the photos I needed for this post good to go, if that gives you any indication!

This past Thurs-Sun was the 3rd annual Denver National Quilt Festival, and my second year going.  If anything this year was even better than last.  (Except that I didn't get to meet up with Deb or Fran this year...  But I did go with Charlotte from my quilt group, and run into several old friends).  There are so many amazing quilts to view, between the actual competition entries and the various shows, that it's darn near overwhelming.  To share the experience with all y'all, I took a few (131) photos...  If you want to see some of the most amazing eye candy ever, go here.

And prepare to be amazed. I have details on some but not all of the quilts in my own files- feel free to ask if you want more info. The most efficient way would probably be to leave a comment on the actual flickr page of the quilt you're interested in.

In the interest of brevity, I'm only going to show my absolute favorite piece right here. Meet Pat, Quilting Goddess.

She's amazing! There are close up detail shots in the Flickr set... you've got to check her out!

And of course, there were also vendors- though less than last year.  This year had more quilts to admire than things to buy, wehich, judging by how much I bought anyway, was probably a damn good thing!

I started with this lovely African basket, intended to hold knitting WIPs at home.

It was empty when I bought it. but not for long! It made a great shopping basket! See?

Gulp! Here's the majority of the contents.

And my favorite pile of half-yards from the day:

I also bought 2 patterns and- a hat. A fabulous hat. The best hat ever. Made from recycled men's suits and ties.  And some X-rated fabric.  I kid you not.  Click here if you dare, but not if you are easily offended.  For a hint as to the content, a portion of the proceeds goes to prostate cancer reserach...  2 of those are for me, one for a friend.  And I made certain to get the store's ordering info, if anyone wants some.  Just let me know- I left the card at home, but can email you the details later.  Now, to keep haunting the mailbox for my Doll quilt Swap 3 piece! 

Comments

[P-la]

Hee-hee!!! That fabric is funny!!!

I glanced through your quilt photos, amazing! I can't wait to have some time to look at them individually! Thanks for sharing them with us!

[Lemon Tree Tami]

WOW and wow again! That's one amazing quilt that you've shown us. It looks like you had a fantastic time at the quilt show. :-)

[LauraJ]

I dared Lol. :D I didn't know you were that kind of girl! Skanky carpets and Xrated fabrics! Am I visiting the right blog? :-P
Loving that quilt goddess!

[Cheryl]

I have some of that black and white batik too. Just used it on the baby quilt too. Very precious fabric and I wish I could remember where I bought it!
PS You are a naughty girl... can't wait to see THAT quilt!

[Jan Andrews]

I never miss Mancuso's Pacific International Quilt Festival--always a great time!

[Jacquie]

All I can say to those purchases...SHAZAM!

[Mary-Frances Main]

Totally cool! I love shopping! :)

And the fabric is great...it's not THAT bad! hee hee! And for a good cause.

[MichelleB]

Okay, I want to see the hat!

[Malagueta]

Wow, I have the exact same basket. I used it to bring about 4 dozen muffins to work this week. It's so handy! Intriguing goddess quilt.

[Angela]

What fun goodies. And I'm still chuckling over the x-rated fabrics. Too funny! Love your Mom's monkey socks too. Those are high up on my list of to-do projects. I have three I need to finish first though before I even THINK of casting something else on!

[Carol E.]

Do we get to see the fabulous hat? That x-rated fabric is something else! What do you plan to do with it?

[Ruth]

Wow, love the bag and the goodies inside it, and the x-rated fabrics lol

[Shelly]

THAT is GREAT fabric!