I haven’t been to the Minnesota State Fair in more than 10 years and after going this year with both of my daughters, I remember why! But I’ll go ahead and save my rant observations about that for another day. You’re welcome!
One of my very favorite things at the fair (other than Sweet Martha’s cookies and the french fry stand) is the craft building. Shocking, I know! I’m always amazed at how talented people are – especially the quilters. There was one particular quilt that I fell in love with. It was made with 100’s (maybe 1,000’s) of 1 1/2 squares from 1950’s reproduction fabric.
Forgive the through-the-glass-camera-phone photo of this gem – you and I both know it doesn’t do it justice and seriously, what is with the 3rd place ribbon? I can’t imagine why they’d keep it behind glass anyway – maybe to keep us jealous fair goers from drooling all over it? Yup! Makes perfect sense to me. Talented Quilt Maker – this is a blue ribbon in my book.
So now, here I am trying to talk myself OUT of making one of these beauties. Can anyone help me, please? Pretty please? I didn’t think so. My own version will be on the way soon, but do us both a favor and don’t hold your breath for the unveiling…something tells me it could be a while! Sigh….
Gorgeous quilt! I’d need a quilt along group to keep me focused on the finish line.