Just back

Just back from Quilt Odyssey in Hershey PA! What a wonderful show..the quality of the quilts was beyond my imagination..there were some very talented quilters represented here in traditional and art categories. I was especially pleased to read in artist statements that the quilters found it necessary to spend 2-5 years on quilts in order to achieve the level of quality in design, piecing and quilting. So many times I see shows and the comments lean toward how fast quilters can make something!

BBD Creations had a good show but you can tell the economy is catching up with the quilt industry. Many of our customers were weighing purchases and taking mementos of the show as opposed to buying for future projects, stash building or splurging. Again, going back to utility and focused quiltmaking. There was everything from Gammills to wool to hand-dyes to bling represented at this show. I would highly recommend the show to anyone who can make it.

The five day vending spree also allowed Bonnie and I to catch up on some new designs. We have some exciting things coming out for Houston this Fall and the Spring Shows in Florida and Chicago..stay tuned!