Did you get to the PNQE this weekend?

The Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza took place this past weekend and I was fortunate to be able to attend. I suddenly found myself with Saturday free after a colleague needed a schedule shift so I was able to take a drive to the Oaks Expo center. I was surprised that it was not as crowded as I would have expected so I was able to take my time at each of the exhibitions and the vendors who had all kinds of quilty stuff!  Below are some of my favorite quilts from the show. 
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Since our dog goes to doggy daycare, I loved this quilt! I only wish that Floppy could take a bus to get there. Look at all of the different breeds!

Keeping with the doggy theme is this sweet chocolate lab in an exhibit called Secret Garden. Imagine finding this bunny in your garden? This was done with wool that was felted into place. Just adorable! (detail below)

Marilyn Belford is an amazing portrait artist and the exhibit was her legends of the Bible.  Miriam's Dance and Joseph Wept were two of my favorites. 

The Cherrywood Challenge was Storytime. This is a challenge that requires using only the Cherrywood dyed fabrics which have wonderful textures and colors. See if you can guess the stories being told in these quilts.

The first is one of my favorite books as a former Spanish teacher. The book is Ferdinand who is a bull who only wants to smell the flowers not fight in the bullring. The second one is the fabric version of the fabulous movie "The Princess Bride". True Love!  And the last two are from my favorite E.B. White book Charlotte's Web. What a great idea!

The pictures below are just a grouping of my favorites. The first is an underground railroad quilt. Beautifully done. Read the explanation that is next to it. 

I had a pleasant surprise at the show as well. A student from one of my happy villages classes submitted a patriotic village for a 250th birthday of the USA exhibit. 

I hope that I was able to give you a little glimpse into the show. Maybe next year you will have a chance to visit too. There is a fab quilt shop only about an hour or less away in Intercourse, PA: The Old Country Store as well as some other shops in the area. 

Hope that your fall is bringing you lots of sewing time and creative juices are flowing for you. 

Piecefully yours,
Trisha