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What started out as a picture of Alex's Rose of Sharon quilt that was featured in "Beautifully Quilted", ended up being a lesson in photography-or rather a lesson in what not to do.  Notice that low brightness brings out the quilting better.  I have a whole lot of questions to ask Gregory Case now that I tried to do close-ups of quilting stitches.  As always, if it has to be done right for contests, magazines or hanging, use a professional.

The next quilt coming out of the armoire is one Alex bought on Ebay.

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This is the last of the quilts made from blocks given to Alex by famous quilters. Again, it was Margaret Miller that so wonderfully put the quilts together.  The middle picture is by Charlotte Warr Andersen.  Her website is http://www.charlottewarrandersen.com/.  it is always fun to check up on what she is up to.

Next we will finally get to Alex's quilts. 

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I heard that the wild Iris on the Cuchara Pass (about 15 miles up the road from La Veta, CO) were spectacular this year. It was predicted that they would be at their peak this past weekend. So, with camera in hand I took the journey to see what all the fuss was about. I was not disappointed. As you can see, the show they put on was absolutely amazing! I was surprised to see so many different varieties, including white and pale blue. These eight photos are just a sample of some of my favorites. I'm hoping to try printing them on fabric.

Beth Wheeler's show, Episode 211, has inspired many TQS members to try printing imagery on fabric - then quiltling it. If you were inspired by Beth's episode and you have added quilts to your profile page that feature digital imagery, let us know so we can go take a peek.

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I was intrigued by the block that looks like a face.  It just looked like a pieced block until I took the picture.  It's by Tammie Bowser.  Her quilt site is http://www.mosaicquilt.com/

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Here is another of the quilts put together by Margaret Miller of blocks from famous quilters. I'll put up one more later today.  I do need to remind you that these pictures were NOT the work of Gregory Case.

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Free Tickets Available
It's time to reserve your tickets for the next series of TQS tapings! Information regarding dates, guidelines, and policies for requesting tickets appears below. If you plan to fly, the Colorado Springs airport--one hour and 45 minutes from La Veta--is the best option (Denver is three hours away). Lodging in La Veta is VERY limited, but Walsenburg (15 minutes away) has several hotels. Pueblo, Trinidad, and Alamosa are larger cities with plenty of amenities, and each is about one hour from La Veta. For general information on La Veta, click here.

Twelve Shows

Dates: Thursday - Tuesday, September 4 - 9, 2008

Two shows are taped each day. Attendance for the entire day is required.

Cutoff date for requests: August 13, 2008 or when 'Sold Out'

1. Tickets are FREE and available only to TQS members (both Basic and Star). Tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. When requesting a ticket, you must provide your TQS screen name along with your first and last names.

3. If you are requesting tickets for someone other than yourself, you will need to provide their TQS screen name and first/last names along with your information at the time of request. (Non-members of TQS can join here.) Make sure all screen names are spelled correctly. Screen names not found in the TQS Membership database will not be processed.

4. Due to the overwhelming demand, tickets will be distributed for ONE day's attendance (two shows) only. You may request tickets for one additional day, but these requests will be honored only if space remains following the cutoff date.

To make your request for a free ticket, or to receive further information about tickets and our ticket policies, e-mail service@thequiltshow.com. If you are a quilt shop or quilt guild wishing to bring a LARGE group to the tapings, please contact Lilo directly at (719) 481-1757.

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Alex received blocks from many of the people she had the honor of working with.  Margaret Miller put them together and several wonderful keepsakes were created.  Here is an example of one of the quilts. 

Here are some of the names I could make out:

Jackie Robinson, Debbie Caffrey, Margaret Miller, Liza Prior Lucy, Kate Tegtmeier, Linda Long, Judy Severson, Barbara Garrett, Sandy Bonsib, Faye Labanaris, Carol Armstrong Debi Anderson, Jane Quinn, Kaye Wood, Clare O'Donohue, Dierdra McElroy, Robyn Pandolph, Becky Goldsmith, Lois Embree Arnold, Sharon Rexroad Ericson, Paula Reid, Nancy Eha, Sherry Reis, Joanie San Chirico & Billie Lauder

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Occasionally we have wonderful musicians come through town. Accoustic Eidolon was in La Veta last night and Kat Bowser (see Blog Archives, December 24, the concert) went with me to hear them. I just had to tell to our TQS members because their music is so wonderfully crafted and many of you would really enjoy it. Joe and Hanna are husband and wife and travel the world with their music. Hanna plays cello and Joe has a custom two neck, fourteen string guitar. We are very lucky to have had them return to La Veta for a house concert.

To hear their music and order it online check out the Acoustic Eidolon website. They also have a newsletter that goes out about once a month with their touring schedule - who knows, you just might have the opportunity to see them in your neck of the woods - and yes, that included foreign countries!

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Alex is leaving tomorrow.  I have decided to refold her quilts that are in the armoire in our bedroom.  I'll bet I could get some pictures for you.  By the way, you should never store your quilts in an armoire or any furniture where the cloth is touching the wood.  These quilts get moved a lot, but it is still not an excuse.

Alex's quilts are most often made for books.  She has spent her quilting life trying to teach the basics and bring new quilters into the fold.  I'll try to identify the books that go with the quilts, but this is just for fun. 

Keep your eyes open this week, as I will introduce some each day.

PS--Don't tell Alex.  Let's just keep this between us. --Capt'n John

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One of the biggest deals in livermore is the Rodeo - in fact, is the world's fastest Rodeo and this year it is 70 years old. When I was a little girl, on Saturday morning of rodeo weekend, we would head down town to be in the kiddies parade. We would dress as native Americans using a fringed, belted pillow case as our outfit, decorated with southwestern designs drawn in crayons. Now a days, the parade has elevated to another level. This morning John and I walked down town and snapped some images for you to enjoy - life in a small town USA. Does your town enjoy any annual celebrations?