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Justin and I had a free day and so we took a drive to the Shiloh Military Park near Savannah, TN. This US Civil War battlefield was the site of the worst battle in US history (up to that date). The total number of casualties during this two-day battle (April 6-7, 1862) was more than the total casualties in ALL previous US battles combined - including the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Mexican War.

I had a personal reason for going. My great, great, great grandfather, Enoch Tims and his family owned a farm on the battle site. I'm trying to do research to determine some of the family facts. The battle of Shiloh was named for the Shiloh Church, a landmark where one of the Generals of the North, set up camp. The church was severly damaged during the battle - then destroyed and it is reported that some of the logs were used for firewood and foot bridges. I also understand that Enoch Tims was a preacher, I'm hoping to find some sort of connection - even if he was not the preacher of the Shiloh Church. Ironically, Shiloh means, "place of peace." This church is a replica of the original Shiloh Church.

In the video you'll meet and inspiration to us all - Barbara Newman and her winning quilt.

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Eleanor , or El, to her friends had a virtual tent city in Paducah for quilters to enjoy - tent after tent with fabric bargains notions, tools and toys. In addition she had daily revival meetings - of the quilterly kind! In Series 3 Eleanor teaches Alex & Ricky how to strip.  Subscribe here.

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Keep your supplies ready to go. A tool or tackle box makes a wonderful carryall for scissors, rotary cutter, pins, marking pencils, and other quilting necessities. Another alternative? A lightweight, plastic cosmetic case is relatively inexpensive—and colorful too.

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Check out Pat's little ittie-bittie quilt! It was simply perfect and the judges thought so also. The pieces were appliqued by machine blanket stitch. Congratulations to our friend!!!!

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Following the seminar, and the hard work of packing up, a lite snack was in order for a bit of fortification.

The Ricky Tims Super Seminar in Paducah ended on Tuesday - the same day as the awards presentation. I wanted to give you all the excitement of the awards before posting this fun video which followed the seminar. Our wonderful British quilt volunteers were VERY brave as you will soon see.

Then up came the WAGS - five quilters from the Memphis area of Tennessee. Many small groups of quilters have clever names. What do you call your special group of quilting friends?

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Have you ever been to Paducah? If so, what was the best part for you.........................?

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Without your sewing machine would you have come to no good end?

Click on the Sewing Machine to find out.

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As mentioned in the previous blog -Paducah doubles in size during quilt show. That is a lot to handle for ANY town. But the folks get organized and vendors come in from all over and the locals have it down pat - it is a sight to behold!

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Who is this excited quilting celebrity? Why it's none other than... oh yes, see Episode 109

The exicitement is electric in Paducah. One of the best parts of being here is seeing old friends and meeting new ones. The reception following the awards presentation is one of those places where faculty, sponsors, and the AQS team gather for the first time.

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We just finished a Super Seminar prior to THE BIG SHOW - What a fabulous group of folks. Many of YOU were there (roll call please). I have to report  that this city is gearing up for quilters in droves - the town will double it's size! All stores decorate their windows with quilterly items. However, it was not a quilt that caught my attention.