Sauder Quilt Show

Don't forget the Sauder quilt show that is coming up next week, May 2-6, 2012. You can get a lot of ideas by attending a quilt show. Check out color combinations, patterns, quilting designs and workmanship. Notice what you are drawn to....do you have that skill? If not, is there a quilt shop nearby that can teach you? Read the little descriptions on the quilt. What can you learn from the quilter? And don't just look at the prize winners closely, but look at all the quilts. What would you do differently? What would you like to try? All these observations can make you a better quilter. Chat with your friends and perhaps write down some of things all of you have learned. Then copy and share it with each other. Post it somewhere so that you can remember what you learned. Most quilt shows allow you to take photos. You might write a caption under your photo to remind you of your observations of that quilt. Usually in the spring and summer there are quilt shows all over the United States. If you are taking a trip, note some places you might want to stop at. Have fun and keep quilting!