At the Maiden’s event (SCA) in Champaign, IL a “knight” was gracious enough to talk to me about his quilted gambeson. He even allowed me to take a couple photos. This is a modern version of a medieval quilted gambeson. Thinking about making your own medieval quilted gambeson? The knight did his own research of what was used and how to do this project. He stated that it is mostly hand done and took him about 2 years to complete….
I think the UFOs were and are having babies while I am out of the room. I am drowning in quilt projects. It is no one’s fault but mine, but I would like to blame quilt gremlins, or gnomes, or fairy godmothers, or anything but me. But in my own defense, during the last 10 days I have bound and made tags (counted cross stitch) for two wall hangings. Yes, happy dance! Two projects completed! I know many of these…
While in Paducah, KY seeing the quilt show, we also went to the National Quilt Museum. There are always interesting exhibits, and a great store for books and other quilt related items. The museum itself has an entry fee, however, to just go to the store does not have an entry fee. Below is a sign on the side of the museum building showing the current exhibits. There is something for every quilt interest. The exhibits include: Kaffe Fassett, Velda…
The Paducah quilt show was so much fun. So many quilts to see, other quilters to talk to, and quilt related items to look at and/or purchase. Last week I showed you some photos from Paducah. Since I took so many photos, I think this week I would just show you more. Enjoy More Paducah 2023. If you have not gone to the quilt show in Paducah every April, please put it on your bucket list to do at least…
