The Heat Did Not Deter Some of Our Members...

Looks like there was a good turnout for our trip to the J Town Museum to see a small quilt show.  Thanks Lori for planning and organizing everyone!  Even though she is our newest member, she is happy to pitch in and get us organized.

Trip to Whittles

We took a road trip to Whittles Fabric Store in Smith's Grove, Kentucky, by way of the Porky Pig restaurant.  As usual we did the Northeast Quilting Friends scenic route, but, made it to our destinations.  It's always nice to see the back roads and byways of Kentucky.

Even though the store was somewhat understaffed, we were able to come home with an ample amount of material.

Great Outing to See "Women's Work" at the Oldham County History Museum

Once again our intrepid quilters went out and about in the crisp winter air for a group outing.  First stop was the Oldham County History Museum which has an exhibit called "Women's Work".  This exhibit highlighted some famous women of the 20th century.  The artist, Rebekkah Seigel, made quilts for Lucille Ball, Elenore Roosevelt, and a few others, using a paper doll technique.  You could move the clothing around the quilt and change the clothes around.  Lucille Ball's quilt had some very famous outfits, the candy factory and the Vetavitavegiman dress.  They were all period clothing, very interesting quilts.  

Our next stop was at a quilt shop also in Lagrange, Kentucky called the Gathering Room.  Michelle Klein is the most gracious shop owner.  Her beautiful shop has a lot of civil war and vintage styles of fabric...beautiful!  We went as a group and got a nice discount for all.  

Then we walked on to the Irish Rover on Main street in Lagrange.  Most all of us got the fish and chips-yum.  

After that walking back to our cars, it was a stop in at an antique shop called Three Peas in a Pod, which sadly is a casualty of the economy and will be closing soon, but, it was our great find, because there was lots of discounts and sales.  

Tuesday, February 24t Field Trip!

Our group will be leaving the church at 10:00 to arrive at the Oldham County History Museum in LaGrange, Kentucky.  They are having a quilt related exhibit called, Women's Work, by Rebekah Siegle.  The works highlight careers of women of the 20th century, Lucille Ball, Elenaore Rosevelt, to name a couple of the pieces in the exhibit.  

Then, we thought we would travel to 2 quilt shops in the area, but, alas there will be only one quilt shop to see this time.  The Three Pines Designs in Buckner is not there any more, which really saddens me, because it was the closest one to my house, and the owner is a lovely, friendly woman.  But, we will try out The Gathering Room, of the Quilters Calendar fame, not too long ago.  Lunch will be at the Irish Rover and there are a couple of other fabric/yarn themed shops in town, plus Christmas in Kentucky.