Sacred Threads 2015

Glimpse of Heaven  by Rosanne Williamson

We went to the artist's reception at Sacred Threads exhibit in VA yesterday. This exhibit celebrates spirit in many forms, and is worth a trip. Attending the show during the reception is wonderful because so many artists are there to discuss their work.
The above quilt is one I wish I made but didn't. You know how I love a hexie, a landscape and handwork. This one does it all!
There were so many exciting quilts all meaningful in some way but I took a few pix to share with you. 

A pyramid of quilts on display

This artist made a quilt, coated it in modpodge and placed the maze on the floor, encouraging us to walk on it.


As usual click on any image to see details...
here is a close up of the edge...

Inspiration by Marlene Fenoglieto

This is just a close up of a quilt. I love the transparency of the metallic paint with stitching. And words of course...

Unforsaken  by Bonnie Rhoby

This is also a cropped pic of a whole quilt. A word done in trapunto. I've done this and find it to be subtle and dynamic at the same time. I like the word Hope and use it a lot.
After all that inspiration I decided to make a little trip by G Street Fabrics on the way home. G Street is a fixture in the greater DC area. Imagine my surprise when I got there and they were closing the store for good. The one in Rockville will remain open. 

All merch. was 25% off, what was left.
I found and fell in love with this pink batik, so I got what was left, almost 2 yards and the ginko batik in yummy golden yellow and orange tones was a bit over a yard left.

Then I stocked up on piecing thread.
I like aurifil but it is more delicate at 2 ply 50 wt than this metler silk finish 3 ply 50 weight. I've actually used up a number of spools lately so at 25% off I got these .

I love to couch variegated rattail so got 4 yards.

I'll leave you with these recent purchases from Prints Charming in Fulton MD. Love words, and check out the formula fabric! The seagulls will piece in nicely with the flamingos, right? A very inspiring day indeed.