Road Trip.... Paducah or Bust

First stop, Nashville!

We got in last so had a good night rest before exploring. 

We opted for the hop-on, hop-off bus. 

So interesting to see this in Nashville!

The Parthenon in Centennial Park, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It was designed by architect William Crawford Smith and built in 1897 as part of the Tennessee Centennial Exposition.

Cumberland River. (Now I want a selvage that says Cumberland!)

The Pickers Nashville antique store.

Marathon Auto Works is a large cool building that houses many little shops and antique displays.

Antique Malls were high on our stops!

"Last Train to Clarksville" is a song by American rock band the Monkees. It was released as the band's debut single on August 16, 1966, and was later included on the group's self-titled album, which was released on October 10, 1966.

Driving through Dover, TN and saw this amazing painted quilt! 

Backyard Fabric in Mayfield, KY was GREAT! The day before Paducah show was our day to see as much as we could! This was our first stop. 

The white building in the center is the shop! Cute, huh? 

Hancock's of Paducah! I was actually surprised to see that many quilters in town on Tuesday before the show. 

This is a "quilt" made of wood! It is in the lobby of the quilt museum. That's the next post. 

I hope your week is going good. 

I let the Facebook group know there are new fabrics and vintage quilt blocks on my Etsy shop. Take a peek if you'd like.

Humble Quilts Etsy Store

Several of these are already sold out! Sorry!

This is just a sampling of what I've been putting in the store. 

 

Stars All Around

These little stars are smaller than the first ones I made. Oh my goodness! That one on the left is hilarious! But it is primitive and I think once it is in a quilt it was be as noticeable to me. These are the 3 I managed to get together before leaving for Paducah. Once i have 3 more, I'll be read to start assembling the quilt center!

Nobody wanted the book so I guess I'll throw it away.  See the details HERE.

The book has found a home! 

I'll be at the Paducah show today! email me at humblequilts@gmail.com if you'll be there too!

 

Marie Antoinette

I have been intrigued with this French General panel of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France, since I've seen it.

I finally just purchased it.

I have no plan at this time, it was just charming and quirky and I had to have it!! 

 

Swap Quilts On The Move

This was not my planned quilt, but this is how mine turned out. I played with more fabrics and the 2 reds just seemed destined to be the main show.

I hand quilted with a cross hatch. 

 The backing is a lovely fabric!

Many quilts have arrived at their new home and other's are winging there way across the USA and World!

If you aren't done, don't panic. You have 17 days to get it completed and in the mail.

I hope your week has been wonderful.