LACE CAST OFF... finishing up the Moebius Cowl

This is a quickie-post. Just want to share the progress on the Moebius Cowl/Scarf I began eight days ago. Considering I have only been working on it off-n-on it has gone rather quickly. I'm surprised. It's already time to cast off! Instead of the I-Cord castoff that I had originally planned, I'm doing a Lace Cast Off instead.

The lace pattern is 5 stitches and 8 rows worked back and forth perpendicular to edge of garment/project. One stitch is gobbled off every other row which means working 10 stitches [more on the increase rows] plus two rows to cast off one stitch. This is not a fast way to cast off, but it will create a very soft edge to this cowl and who doesn't like a little bit of lace?

Count 7 stitches up and that is the next stitch to be cast off

If there is interest in how to do this lace cast off, I can write a post about the method, pattern, etc..  It makes a wonderful edging on caps, sleeves, and of course looks fabulous around a neckline. I've even put it on the flap of a knitted purse. It's fun to play around with.

Sorry I haven't posted in several days. I've needed time to recoup from all the activity and long drive to attend the Road2Calif quilt show this past week. And, I think I may have caught a bug because the wind is definitely out of my sails!

I have several nice pics to share from the Road2California quilt show and will try to get them up tomorrow or Wednesday. Also, I hope to share a little about the two-day class I took and the great teacher we had!  Meanwhile . . . until next time I am going to heat up some broth and go to bed! lol. What are you up to?

Linking to: Connie at FreeMotion by the River.
Quilty Hugs,

SHOPPING - Two Good Experiences

Too often we are quick to relate a bad shopping experience, but lax in reporting a good one. Well I just had TWO really good shopping experiences - one online & the other a follow-up to an inquiry made to a vendor at the San Diego Quilt Show.

Fabric from: Vicki at the Quilting Lodge

 First : Vicki at Quilting Lodge. She offered some special sales on her blog last Friday and I ordered a few. They arrived in TODAY's mail! Now that's fast shipping. Vicki said she would ship them out right away and she sure did! Thank you, Vicki.

Marti Michele Templates & books from: Cherie & Rod, Quilts In The Attic.

Vendor at the recent San Diego Quilt Show: Cherie & Rod from Quilts In The Attic. They were pretty sure they still had what I was asking about, but didn't have access to it during the show. Rod offered to look for it and mail it to me after the show closed. They sure did! Thank you so much, Cherie & Rod, for excellent customer service - fast, too!

I will definitely shop from both of these businesses in the future!  Really NICE people!! Have you found some extra special businesses that go the extra mile and that you are happy with? It would be nice to see some listed in the Comments... we could all benefit, eh?

Until next time. . . I have some more binding to sew on [I love to bind!]. What are you up to today?

Quilty Hugs,

SAN DIEGO QUILT SHOW

Some friends and I took the Coaster Train down to San Diego to see the San Diego Quilt Show last Friday. The train was fun and the Show was great! There were so many gorgeous quilts at the show it was hard to choose just a few to share with you here.  I couldn't resist the DearJane and 2 Orca Bays. The rainbow quilt is fun and reminds me of the RSC2012 that so many of us are participating in.  The workmanship on these quilts is amazing! The photos I took? Not so much. Enjoy the show. . .

"African Slant" by Janice Pennington 86x86 original design

#139: "Mandie Jane" by Amanda Taylor 83x83

"New Beginnings" by Joan Torbett 75x85

"Kordova Klosure" by Sandi Delman 108x100

"Oh, My Stars" by Midge Kincaid 85x85

"Home Sweet Home" by Jennifer Phillips 75x75
BLUE RIBBON Winner!

"Rainbow From Hell" by Sharon Claar 59x84

 All credit information listed with each quilt, was taken from the SDQS program guide.

Linking to:
 Connie at Freemotion by the River.

Jo's County Junction - Try it on Tuesday.

Until next time... I will be sewing tonight; what are you up to?

Quilty Hugs,

LONG BEACH INTERNATIONAL QUILT FESTIVAL

My ECQ Guild chartered a bus and 50 of us went to Long Beach, California, last Friday, for the International Quilt Festival. OMGosh but their Convention Center is HUGE! We walked until we dropped. lol.

"The Quilt Show" by Carole Corder

The vendors were fun and the quilts were gorgeous! Unfortunately many of the quilts had "no photo" signs posted so I can't share those with you. I do understand the policy, though, as these are quilts that are entered in contests and/or have a copyright attached to them. But, I was successful at getting some pictures. . . and here they are:

"Totally Insane" by Loretta Duffy

"Mrs. Lindberg's Neighborhood" by Martha R. Lindberg
[part of the special display of "Text On Textiles" exhibit]

"Dixie Dingo Dreaming" by Susan E. Carlson
[ribbon winning quilt]

Detail of above quilt - note the many many small pieces layered to get the colorized effect. Amazing!

"Sunflower Heart For Alice" by Danielle Reddick
{all made from recycled shirts and clothing bits - great!}

Log Cabin - maker Unknown

A Blue Ribbon Winner: "Ethel's Diary" by Eileen Campbell

Thank you for stopping by for a visit. Hope you enjoyed this little virtual quilt show.  I hope you will come back again. Until next time. . .

LINKING UP WITH: Connie at QuiltingByTheRiver

Quilty Hugs,