2019 Exhibition!

We usually hold our exhibition every other year, so when 2019 came along, we got buse.  We have usually held it in October, but since the Big Textile Show is also in October, we decided to bring our dates forward a month and hold it at the end of September . 

Lutterworth Town Mayor, Tony Hirons kindly agreed to come along and add an official air, and have his photo taken with Vicki and myself right in front of Gwyneth's lovely quilt.  Rob Woodward kindly took the photo and it was published on the Harborough Mail site.  

Here are photos of the event, in no particular order.  Several people kindly offered to do demonstrations, and here are Julie and Gwyneth in front of an appreciative audience. 

 

We put some boards round the cafe area to contain any possible spills, and hung some of the smaller quilts there. 

This another view of Gwyneth's quilt, as well as some other beauties. 

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Inside the cafe, where hot drinks and home made cakes were on offer, we hung our cotton reel bunting.  

A different view of quilts, with a large one on the back wall. 

The group kindly allowed me to have a display of Linus quilts and some of the lovely thank you cards we have received. Several people have expressed interest in making quilts or donating fabric. 

More stunning quilts. 

Such a variety of styles and colours. 

I hope this person isn't touching that quilt! 

There was a fascinating display of wall hangings, bags and cushions. 

We had lots of goodies on the tombola.  The theme was something to put something in, which meant there were lots of totes, baskets, bags and even some little girls' sdresses 

The sales table was also groaning with goodies.  Lots of bargains to be had here! 

Our trader was the gorgeous Roxana from Hannah's Room.  Her top quality batik fabrics and kits were very much in demand. 

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The entrance hall was made very welcoming 

June ad made up vases of fabric flowers for raffle prizes, and the proceeds will be donated to the Rainbows Children's Hospice. 

More quilts getting the admiration they deserve.m

Everyone who came was given two slips to vote for their favourite small and large quilts, and here are the Visiytors's Choice winners.  Hazel won second place in the small category for her amazing coat. 

Julie won first prize in that category for her runner, Scraps and Gin Drips. 

Chris won first prize in the large quilt category for her quilt Fall Fest. 

Clare won second prize for her wonderful Puffin. 

I'd just like to thank all those who entered quilts, as without them, there would have been no exhibition, and if you didn't, there will be another chance to share your work with an appreciative audience in 2021!