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Annual Quilt Show in Venice

This was the weekend for the annual quilt show sponsored by the Quilters Guild of Venice.   I went on Sunday afternoon and thoroughly enjoyed the exhibits and browsing the vendors.

This was the over all winning quilt, "Florida Wedding", best of show:

Imagine getting--or giving--this as a wedding present.

 Other prize winners:

It's Not Over
(recognize grumpy cat?)

Here Comes the Sun

Neil's Garden

Mangroves/Windows
(very abstract)

Synchronized Turtles


This was my favorite:
Roseville
Hand Applique

It looks busy in the photograph, but it was stunning in person.  It was marked as in the beginners category, but the quilter started it in 2001.  We figured she was an expert by the time she finished.

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  1. KayMarch 9, 2014 at 9:06 PM

    I can easily see why the Florida Wedding won. It's gorgeous! However, I really love the one you selected too.

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  2. Linda ReederMarch 9, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    As someone who appreciates Roseville pottery, I am with you in loving that Roseville quilt full of pottery and flowers, and wonderful color! Wow!

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I like Neil's Garden the most, but all are admirable.

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  4. Granny AnnieMarch 10, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Put my money on the Synchronized Turtles. How wonderfully clever.

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  5. SextantMarch 10, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    Synchronized Turtles has an M.C. Escher thing going for it. I like them all but must confess that Neil's Garden is my favorite.

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  6. CarolMarch 10, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Neil's Garden is my favorite, although all are beautiful works of art.

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  7. RianMarch 10, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    Dallas had it's quilt show this weekend also. We usually go, but things kept us from it this year. The quilts are beautiful. I remember my very first quilt show... how amazed I was at the artistry and originality. I (personally) like the simple ones and the log cabin pattern is still my favorite.

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  8. MuffieMarch 10, 2014 at 11:21 AM

    My favorite is the turtles!! They're all gorgeous, though.

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  9. Arkansas PattiMarch 10, 2014 at 3:45 PM

    Neil's Garden caught my eye but Grumpy Cat gave me a smile. The turtles was really clever. A lot of work in all of those.

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  10. UnknownMarch 11, 2014 at 3:32 AM

    Great report from the show Jenni, and thanks for the link. Wish I could have enjoyed your company...ultimate woman's weekend

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  11. UnknownMarch 11, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Those quilts are amazing! Thank you for sharing them. I love quilts but quilting is just not my thing. Kind of wish it was but not sure when I would find time. I do love the turtle quilt!

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  12. SakuMarch 11, 2014 at 10:20 PM

    I love the Florida wedding quilt especially the additional vines and flowers. My mom was a quilter, and she made a wedding quilt for each of my siblings (I didn't marry so didn't get one). But I'd still love a quil like that.

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