I have been spending a lot of time the past few months speaking to quilt guilds across Georgia. Along the way, I've had the chance to see quite a few quilt blocks that were new to me.
I had been to Powder Springs a while back when working on the book, but I missed this Basket on the side of one of the downtown buildings.
This sampler is a new addition--I love the garden setting!
Powder Springs began the first section of the Southern Quilt Trail, which has spread to several surrounding counties.
The town is also home to a terrific quilt shop--Kiwi Quilts. If you are in the area, stop by and see Tracey.
I got to Carrollton early for a speaking engagement and took a side trip down to Bowden. This sweet Tulip quilt was a bit hard to find, as it hides behind a building. But that was half the fun and worth the trouble.
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When I got to Carrollton, I was treated to a visit to the newQuilt and Textile Museum. They are off to a terrific start! |
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That's not exactly a quilt block; it is a wonderful metal pieced quilt, which I am still coveting. My sweetheart has just begun taking welding lessons--I am hoping he is inspired by this idea!The following week, as we were passing through Adairsville in North Georgia, I found this block on the local antique mall. One of the vendors in the mall makes and sells barn quilts--painting quilt blocks has become quite the opportunity for entrepreneurs! |
I traced my tracks back to West Georgia--this time to Ephesus. We have few actual barn quilts in Georgia, and I was pleased to find this star on this little goat barn.
Most recently, Thanksgiving took us to a mountain cabin in Ellijay, where an in-town trail has begun, with hopes to spread to the surrounding area. The Pineapple is the sign of welcome in this lovely town.
