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Last 2011 State Fair post...(unless I go back!)

Drumroll, please! :)
Even though I didn't finish my quilt in time to enter (but am already planning what I want to do for next year!), here's my personal favorites from the best exhibit of all times: quilting!

Geometric designs are becoming more and more popular, especially as more men enter the quilting field. I love them!
This quilt captures three of my favorites: country living, landscape, and a silhouette. Notice the tobacco leaf in the corners, and the detailing of the tilled soil. Someone spent a LOT of time on this.  Very deserving of its yellow ribbon (not sure what place that makes it).
Stars aren't my favorite pattern, but I absolutely adore the colors here! The checkerboard/striped border adds to the playfulness, and reminds me of the Eric Carle line of fabrics. (He's the Hungry Caterpillar author and illustrator, for those not familiar with the name.)

A very elegant black and white pattern. I recently had a request for a black and white quilt, so this especially caught my attention.
HARRY POTTER! and DETAILS!!! two of my many favorite things!
Almost all the books had titles machine embroidered on the spine. I can't even begin to fathom the amount of time spent piecing, appliqueing, and planning on this quilt! This quilter earned their Blue Ribbon!

A star pattern I actually like - the diamonds and squares seem to set enhance the design, and I love the colors.

Again, a landscape quilt, and one that clearly earned its ribbon!
Duotone quilts aren't all that common, but they always make a splash. This one clearly deserved its place among the Best of Show!
Another black and white in a pattern I think is marvelous!  


Lord willing, next year, the 2012 NC State Fair will be hanging one of my quilts! :)
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Jennifer said…
i absolutely love the black and white ones. I also love the red one....it would look perfect in my room!!
October 22, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Lydia said…
Love all the quilts. Can't wait to see yours next year:) And I'm trying to decide what to enter....photo or knitted craft?
October 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM
Becky said…
I love that Harry Potter one, so much amazing detail. I also really like the duotone one. They are beautiful. Makes me want to head to the Tulsa fair next year just to see the quilt exhibit.
October 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM
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