Darling Harbour

For those of you who didn't get a chance to make it to Darling Harbour this year here is a little recap.

Firstly, the shops / exhibitors.  I personally feel as though each year there is less and less "quilting" and more crafting.  The quilting stores that are there are varied and offer a good range of different products. There was the usual suspects, Material Obsession, Bee Bee Bold, Studio Mio, Kelani Fabrics.  A new stand that I loved (but did resist) was Craft Schmaft.  I have previously bought a super cute sock dog pattern from these guys and I can't recommend them enough - the pattern was clear and easy and the kit contained everything I needed (except the stuffing).  If you are looking for some good craft projects check them out.

I resisted the shopping, well realitively resisted.  I really only bought two clothing patters and some material to make the dress.  Now all I need to do is actually make them.

Now on to the serious stuff...... the quilts.  One thing I love about the show is just how varied all the quilts are, I don't necessarily like them but really admire the workmanship and processes that one follows to achieve the end product.

You aren't supposed to post photos of peoples quilt without their permission, so unfortunately I only have a couple of photos to share with you.

Firstly, Marg Yip from Quiltsmith. Love this version of a log cabin, initially I thought it was a string quilt but then realised it wasn't.  Love the vibrant colours of this quilt.

Secondly, Megan from Material Obsession.  Both her quilts were applique with Reece shot cottons as the back ground.  Megans version of Flower Garden won her second prize in the amature appliqué category, and deservedly so!!!

Lastly, my sad Liberty Plaid quilt.  It looked so beautiful sitting on my lap as I quilted, but hanging up with a disaster!!!  I knew I had issues with the