Arriving at the convention center for Quilt Market set-up is a little bit like having a blank canvas put in front of you.
You know the size of the canvas ahead of time, and you probably know what you want to paint or draw. Your tools are there, you just have to find them, organize them and start painting.
As I start writing this, it's Monday morning and the office is still fairly quiet. While everyone is gearing-up for the week ahead, there are only a few last-minute tasks to finish. The pace isn't frantic - except for those who haven't packed their suitcases yet.
We didn't plan it this way but sometimes the timing just works... today is the 70th Anniversary of VE Day. It is also National Military Spouse Appreciation Day.
We had a bumpy start and a few technical glitches but in the end, we're thrilled with how this Challenge went.
From the moment entries started arriving in 0ur e-mail boxes, we were awed and amazed by the variety of quilts - applique and pieced, simple and intricate. We loved reading the stories and every single quilt is a wonderful tribute to the quiltmaker.
