Our Trek To Montana

It was the 25th annual quilt show in Glendive this weekend

 

 

This my 5th year of attending...

 





 

Eight of us loaded up and headed south...

 

We even rushed the border and had to wait for the gates to open!!

 

 

First stop is Quilts and More in Sidney....

 

They have a great selection of batiks, minky and western fabrics

 

 

They suggested we stop at Meadowlark Brewery for lunch

 

 

It was a really well done restaurant...

 

New made to look vintage....

with a window into the onsite brewery....

 



Lunch was simple but I think the real draw is the beer!!



 

 

Even the bathroom was cute...

 



Stop #3 was Enchanted Room...

 



 

It NEVER disappoints...

 

some shimmer done up simple...

 

Cute baby quilts... 

 

and array to die for!!!

 

This was Theresa's pick for her next project...

This was Charlene's for a french braid for HER!!!

 



Stop #4...The Quilt Show!!

 

This was the cutest wall hanging....

 



The Backdoor General Store was there with lots of Judy Neimeyer..



 

 

Haven't found my 'next' Judy yet...

The feather and crank machines were back...

This little wallhanging was even more adorable...

 



 

made of yoyo's

 

mini pin wheels...

 

the cat and watermelon...

 

Even the eagle...

 

Some wool..

 

 

 

This is the first 'out of the box' check mark I have seen!!

 

Pat Jones hung the quilt I made for her in the show.

 

I just might have to make one for me!!

 

She was really happy to see us and is doing well.

 

She has promised her therapist a quilt if she can give her back use of her right arm!

 

I think she better warm up the iron as she is coming right along!!

 

There were quite a few Judy's in the show

 

This log cabin was called Beads....

 

This celtic knot was incredible!!

 

Any one ever try the bias tape maker?

 

I think I am going to need one!!!

 

This was a beautiful combination...

 

 

 

It was a beautiful day spent with great friends doing what we all love!!

 

Call us crazy but today we are off to Moose Jaw for their quilt show!!

 Oh.. the suffering...

 

A girl's got to do what a girl's got to do!

Christa



Billings Road Trip

First Stop..... Williston,ND...

 

which now is called Boomtown,USA

 

 

To see one of our favorite Garden Stores...

 

Country Floral to tease ourselves!

 

Second Stop...Glendive, MT....

 

Where one of THE best quiltstores is

 

and

 

Just happened to be Makoshika Quiltshow going on!!

 

It was quick run through the show....

 

3D...

 

Barns and Blocks...

 

Judy Neimeyer Bed Runner...

Of course,

 

Justin and I loved this Brands quilt...

 



 

Cathedral Windows...

 

I think this was hand pieced...

 

Chickens(for Jane)..

and more Chickens...

 

Christmas Quilts...

 

A Day and Night in Blues and Greys...

 

There was only one quilt that I thought I'ld love to do...

 

It was this Dizzy Geese....

 

Might have to look for the pattern!!

Log Cabins...

 

I still love Mexican Star but have never made on YET!!

 

It's great to see the same quilt done in different fabrics...

 

I think this is done in Little Black Dress....

Can't go wrong with a black and white and red all over!!

 

 

Loved the border on these Snowmen...

 

Stars....

 

I really need to finish my tree I started along time ago.....

 

 

They had quite a display of Hardanger...

 

 

 

There were not many vendors...which saved me some dough!!

 

The guild had made some beautiful silent auction items....

 

 

Then it was back in the truck... headed to Billings,Mt

 

You know you're in cattle country

 

When you see this little passenger...

 

I love seeing the changes in landscape...

 

Only 4 hours from home and completely different!!!

In Billings,

 

we stopped at Backdoor Quiltstore

 

It was jam packed with eye candy for the quilter....

 

As far as the eye can see.....

 

 

Amazing Batiks...

 

This was the cutest Shoe sack......

 

Lots of Crank sewing machines...

Well worth the stop!!!

 

On our way back home,

 we stumbled upon a Mexican crafter in Sidney,MT

 

 He imports furniture made of wood from Copper Canyon in Mexico

 

 

His wares were amazing and HEAVY!!

 

 

Then it was off for home...

 

 

We saw this sign on the way home...

 

Made us laugh....

 

A suggested rest before hitting good old Sask Roads....

 

We need to put this up on all our roads these days.

 

How did they know we were going home???

 

Stay tuned...

 

 the Hoffman Challenge tomorrow!!

 

Christa