Saturday, October 11, 2014

Visiting Greta

Last week I finally got the chance to meet Greta of  Material Detachment where she lives in Iowa.  For the past year we've been texting, talking and emailing.  I had planned to go to Iowa in August but then saw that AQS would be there in October, so I made plans to visit then instead.  Greta picked me up from the airport, we stopped for a quick bite to eat and then we were off to the show.  Here are a bunch of photos from the show.  Enjoy!

I can't even begin to think how much time was spent creating some of these amazing quilts!  Here are my 2 faves! Both were blue ribbon winners and rightfully so!

 All of the quilts had me oooing and aaaahing though.








After the quilt show, we went back to Greta's house in the country.




This is the view from the room I stayed in.

We spent most of our time sewing or quilting. You can read about what we made here.  I practiced FMQ on her longarm.

We went to the Berry Patch Farm and picked apples from the orchard and made homemade apple pie.

Greta picking apples
 Greta and her husband are wonderful cooks. Vegetarian never tasted so good!
It was a lovely and relaxing time.

Greta sent me home w/pounds of fabric...

and a beautiful quilt that she co-created.

I arrived back in AZ to happy mail that I won from 2 different giveaways!

Until next time, happy quilting and God Bless!

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27 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 11, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Excited you were able to experience what you did on this trip. It no doubt inspired you more than you already are sis. Thanks for sharing. Maybe we can make a trip together one day :)

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 13, 2014 at 9:48 PM

      Yay! You figured it out! Thanks for reading and commenting sis. I'm sure we will take a trip together one day!

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  2. Christine SOctober 12, 2014 at 1:07 AM

    Sounds like a great time!

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  3. Greta October 12, 2014 at 7:03 AM

    It was so fun to have you here and show you my world... You were a wonderful guest (my kitchen has never been so clean!) and the time flew by with chats about both "shop" and life in general. We sincerely hope to do it again!

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 13, 2014 at 9:49 PM

      And you were a generous and hospitable host! We'll do it again.

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  4. Pedal Sew LightlyOctober 12, 2014 at 8:04 AM

    What a great time of quilting fellowship! You created so many wonderful memories. Show, long arm and apple pie, what a great combo. Then you topped it all off with some quilt booty. Does the fun in your life ever stop? Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 13, 2014 at 9:50 PM

      It was a wonderful combination. Thanks for stopping by.

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  5. StephanieOctober 12, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    Looks like a wonderful time. Then to come home to winnings! Congrats. Those quilts are amazing!

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 13, 2014 at 9:51 PM

      They are amazing. I am deeply inspired. One of these days I will enter a show.

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  6. Jean October 12, 2014 at 8:31 AM

    Sounds like a fun trip. I didn't make it to the show this year, so enjoy seeing what I missed.

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 13, 2014 at 9:51 PM

      Oh you missed a lot! AQS is travelling all over. It's not too late to visit somewhere.

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  7. UnknownOctober 13, 2014 at 1:11 PM

    You had a great time. I love the quilts you share with us. So inspiring! Thanks for sharing.
    Love from Amsterdam

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 13, 2014 at 9:53 PM

      Wow...getting love all the way from Amsterdam! Thank you for stopping by and commenting!

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  8. Mary HueyOctober 15, 2014 at 8:18 AM

    I've been hearing good things about the AQS shows that are traveling around -- your pictures confirm that. Thanks for sharing them!

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 15, 2014 at 11:05 PM

      Hey Mary, thanks for stopping by! The show was awesome!

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  9. Teresa in Music CityOctober 15, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    Wow - what a wonderful week for you! I had fun just watching you have fun :*) Thanks for the pics from the Show - those quilts are amazing!

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  10. BillieBee (billiemick)October 15, 2014 at 2:26 PM

    Thanks for sharing the photos.....gorgeous!

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    1. Zenia ReneOctober 15, 2014 at 11:07 PM

      You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by. There were so many more I wish I could've gotten on film.

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  11. Val's Quilting StudioOctober 16, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    So glad you had a great get-away! Looks like it was very rejuvinating!!

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  12. Carli The QuilterOctober 16, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    Sounds like tons of fun was had. You lucky girls!!

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  13. Lorna McMahonOctober 18, 2014 at 12:20 AM

    What an enjoyable time! Spending the day together looking at amazing and gorgeous quilts. And coming home to happy mail. Thanks for taking us along on a virtual trip with you, Zenia!

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  14. Jessica HaddenOctober 19, 2014 at 10:02 AM

    How awesome!!!!

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  15. Tara CelesteOctober 29, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    I love seeing other versions of Tula's Anchors Aweigh quilt! Thanks for sharing :)

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