Mancuso Show 2021
Today Bonnie, Marsha and I went to the Mancuso quilt show in Oaks, Pennsylvania. Obviously, it was the first show we've attended in a very long time and that, alone, was exciting. Also exciting was that Halo Two had been accepted into the main show. It was thrilling to see it there and to overhear some pleasant comments about it.
Our Guild, Philadelphia Modern Quilt Guild, always has a special exhibit at this show, and I was fortunate to have another three of my quilts in that section. There were eight or nine other Guild members who had quilts in the main show.
The show wasn't as crowded as I imagine the producers would have liked, but there was a respectable crowd and it was a respectful crowd, too. People were good about keeping their masks on properly and not getting too up close and personal. The lunch was surprisingly good and the drive out and back was enjoyable. It is about a scant hour in each direction, and after being the driver and walking around and around and around on that concrete floor, I was ready for a serious nap upon returning home.
Two businesses owned by Guild members had booths and I visited them both. The one owned by Stitch Central had a prominent location and was innovative and exciting and seemed to be doing a land-office business. The other, Nature's Dye Studio, wasn't as well placed but was oh so lovely! Owner Kathy hand dyes fabrics and yarns and I just loved what she had on offer. I bought eight gorgeous fat quarters; she told me to be sure to show her pictures of what I make with them and I told her not to hold her breath because I am going to have to fondle those lovelies for a while before I dare to cut!
Comments
Your quilts look great on display. I am proud of you for entering them. That is something I still fail to do.
Your group looks fun--and the lady in the sparkly hat would fit right in!
The lady with the sparkly hat and mask must be a delight.
Hugs!