Happy May Stitching!

Congratulations to KPQG member, Patty Nelson!

Once again, Patty has exhibited her talent on the national scene at the AQS Quilt Show in Paducah, KY, and has been recognized for her expertise.  Patty's quilt, Twilight Garden, was the Third Place Winner in the Large Quilt category!  This exquisitely pieced and wool appliqued quilt will dazzle anyone who views it. We are so proud of you, Patty!

A new event was introduced at this year's Wamego Tulip Festival.  The First Annual Quilting Throwdown was the brain child of Michelle Crisler who is a member of both the Konza Prairie Quilter's Guild and the Wamego Kaw Valley Quilt Guild. During this 90-minute challenge, seven members of each guild worked with an elementary student to create and complete a quilt top. The student's task was to select  forty fabrics from a collection of  folded and displayed options on a table. From these fabrics, twenty twelve-inch blocks would be cut, stitched, pressed, set, and sewn into a quilt top. Six fabrics could be selected before the event to allow for a "starter set" of fabrics. Once the start bell rang, a flurry of friendly competition began, complete with cheers and heckling. What fun!

Kudos to the Wamego Kaw Valley Guild for completing their twenty blocks within the 90-minute time span!  Due to some technical difficulties with bobbins and thread and a few "redos" on stitching, the KPQG came in a valiant second.