Quilter's Workshop of Tampa Bay, FL 2021 Quilt Show

 This guild does a FAB show 

and they didn't disappoint this year!

One of the members

even wore her best 

poodle skirt and scarf.

Wish I had asked for a pic:)

Here was my booth for 

conducting business and 

catching up with familiar faces!

Lots of vendors with lots

of lovelies!

This fun vintage booth

had a couple of 'take me home'

pieces just for me:)

Then we must not forget

the quilts:)

All silk ties!!

Margaret Stephens

Spinning Spools

Margaret Stephens

LOOK at the fabulous

ribbons they make 

for their winners!

BEST OF SHOW!!

Lorraine Masten

Around the World with

Mary Mannekee.

So much to see and I couldn't

possibly get it all in one post.

Thanks for visiting

and keep stitching:)

Appraisals, and workshops and QUILTS, Oh My:) -part1

This year has been crazy right out of the gate!

This is my appraisal booth at the Quilter's Workshop 

of Tampa Bay quilt show in February.

I also appraised the Sunbonnet Sue Quilters 

show in Vero Beach the week before.

Both shows were fabulous with lovely guild

members who were a joy to work with.

Then I hit the road these past 2 weekends in a row

to shadow Brenda some more because I can't have

too much training with her!!

We stay with hostesses from guilds sometimes 

and our last 2 were Amazing!! 

Fun, accomplished women who were so gracious to 

open their homes to us and feed us:)

THANK YOU Hilary and Susan!

It is exhilarating meeting new people and hearing

new stories especially since I work alone.

Quilt show season here in Florida is wrapping up 

and now I will get back to designing 

(a couple of magazine layouts coming up), 

lecturing, training, and teaching.

Hope to see you at one of your guilds.

http://nestlingsbyrobin.com/lectures--workshops.html

Wonder Under the Waves

I belong to an art group named Artrageous and when we got too big, we splintered off into smaller groups. A few times a year the smaller groups reunite into our larger group for wonderful show and tells. My smaller group is named Beachrageous since we all live out near the beach.

The five of us came up with our own challenge:

Under the Sea theme

Must use a piece of the five exchange fabrics in the background

Must conform to the preset shape agreed upon

Any embellishments work

We display together but each own our own section

I will not be showing the final 5 together until after the quilt guild show that we are entered into is over (May 15th and 16th- Crystal Coast Convention Center, Morehead City, NC).

Once I got going, I had a really good time. The background is pieced 2" squares. The applique is fusible with all free motion quilting. Embellishments include 3d fan coral, beadwork, beaded fringe, shells, and shrink art fish and sea anemones.

This detail shot shows the fan coral and a few anemones. I have decided to recreate this piece to sell since this one is for exhibit only.

Houston Market

I just came back from an extremely exhilarating experience...how's that for alliteration?
Last Wednesday I flew from North Carolina to St. Louis, MO. On Thursday at 2am, I got up and headed to Houston with my friend Susan Marth of Suzn Quilts.
I had volunteered to work her booth with her. She thinks I did her a favor but she really did the favor for me. This trip was to help me decide whether to go to Pittsburgh in the spring. The bonus was I stood in a booth for a few days surrounded by beautiful quilts of her design.

New Seasonal Banners that can be assembled separately or
combined into one wall hang.

A pinwheel and churndash quilt made using charm packs plus yardage.

A tribute quilt to Abe Lincoln to celebrate his 200th birthday next February.

In addition to helping Susan, I had the pleasure of meeting Celine Perkins of Perkins Dry Goods and her helper, Jenni.

From the Quilt Art list I met Terry White when I went to purchase her book, Thread Painting made easy, and Annie Smith. Annie, can't wait to hear your new podcasts:)

There was so much to see and do. One absolute pleasure was walking the quilt exhibit before the crowds of people. Being in there when it was so quiet felt like I was playing hooky or getting away with something.

The whole experience was nothing short of amazing and I look forward to more amazing experiences along with meeting many more new faces in PITTSBURGH Spring 2009.

Tidewater Quilters' Guild Quilt Show

What a weekend! Patti and I had a great time meeting people while showing off our newest patterns. The guild was amazing and took wonderful care of us--big SHOUT OUT to Jackie, the Quilt Ninja:) Lunch was provided by the guild and it was extremely tasty. The committee members were never far off to ask if we needed anything or to offer a bottle of water. They were excited to hit a record number of attendees at 1,309 in 3 days; and it isn't surprising with all the talent the guild holds claim to.
All of you know how fun a show can be whatever side you are on. The opportunity to talk to others in your industry, see all the wonderful talent, and the joy in connecting with the customers directly is what keeps us all going another day, week, month, year. The whole experience feeds your soul. If you have never vended a show, I highly recommend it. Start with a local guild show. It is a lot of work but extremely rewarding.

Next week I am off to Houston to attend fall market for the first time. I will be working the Suzn Quilts booth and can't wait to meet new people and see all the sights!!

Welcome Quilting World

Robin at her Nestlings booth

If you were able to attend the Crystal Coast Quilter’s Guild show in Morehead City, NC the weekend of May 16th and 17th, then odds are I was able to meet you. The show was very well presented and attended with many beautiful quilts receiving ribbons. I was among the ribbon winners with my miniature “Fall Feathers” receiving 1st place in that category and “Batik Blooms” receiving an Honorable Mention in the Wall Hang category. Receiving these honors was icing on the cake to a successful show.

If you weren’t able to visit me at this show, I hope to see you in October at the Tidewater Quilt Show in Virginia Beach, VA. I will be vending alongside Patti Brown of the Quilted Butterfly. Stop in and say HI.

Of course, you can always visit me at http://www.nestlingsbyrobin.com .