Whilst in Glasgow today I persuaded my OH, on a spur of the moment thing, to take a run through to Edinburgh.
There was a crafty, ulterior motive, for I knew Jo Bearpaw was about to open her Fringe exhibition in her lovely Edinburgh shop, The Avery Homestore.
Jo is the brains and energy (oh, so much energy) behind the Stitch Gathering on 25th August in the Capital.
I am excited to be teaching a class in Crazy Patchwork that day but in the run up to this first (for I am sure there will be more) Gathering, Jo decided to celebrate modern quilting and how it has been created and influenced by the online community.
My Hexie quilt is there,
it was created by following an online SAL with Lynne from Lily's Quilts and opened my eyes to the possibilities of revisiting old / traditional patterns with fresh, modern fabrics.
I have three other items on display, all made for me by other bloggers in three different Brit Swaps.
My first was from Alison, at Little Island Quilting, seen in the picture, below the little quilt I received in a subsequent Brit Swap, from Trudi at Quilting Prolifically.
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My next item was a stunning cushion made for me by Reene from Nellie's Niceties, (who just happen to be hosting an amazing giveaway today) again, in a Brit Swap.
I hadn't been to Jo's shop before other than online but I can tell you I could have stayed all afternoon. It is such a pretty space, crammed with goodness of the crafty & homestyle kind! I took some photos, sadly only on my phone - remember this was a spur of the moment trip.
So if you are within an impromtu trip to Edinburgh - GO! You will not be disappointed. The shop is situated in a super part of town, full of interesting shops and eating places. And if you live far away, you can always visit virtually.
Have a great weekend.
Jo's shop looks gorgeous :) Thanks for taking the pic of the cushion I made for you and for mentioning the giveaway :)
ReplyDeleteYou already know I love that quilty of yours. Very fitting one to go on display. As are the ones you received. Jo's shop looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hexies :-)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous hexies. I so want to go visit Jo's shop. I can just see a sneaky peek of one of my quilts on display. Was so excited the other day when Jo told me Fiona had entered mine into the exhibition.
ReplyDeleteLove your hexie quilt. I wish I had been able to see Jo's shop while I was in Scotland, although I wouldn't have been able to fit many purchases in my luggage!!
ReplyDeleteWhy oh why couldn't the exhibition have been on a couple of weeks ago, sigh.
Oh yes, just pop over while you're in the neighbourhood ;o) Glad you had fun!
ReplyDeleteI really admire your Hexie quilt, it is so clever, I could look at that for ages and still find new shapes in it! So glad it is being exhibited. Thanks for the giveaway info, it's a very generous one!
ReplyDeleteThose are all beauties in the show! And her store does look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI am longing to go to Jo's shop. It looks wonderful, as do all your goodies on display.
ReplyDeleteThat shop looks fab, and love the quilts on display!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's your hexies!!! Jo's shop looks wonderful, especially with all those quilts and cushions! I love those little bunny and teddy toys...
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks fantastic!!! I can't wait to pop through and see Jo's exhibition. Need to wait until school starts back again though...
ReplyDeleteWhat a great store and fantastic display she has put on; only right you should be there xxx
ReplyDeleteI was stitching alongside Jo at retreat! Such a lovely lady! Jxo
ReplyDeleteHexie quilt = amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great exhibition and a good excuse to pop up to Edinburgh!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the PR Sheila! Renee's cushion looks much better now it is in a display with all the other cushions too! We have had loads of people in looking so far and voting for their favourite quilt!
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