2009 Northwest Quilt Expo

The quilt expo has been going on here in Portland the last few days.  I almost didn’t make it with grandma’s unexpected visit to the hospital, but decided to go at the last minute anyways.  The ads were saying bigger and better than ever.  While it is always nice to go and see what is there, like last year, you can still see the pinch of the economy on the lack of vendors.  I remember when the space use to be filled to the brim, now they can’t even fill a hall.  But at least it makes for more room in the aisles, which is really nice when you have a stroller. 

I did find a new to me space this year, Galloping Pony Studio.  All of her product and patterns were of tiny quilt blocks.  I’ve always loved the very small quilt blocks and now after seeing some of the ways she used them I want to give it a try for myself. 

I didn’t walk away with very much, just a little bit of fabric and some charm squares for a steal.  But that’s really more than enough.  I’m excited to use the “cheater” prints I picked up on a project or two.  There were many beautiful, amazing and fun quilts and and if you head on over to my Flickr, you’ll see some of my favorites.