Sisters

Those beautiful mountains are called the 3 Sisters.  They're in Oregon and some of you quilters might recognize them as the backdrop of the largest outdoor quilt show in the world.  It's held every year on the 2nd saturday in July...for 33 years... in Sisters, Oregon.

Mr. City Home and I spent last week in Oregon.  The weather was lovely from the sea coast to the high mountain valleys.  People in Oregon take their events seriously.  Outside of Eugene on Friday, we came across a Country fair.  Cars were lined up along the highway for miles.  Coming into Sisters on Saturday, traffic was backed up 5 miles from town.  This photo was taken about an hour before the show started.  It reminds me of Main Street USA in Disneyland at the opening.

As promised there were quilts hanging everywhere in town.  Inside, outside, high, low, and even from the trees.  Lots and lots of quilts of every theme and color combination. 

Here are some of my favorite quilts.
 Some were artsy: some traditional.  I loved the technique and use of color and applique that made up this trout!

 These were made by employees of the Stitchin' Post, whose owner started the show and they hang on the side of the quilt store.

 One challenge was based on Peter Pan.

 This was is a traditional block made with contemporary colors and into a contemporary shape.

And this crowd favorite... the original blocks were made from old family dresses.  I always love this kind of quilt with sentimental value.  I would love to design my own take on this, maybe adding some kind of border.

I'm glad we went to Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.  It didn't dissapoint.

Have you been to the show?  What did you think of it?