Herring Run Quilt Guild 2014 - 25th Anniversary Show

The Herring Run Quilt Guild had their biennial show this weekend. The quilts on display were all beautiful. Imagine my surprise on Saturday to see this Vendor's Choice ribbon pinned on my "Manarola-Cinque Terre" piece. [The eight vendors at the show had each been given a ribbon to pin on his or her favorite quilt.]

This afternoon there was another wonderful surprise; my "Waiting for Lovers" piece received a Viewers' Choice First Place Ribbon! Wow! Ribbons were given out in different quilt categories.

Both of these quilts were original designs based on photos I had taken on a camera club trip to Italy in 2012.

My friend Edith received a 2nd place ribbon for this colorful masterpiece "Totally Eclipse." Honestly, this was a terrific show. I am lucky to belong to a guild with such creative, talented quilters. 

Here is the third piece that I had in the show. It was a block of the month,  "JOY," and the pattern was from Whirligig Designs.

Saluti da Cinque Terre

  

On Wednesday we took the train from La Spazia to Cinque Terre in the Liguria region of Italy. We were able to visit three of the five villages. First, we visited Monterosso where we had lunch at a restaurant at the water's edge.

Next we headed to Vernazza.

Our final stop was at Manarola. 

     As you can see, Cinque Terre is truly a magical place to return to one day. Because of the difficulties in posting on an iPad, I may not be able do any more posting until early next week when I will share photos from the rest of our wonderful trip.

Ciao!

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