Quiltcon. And quilt shows in general.

Quiltcon was last weekend in Raleigh, NC. Being only 3 hours away, of course I had to go! It was my first visit, and won't be my last - with a caveat.

Quiltcon is allllll about modern quilts. It really doesn't stray far from that. I knew that going in, but it really made me realize that modern is not especially my style. I did not come out of the show with as much inspiration bubbling out of me as I was expecting. and I think that is the root cause of not feeling as excited about the experience. 

But ... what did I love at Quiltcon?

The energy!
The vendors!
The quilts that I loved, I really loved!

If I had someone to go with, I think an overnight stay in Raleigh would've been a lot of fun. It would've been amazing to spend some more time at the various vendors, and more time fangirl-ing at some quilting legends. I also wish Quiltcon hung more quilts. Each year I watch the hashtag #quiltconreject  There are SO many great quilts that would qualify for that show, but do not get accepted.. 

I don't think I would fly to Quiltcon though, but I will definitely attend a close one again. Who knows, maybe someday I might make something modern enough to qualify ;)

See my instagram for 10 quilts that caught my eye - certainly not the only great ones, but these were gorgeous. Next quilt show is this upcoming weekend in nearby Hampton, VA. I am looking forward to more inspiration!