Trunk show

I’m not sure this is exactly what they meant when the guild asked if I’d do a string quilt trunk show… but, I’m ready! 😉

I’ve numbered the quilts and re-folded them. I want to undo them so they’re in halves, making it easier for volunteers to show the quilts.

The numbers let members note which photos they want, so I can email or text them. I plan to speak for half an hour, so I need to discourage picture-taking to keep things moving smoothly.

I tested loading my cart so I’d be able to move them from my car to the building in two trips and ensured there was space in the car for the cart, covering it to keep the quilts clean.

I also practiced the main points I want to mention, clocking myself each time to make sure I can stay on schedule. The packets to pass around each table include sample blocks, wood picks for paper removal, and Walmart bags for trash. Living in hot, humid South Florida, I prefer paper foundations that are removed rather than adding an extra layer with a muslin or old sheets that stay in the quilt and add extra weight.

My goal is to show how easy it is to remove the paper while I talk and display the quilts, just as I do while watching TV to show how achievable it is.

The toughest part has been narrowing down the quilts to 25. Now that I’ve made that decision, I’m excited to share my love of string quilts with my friends.

Wish me luck!

Someone asked me why my signature says “Pat E.” when my last name starts with an “S”. The reason is two-fold: my middle name starts with “E”, and I was nicknamed “Patty” (Pat E) when I was young. My siblings and friends still call me that, but most people know me as “Pat”. 🙂