2011 Quilt Show (Part 1) / Les Quilts à Houston

Le Festival International du Quilt se déroule à Houston chaque année, en général début Novembre.

Des artistes et des exposants viennent du monde entier pour fêter les arts du quilt, du patchwork, de la broderie  et de l'appliqué.

Chaque année, plus de 60,000 visiteurs viennent acheter des textiles et admirer les expositions.

Ces oeuvres valent le détour.

Click on the purple links if you want to know more about the Houston International Quilt Festival.

2011 Houston International Quilt Festival

The Houston International Quilt Festival is in town. It opened on Thursday, November 3, and will close its doors tomorrow. Once again, some 60,000 visitors strolled through the George R. Brown Convention Center where, according to The Houston Chronicle, "the shopping is fine and spirits are high."

The Best of Show Quilt came from Utah.

Première place et meilleur quilt réalisé par une artiste de l'Utah.

2011 Best of Show Quilt

Beaucoup d'animation et toujours autant de surprises pour les visiteurs étrangers.
Après l'effort, le réconfort et pose repos pour les épuisés.
Ci dessous:
" Ici on soigne vos douleurs!"

And as always, fun was had by all. The shoppers got more than what they hoped for and many amenities offered respite for the weary.

The "Got Pain" booth was once again opened for business.

Rayon gastronomie... Du Tex-Mex bien sûr!

The food court was full of hungry visitors. The taco salad stand had the longest line.

A taco salad and a drink will set you back $11.

La salade de tacos, bien nourrissante, et une bouteille d'eau : $11

Après les agapes, un arrêt obligatoire au stand VibaBody qui présente des plateformes qui vibrent pour soit disant soigner tous les maux et faire maigrir!

J'aurais du prendre une vidéo car ça vibrait dur...

I have to mention that this year, the exhibitors' hall had a new booth to help quilters lose the few extra pounds they have acquired since last year.

 The VibaBody Slimmer.

These machines shake your entire body and apparently melt the fat away. 

They also treat some forms of 'opathy, 'oporosis, and 'myalgia.

 ( Sorry I did not take the time to stop and read the banner. )

Needless to say,

I should have followed Janet's suggestion and taken a short video, for the above photo does not show how intense this workout really is!

For Quilters There's No Place They'd Rather Be

Au Texas, les époux ne sont pas laissés pour compte. Messieurs, pendant que vos épouses font des emplettes, vous pouvez vous reposer derrière un beau rideau rouge.
Fauteuils relax et écran télé.
In case you wonder... Some non quilters are also welcome.
Behind the red curtain?

The Husband's Lounge

Offering recliners and a flat screen TV.

Quelques quilts exposés.
Here are a few quilts from the exhibit.

Un des quilts de l'exposition Coréenne.
An exhibit from quilters of The Land of The Morning Calm: South Korea.

An exhibit for quilts using bandanas only. There was a lot of pink, so I think many commemorated the Race for the Cure.

Un quilt de l'exposition "bandanas", pour la lutte contre le cancer.

Ainsi que des quilts texans.

 And of course, last but not least, many quilts from the Lone Star State.

Et un de notre ville des Woodlands!
Intitulé: "Au Texas Mieux Vaut Aimer le Football."
And from the bucolic town of The Woodlands, a quilt from Lora Kilver Lacy.

" In Texas You Gotta Play Football"

This festival being held in Houston, I have to end this post with what almost matters most to Texans.

The Quilt Car

The quilt was assembled from blocks donated by members and friends of the Shiner Heritage Quilters. Five guild members spent more than 80 hours putting it together.

Et oui, on est au Texas où la voiture reste reine. Donc, pourquoi pas une voiture "quiltée"?
Les carrés ont été réalisés par les membres d'une guilde locale. Il a fallu 80 heures de travail à 5 bénévoles pour monter le quilt.

Quilt Festival Memories