The AQS quilt show is this week and the quilts will be hung on Monday. So, Wendy and I decided to drive down yesterday (Saturday) and spend Easter Sunday together! The drive was sunny and pleasant, and it was such a joy to see the trees leafing out part way through Illinois. As usual we looked forward to going over the “Flying Geese” bridge that spans the Ohio river just before we arrived in Paducah.
We stay downtown in a B&B that takes up the entire second floor above a Mexican restaurant. So, the first order of business was to haul all of our stuff up the very steep staircase.
At that point we needed a break and decided to take a walk by the river (stopping briefly to take a picture)
That done, we couldn’t put off the “studio set up” any longer.
Then it was time for a dinner of Fajitas downstairs and a bit of stitching before heading to bed.
This morning we attended a joyful Resurrection Sunday service at the church which hosted part of the quilt show during the year of the flood. What a blessing.
While driving we were overwhelmed with the beauty of all the blooming things.
The dogwoods are at peak and the prettiest we’ve seen them in years.
This afternoon we did something very unusual for us on Easter. We went to a play. Our place is right across the street from the Market Street Theater and they were performing a matinee of Steel Magnolias. It was very nice and the walk home was short (this is the front of the theater and the arrow in the tree is pointing at the windows of our abode :-).
Tomorrow we’ll help to hang the quilts and then the excitement of quilt week in Paducah begins.
Just a little aside. Wendy’s birthday always falls during quilt week. This time it is the day we’re heading home. Prior to the trip I was trying to come up with something special to do for my dear traveling friend – then the idea hit. We not only do Paducah together every year, but we lead tours in the US and Europe together under the name “Sew We Go”. So, as a remembrance of our journeys together, I made her a “Sew We Go” pillowcase.
Complete with project fabrics from some of our previous adventures.
It was a joy to make and I hope Wendy enjoys many good nights resting her head on it!
Happy Easter, one and all! And may the weather be warm and sunny, wherever you are!
Kathy B says
We’re heading there early Tuesday on a bus from the Fox Valley…Green Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh… Thanks for the sneak peak!
cari says
Wendy thought you may be sharing your accomodations this year. Hope that worked out! cari
Pat Gilane says
You guys are fantastic!!! Enjoyed this preview of your week. You both are so busy and so blessed to have such a great friendship. I know Wendy will love her very special pillow case. Enjoy your week at AQS quilt show.
Love from Pat and Bob