Sonji and the quilt show

WE talked, we walked, we gawked. We stayed up late and got up early.
We drank tea and coffee, which means I had lots of fun and no hangover the next day. Can you beat that ?
The big Chicago Spring International Quilt Festival is a collection of the winners from the big Houston International Quilt Festival last fall, plus lots of special exhibits. Since I did get to see many of these quilts at other shows last year, it was almost underwhelming to see them again.

Does that sound nasty? Well, I must admit, I enjoy the process of making a quilt much much more than seeing them. You know, I always tell you the truth, even when it hurts.

It hasn't always been this way for me. In my early days I was a basket case at quilt shows. It all was so MUCH to take in. I would be miserable at how far behind it always made me feel. Now I think, this juror let that in? Meow.
Big shows like this do have a way of being overload too. How can you make an evaluation when there is so much to see?

And I am always hoping to see an idea that is spectacularly original. And I still am. I suppose I will have to wait until Quilt National this summer, if I am lucky.

My sincere apologies for not commenting on your particular quilt, which I am sure I saw. It is all a blur now. I am returning today and tomorrow, and will then be able to discern specifics.
Just because I am jaded, doesn't mean it wasn't a spectacular show. Really.

Gerrie Congdon commented on Sonji's blog:

I am soooo jealous! Great idea Deborah has - lets all go to Mrs. Mel's for the Chicago show next year. I have a fantasy about us all meeting some day.

I likey this idea. I would be happy to coordinate adventures for the AQ ring members. Start saving your pennies and let's see who wants to come next year.