In honor of the Arlington County (Virginia) Fair which opens on Thursday, here are two quilts from previous fairs. This one shows the types of competitive exhibits and was on the front of the fair book in 2002. It was initially exhibited in 2000. It is machine applique and machine quilted. Though a fairly simple concept, I proudly consider it one of my few original ideas.

Okay, I posted a small portion of this quilt in the Quilts category header – now the entire thing… It was made from kits from The Country Quilter in Somers, NY. After many attempts, this lighthouse quilt earned me Grand Champion of the Art Needlework Division in 2002. I finally beat out the lady who won every year with her “pulled thread” pieces.

I’ll post a better picture of the quilt once I get the pictures scanned.