Mixing Pleasure with Pleasure

I've been on vacation in the Paducah, Kentucky (Quilt City) area for the past week visiting family.

I have been lucky enough in the past to go visit my mom (thus staying out of the dog house) and attend the
Paducah Quilt Show at the same time!

Paducah Quilt Show, 2015
Left to Right:  My mom, My sister, My Aunt (My Quilting buddy) and me.

All that changed late last year when my mother passed into Glory quite suddenly.  So, this trip has been a bit emotional as it is my first trip "home" since my mom's passing.  However, it has also been a wonderful, sweet time visiting with my dad and other family.  AND I have even managed to sneak in a few fabric store visits.

I  decided to visit a few stores participating in the Row-By-Row Experience for 2017.  Do you know about this quilt-along?  Visit this web site CLICK HERE. This years theme is "On The Go."

I went to Hancocks in Paducah, of course:

A WONDERFUL place to browse away the afternoon.  I was a bit disappointed in their block, however. It just doesn't look like they put much effort into the design.

Must Stitch Emporium: This adorable store is located in downtown Paducah, an area known as "Quilter's Alley."
Small, but very nice store with a nice selection of fabrics.

A cute, fresh, simple block, also.

Quilt in a Day: OK, now we're talking.  Very cute block.

Fun fact:  Eleanor Burns shares a birthday with my quilting-buddy, Auntie!

Murray Sewing Center: This one is my favorite, so far.

The Row-By-Row worked on me... while I was visiting Kentucky, I visited (and stimulated the economy of) a number of fabric stores in the area.

Now I'm off to the Pacific Northwest to finish up my vacation and visit with my quilting-buddy Auntie.
Stay tuned for more quilting fun.