Bitter Sweet

 The Time Has Come....

             to say Good-Bye to Quilt City USA...Paducah, Kentucky.

Bitter because I have to say good-bye to my dad and sister and her D.H. 
I fear this may be the last time I see my dad this side of heaven.

Sweet because I do leave here for a much-needed holiday myself, on the East Coast with my daughter, Ana.

Daddy and me.

Daddy with his souvenir hula doll from sissy's holiday.

We decorated his sitting room so he could visit the ocean virtually.

Joy and Michael taking R & R

My baby sister and me.
Don't tell anyone but of my 8 siblings, she is my favorite.

You are, by far, my favorite. HERE

 

I did not visit even one quilt shop while here.....we started to last Saturday, but got sidetracked. (While Joy and Michael were gone my job was to look after my dad and I was also working.  I didn't want to leave my dad alone for too long so I didn't venture out much.)

We were headed to Backyard Fabrics in Mayfield.  This is a cute little shop discovered on my last trip. Click HERE  Such a nice shop.  However, on the way we realized they closed early on Saturday, so disappointing.  Since we were already out and about we decided to visit mom and dad's old home in Gilbertsville, instead.  (Gilbertsville is right next door to Possum Trout...true.)

 

 

 

We had a very lovely visit with the new owners.  

She is a quilter and they added a barn quilt to the garage.  It was a nice touch.  They invited us in.  Not many changes to the living room and kitchen area. Made me think Mom was going to come strolling on in....

They love the their new home and are happily puttering away on house projects.  My dad was happy to hear that...he misses his home.

We also visited the International Quilt Museum.  They had a special display for 9-11.  It was impressive!

This mural took up an entire wall.  It was jaw-droppingly spectacular!

A Sad Reflection

"Wow" was all I could think. 
So may teeny-tiny pieces.

There were other fantastic quilts.

Someday I'm going to do one of these "Stars."

Very delicate, intricate work.

There was a room of Tiny Quilts.

 

 Someone has good eye sight and a steady hand!

About a million Prairie Points.

Our Greeter.

 

 

 

The little, cheap Janome from Hobby Lobby did it's job.

The piecing of the Tiny House quilt is about one-third complete.

Tomorrow it's off to Baltimore and Washington DC....where I have never been.  

Let a new adventure begin!