Many of my fellow bloggers have been to Paducah, but I took some pictures for those of you that haven't. Here is a picture of the river that runs next to downtown...actually it's two rivers that meet up there, I think.
The flood wall is covered with murals and I thought this one was very interesting because it showed how it used to be.
Here's a couple of pictures of the inside of Hancocks-Paducah.
We also went to the National Quilt Museum
which doesn't allow photos. It's not a big museum, but it is a wonderful place. I was almost brought to tears when we walked in. I'm not sure what I will do when I get to see the Jane Stickle quilt in person. Also here's a link to the Dear Jane site. Anyway I'll probably have a small breakdown...lol...seriously!
Okay long enough for today. I'll be back shortly to show what I've been working on...some of it is secret though and I can't show you that (SSCS 10).
Oh and guess what?!!! My Nearly Insane went to the long arm quilter's today....I am soooo excited! ranette
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OOOOH! How exciting!! What a great trip. What a nice hubby to look at all that fabric with you and insist on such a gorgeous fat quarter tower. I guess you have to keep him. LOL!
I would love to go to that quilt store!!!!!!
It was great to see inside Hancocks where I've spent some dollars recently. The Australians are making the most of the exchange rate while it lasts. It was nice to see some scenery from around those parts and what a lovely stack of FQ's.
ordered a bit more fabric this morning from the states......funny to see the shop when all for me is an online shop.....you forget that it must exist........
goods to hear the SSCS mentioned and know your working on it..........LOL......
Thank you for the photos of Paducah and Hancocks. I would love to be there in person one day! In the meantime I am one of those Aussies buying up while our exchange rate is good! Lol!!
Love the French General fabrics!
Woohooo......can't wait to see your NI quilted!!!!
I loved seeing teh photos of Paducha. I've been once, but I am feelign another trip on my radar!
How fun to have your Salinda Rupp quilt so close to being finished! I love mine!!
I love sitting by the river watching the barges. Oh and Hancocks is a lot of fun, too. Glad you got such a pretty fat quarter pack. Looks like you had a good time. The Nearly Insane is a big accomplishment. Glad mine is all finished. Can't wait to see yours. LuAnn
I'm at the wrong side of the ocean, quiltwise. *sigh* Luckily there's online shopping, and yo postin quiltstore pictures:)
What a great trip! Someday I hope to get to Paducah. I'll put it on my bucket list.
Can't wait to see your NI quilt. I know it will be breathtaking!
Are you Australian Ranette? Or maybe he means we are all spending up big because of the exchange rate??? Your fat quarter pack looks lovely and I am dying to see your Nearly Insane when it returns from the quilter.
I missed you. And by the way....it's been longer than 2 weeks! But who's counting? LOL
So glad you got to go to Paducah.
I am a terrible sister being the last to leave a reply to your post. It was so wonderful to see you and Jay. I may just have to go to Paducah after seeing all the cool pictures you took. After all it is only about three hours away. I may have been one of the people buying up all the Kaffe fabric even though I am not an Aussie!!!LOL HUGS!!!!!
Hey Ranette,
I came by yesterday but had to leave all of a sudden and did not get to leave a comment.
I have been to those places. The museum was awesome. How sweet of hubby to insist on the fabric.
It looks like you had a really fun trip! I like the mural, I thought it was real at first. I'm glad your husband insisted on the fabrics, I'm sure you'll do something fantastic with them!
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