ELAINE QUEHL, Quilt Artist, Teacher, Dyer, Designer

Sunday, April 21, 2013

SAQA Conference, Santa Fe and Auction

I just put the finishing touches on my one foot square auction quilt for the 2013 SAQA Benefit Auction. Although the final deadline is June 1, I wanted this finished before I head to the SAQA Conference in Santa Fe, New Mexico this week. I can't wait!

Travelling in the Southwest a few years back, I spent a day in Santa Fe and loved it. In fact it is the place I met the inspiring tree that is featured in my first tree quilt, "Standing Still", made just after I left my day job.  Here it is!

The sky was bluer than blue that February day. Below is a photo of the amazing trees I met. The online forecast for this coming week is sunny sunny sunny for Santa Fe. Did I mention sunny? Hubs will be home taking care of all feline needs.

Thought I'd share just a few pictures from my 2008 visit to Santa Fe as I anticipate the sights I will experience in the upcoming week.

Chile peppers drying on an adobe wall.

Beautiful buildings and art along Canyon Rd. (gallery row!)

Jane Sauer Gallery (formerly the famous "Thirteen Moons" Gallery) where you will always find quilted art.

Native Americans selling their wares (mostly silver jewellry) at the Palace of the Governors.

There is an awful lot of ironing awaiting me. I've just dyed another 36 meters of fabric. The pile of un-ironed fabric now stands at 91 meters. I am preparing to be a vendor at the Ottawa Valley Quilters Guild show on Mothers Day Weekend. I hope to finish some of the ironing today, but whatever doesn't get finished will surely be waiting for me when I get home!


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  1. MargaretApril 21, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    Hi Elaine,

    Just checked the Weather Network: the forecast for Santa Fe this week is highs of 17 C to 20 C -- and sunny!! Considering we had snow squalls here today, I can't wait either!

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    1. Elaine QuehlMay 1, 2013 at 3:13 PM

      Margaret, Ottawa is experiencing Santa Fe type weather today! What a nice welcome back to Canada! Unfortunately I hear the west has snow AGAIN!

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  2. Martha GinnApril 21, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Well, you are just making Santa Fe sound even more exciting! It will be my first trip, but I've always heard what a beautiful destination it is, especially for artists. See you soon. I highly recommend comment moderation for blogs.

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    1. Elaine QuehlMay 1, 2013 at 3:13 PM

      Thanks Martha. A pleasure to see you again! Hope you enjoyed your trip.

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  3. rtquilterApril 22, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Gorgeous pics, Elaine! I LOVE your foot square. I wonder if while you are away, the Good Fairy will come and do the ironing for you? I HOPE so. That is a lot of metres! Enjoy Santa Fe. It is a beautiful spot. We loved it when we visited a few years ago.

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    1. Elaine QuehlMay 5, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      There are no ironing fairies Carolynn, unless I hire someone ;-)) More meters this weekend!

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  4. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 5:55 AM

    This sounds very exciting all around Elaine. Good for you!

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  5. AnonymousApril 25, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    All your adventures sound very exciting Elaine. Good for you!

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    1. Elaine QuehlMay 5, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      I'm sure you are having a few adventures of your own Barb. Look forward to catching up with you soon.

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