QuiltCon 2023 - My Experience and Highlights

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[@lindaherrington6291]

Thank you for sharing your visit and for giving us time to get a good look at the quilts. The colours, imagination and skill on display were so inspiring. Kudos to Paul for his great camera work too, first time I've watched a video from a quilt show without getting motion sickness! 😂

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Linda! It really was phenomenal---and of course too many quilts to even begin to show or comment on! 🤩 I agree, Paul did a great job--it is a challenging gig!! 😱🤓😍

[@poppies1215]

Bravo to Paul as well. Great camera work especially those close up views of the stitching. I liked the pen mike too Cathy LOL

[@kimbetts4282]

Agree 100% Paul did a fantastic job! It's great to be able to see the stitching up close and to be 'walked' around the show without getting dizzy or seasick because the camera is in good hands! Thanks Paul!

[@TheToneWork]

Thanks Linda! I'm so glad you enjoyted it!

[@chrisclark9862]

Cathy this is the *BEST* video of Quilt Con or any other quilt show I have ever seen! I love that you shared the details of the quilts and the makers plus I was able to actually see the beautiful art that makes us all happy. Kudos to your film maker as well! Thank you so much ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much! We learned so much and next year we'll film so much more!! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video---thank you for watching!!

[@TheToneWork]

Thank you Chris! I just got the things I wanted to see, like close-ups. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@mirtaPR]

👏🏼👏🏼🥳Great video enjoyed seeing thru your eyes beautiful quilts n people I have Never been to any kind of Quilt craft or nada , really nice to enjoy ur video amazing work n Tools 🎉

[@glynisreynolds446]

Oh Cathy thank you so, so much for taking us there 🤩 I started watching it but had to stop so I could get my glasses on 🤣🤣 I’ll never get to see those quilts in person, but now I can visit them whenever I want to for inspiration and just to make me feel happy 😊 I hope having to film everything for us didn’t spoil your day 🤞🤞 Wonderful 👏👏🇬🇧

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Glynis! 🤩 I wish we could have captured just how amazing and beautiful these quilts are in real life!! It was definitely a learning experience (doing the video)---next year I'll go for at least 2 days so that I can experience it on one day, and film it the next!! ❤️

[@glynisreynolds446]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts I thought it might be hard to ‘enjoy’ the show while also trying to film it 😳 Every day is a day at school so let’s hope you have a good time next year 🤞

[@QUILTINGCHAP]

I was there also. My sister joined me on Friday. We both would go up to a different quilt and say "Wow"! Each one was amazing. I read that over 2000 quilts were entered and 481 were chosen in this juried show. The talent is incredible. And I also read the information about each quilt. That brings it alive. I enjoyed seeing them again through your eyes.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

That's so wonderful!❤️ Paul and I had a similar experience--some I loved, some he loved, and some we both loved! The talent and skill represented in the quilts there was staggering, and inspiring! 🤩 And thank you---we learned so much doing the video at QuiltCon; I think next year's video will be even better!

[@marykendall]

You met one of my favorite longarm quilters, Jodi Robinson from Gammill. She is so talented. Next time I see her, I'll say, "You met one favorite KZbinrs, The Cat Bird Quilts!"

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! Thank you, Mary!! That's so cool!

[@pattytimon9050]

Love how you did this video no annoying background noise and great narrative.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Patty! ❤️ All credit goes to Paul--I wouldn't even know where to begin to address complicated sound editing like that!! 😱🤓 So glad you enjoyed my comments---we learned so much and know what to do better next year!!

[@marybeth4002]

What a weird or random thing for me to comment on but I couldn't help but notice how many quilts you stood next to - complimented your outfit and vice-versa. Best in Show quilt, Miss Make's quilt, the 'purple shirt' quilt, coffee and cream quilt... and on and on. I think the fact that you wore solids - you didn't 'compete' with the quilts on display. Great video work, Paul. I was so tickled for you each time you saw a subscriber - I can just imagine how thrilled you each were for that experience. I'll be watching this again as I really enjoyed this.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh my goodness, thank you Mary Beth! ❤️ I WAS thrilled to meet viewers/my people! I didn't expect anyone to know me at all---each time I was excited and surprised! 😂😍 So glad you enjoyed the video!

[@TheToneWork]

Thank you Mary Beth! We thought a bit about the wardrobe and how it would show with all those beautiful quilts. I'm so glad you noticed! Next year, we'll film even more.

[@deliad8826]

Hi Cathy!! I poured half and half in my coffee!!! You are so right about that quilt. Thank you for a wonderful visit to QuiltCon. And thanks for reading every description. The sharecropper quilt made me gasp. Please thank the editor for capturing the quilts discussed so beautifully. ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Hey, Delia! That coffee and cream quilt just got me! ❤️ The sharecropper quilt made me gasp, too. Check out Chawne Kimber's work---it's really beautiful and really compelling.🤓 I will pass along your thanks to my beloved editor (he did a great job!) 🥰

[@TheToneWork]

You're so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@deliad8826]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts hi Cathy! I will definitely research that artist’s work. Thank you ❤️

[@deliad8826]

@@TheToneWork oh yes. We all did

[@kathymorgan8453]

Thank you for taking us along. I especially appreciate the excellent camera work! We quilters LOVE to see the detail of a quilt. Thank you for the close ups and capture of the light on the quilting stitches.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Kathy, my husband really loves the detail of the quilting and the way the light hits it and the texture---which means you all get those gorgeous views! So you're welcome, but from Paul because he gets ALL the credit for the video work! 🥰❤️

[@TheToneWork]

Thanks Kathy! I really just tried to get the things I wanted to see more closely. Next year we'll get even more!

[@sueharber2496]

Oh wow, the best video from QuiltCon, really felt like we were there with you, loved the coffee and cream quilt, and loved your outfit too, love a well matched handbag 😂😂

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww, thank you Sue! 🥰❤️

[@thecheshirecrafter4522]

Oh I did enjoy that. Nice to see some recognisable KZbinrs submitting their work. Possibly you next year? I'm really inspired by the ideas when mixing hand quilting with machine quilting on the same piece of work. And who wouldn't want to play on a long arm machine? Thanks for sharing this.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh Maggie, I'm so glad! ❤️I need you to reply and tell me the KZbinrs who you recognized so that I can check them out!! 🤩 I doubt I'll ever submit a quilt for jury---I would worry myself to death over all the details (and it would show!!😂😱) But I guess never say never right? I loved that hand-quilting and machine-quilting mix too--it feels like it opens up possibilities for some creativity and freedom to explore! PS the longarm quilting machine was SO FUN! 🥰

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

Thank y'all so much for sharing your trip to Quiltcon! I loved seeing the quilts that y'all found the most interesting because I love your eye for color and texture. Thank you Paul for taking really nice close ups of the quilts. All of the handwork was so amazing! Cathy, I felt the same way when I first tried a long arm last fall at the Sewing Expo. I've picked out the one I want already, with a small footprint, and it's just a matter of time. The texture on the quilts from the quilting just inspires me even more! Have a great week!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Michelle! 😘 There were so many that I just loved beyond words that we didn't even get on camera! 😱 And yes, I'll share you appreciation to Paul--he did a fantastic job. (he loves the quilting part too and it SHOWS.😂) I'm excited for you to get a longarm quilt machine--who knew it would be so much FUN?!

[@TheToneWork]

Thanks Michelle! I just tried to capture the things I thought were interesting. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@AdirondackJenScott74]

That was wonderful! I love when you say Oh, Paul! Look! What a great tour! Please do some more of these. The camera work :>chef's kiss

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww! Thank you, Jennifer! ❤️ (and he did an amazing job!!)

[@TheToneWork]

Awww, thank you Jennifer! We are already planning more of these!

[@jeanetterochnowskis142]

Wow! Couldn't believe when video was over. It was sooo captivating! I had to laugh because I was having my coffee watching this and when you got to the coffee and cream quilt I did laugh. I am not a lover of brown tones but that quilt was stunning! I bet it was sooo hard not to touch and stroke those beautiful quilts. I am such a tactile person that they would have had to tie my hands behind my back to keep me from doing just that! Lol. So happy you got to enjoy that experience. Bet you had a BLAST! ❤️🥰🤗

[@dcwatashi]

Actually I was sitting up in bed having my coffee with cream lol

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

It was very fun and also visually stunning and totally overwhelming! So much to process! ❤️ (It was VERY hard not to touch--and it looks like I did in the video, but I never made contact!)

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

And this morning I was drinking my coffee with cream when I started responding to comments! ❤️

[@dcwatashi]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts amazing what can be achieved with just straight line quilting

[@sandyweirauch8310]

Thanks for the tour - loved the coffee and cream quilt - and all the others!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Sandy!❤️ That coffee and cream on just hit me in the right spot! (and maybe I wanted a cup of coffee after that. 😘)

[@melissahill8565]

Such beautiful quilts!! Humbling and inspiring!! Thanks for leting me go with you!!! FUN!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Melissa! Humbling and inspiring is RIGHT! ❤️🤩🥰

[@kylierigby1953]

Wow, how beautiful they are, all of them!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Kylie, it was just amazing---I would think, "This one is SOOOO beautiful" and then turn the corner and think, "No, THIS one is SOOO beautiful!" And it's because they all are!!

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

Best quilt show video I've seen. I feel like I visited without the sore feet :). Typically I pass on these videos as theyare all walking and breeze by the quilts. While they leave you with an impression of the show, I have no sense that I have really appreciated the quilts. Thank you so much for the lovely camera work and thoughtful descriptions of what you saw and sharing it with the rest of us.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, D! All credit goes to my husband for the video work! ❤️

[@lauracurnan3255]

Thank you for the tour!. I go to the one near my house, in Lakeland florida every year. I love to wander around. I spend the day all by myself. No kids no husband, and have such a good time. Thanks again, see you next time! Much love, Laura

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Laura! I could totally go next year and just spend a whole day looking at the juried quilts!

[@ChezVies]

Thank you for giving the detail tour! This is by far the best quiltcon video with the close up details on the piecing and quilting. Do share more! 😊 🤩🤩

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you! I wish we had more to share---we learned so much this time and will video a lot more next year! 🤓👍🏻

[@poppies1215]

What a thrill to wake up to a live quilt show! Here in NY we had about 6 inches of white stuff they call snow. Before I trudge outside to dig out I am sipping my Catbird Coffee “latte” as I dream of my own “Coffee and Cream” fabric blend. Wonderful and amazing quilts. Thank you for filming your trip there. … back to the snow now … ugh!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh yay! So glad you enjoyed the video! 🥰 Stay warm up there!

[@stevesteve350]

I was going to skim through this, but your engaging personality and naturalism kept me for the entire video. I love how you do 'just do you'. As a (former?) performer, and budding artist, that's the most difficult skill to own. That's your superpower! So appreciated. PS. You should definitely challenge yourself to do the most negative space piece, you can design.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh my goodness, high praise!! I'm humbled and pleased...thank you so much!!

[@mpete2525]

I am so glad that you and Paul got to attend Quilt Con 2023...love your teamwork. . I miss mine so much. I meant to comment on the last 2 videos (plaid experiment and your 10K subscribers) but... The plaid one..... My thought was "anchor" (pronounced on-core hoping spelling is accurate😜) ... Who thinks these ideas up but you and I love it! Congrats on reaching 10K....i found you when I needed to know how to put together a men's shirt quilt..... Must've been a God thing. I'm still working on my first shirt quilt.... Wish I had more time to quilt but.... Thank you for sharing about Quilt Con. The process of quilting is such a gift! I'm grateful to have found you and Paul.... You make beautiful videos together. ❤️👏❤️

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Meyrick! I'm so glad to have you with me here on YT--I am thankful for these meaningful connections, too! (and consider them very Providential!)

[@TheToneWork]

Oh Meyrick! You have know idea how much that means. Thank you so much!

[@kscheuerman5378]

Wow, so many beautiful quilts! Thanks for sharing

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! The sheer number of quilts there was breath-taking!

[@brendafrye5875]

Wonderful wonderful wonderful!!! description of some BEAUTIFUL QUILTS. Thank you su much

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Brenda! ❤️

[@danaandcompany9636]

Oh, Cathy! I wasn’t ready for your video to be over. Can we have a part two? Really enjoyed going along with you to QuiltCon. Thank you for your thoughts! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Dana, when we were there we really didn't keep track of the quilts that I commented on (on video) and had no idea how much footage we had---when we got home and reviewed the footage, Paul said, "Next time I'll just turn the camera on when we walk in the door and let it record everything!" 🤩 There was so much more I wanted everyone to see! 😱❤️

[@sadiejosiemom]

99% of the quilts I would not even try to make. I just don't have the creative spark in my brain. It was sure fun to look at them, though. It was fun to watch you get so excited over the quilts and your turn at the quilting machine!! Thanks to you and Paul for sharing!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much! (And me, either, to all the quilts I wouldn't even attempt!) But it was very inspirational and very beautiful! ❤️

[@TheToneWork]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@michellenisun6308]

So fun to watch you meet so many wonderful people and get to visit Crimson Tate via Atlanta. I just loved seeing your tour of this show. Thank you!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you so much, Michelle! So glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@pgiberti1407]

Thank you for doing this video! These quilts are inspirational and gets the creative process moving for me. (That does not always mean I get anything done!)

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Preach that! I get all inspired but I'm not sure it translates to quilts made in my sewing room! 😂🥰🤓

[@MarthasMuWz]

Hands Down, the best QuiltCon video ever. Please do more!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you!! ❤️ Now we just have to wait for next year's QuiltCon! 😱🤓🤩

[@brendafrye5875]

Watching you again at 1:30am and Wow!! I want to go to QuiltCon with you. You are having so much fun

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

LOL! I DID have fun, but I will say crowds are not my thing---and even though the vendor booths were creative and had great products and examples for inspiration, that environment isn't conducive to shopping for me!! 😱 But, there was so much to see and I was shocked and amazed our whole time there---that part WAS fun! ❤️

[@shannoneaster9311]

Sooo fun and inspirational! Thank you so much for sharing! Nothing is more motivating than going to quilt shows! 👏🏼👏🏼

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Shannon, I know that's right!! So much skill and talent and inspiration to be found there---I was blown away! 🤩

[@johnwong7206]

Love your humor and the way you veiw things, thank you for the tag along.

[@snetterpie]

****Cathy, I follow many content creators and some of them went to Atlanta this year. They made videos and posted them on their channels. I have to say that I enjoyed yours the most. It wasn’t hurried or crazy and I felt like I was there with you just wandering around peacefully. These venues can be loud and hard to follow, but you made it not only enjoyable, but took your time to look at the stitching, quilting styles and magic of these creations. Thank you for taking me along and as usual I felt like your friend exploring together!! You are my muse.****

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Jane! ❤️ That is high praise! 🥰

[@socalgingerjohnson]

My coffee and I appreciate your wonderful thoughts on these amazing quilts! I hope the two of you had a great experience during your visit.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Ginger! It was a great experience, and a learning one too!

[@emilie1365]

I recently discovered your channel and you're already one of my favorite quiltubers! Thank you so much to put all those efforts in sharing personal stories and experiences. I truly feel connected to your creative journey! 😊

[@marywise2014]

❤❤ Thank you for sharing. So many beautiful quilts! Such intricate work, amazing!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Mary! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

Thank you for the tour!!

[@teddiegawley1552]

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, and I have to say that it is the best video that I have seen of a quilt show. I have gotten a ton of inspiration from your videos, and I just found your channel about a week ago. I guess that I have binged a bit! Thank you and Paul for doing what you do. I am a retired RN, but I have been a seamstress or sewist 🧵🪡😁since my mother and her mother introduced me to needle and thread at about the age of 8.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Teddie! ❤️ We learned a lot making this video and will be going again in 2024!

[@monicapharo2330]

Thank you Cathy and Paul for bringing this to us … great camera work and commentary ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Monica! ❤️ We learned so much---next year we'll film even more!

[@TheToneWork]

Thanks Monica!

[@Plentyofyarn]

OH MY... thank you so much for taking us along with you to this great event.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Veronica! I'm STILL blown away by the talent and skill and beauty on display there. Just breath-taking!

[@melindahawkins]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Yw! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@catherineake6309]

Thank you! I didn't want to fight Atlanta and what a treat to get close ups from my couch with my cup of coffee!

[@carmencampana3329]

Talented artist!

[@karencurtis6014]

Really enjoyed your visit to Quiltcon. Amazing quilts! Thank you. Karen.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Karen! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video! ❤️

[@christinahall3318]

Thank you for sharing! WOW! I now have the QuiltCon bug! That is a trip I want to take. The beauty and talent to behold! I can imagine that if you are in a slump creatively this will get your Sew-Jo moving again! Again, thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Christina! It is something you just have to see for yourself---and yes, so inspirational!!

[@marygeorge9688]

So fun. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!! ❤️

[@pattyprovost6516]

Thank you so much, you are very much appreciated...... Because of you I felt I was there!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh yay! I'm so glad!! ❤️

[@vanillayogurt5650]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Such inspiration!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

The quilting was jaw-dropping. My friend, you would have died! ❤️ And now I want you to show me how to really use the longarm machine! SO. FUN.

[@knotnowdesigns]

Love this video so much! ❤❤❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@marshasetering3143]

WOW! So wonderful. Thank you for taking us with you.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! ❤️ So glad you enjoyed it!

[@sunshowers186]

Thank you so much for sharing a little of your time at QuiltCon with us Cathy. I really appreciate it!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! Now that we've been once (and learned so much,) now we'll know how to show even more next year!! ❤️

[@wendyoc8901]

Thanks so much for the great tour!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@baseballquilter8984]

Wow! B-E-A-UTIFUL QUILTS. Thanks for doing this. I wish I was there!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I wish you were, too! and they ARE!!! Just breathtaking! ❤️

[@dianabarker3815]

Cathy this is an awesome video. Thank you for sharing ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Diana! I'm glad you enjoyed it! ❤️

[@diannagalante5717]

Thank you. This was so much fun to watch.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@andreasavedge3276]

Thank you so much for the QuiltCon Tour. As a newbie, I’ve never heard of this. I’m thinking I need to start making plans to attend in the future. The quilt artworks are Amazing! Definitely got my creative juices flowing.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

It was such an inspiration! I would round the corner and see something and just hitch in my breath in amazement! ❤️

[@Cassandra-..-]

I hope you saw Samuel Uzoma’s portrait quilt (I chipped in to sponsor his trip from Nigeria) and also the Social Justice Sewing Academy banners (I worked on one banner last year.) So fun! Thanks for taking us along!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I DID see the Social Justice Sewing Academy banners and I believe his portrait quilt! So amazing! (but I'll be honest, there were so many quilts that a lot of them are a blur!) Next time we'll stay longer, and film more!! ❤️

[@RobinHarris61]

Wow! Amazing quilts! So much work put into them. Thanks for sharing. This was awesome! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

So glad you enjoyed watching...and our video only scratched the surface!

[@lorrae683]

Thank you, I live just 30 minutes north of Atlanta, I had company, so I couldn’t go. I enjoyed seeing all the lovely quilts.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh I wish you could have been there! But I'm glad you enjoyed the video--thanks for watching!

[@lorrae683]

@@InMyQuietudeI have never been to one, but was thinking about it. Have you been to one before? It seems to be more sewing, will a quilter enjoy it? Hope your recovery is going well, I have a herniated disc and just saw the surgeon yesterday, he did not advise surgery for me at this point.

[@gisellejones1139]

Thank you for bringing me along with you...when you said " holy mackeral"" l just laughed and said 😄 "soul sister" lol

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lol! Right?! I felt like you all were with me! ❤️

[@elizabethcollins8817]

Thank you for the tour 🧵🌹🤗

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're so welcome, Elizabeth! ❤️

[@GrandmaP10]

That was amazing!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Pauline! ❤️

[@silver_csmith]

Wow so amazing! Thank you for sharing your trip there! 🥰👏🏻

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! ❤️ I wish you all could have been there too---I would love to have seen you! 🥰

[@veronicaosborn3029]

Oh how we love you! Thank you for sharing. It looked amazing! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Veronica! You are too sweet!

[@pennyskelton1851]

That was lovely. I am happy you went!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Penny! ❤️

[@ginabainbridge9950]

22:23 I really enjoyed this, thank you for sharing.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh I'm so glad!! Thank you for watching!! ❤️

[@cynithiadykes8537]

Lovely tour guide, Thank you both

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Cynthia! ❤️

[@jeanettewithrow9641]

Thanks for taking us along. My quilts look pitiful beside those. So much talent. Thanks

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You want to know what's great?! Your quilts aren't beside those quilts (and thank God neither are mine) so they don't look pitiful, and you don't have to feel like you are less than! Keep making your quilts---I promise you they are beautiful to the people who receive them, and that's all that matters. ❤️

[@marlynanderson8564]

Thank you for this video. It was wonderful to be able to see some of the entries.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Marlyn! ❤️ It was my first time to QuiltCon and I learned so much---next year we'll get so much more on video!

[@angelamaddux2917]

Thank you for such a lovely tour and descriptions of each quilt. It was almost like being there.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Aww, thank you Angela!! I'm glad you enjoyed it! 🥰

[@lauralewis3769]

I too read the description and I appreciate your explanation of the intricacies of each quilt. Magnificent!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Laura!❤️ The description is a glimpse inside the mind of the quilter and their inspiration and decision-making--and THAT is as interesting as the quilt, in my opinion! 🥰

[@1zelcat]

Wish I could have been there but maybe someday. Thanks so much for the tour. So much inspiration.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! And I wish you could have been there too! ❤️

[@sharonfrenzel9194]

Thank you for this sharing! This was the best! Your timing and reading of the descriptions and close up was perfect for me!😊

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Sharon! And thank you for watching! ❤️

[@cashby1425]

Thank you that was so interesting!! I hope to go next yr wherever it is☺️

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

It's in Raleigh! And next year I'll be there for more than one day---there's just too much to see and take in for one day!! 🤩❤️

[@pameladombek1695]

What a wonderful tour! I enjoyed it so much. It’s in my saved videos for a re-watch, as so many of your episodes are! Thank you.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Pamela! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video---next year we'll know to film so much more! ❤️

[@clothingalterations]

Amazing 👍🌺🌿🏵☘🌻🌵🌹

[@nicolebeauchamp7622]

The pen microphone at the end cracked me up. I had you playing while I was attempting to sew but I kept having to turn my head to see all the beautiful quilts. Needless to say I did not get any sewing done during this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Lol, Nicole, I can totally envision this scenario playing out. Sorry not sorry! 😂🤓🥰

[@mygrommi]

Wonderful video of QuiltCon. Thanks for sharing the fun with us. It was amazing to see so many beautiful quilts and to see you enjoy it so much. Loved the purple shirt booth. 👔

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Renea! Did you go? I was wondering if you went since you're so close!

[@mygrommi]

No, I didn’t get to go. 😢

[@jeankubicek]

Oh oh ooooh awh oooh....wow....can you hear us all, as we admire the work?!! Thank you so very much for sharing this with us. Each piece of work had such a different soul. Beauty captured in fabric. Loved it!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Jean!! I'm so glad you liked it!!

[@chrismcdowell815]

Thanks for bringing me to QuiltCon! What inspiration the quilts bring and enjoyed your thoughts and descriptions. Loved them all!! ❤

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank so much! ❤️I'm glad you came along to QuiltCon with me! 🥰

[@CBromfield]

Thank you for this, I felt like it was a wonderful look inside some of the beautiful works of fiber art on display. Also great camera work, you were able to walk and talk while the camera focused on the art. Continued success!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Cassandra! ❤️

[@annerankin1191]

I so appreciate your tour. Steady camera work and your wonderful description and analysis is awesome! Thanks….one of these days I’ll go! (And maybe even enter!!!!) XO

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! I hope you do (to both!)

[@TheToneWork]

Thank you Anne!

[@angelamyers1201]

What a fun experience!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thanks, Angela! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@debrat777]

Thanks for showing the detail of the quilts. That was amazing. 😊

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome. All credit goes to Paul who did our camera work. He does a great job! ❤️

[@jenniferours1684]

Wow! Looks like fun. Thanks for showing some of the beautiful works of art. I had no idea there was such a thing as Quiltcon. Next year it's in Raleigh. I may just have to plan to attend.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Jennifer! It was fun! I'm planning to be there next year (Lord willing)---I hope to see you there! ❤️

[@teresamcbrayer2549]

Thank you for sharing. You did a fabulous job. Very professional, like a reporter

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Teresa! ❤️

[@bethliebman8169]

Very happy to get the Quilt Con tour. I always have to read all the info in a display too. I have also been following Karen Brown of Just Get It Done Quilts trip to QuiltCon. I hope you have a chance to meet her and talk with her. Thanks for the video, Cathy!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Beth, I would LOVE to meet Karen and talk to her---in any context!! She has forgotten more about quilting than I have ever known! 🤓 So glad you enjoyed our little highlights tour---thanks for watching! ❤️

[@sherryfaires7931]

Thank you, Cathy! I think you make everything fun! It’s hard to imagine all the time and work that went into those quilts! I appreciate a tour of some of these beautiful quilts! Do I see a long arm quilt machine in your future?

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome, Sherry, and thank you! 🥰 I loved the longarm quilt machine, but I'll have to leave that to the good quilters of the world out there!

[@sharonschier8620]

Many thanks to you and Paul, Cathy, for taking us along to QuiltCon! I loved every minute of your video -- so well done, and you covered so many different quilts. What a treat!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You're welcome! So glad you enjoyed the video--thanks for watching! ❤️

[@tamiduquette1592]

OMG!!! You were at QuiltCon??? I was there also. It would have been exciting to run into you. Such an exciting show to be at. Loved all the quilts and the vendors.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Oh I wish we had crossed paths---I was floored that anyone knew who I was, and was thrilled to meet the few wonderful women who introduced themselves!! The beauty and artistry of the quilts makes me speechless (a tough thing to do! LOL)🥰❤️

[@tamiduquette1592]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts they all had me in awe as well. As a really new quilter, it was wonderful to be inspired by it all. I am still try to find my quilt voice. So many beautiful examples presented!

[@trishwinstead28]

Cathy, thank you to you and Paul. You both did such a great job. I really enjoyed myself.

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Trish! So glad you enjoyed the video--thank you for watching! ❤️

[@TheToneWork]

Thanks Trish!

[@debiogle3798]

Thank you for giving us the highlights , they all are real pieces of art. It boggles my mind to see the level of dificulty!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Debi, they ARE. And me too---the talent and skill on display there was just unbelievable!! 🤩

[@peggyreinhold886]

Thank you for this video. I'm unable to go to see a Quilt Show like that and it's amazing. Our Quilt Exhibition here in Germany are so much different just the way the quilts are presented and we have no ribbons. Many greetings 😃

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Peggy! ❤️ I would love to see a Quilt Exhibition in Germany, and I think maybe having no ribbons is a good thing. 🤓 Vielen Dank!🥰

[@caitlinmatthews1401]

Wow, you went to QuiltCon!!!! I just joined MQG this year, and hope to go next year. Love the video!!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Caitlin! It was a relatively last minute decision--we only live about 2 hours away, so the week or so before we decided, "Let's just go!" I would love to see you there next year! ❤️

[@stefflcus]

...well this was the best thing I've seen all day. 😁 Y'all make a fanTAStic team, and it made this such a pleasure to watch. Thank you!! I'd love to see the entire Milky Opal quilt! My GoogleFu has failed me, but it is soooooo scrumptious. It's the poster child for why I voted for the linen-and-linen wedding quilt. Timeless! But then, ALL OF THEM were so good. Eeeeeeeeee! Cackling at the pen microphone because I know I would do the same!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Thank you, Steff! And yes, that Milky Opal quilt was amazing---and you would have loved it! ❤️ We learned so much this year---next year we'll get so much more on film! 🥰

[@stefflcus]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts Oh, not complaining--I just figured it had to be on her Instagram or SOMEthing, SOMEwhere. 'Tis a puzzlement! I'll keep looking.

[@andreasavedge3276]

Hi Cathy, I’ve been mulling this idea for about a week and I need to share it with you. You asked in your 10k Thank You what was our favorite show, I couldn’t come up with just one at the time but one “blooper” does stand out. I’ve decided you & Paul need to copyright Seam Reaper, develop a spooky seam ripper & market it. I figure within a year you could make your million dollars, retire from pharmacy and quilt full-time. Except you’ll have to go on tour for your book, “I Have a Lot to Say”😊

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

I. LIKE. THIS. PLAN. ❤️

[@cassafrass098]

Thank you for sharing your favorite quilts! So nice to get a peek at quilt con when attendance ourselves isn't possible. My total favorites were the quilts you showed by Audrey Esarely, Caroline Hadley, and Lorena Uriarte. I guess what this means is that I'm getting really into curved quilt designs which - sighhh poor meeee, guess I have to learn a new technique!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

Cassie, I thought the same! 😱 I've only done one quilt with curves---so I could use some learning myself! 🤓

[@kimbetts4282]

So many beautiful Quilts! Thanks for sharing your visit. Could you please share the name of the vendor you spoke with about the purple shirt. They had a vibrant HST quilt displayed and fabric packs to make it. Thanks Cathy and Paul ♥

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

The shop name is "Crimson Tate"---they have some of the most vibrant fabrics i've ever seen! 😍 www.crimsontate.com/shop/Fabric.htm

[@kimbetts4282]

@@TheCatBirdQuilts thank you Cathy ❤️ Crimson Tate are now in my favourites on IG! I just wish postage wasn't so expensive because their range of fabric is gorgeous! I realised too that the beautifully coloured quilt (in the solid colours) on display is a pattern I already had! It's the Postcards from Sweden quilt. I'm such a dill 😂

[@btuller1772]

I watched your thrift store shirts video from last week and then my Mom and I went to goodwill Saturday. I found 3 XXL men's shirt for half off. Two purple and one blue for $2.25 each. My goodwill is $4.49 regular price. Your right I could never have bought fabric for that cheap. Oh and this video what beautiful quilts. What fun!!!

[@TheCatBirdQuilts]

You totally scored at your Goodwill! How wonderful! 🤩 Gorgeous fabric for $2.25? Yes please! 🤓😊 The quilts at QuiltCon were just so stunning and inspirational---next year we'll stay longer and film more!