2018 AQS Fall Paducah Quilt Show - Part 3


More beauties from the AQS Fall Paducah show...are you tired of looking at them yet?








































This one was so fun to see in person...good for a chuckle.










My choice for best color selection. LOL!




















One more fun post of show quilts to come!!!

In stitches, 
Teresa   :o)

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