Day 97 of 2017

There were so many quilts I loved at the International Quilt Festival in Chicago today

that I had a hard time picking one for picture of the day, 

so I chose this quilt called Classmates by Noriko Kido of Japan 

since it is made with a block known here as Patchwork of the Crosses 

that I have been considering making. 

Below are a few close-ups.

Day 96 of 2017

Hi!  We had to make one last trip to The Bean before leaving downtown 

and heading to a hotel at the convention center 

where we will attend the International Quilt Festival tomorrow. 

I took this picture with the timer setting, 

with the camera propped up on a nearby ledge. 

Right before the shutter opened, 

a couple people walked right in front of the camera. 

I was sure the picture was ruined so I was on my way to set it up again. 

As it turned out, they did not end up in the picture 

and this shot turned out to be my favorite of the day.

Day 95 of 2017

This is the beautiful end to a wonderful day in Chicago.

Rainy, windy, cold. 

The Bean, Hamilton!

(Sorry for the delay. Hotel internet is not always reliable.)

Day 94 of 2017

Hello, Chicago.

Day 93 of 2017

Robin

Day 92 of 2017

He found a she.

Day 91 of 2017

It is time for the Bradford Pear to bloom again. 

We finally got a blue sky day for a nice backdrop. 

Since the tree as a whole is not as impressive as in past years, 

I have opted for a backlit close up.