The Patchwork Peacocks Parade through
Pigeon Forge during Mountain Quiltfest by Madelyn Miller, the TravelLady Traditionally, many women save their best dresses and fine hats for Easter. But in Pigeon Forge, they rarely wait that long. They bring out their family heirloom quilts and patched and pieced wearable art. They proudly display their works on jackets, vests, purses, totes and more during the Mountain Quiltfest held annually in the middle of March Wearable Art I particularly enjoyed seeing the wearable art, on display and on attendees at the Pigeon Forge Mountain Quiltfest. Never had I seen so many works of art displayed on peoples backs. And certain outfits are truly "the talk of the town." (INSERT ABOUT FOUR JPG) When people saw me taking pictures of many of the clothes, everyone said, "YOu have to see Laurie." Apparently, Laurie was wearing a dress made entirely of patchwork one-inch squares. Although I never saw Laurie, she is just another reson to go back to the Pigeon Forge Mountain Quiltfest. (LOTS MORE jpg of wearable art) A Mountain Quiltfest is produced by the City of Pigeon Forge and co-hosted by the Piecemakers and Sevier Valley Quilters Guilds. And if you aren't able to make it this year, be consoled by the fact that this is an annual event. Think like a quilter. Plan ahead for the next one. Complete visitor information about Pigeon Forge is available online at www.MyPigeonForge.com or by calling toll-free to 800-251-9100. Madelyn Miller is a travel and food writer who loves quilts and Pigeon Forge so she was in Hog Heaven while she atteneded the event. The fabulous food and great shopping bargains were like icing on the cake. Or embellishment on the quilt. Read her stories on www.travellady.com, www.carladynews.com, www.yogayaya.com, www.chocoalteatlas.com, www.cocktailatlas.com, www.coffeeatlas.com and www.teaAtlas.com | 