Connie, Robin and I were on the road again recently, this time to Salem, Oregon for Quiltopia, a weekend quilting event there.
This was a perfect day for me because it combined all my favorite things—good friends, vintage quilts, old houses and high tea! We started at Deepwood Estate.
![Deepwood01](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood01-450x337.jpg)
The grounds were gorgeous.
![Tree1](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Tree1-450x337.jpg)
I couldn’t believe there was so much blooming so late in the year.
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We were ushered into the Carriage House for a lecture before tea.
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Our speaker, Vickie Simpson, was even dressed in period clothing for her presentation.
![Deepwood02](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood02-450x337.jpg)
She gave a good talk about the history of quilting and had some lovely Dresden Plate quilts displayed. This one had an ice cream cone border on three sides.
![Deepwood03](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood03-450x317.jpg)
I’m familiar with this pattern as Fancy Dresden Plate since it has ellipses in the center and pointed pieces at the four compass points.
![Deepwood04](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood04-440x450.jpg)
The Dresden Plate below is button hole stitched in place and has a bubble gum pink sashing. It’s a simpler block and has a simpler variation of the ice cream cone border.
![Deepwood05](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood05-337x450.jpg)
Here’s a pretty variation where every other blade (almost) is consistent.
![Deepwood06](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood06-376x450.jpg)
I like the different pinks here. And notice that since she had an odd number of blades, two solids ended up side by side.
![Deepwood07](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood07-440x450.jpg)
Here’s an orphan block.
![Deepwood08](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood08-450x337.jpg)
She also brought this satin crib quilt that her grandmother had made for her.
![Deepwood09](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood09-450x337.jpg)
Then, we were take to the big house.
![Deepwood01](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood011-450x337.jpg)
It’s a gorgeous old Victorian.
![Deepwood02](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood021-450x337.jpg)
The tables were beautifully set.
![Deepwood03](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood031-450x270.jpg)
I loved the pink sugar cubes!
![Deepwood04](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood041-450x363.jpg)
Connie and me, waiting for our first course!
![Deepwood06](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood061-401x450.jpg)
Connie and Robin.
![Deepwood07](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood071-439x450.jpg)
Between courses we were treated to more vintage quilts, like this Snow White one.
![Deepwood08](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood082-402x450.jpg)
Our first course was heirloom tomato soup and a cheese scone. Delicious.
![Deepwood09](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood091-450x337.jpg)
I always love seeing Sunbonnet Sue in her many forms.
![Deepwood10](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood101-450x337.jpg)
And I was delighted to see this fabric with the four suits of cards on it!
![Deepwood11](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood11-450x337.jpg)
Oh, our main course! We had puff pastry filled with mushrooms, quiche and a deviled ham sandwich. Once again, delicious!
![Deepwood12](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood12-450x337.jpg)
This quilt had Sunbonnet Sue and several different butterfly patterns…
![Deepwood13](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood13-450x336.jpg)
…and a terrific looking “tablecloth” print on the back.
![Deepwood14](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood14-450x327.jpg)
Dessert was a spiced cake roll. Did I mention, the food was delicious!?!
![Deepwood15](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood15-425x450.jpg)
A traditional butterfly quilt.
![Deepwood16](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood16-450x274.jpg)
Then it was time to tour the house. The mantle was lovely.
![Deepwood01](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood012-410x450.jpg)
I’ve seen lots of delicate hot chocolate sets, but never one with a matching china tray.
![Deepwood02](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood022-450x337.jpg)
There were quilts displayed around the house, like this one on the bannister.
![Deepwood03](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood032-450x337.jpg)
Oh, my. Imagine having a waist that size?
![Deepwood04](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood042-337x450.jpg)
A pretty Trip Around the World.
![Deepwood05](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood052-450x337.jpg)
The yellow china on this table was so pretty, and looked so great displayed against the yellow fan quilt.
![Deepwood06](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood062-450x435.jpg)
The ivy wallpaper was very nice.
![Deepwood07](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood072-337x450.jpg)
And I loved this green light fixture.
![Deepwood08](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood083-386x450.jpg)
This light makes a really cool pattern on the ceiling!
![Deepwood09](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood092-450x410.jpg)
Ah, I could happily sleep under this Irish Chain quilt and let someone bring me some scones in bed in the morning.
![Deepwood10](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood102-450x337.jpg)
I have this very same pillow!
![Deepwood11](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood111-450x392.jpg)
Doll quilts are always charming.
![Deepwood12](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood121-337x450.jpg)
This cactus basket is very pretty.
![Deepwood13](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood131-337x450.jpg)
As is this Grandmother’s Flower Garden. I love how the hexagons have been fussy cut.
![Deepwood14](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood141-337x450.jpg)
I covet this doll bed!
![Deepwood16](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood161-345x450.jpg)
Now that’s a vintage sewing machine!
![Deepwood17](https://annalenaland.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Deepwood17-326x450.jpg)
There’s more Quiltopia to come!