...and spent the morning browsing up and down the rows of gorgeous quilts and terrific vendor's booths with some other very like-minded folk that I just happened to meet.
Here we are... from left to right... Stephanie of Loft Creations, T of Purple&Paisley, me, and Rumi of Lucky Frog.
Also, T's mom Cheri was there...
And I was so surprised because she brought me this.. a dish towel that she had embroidered using a vintage transfer. With orange Ric-Rac!.. so totally me. I could hardly believe it.. the sweetness of that. I wanted to tie it around my waist and wear it the rest of the day so everyone could see.
I felt like I've known this bunch of gals my whole life.. And we had so much fun. I only wish the morning didn't end!Anyways.. I should have taken more pictures of the quilts.. but everything was moving so quickly, and I only had that morning. Here is a gorgeous hand appliquéd and hand quilted piece.. I could have looked at it forever. It is a vintage quilt that someone decided to finish.. I really love the thought of that.
And this one had a "First Place"ribbon. It is called Bohemian Fireworks. You can read more about it here. (I thought about you Jackie) This was truly an amazing piece of work.. totally unbelievable.
The sales booths were wonderful. Here is one with Kaffe Fassett and Amy Butler fabrics...
I found Stephanie shopping here for some of her polka dots. ☺
And here is Superior Thread's booth.. (I was looking for you Nedra)...
Most of the things were not my usual thrift shop finds.. but I did come across a wonderful booth where the fabric was $2.50 a half yard.. I could not pass that up and came home with a little stack..
I'm sure the others there will have even more and better pictures.. so make sure you check out their blogs today too.
And this one had a "First Place"ribbon. It is called Bohemian Fireworks. You can read more about it here. (I thought about you Jackie) This was truly an amazing piece of work.. totally unbelievable.
The sales booths were wonderful. Here is one with Kaffe Fassett and Amy Butler fabrics... I found Stephanie shopping here for some of her polka dots. ☺And here is Superior Thread's booth.. (I was looking for you Nedra)...
Most of the things were not my usual thrift shop finds.. but I did come across a wonderful booth where the fabric was $2.50 a half yard.. I could not pass that up and came home with a little stack.. I'm sure the others there will have even more and better pictures.. so make sure you check out their blogs today too.
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29 comments:
$2.50 for half-yards!!! That's it, next time, I'm stalking you there! I would also be so berserk at the Kaffe Fassett's sections!
mom and i had a ball meeting you! i'm so glad you were able to make it to the show! friends for life, okay? ☺♥
Looks like you had a great time! I almost went on Friday but plans changed and we didn't go. Maybe next year! :0)
I was so glad to meet you at the show! I had such a good time!
Tons of fun! You must stay longer next year. It was wonderful meeting you. Oh my gosh...I wanted the entire display of those lovely fabrics I'm gazing upon.
How wonderful Eileen! You got to meet Stephanie, Rumi and Terri in the real world! That is so marvellous. Oh what a shame you only had a morning, it looked like a wonderful day out. You got some lovely fabric bargains. :-)
I have been seeing your great time on other blogs. How much fun. You picked up a nice stash of fabric. Thanks for sharing some of the quilts too. Lovely.
Eileen looks like such a fun time. It is wonderful when we can meet the people we chat with via the internet.
How nice for all of you to meet in the real world, or should I say almost dream world! Quilt exhibition and blog friends, what else can one wish for? More time to spend there, of course.
What sweet fabrics. Amazing quilts. But you and the gals! Wowie. How fun that you got together. I'm super horribly jealous. Yes. Envy. There isn't a group of women I'd rather be with. Oh how nice you were able to get together.
Looks like you had a GREAT time - love the ducky towel, and the fabrics you picked, and oh my gosh that vintage quilt. Sigh.
what a sweet stitched towel you got. and i know all these girls. what a bunch of cutie-pies.
Wow I wish I was there with you all. How nice to find pictures of you all, looks like you had a wonderful time. Your fabrics are so nice and I can understand why they came home with you..
I have been at Stephanies blogg too and she was talking about you hitting a thunderstorm on your way, I sure hope you got home safely!!
Visited Stephanie's blog earlier today - what a great day it sounded like. That dishtowel is too cute and the appliqued quilt - beautiful. $2.50 a yard! - lucky finds! I liked your father's day post - it inspired my to do one of my own - thanks.
Lucky you....I have been only once. It seems like something comes up at this time of the year...this year being our vacation...
Lucky...all of you! Right now I'm wishing I lived in Ohio!!!
Oh you did find some great fabrics, but more than that it looks like you found great friends! What a special time for all of you!
How fun!!!
Love your little stack of fabric:)
What a great day out, I can't believe those prices and for such nice fabrics. Love the embroidery and thanks for the quilt photos.
I think I'll go crazy over those fabrics too. I wasn't interested in any before but since I am so into sewing now...I know I'll buy hundreds of them. hugs/m
Oh, lucky you! The NQA show! Wow!
I would love to go sometime. Thanks for the photos...that kit quilt is gorgeous...what quilting!
What a great time you had! Friends, quilts, fabrics... What else to make a quilter happy?
What fun!! I'm so glad all of you wonderful ladies got to meet and spend some time together. And what a great place for it! The fabrics you chose are awesome. xo
looks like you had a great time! and some goodies too!
What fun! I love quilt shows like this. I really like that redwork quilt on the program cover.
It's always so nice to see pictures of quilt related gatherings!
Looved the antique quilt that got finished, very simple yet stunning.
Wow, how good is that to find such lovely fabrics at such a fabulous price! Bargin shopper..... *grin*
It was fun to go to the show. Too bad we didn't meet up there. Perhaps another year!
Sounds like you had a great time! Beautiful quilts and your new fabric looks yummie too! have a wonderful weekend Eileen.
Hi Eileen, I am finally getting caught up on reading posts from a few days away. I just love this one. Wow, you were right, as soon as I saw the Bohemian Fireworks, my heart was singing. I love the vintage applique quilt too, just stunning. You gals really look like you had a fantastic time and brought home lots of goodies. I certainly hope Mr. Squirrel will stay away now.
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