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Showing posts with label Quilt Shows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quilt Shows. Show all posts

Monday, April 4, 2011

Quilter Burns List



Well, I have not really burned it. Just wish I could burn it. Thing is, it is like a roach, it can survive just about everything except Superwoman's shoe. So, I am only temporarily squashing the list by avoidance. I am hiding in front of the computer. Quickly, I am posting a couple of pictures and letting you know that it will probably take more effort than I can muster to add much to my blog over the next few weeks. Brandy and I are heading to Cincinnati for a Quilt Show. Then we head to Springfield, MO, for another one the following weekend. Then, we drive for two days to get to the BEACH. We hope to absorb as much of that heavenly place as we can in three days before heading to Paducah for THE quilt show.

Back in the days-before-reality-hit, Brandy and I took sewing machines, cutting tools, projects, extra fabric (just in case we ran out of projects), even knitting, so we would not be bored in the hotel after the show closed each evening. I mean, heck, most shows close by six. What would we do all evening???? HAHAHAHA. We now know that "what we do all evening" is run errands in a town we know nothing about, grab the best, but cheapest, food we can find, in a town we know nothing about, then drag our bodies back to the hotel and crawl into bed. Sleeping is not difficult--getting enough sleep is. What is more difficult is waking up in the night to pee and you cannot find the bathroom.

Changing subjects, see the pretty girl in front of the pretty car in front of the pretty tree? That is my daughter Brandy. Just thought I would throw that in. Then, the second image is of a corner of the clock I made for Rockland Corporation. Dang, just like the rug I made them, I wanna KEEP IT. Yikes, I see a roach......

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Quilt Show #2

Heading out, tomorrow, to Jefferson, TX, for the "Quilts on the Bayou" show. This is such a delightful town. Very quaint. Almost like a mini version of Paducah. Lots of sweet cottages line the streets. Lovely little shops to entertain you. One of the best places is the sandwich shop that serves sandwiches made with cornbread. Yummie!!!! Definitely worth the trip. So, if you do not hear from me in the next couple of days, think of me smiling and wiping cornbread crumbs off my unplucked chin. (Hey, I have been way too busy....you saw the photo )

Monday, September 27, 2010

Jacksonville Quilt Fest

What a delightful time! Not only was the place great, the folks hosting and attending the event were terrific, too. It did not hurt that we were staying at some friends' home and they were the best hosts EVER. Their home was gorgeous, their company fun and generous, but the delicious food, YUMMY. We have already made reservations to stay there next year, as well.

I know I made a promise, of sorts, to take some photos but you can see how that is progressing......We are back at the beach and I do have my priorities!!! I sat by the pool for a couple of hours and then went down to the beach which could not be more enticing. We had the beach almost entirely to ourselves, the water was as clear as could be, the sand white as snow, the temperature, at 78 degrees, wellll, you get it. I did not take photos. I have mixed feelings about leaving this bit of Heaven, but, if it means I get to see my gorgeous wonderful hubby, I am OUTTA HERE. Oh, did I mention the Grand Opening for a huge T.J. MAX is calling me??? Just might have to make a slight detour into a certain parking lot.....................