Gypsy Doll Challenge

Lady Isabella is my doll entry for the Treasures of the Gypsy Challenge for Houston Festival 2008. The theme is Journey of the Gypsy. The mask and 3 fabric selections were to be used in my creation. Researching different events, I decided on the Venetian Carnivale.

On the Road Again!

WOW! Life has been so busy since the last post. Thought I would be better at keeping this up.

Took the job with Blank Quilting. Fabric Sales to the So. California area from Santa Barbara to San Diego! I got the job because I quilt and sew and Love to play with fabric! It is just so awesome to visit shops, see and meet wonderful people, and see much of California I have NOT seen yet.

Just got back from 7 days on the road! Starting with quilt retreat at Debbie's home in Big Bear, to the San Fernando Valley and Ventura County to visit shops!

Was spoiled rotten by my friend in Moorpark! Loved it! Thanks Carol. I was quite amused by her bird, and African Grey named Java. (who wants to be in the olympics)! See her as she demonstrates her abilities as we watched the womens gymnastics.

Carol also has a wonderful talent of preparing scrumptious food! The best bagels I have ever eaten! Really! I took a picture so I would remember how to make it. LOL :)

Ta Ta for now!

All Packed Up -May 19th

This was just too much not to journal! We packed up all of our stuff including the show items that were shipped ahead of time and tried to, unsuccessfully I may add to stuff it all in the infamous Subaru Outback that I previously mentioned. Two trips later and a really nice attendant at the Holiday Inn, we were on our way to the airport.

Until the next show!

By the way, Boulder Creek Designs WILL be at the July Festival in Long Beach, so if you plan to go, stop by and meet Cliff and the gang!

Quilt Market Day 3

The last time I posted was at Quilt Market in May! Been soooooooo busy and now it is time to get back to it and get caught up...should we say I am "back blog..ging" LOL. The last day of Market was the usual wrap up of sales, meeting with people and getting jobs! Whoops did I say getting jobs.. Leaving market with a possible job with Blank Textiles as the Southern California Rep. Hmmm, I need to think about that. :)

I had a wonderful opportunity to visit with Eleanor since the book , "Victory Quilts" was published. The quilt behind us on the left was one of the ones that I did. It is a really great book. Stopped by to see some long time friends, Joan and Rick Grenke of Bits and Pieces by Joan, and John and Debbie Lofgren of Little Stitches. Finally I leave with a few pictures of the booth and Dianes fabulous designs! If you want to see more of her wonderful talent, go to http://www.bouldercreekdesigns.com/

Quilt Market Day Two

So...everyone knows how many licks before you get to the center of a tootsie roll pop, right?


Sure, but...do you know how many people it takes to drive a Subaru Outback? Answer: in Oregon at quilt show....three.. yes, I said three. Two quilters and a very nice frustrated traveler who also has the same car. Lets just say, that the Subaru hazards do not blink. Lets just leave it at that.

On to Quilt Market. Are we in Texas or Oregon? It is balmy and hot! Not the usual weather in Oregon. Record high heat. Diane was confused as to her whereabouts since it feels just like home. What another fun day. Each day holds new and wonderful surprises and today was no exception. The usual visiting occurred with our neighbors, like... where did you go to dinner? and Did you get any sleep last night? Oh and Starbucks was NOT, I repeat NOT the first thing we got today. In fact it was later when we needed a pick me up, along with the wonderful snack of the day provided by Diane. She sold 16 cases of Peach Mango Paradise baked fruit crisps by Flat Earth ! Ya know, the commercial with the Flying Pig? Well we are at a quilt show, not a snack show....but when you have the munchies and its been a long day.. these are a welcome treat. The image of her running around to booths sharing this snack is still fresh in my mind. It was very funny.

Went by the APQS booth to visit with my comrades from past shows, and met Heidi Kaisand and a visit with my pal and sisters companion Linda Alexander. (pictured) Followed by Dinner at Sanfords for some yummy dinner with Linda Alexander,Diane and Connie Keller. (An absolute Hoot!)



Our booth neighbors, the crew of LizzieBCreative. They are just too nice and so much fun!


Many wonderful people came to the booth to visit and purchase patterns and templates. It was a good day! God is great!

Hey Tammy! no guilt here...blog, blog, blog...LOL :)

Finally, I leave off with a lovely picture of my son Justin and his girlfriend Heather. It is her senior prom and she is going with all of her girlfriends. You look beautiful Heather! I wish I was there to see you. Thanks for sharing the picture.

Spring Quilt Market Portland Oregon 2008

Since my last post was in July of 2007!!! I decided after some prompting, to get on and write something.

Friday May 16th marks the opening day of Spring Quilt Market. After 2 days of setup and schlepping boxes, patterns, and big bertha full of quilts, we are on our way. First day is buzzing with fun and (Starbucks) as people meet up with old friends and are introduced to new ones. Having attended shows on and off since 94, I have certainly met some really lovely people and had some great laughs. Ok, back to Oregon! The booth looks great and was hoppin' with activity, and .....starbucks....., The booth, by the way is Boulder Creek Designs by Diane Kleinhans of Texas, and I am here to help and support her. ( Which is always a blast)

Some pictures ahead, a longtime friend of mine, Jane Coscarelli showing another fabulous design. Her coat with new fabric inspirations. Tammy and Sherry with Diane and I in the booth. You guys are just too fun and awesome! We had a visit from Kim and Emily of Starry Night Hallow. Bummed I did not get pictures! It was a long day, but a great day! Lets see what tomorrow brings!