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!