This will be a a rather uninformative post, I'm afraid. I am exhausted, I've got lots to focus on now that I'm back (primarily calendar making!), my legs and feet hurt from walking so much with a heavy tote, and I am a little overwhelmed as to where to be begin. I still need to download the few pics I took and gather my thoughts on what I want to say.
During this whirlwind experience at the International Quilt Market in Houston, I realized I'd make a terrible reporter. I was feeling a bit pressured to "tell all", when in reality, there is so much to tell, I couldn't possibly remember it in detail or get all the facts straight. I'm not a note taker, remembering names is hardly a strong suit, and my biggest impressions can sometimes be on the smallest of details. So, I'll share what I can over then next few days.
All in all, it was a most educational experience, but one of the most incredible aspects was that I got to meet so many blog personalities face to face- an experience that many of us found exhilarating since we spend most of our time in the veil of a computer screen and editable format of communicating. So, I'm very happy that I made the efforts! More to come... stay tuned.
Here's a picture of the Henry Glass Booth and the lap quilt (right) they had made with Dogwood for the show. I think it came out great! They also dressed the back table, the desks and the chairs at the desk in my fabric, too.
PS- Can you believe Halloween is this Friday?! I still have to work out my son's costume and plan the day- never a dull moment 'round here.
18 lovely notes:
Glad you're back.
Looking forward to more photos and impressions.
welcome back! the quilts look beautiful in your fabrics. looking forward to your reports ;).
hi, I'm glad it went well, the quilt looks great! I'm looking forward to hearing more once it has all had time to sink in.
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glad you're back. The photo is just lovely and I'm so glad you got to go to the show. can't wait to hear more about it.
Welcome back! (Kept checking my blog reader to see if you had posted!) Your guilt looks great, and I really love the use of the fabrics on that tablecloth!!!
Not guilt - quilt! What the heck?!
That sounds like such a fun experience! Welcome back:)
YAY! I'm glad you're back. Get some rest, and I look forward to hearing about your experience (in small, easy to write about chunks, of course).
Welcome back..your calendars are beautiful by the way.
WELCOME BACK!!!!
Michelle, it was great hanging out with you! You're wonderful.
Welcome back! (The quilt looks great!) The whole experience must have been an exhilarating whirlwind. Looking forward to hearing more, but take some time to put your feet up and relax a bit, you deserve some time to just absorb it all! As for the halloween costume, you could just wrap your son up in several yards of Dogwood cloth and say he's going as a most beautiful bolt of fabric!
I was hoping to meet you, but I must have missed. Your dogwood collection looks LOVELY in person. Great work! ~jen~
It was great to meet you this past weekend. I am still recovering from it as well. It was almost like living in Ikea for 3 days - so much to look at, so many people. :)
I like your take on the whole thing - it was great to be able to put faces to names. That made it feel much more like the community that it is.
Welcome back! The quilt looks great - how exciting! Looking forward to hearing more about it.
We've all been anxiously awaiting your return! I kind of figured it'd be a bit overwhelming...but so exciting to see your quilt "in the wild!" So glad you went and got to take it all in...I'll patiently await your report, whenever you decide to get around to it!
Hope it was a big success! sorry I missed the show, would've loved to meet you, maybe next time.
It must have been so exciting to see your fabrics! And, I think it is so amazing that you got to meet fellow bloggers.
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