Paducah 2011, part 2

A new Pellon batting and a sample bamboo batting, swags book, Best Press from Janet, free thread from Smokin Needle.



A few new patterns, Fairy Tales, Town Square and Basket Lattice.
(I didn't realize the Fairy Tales has so many mushrooms, yuck)



A few scrap bags from Hancocks of Paducah for Julie. I didn't add these to my stashbusting cause I won't be keeping them. The red prints are mine though.



Ah, more fabric.....
Lots of pastel girly fabrics, border fabric for my City Limits quilt, orange for Mary Buvia workshop, Orange and pink dots will be dress for Elizabeth.

Paducah 2011

We saw lots of flooded fields, but never saw a flooded road. Since the flood walls were up, I don't even have any idea how high the river was.

Only one time were the crowds not tolerable and that was Wednesday morning when it was pouring rain. The Pavilion was shoulder-to-shoulder and I thought I was going to explode. Patience isn't one of my finest virtues, you know.

We exchanged little gifts the first night and here's what I received, a sewing machine table mat with pockets, a potato bag, a little change or credit card holder, a sewing kit case that will hold a small mat and notions, a notepad with pencils, ribbon and a button, a needle case.



I made mug rugs to give:


This is what I got into my Fabric Flurry zip lock bags. Most of the pieces are half-yards. There are a couple one yard pieces and one FQ. I purchased 2 ziplock bags for $1.00 each and got to stuff them with all we could. You had to close the bag all the way. I was certainly happy that I was at the front of the line and actually stood right at the table.





Other purchase included stencils, some swag rulers, heart ruler, some quilt hangers, and a couple mini wholecloths.


More to come tomorrow...

Meeting Some Blog Friends

Here we are, bloggers and friends, after enjoying homemade apple pie and ice cream. We had a wonderful time chatting about the show, blogging, and of course, Judy's wonderful culinary skills.

That pie was YUMMY!

Back From Paducah

I'm home from Paducah and have had a lazy day today. I had a scratchy throat all the while I was gone and today it has turned into a real doozy of a cold.

I've had a great time going through my purchases and almost got the energy to start something new, but not quite. Here's a little peek at the fabric that will show up on my stash report, along with some new books and other treasures.


We spent a day at the convention center and part of a day downtown, where I shared lunch with a group of Dear Janer's. Then it was off to the Rotary Club and then to Eleanor Burns at the fairgrounds for shopping and her show.

It was a great trip and I enjoyed spending time with JudyL, Elaine, Becky, JoNell and Billy. Our cabin worked out perfectly and we sure did have enough food for another dozen people.

I did leave a bit earlier than I expected because my daughter was admitted to the hospital and had gall bladder surgery yesterday. I arrived at the hospital just in time to see her in between a CT Scan and surgery. She spent the night at the hospital and had another CT Scan today before going home this afternoon. I hope she is able to get some rest and that she'll call if she needs anything. Love you Julie!!

Paducah Bound

I'm all packed and ready to head for Paducah.

See you on Sunday!

Speaking of Fabric at Paducah...

First we had a great dinner at Rafferty's.



Some of my friends seem to have bought a bit too much and didn't have room for their luggage. Sue had space in the back of her van and offered to drive the fabric home for them.

Here's the before shot of their van with no room for all their luggage:



And here's the whole scene...........it was just too funny not to video!

Back from the Quilt Show

We made it home this afternoon, wow, what a great time!

I re-loaded the pineapple quilt to finished the last border and spent 4 hours tying and burying threads.
More tomorrow.....picts and video!!!!