For 9 years I worked at this Quilt Show as a Quilt Angel but for the last 3 years following my health problems I just visit!
Yesterday I went with my big sister and we had a great day together. Pat doesn't quilt but she has been a sewer and knitter (she used to make my clothes from when I was a little girl up until I finished college) and she even did upholstery. However, Pat does enjoy looking at quilts and is always interested in the quilts and bags I produce - some of them have been for her grandchildren. We mostly concentrated on the Competition Quilts, all beautifully displayed and all of a very high standard. We had fun trying to decide which was our favourite - an impossible task! We had a little look at the stalls and I bought 3 well-priced fabrics.
Today I went on my own with a shopping list in mind. I mostly make baby and children's quilts so I am always on the look-out for cheaper fabrics to use as backing and binding and also good deals on batting. Some of my Quilting friends had bought bundles if white Egyptian cotton at previous shows which are ideal as sashing for baby quilts. Found one of those at an excellent price. Also topped up my supply of machine thread and bought 2 more Perle cottons, a turquoise and a pink as they are colours I use a lot.
Then I went mad on fabrics: some yardage and lots of FQs at cheap prices. And a Jelly Rolly - the first one I have ever bought. Got a great deal on batting too so I am now well and truly stocked up.
Here's a photo of my haul:
I will put it all away tomorrow but for this evening I am going to sit down and have a rest. I have been using a Fitbit for the past few weeks and today I clocked 31/2 miles, walking to and from the train to the Show and walking around the Show. Good exercise as well as good shopping!
