Back from Houston ...

else is new? <G>). I've had to mark just about all of the posts since I

caught up <G>), but I did notice a discussion about repeat winners.

*Big* mistake! <G> I never had a chance to rest! LOL! The first was a

have stayed there quite happily for most of the day. <G> The quilter

lots of time hanging around together. <G>

High School >gg< (not quite!).

boys' visits >g<

>... and just as awe-struck as ever! The quilts were *gorgeous* (what
>else is new? <G>). I've had to mark just about all of the posts since I
>left as "read" (you were a very talkative bunch, and I'd never have
>caught up <G>), but I did notice a discussion about repeat winners.
>Caryl Bryer Fallert is, I believe, a repeat winner, but I don't think
>the quilt she submitted this year is tremendously like previous ones,
>though I'll admit it does have a few of her "signature" elements. I
>don't mind people winning over and over, as I think it pushes everyone
>else to come up with something better. Not that I'll ever be that good,
>but I do love going and looking at these masterpieces. :)
>I had two classes, neither of which was during show hours this year.
>*Big* mistake! <G> I never had a chance to rest! LOL! The first was a
>night class from Ted Storm on how to do thumb quilting -- very good
>class, too! :) Then there was a Sunday morning (*early*!) class from
>Philippa Naylor -- the third class I've had from her, and I'd take
>another in a heartbeat. She's really wonderfully encouraging. The only
>bad thing about it was that it was only a three-hour class, and I could
>have stayed there quite happily for most of the day. <G> The quilter
>seated next to me in class was floating on a cloud, as she'd had a quilt
>accepted into the show -- and I don't blame her a bit! I think having
>one accepted is a win, no matter whether or not there's a ribbon
>involved.
>I ended up going to Houston alone this year, as my roommate had to
>cancel. I almost cancelled, too, but I knew I couldn't get my class fees
>back, so I went ahead, and I don't regret it for an instant. I never had
>to eat a meal alone, and I certainly wasn't the only quilter who was
>there without a buddy. Oh, and Friday I got really lucky and had a visit
>with Wendy/Frood! :D It's been far too long since I've seen her. In
>addition, I met up with a woman from another list I'm on, and we spent
>Today I arrived home in time to greet two of our DGSs, who are staying
>with us for several days while their mom is out of town; they'll repeat
>that twice more before Thanksgiving. I love them dearly, but I know why
>*young* women are supposed to mother small children. ;)

> ... and just as awe-struck as ever! The quilts were *gorgeous* (what
>
> else is new? <G>). I've had to mark just about all of the posts since I
> left as "read" (you were a very talkative bunch, and I'd never have
> caught up <G>), but I did notice a discussion about repeat winners.
> Caryl Bryer Fallert is, I believe, a repeat winner, but I don't think
> the quilt she submitted this year is tremendously like previous ones,
> though I'll admit it does have a few of her "signature" elements. I
> don't mind people winning over and over, as I think it pushes everyone
> else to come up with something better. Not that I'll ever be that good,
> but I do love going and looking at these masterpieces. :)
>
> I had two classes, neither of which was during show hours this year.
> *Big* mistake! <G> I never had a chance to rest! LOL! The first was a
> night class from Ted Storm on how to do thumb quilting -- very good
> class, too! :) Then there was a Sunday morning (*early*!) class from
> Philippa Naylor -- the third class I've had from her, and I'd take
> another in a heartbeat. She's really wonderfully encouraging. The only
> bad thing about it was that it was only a three-hour class, and I could
> have stayed there quite happily for most of the day. <G> The quilter
> seated next to me in class was floating on a cloud, as she'd had a quilt
> accepted into the show -- and I don't blame her a bit! I think having
> one accepted is a win, no matter whether or not there's a ribbon
> involved.
>
> I ended up going to Houston alone this year, as my roommate had to
> cancel. I almost cancelled, too, but I knew I couldn't get my class fees
> back, so I went ahead, and I don't regret it for an instant. I never had
> to eat a meal alone, and I certainly wasn't the only quilter who was
> there without a buddy. Oh, and Friday I got really lucky and had a visit
> with Wendy/Frood! :D It's been far too long since I've seen her. In
> addition, I met up with a woman from another list I'm on, and we spent
>
> Today I arrived home in time to greet two of our DGSs, who are staying
> with us for several days while their mom is out of town; they'll repeat
> that twice more before Thanksgiving. I love them dearly, but I know why
> *young* women are supposed to mother small children. ;)
>
> --
> Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
> sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
> http://www.sandymike.net

> Howdy!
>
> What a good report, Sandy! Thanks!
> Now, for the part you left out: what'd ya' get?!?
>
> R/Sandy

I guess I bought more than I thought! <G>

shipping, too, if I buy two books <G>) that would be in good condition.

people's reasoning. <shrug>

amazing; my general impression was of red. <G> I guess if I lived in

So, did I answer your question? <G>

Now I know... <VBG>

> wrote:
>
>> Howdy!
>>
>> What a good report, Sandy! Thanks!
>> Now, for the part you left out: what'd ya' get?!?
>>
>> R/Sandy
>
>
> LOL! Not as much as most people, Sandy! I did buy a Martelli rotary
> cutter, though. I've admired Cherrywood fabrics for years, so this year
> I bought a kit to make a little vest from them. I bought a few threads
> to play with and a few more silk ribbons to use when doing silk ribbon
> embroidery by machine. I really do want to do a bit more of that, as
> it's lots of fun. Hmm ... oh yes -- I bought some Steam-a-Seam2 (wide)
> for a class I'll be taking in January, and a free pattern came with
> that. There was a souvenir thimble to add to my collection and an apron
> pattern, and I also bought a new batting from the Pellon company. Gosh,
>
> I tried to buy a book, but that didn't work out. It was the last copy
> they had of that one, and it was pretty beat-up. I asked if they had
> another, but they didn't, so then I asked if they'd knock something off
> the price (full cover price was asked) because of the damage. Nope. That
> being the case, I figured I could get one for less at Amazon (free
> shipping, too, if I buy two books <G>) that would be in good condition.
> I can't imagine why these people thought that a damaged book was worth
> what a pristine copy sells for, but there's no accounting for some
>
> Other than that, I bought a few little notions my DT wanted me to pick
> up for her; I'll ship them to France for her in the next day or two. I
> also picked out some batik FQs for a friend who wanted some
> light-colored ones, as well as a necklace I'm going to use for our
> holiday exchange.
>
> I stopped by the Tracey's Tables booth to tell them how much I've
> enjoyed the cabinet I bought from them last year. They have a new design
> now with a slanted top for better visibility.
>
> I really did spend most of my time looking, both at the vendors' stalls
> and -- naturally -- at the gorgeous quilts. Those Russian quilts were
> amazing; my general impression was of red. <G> I guess if I lived in
> that climate I'd want bright, warm colors, too.
>

> Sandy in Henderson, near Las Vegas
> sw.foster1 (at) gmail (dot) com (remove/change the obvious)
> http://www.sandymike.net