Yesterday I attended Houston International Quilt Festival. As expected, it was fabulous. So many quilts and vendors, so little get-up-and-go. Oh, I did all right. I arrived about 11:00 a.m. and didn't leave until about 6:00 p.m. Only sat down once for lunch at about 3:00. Had a ball.
Didn't photograph as many quilts this year. I took my FLIP instead, intending to take photos from the FLIP movies. The first time I was using it on some great art quilts, I was asked to delete them. I was in a "no photo" area and didn't realize it. The sign had gotten turned somehow. The docent was very nice and apologetic about it. I, of course, deleted the FLIPs. I'm sure there's some good reason for the creators not wanting them photographed, and I honor that. But it did put a bit of a damper on the experience, so I FLIPped very little. I'll share the few I did FLIP with you soon.
I must confess I spent more time in the vendor area. I love gadgets and was on the prowl for new gadgets that I could use in creating my bags. I ended up with some drill bits to use with bleach on jeans/denim and a squiggly ruler to cut leaves and other interesting shapes I'll be attempting for applique and the like. I also purchased a 28mm Olfa rotary cutter, which was recommended for using the squiggly ruler. I also got a rotating cutting mat. I'd been wanting one of those for a while now.
What I didn't get that I REALLY, REALLY WANT is a new sewing/embroidery/quilting machine. The Janome 1100 Special Edition. Oh, my gosh it's wonderful. And it was such a good deal, but I just couldn't swing it right now. So, I'll have to save, save, save, and maybe this time next year I will have raised enough money to get one. It's fabulous.
FINALLY got the slip covers on the couch and loveseat. Wasn't sure I was going to like them because they have more tan and less blue that I really wanted. But I like them after all. Take a look.
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