The absolute highlight was meeting Danny and our other roomie, Erica, followed by meeting Cori (who flew in from Cal at the same time as me) and some of the other lovelies like Jen, Sara, Claire and another Cavvie lover, Aimless Amy.
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The absolute standout teacher was Sarai Mitnick of Collette patterns who taught a class in sewing with specialist fabrics. Being used to education conferences where most of the presenters are, well, educators, it was difficult for me to take off my teacher-evaluation hat. In Sarai's, it wasn't a problem. This is someone who KNOWS her subject matter, how to present it and how to teach it.
We were given lovely little cards with samples of all different types of 'special occasion' fabric, and detailed information on how to cut, sew and hem. This card is going to be one of my best references. She was amazing.
I also really enjoyed meeting the lovely Sara of SewSweetness who presented a class on advanced bag making.
These gorgeous bags provided lots of inspiration, and I even got to hold the rainbow one for a while to deliver to Katy to deliver to Hadley. (Hadley, it may get lost in transit - just warning you).
I also saw Jeni Baker's presentation on fabric selection.
Much to Erin (of MissyMac's) disappointment, we were not given Kona colour cards as happened last year. Erin had already baggsied my old Kona card.
We got Michael Miller cards instead. :) Sorry Erin...
That's a nice segue into Donktober....
She met a lot of lovely people and animals, including Kim and this buffalo.
And she was rather overwhelmed by Joel Dewberry's delicious new line - she wants it ALL.
The other highlight of course, was the ASS guru-s all getting together, but you will have to wait for photos of that. Katy and I have been too busy with travel to process many photos yet. :)
it sounds like you are loving every minute of it Laura. I love the photos and all the news. Keep it coming. xxxx
ReplyDeleteSo is it Erica or Erika? Or can't she decide? :P
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. Starting to think I should have left Deirdre behind and just gone myself. Aww!
Enjoy your travels!
PS - is Danny gorgeous or what?! Even when she's being a clown she looks good.
woohoo, great roundup - your travel pictures look amazing so far, can't wait to see more! It was GREAT to meet you!!
ReplyDeleteDo my eyes deceive me, is Erika being a good girl and wearing her name tag?
ReplyDeleteSounds like great fun, enjoy every minute!
Ohhhhh soooo jealllllous - looks like it was a very FUN and informative time ...
ReplyDeleteYay - glad you had such a great time - and MY bag!! You take good care of it ladies - no shots of it dangling over the edge of the Grand Canyon!!!
ReplyDeleteGeez, I'd sure hope it was more interesting than education conferences. Those things can be DULL!! Usually are, is probably more accurate. Can't wait to see more wonderful pics!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you're having a great time. Don't worry, you can blog all about it when you get home. We don't expect you to interupt your fun
ReplyDeleteAnd a good time was had by all!
ReplyDeleteYou're going to have to keep an eye on that Deidre the Donkey or she'll be filling up your suitcase with all her fabric and there won't be room for all yours!
ReplyDeleteSounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteSo jealous!! Mostly of you standing with that Joel Dewberry fabric!! ;)
ReplyDeleteYeah Claire. She is on the Austin Modern Quilt Guild team.
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