Well, we made it back from Quilt Market in one piece. I'm getting too old for this I think. I was so tired when I got back on Tuesday. I could not keep my eyes open. But I had to get up and be in the lobby for my shuttle by 6:30a.m. You know how I don't operate very well at that time of morning. Especially when Nancy and Brenda were still comfy and all snuggly in their beds. Not fair!!! You know how you stay awake all night looking at the clock because you think you will fall asleep and miss your plane? Well that's what I do every single time. This time was no different.
Other than being tired, market was tons of fun as usual. We got to see so many friends, and hang out catching up with them.
Brenda is the sweetest thing. Her and her sister Sandy are always our connecting room partners. We have our annual PJ party in our rooms each night.
Linda from the Quilter's Coop in Temecula,CA . It's always good to see Linda and hang out with her in line waiting for Sample Spree. She always gets to be first in line. I still don't know how that happens everytime. Come on Linda!!! lolol
Sandy, me, Brenda and Nancy in our hotel lobby enjoying some beverages. We spent alot of evenings doing this.
We were lucky enough to go to dinner with Natalie of Cinderberry Stitches and her Mum the first night we were in town. It was so much fun.Those Aussies know how to enjoy themselves. Ok so do us Americans. We even got to celebrate Sandy's birthday. All because she had to have some whipped cream on her ice cream and you only get that IF it's your birthday. Just sayin.
Helen, Sandy, Brenda, Natalie, Nancy and me.
The birthday girl and her whipped cream all smiles.
Look who found me sitting on the floor holding up the wall. Rachel from PSIQUILT. I had to put my body on that floor, it was calling to me. She walked by and spotted me. It was nice finally getting to meet her. Good things are happening for her. She's very talented.
Do I even need to tell you who this is??? PKM herself. She is always so happy when we see her. Always smiling. Gotta love her. And her fabric, will be in my house anyday now. I'm sooooooo excited. It's already listed on the website if you need some. Only 8.75 a yard from me. Yep that's right. Go get yourself some. Pam will be happy.
Miss Jo Morton herself with Nancy and I. Brenda, don't look. lolol
Nancy's hero's. Or Idols I should say. They haven't saved her life or anything like that so they would be her Idol. :) Not that they wouldn't save her life I'm sure should the moment arise. She ran up to get in a photo with them. We love everything the Blackbird Design girls do don't we? And they couldn't be nicer.
I took this photo for my good friend Ter'e. Ter'e does the most beautiful hooked rugs and is a big fan of Minnic & Simpson. This rug was sooooo darn cute. I didn't mean to blur it honest I didn't. I was so excited I guess I moved.
I finally got to meet up with Rosie of retrorosie blog. Nancy,Rosie and I went to dinner at the famous Ninfa's in Houston for some Mexican food. Thanks for driving an hour to have dinner with us Rosie. I hope traffic wasn't so bad going home.
Good friends!!!! This was our last photo on the last night. Sandy had left that day to drive back home. Plus she was pretty sick. Sandy caught a bug while she was there and then when she left Brenda had it. So far so good. Knock on wood, we haven't caught what they had. Can't wait for next time girls to be roomies and have our annual PJ party.
That's the peeps for ya. Next I'll share some of my other pics with ya.
I just have one question for ya. How come you didn't bring any beverages by for me??? Hmmmmm????
It was so fun to see you again. Looks like you had a great time!!!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | November 04, 2011 at 06:21 PM
You were there??? I wish I'd known and I would have made sure to meet up with you!
Posted by: CaraQuilts | November 04, 2011 at 08:08 PM
Looks like you gals had a GREAT time !!!! Thanks for sharing the pictures - I'm pooped just looking at them and reading about it!:)
Posted by: Mary Anne Drury | November 04, 2011 at 09:43 PM
Looks like you had such a ball!!!! But then, when do YOU go someplace and not have fun? I mean, seriously..............
Remember when we almost got kicked out of that restaurant? Yeh, we have had some fun times.
Loved the pic of Polly. We rug hookers have to stick together. LOL. She's one of my all time favorite people that I have respected for many years. I'm proud to call her "friend" too.
Hurry now...............get to sewing up all those goodies you bought.
Posted by: Ter'e Crow Lindsay | November 05, 2011 at 05:03 AM
I'm tired just reading about all the fun you had, no wonder you were exhausted when you got home. Look at all those smiling faces, looks like a blast was had by all.
Posted by: wendy | November 05, 2011 at 09:21 AM
I want that PKM fabric and cannot wait. I'll shop when I see it on the store site!! Yay!! So excited...xo Pam
Posted by: Pam | November 05, 2011 at 05:15 PM
Yipee! I am so thrilled that you had fun and lived to tell about it! Welcome home!
Posted by: Jeannie | November 05, 2011 at 07:41 PM
It's so fun to read your market posts...make me wish I'd gone, though. Kansas City, here I come!
Posted by: sherri | November 05, 2011 at 09:42 PM
super love you xo
Posted by: pam | November 06, 2011 at 10:25 PM
What fun!!
Posted by: Jen (misspunkiepie) | November 08, 2011 at 06:50 AM
That was soooo much fun! I'm ready to go again. Oh wait. I still don't have this market's stuff put away. Love you BFF xoxo
Posted by: Nancy | November 08, 2011 at 08:03 AM
Now that looks like a good time! I hope you have recuperated.
Posted by: Yvette | November 11, 2011 at 06:46 AM
you are too sweet <3
Posted by: rachelgriffith | November 30, 2011 at 06:28 PM