First up was Mandy from Simply Solids. Mandy was absolutely lovely, and also helped pick out a number of solids for me as I have them in mind to use in my Brit Bee blocks. She seemed to be having the time of her life at the show and was already talking about next year.
The actual Mr. Aurifil was not in attendance when Nicky and I were at the booth so I can not attest to you whether he is actually as good looking as rumour has it. Shame! We got Mr' Aurifil Junior instead. I did buy some thread to try it out though.
Katy, of I'm a Ginger Monkey, was manning the Fat Quarterly booth with humour and good cheer, unfazed by people wielding cameras.
Ann, from Quiltessential, claimed to have no idea what Nicky and I were talking about when we asked to take her photo for Lynne - but she wasn't too surprised either! More fabric bought at this booth.
So there you have it. Just four of the many, many wonderful booths that populated the festival. I really hope that Lynne is slathering on the sun screen because she might be a wee bit jealous that we got to the show but I am dead jealous of her basking in hot sunshine with an amazing looking pool (if her hexie photo was anything to go by).
My laundry mountain is now a mole hill, the cupboards that were bare are no longer and huge amounts of groceries have been unpacked, I am being commanded to join the other three and go sailing. Blogging time is being cut into. So unfair! More photos of the show - eventually!
Susan
ahhh such fun... not jealous at all... (just lying)
ReplyDeleteAh yes I remember it well....sung in Maurice Chevalier style of course!
ReplyDeleteI keep drooling everytime I see festival of quilts photos. I'm so glad people can take photos. I went to another sewing crafts exhibition/show and not only were there no photography signs at most booths but people did not like it when anyone asked if they could take a photo for whatever reason!
ReplyDeleteI'm drooling from here, pool or no pool! Jxo
ReplyDeleteI was FoQ today and met Mandy! Now, I'm just putting my aching feet up and recovering!
ReplyDeleteOooo I recognise all those scenes! I was so crap, I took a couple of photos on my iPhone early on, and then got so engrossed in everything my phone stayed in my pocket for the remainder of the day...doh! Glad you enjoyed it, where are your purchases? I wonder if we bought the same fabric? :) x
ReplyDeleteJust looking at those photos makes me want to run out and find a quilt show to attend ...I want to buy fabric and notions and gadgets!
ReplyDeleteOh really, stop making me jealous!!!! I just hope some of those fine people make it to the K & S show here in November.
ReplyDeleteYou'll love the Aurifil thread...I've just tried it and think it is great!
ReplyDeleteI am home from the Festival, too. It takes a whole day getting there, bu tit is so worth it. You will love the Aurifil thread. I stocked up on it, and also bought from "junior". Mr Aurifil is every bit as rumour has it. Oh, well - maybe next time - -.
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