And this what I got at the merchant mall:
Clockwise from left, some fat quarters from Susan Claire at Toad Hall, a dinky key ring with a 2 inch square ruler from Cherry Pie quilt Patch, a pack of hand dyed 10 inch squares from Parklee, a one metre piece of batik also (I think) from Parklee, a bag of silk and satin scraps for crazy patchwork, from Cherry Pie and in the middle 2 one metre pieces fo fabric from Susan Claire and in the cellophane packet a pair of wee scissors with a pull-off guard. The blades are only 1 and 1/4 inches long and they cut right to the tips. Very cute. I can't remember which stall had the scissors.The crowd was entertained at the start by two "quilt doctors" performing an autopsy on a 'recently deceased quilter' to see what had caused her 'demise'. Was it the badly sewn bits of fabrics thrown away or the the orphan blocks choking her system, or was it bulging fabric and batting stash or the 'badly digested' NZ Quilter magazine?
The funniest part was when one of the "doctors" had to have a wee operation herself:
Can you guess what 'operation she needed?
12 comments:
??? what was her surgery? Can't guess ...
Great name for an event, and great suggestion - the medical procedure, that is ...
Looks like you had a good time, Madam President!
What great finds at the merchant mall and I love those cats as well.
I do hope it wasn't a nip and tuck!
You did well to buy only enough to carry easily. Great shopping there girl!
Ooh I love those goodies you got!
Sounds like it was all good fun!
and nobody guessed - it was a microphone adjustment! certainly the funniest part of the day! It was a good outing for quilty ladies...
Hi Helen, I wanted to stop by and thank you for your lovely comment over at Pieces. It's always fun to see a new face. You have a lovely blog. I'm so happy you got back into it, and by the way, Congratulations!! on winning a prize with the quilt you and Janice made! That is awesome..*VBS*
I was so very sad to hear your 'maverick' story. And I would I could confirm it was a fluke, but I've heard it from several others. Please believe when I say that had I known back in 2005, what I know now, I would have declined the invitation. I think it's a hard category in the first place, and the criteria for determining who will be 'in', etc. isn't one I can fathom.
The web ring idea certainly has opened up the world in the ability to connect with other quilters. And maybe it's outlived it's usefulness.
It probably sounds like I've had my feeling hurt, but mostly what I am is disappointed in the loss of focus and purpose.
Please feel free to comment or drop me an email anytime. I'm happy to have gotten to meet you *VBS* Hugs, Finn
P.S. Please don't ever think your comment is too long...no such thing!! I enjoyed every word..*VBS*
Great idea about the quilt doctors. Laughter is always the best medicine and quilters are pretty good at laughing.
Neat fabric - that cat print is new to me & I own about 900 different cat prints!
So, what was the surgery?
It sounds like a hilarious show. And it looks like you got lots of fun stuff to add to your stash.
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