Tammy here! I'm finally digging out - from the snow and all the wonderful goodies I brought back from QuiltCon. Hey, I like to shop too!
First, I know that I didn't keep you up to date with all the happenings here on my blog as I planned. Douglas took care of Twitter and Instagram but I neglected the blog and facebook. Believe me, I had good intentions but there was just never enough time.
I want to say thank you to all the QuiltCon attendees that came by to say hi. I met so many lovely customers and it was great to trade stories and finally connect outside of the virtual world!
I have the best customers in the world! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Here's my main crew - Douglas and Lisa (I'm on the right). They are the best! It took more than the 3 of us make it through QuiltCon though. I couldn't have done it without the wonderful support of my local guild. The ladies attending QuiltCon from the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild stepped in on many occasions to help out in the booth. Plus there was unpacking and packing to be done and everytime I turned around there were wonderful friends to lend a hand. You know who you are guys and I love you!
There were so many great things that happened at QuiltCon and I don't really know where to start. Looking through my photos, I see that I took plenty of photos of quilts and not near enough of my friends and the activities. I did run across this photo and I have to share the story behind it.
We were really busy at QuiltCon and each of us are somewhat picky about fast food so we decided early on that we would pack our lunch while we were there. This is Douglas making sandwiches on a make-shift ironing board and 2 stools. Notice the empty bolt he's using as a plate! Those peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were the best!
One of the other highlights of Quiltcon was seeing my quilt hanging in the show. I'm not sure how to express my surprise when I saw the 3rd place ribbon for Minimalist Design (large) hanging with it. I'm truly honored that it was hanging with so many awesome quilts.
So you might imagine that Lisa, Douglas and I are still recovering from last week. You're right. We haven't even gotten together for a debrief. When we do, I'll copy their photos and share some more with you. If you followed us on Pinterest, you know there are many other stories to be told.
Next time, I'll share photos from the 80s party. That was a hoot!
Phoebe, Alice and I were delighted to meet you in person. I hope you got some stock in while you were at QuiltCon as I'm not sure you went back with much.
Posted by: Tamie | 03/01/2013 at 03:51 PM
Tammy, so nice to meet you...whether is was behind the bolts, in an elevator or rockin to those 80's tunes. You're such a sweatheart and your peeps were the best!
Posted by: NicciP | 03/01/2013 at 09:25 PM
Yes, that quilt is lovely. I don't know what season you sewed it, but the colors and spareness are perfect for this time of year!
Posted by: Lizzie | 03/02/2013 at 04:09 AM
Thanks Lizzie! I did work on it in the winter - spring, summer and fall too! It was a slow process but worth the time spent.
Posted by: Tammy | 03/02/2013 at 11:50 AM
NicciP - You're so sweet! Thank you! I love my peeps and I couldn't have done it without them!
Posted by: Tammy | 03/02/2013 at 11:55 AM
Tamie - The trailer was much lighter on the drive home! I've already been shopping for new fabric. Watch for new lines coming soon!
Posted by: Tammy | 03/02/2013 at 11:58 AM
Hey Tammy! So good to meet you at QuiltCon! Congrats on the award. Can't wait to see those 80's pictures!
Posted by: Nicole | 03/02/2013 at 01:29 PM
Hey there Ms. Mama Love Quilts! Lov'n your blog and your CUSTOM Modern Diamond Mini Wall Hanging Quilt is amazing not to mention Helix, Starburst and Stringtastic hanging in the show. You're rockin'!
Posted by: Tammy | 03/02/2013 at 01:55 PM
I absolutely LOVE your quilt! Congratulations on the award!
Posted by: Patty | 03/03/2013 at 01:10 PM
Patty - Thank you so much! I hope to have it for the next KCMQG show & tell.
Posted by: Tammy | 03/03/2013 at 03:13 PM
so great to see all of you. awesome booth, awesome team. love my marmalade!
Posted by: jacquie | 03/06/2013 at 03:41 PM
Congrats on the quilt award! It looks awesome. YOU look awesome too. I'm so glad the show was a such a success. You deserve it and more!
Posted by: Cassidy | 03/08/2013 at 08:42 AM