Hi Everyone,
As promised here is a short report. I left work on Thursday night to drive down to my friend Donna's in Bellevue. Got there by 8:30 p.m.
The next morning we headed over to Adele's and helped pack the delivery truck with baskets for the silent auction. Some wonderful goodies.
Then off for breakfast, a quick trip to Pacific Fabrics, and the Loft quilt shop.
Next we went home for a nap, neither one of us slept very well the previous night. Then an early dinner, some reading and bed by 10 p.m.
Saturday we were at the Seattle Centre by 0930 to pick up our volunteer tags. Then we went to the Northwest rooms to help with setting up the tables for the silent auction and whatever else we could do.
Back downstairs to the show. What a great show! The best of show is a huge cat quilt that has quilt blocks and a cat on it.
There was something for everyone. The touring show Spice of Life was on display. The vendors market was great. I had a decided to buy one of the Tutto suitcases for my sewing machine so I only got a sashiko pillow square to work on along with thread and needles.
I ended up getting the large suitcase because I don't think I'd ever take my sewing machine on a plane, so the larger one is more practical for workshops and retreats. She also had a show special for the Serger tote so I got one to match. The suitcase collapses down to about 3". Here is a review and link to their website if you are interested.
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ended up with the hot pink colour. It will go nicely with my turquoise and black luggage! Now to find some bright yellow accents and I'll have my colour wheel with me always! The gala dinner was great, although I was busy trying to keep track of bidding numbers and their bids. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend and will offer to help again.
Back to Donna's by 10 p.m. and home Sunday afternoon.
Tired but happy to have the experience. Check out
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Cheers,