... and just as awe-struck as ever! The quilts were *gorgeous* (what else is new? ). I've had to mark just about all of the posts since I left as "read" (you were a very talkative bunch, and I'd never have caught up ), but I did notice a discussion about repeat winners. Caryl Bryer Fallert is, I believe, a repeat winner, but I don't think the quilt she submitted this year is tremendously like previous ones, though I'll admit it does have a few of her "signature" elements. I don't mind people winning over and over, as I think it pushes everyone else to come up with something better. Not that I'll ever be that good, but I do love going and looking at these masterpieces. :)
I had two classes, neither of which was during show hours this year.
*Big* mistake! I never had a chance to rest! LOL! The first was a night class from Ted Storm on how to do thumb quilting -- very good class, too! :) Then there was a Sunday morning (*early*!) class from Philippa Naylor -- the third class I've had from her, and I'd take another in a heartbeat. She's really wonderfully encouraging. The only bad thing about it was that it was only a three-hour class, and I could have stayed there quite happily for most of the day. The quilter seated next to me in class was floating on a cloud, as she'd had a quilt accepted into the show -- and I don't blame her a bit! I think having one accepted is a win, no matter whether or not there's a ribbon involved.I ended up going to Houston alone this year, as my roommate had to cancel. I almost cancelled, too, but I knew I couldn't get my class fees back, so I went ahead, and I don't regret it for an instant. I never had to eat a meal alone, and I certainly wasn't the only quilter who was there without a buddy. Oh, and Friday I got really lucky and had a visit with Wendy/Frood! :D It's been far too long since I've seen her. In addition, I met up with a woman from another list I'm on, and we spent lots of time hanging around together.
Today I arrived home in time to greet two of our DGSs, who are staying with us for several days while their mom is out of town; they'll repeat that twice more before Thanksgiving. I love them dearly, but I know why
*young* women are supposed to mother small children. ;)