I am just back from Houston and feel rejuvenated and excited. It was so much fun! I walked the halls, sparkling with quilts, humming with excitement and interest, I meandered, I strolled. That was a great way to go to Quilt Festival! I wasn't teaching, I was experiencing and enjoying every moment.
Even my Monster High Dead Tired Cleo De Nile Doll
We had dinner and celebrated life! We ate cake. It was wonderful. I just kept walking around while feeling happy and grateful to be alive. That may sound funny but this year wasn't the easiest.
People I have never met walked up to me and congratulated me on getting through the year. Folks just touched me, not knowing what to say but wanting to say something. I kept tearing up. It was great. So healing and wonder full.
And of course I brought home some swag. Vintage silk embroidery thread pared with some wooden stamps by Colouricous.
More wooden blocks, I laid some cash down at that booth!
Mary Fisher has a new line of fabric out. Looking into her eyes is like jumping into a cool pond on a crisp summer morning. Her eyes are amazing. We hugged and talked and cried. Good thing I had a hankie in my pocket.
I stopped in at the Marcia Derse booth and got some 2" sample squares of cloth (not shown). Then off to Wendy Richardson's booth where I nabbed this vintage collar.
I am going to upload some candid shots to facebook, so check there latter in the morning.
Melanie, I know you from your blog and the lecture you gave last year at the Quilt Festival. I've said prayers for you and all others who are healing. I did you see at the Festival this year and you were surrounded by friends and I didn't want to interupt while you were getting hugged on. You've been a great inspiration and I wish you nothing but the best.
~Sharon
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I echo Sharon's comment 100% (except I met you at the soy wax batik class you gave at the City Quilter last year)! My thoughts and prayers have been with you silently all during this year -- it was wonderful to see you in Houston surrounded by well-wishers (I got swept away by the crowds before I could maneuver myself into your orbit).
How wonderful to have such an uplifting experience after the year you have had! I think you have managed this year better than most people I know going through the same experience. I think I would have buried myself in a hole. Thank you for sharing your ups and downs and I pray all goes well with your surgery tomorrow!
I don't think I need to put into words how this brightened my morning - tears of sunshine.
You have lived through this year with the utmost grace and have inspired me in many ways. And so----thank you Melanie. I wish I could meet you in person and sit and have coffee and conversation. Take care.
Oh Melly! Life is good. xxx
Great swag! Sent you a ton of love-I fully believe the more anybody has love sent their way, whether they know it or not, it lifts them up. I'm sure you're glad to have this year in the rear view mirror and a bit amazed at all the blessings that have come your way because of the big C.
New topic: I thought I recognized Cleo! My granddaughter has acute Monster High obsession. They're a nice break from Barbie Boredom. Much love still coming your way and when does the new book come out??
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Glad to see you out and about Mel! Wish I could have been there, seeing your photos reminds me of the supreme goodies that can tempt my wallet out my purse. Don't think I've used all the vintage ribbon from the last festival, but you make me want more!! Happy Thanksgiving sweetie!