It looks like there was lots of fun going on in Oregon today. My DD and her DH just moved to Portland and love it so far. My DH and I will be going there in Oct when we take their dogs to them. I'm really looking forward to the visit as I've never been to Oregon.
I just finished pressing all my lovely triangles and have most of them trimmed and papers removed. What an amazing array of fabrics! I do have quite a few exact duplicates so if anyone else is just getting started with theirs and wants to trade a few, let me know. If not, they'll all find a place in my quilt as soon as I decide what design I'm using - lol

It was a GREAT day! The time just FLEW! Looking forward to the next time that we get together.

Today was a special birthday for me because it began with coffee at Starbuck's and meeting a fabulous new SoTTT sister, JoJo Hall from Troutdale, OR (who makes and sells delicious smelling bar soap in addition to designing beautiful digitized embroidery, etc.), and the ever popular Terry Knott of Boring, OR! I can tell you that Terry does absolutely beautiful work, especially teeny tiny piping on her 2011 BOM that will make your eyes pop out of your head! We had fun sharing projects, ideas, laughs, and SoTTT stories! And all of this happened because of our meeting each other through The Quilt Show! How is that! This time I remembered to bring my camera!


And...a big bear hug to Scoopie for the cute ecard! Red roses from my DH, a beautiful handmade keepsake box from my step-daughter, and lunch at Red Lobster all add up to a HAPPY DANCE BIRTHDAY!

My Golden Tickets were from Alex- Ricky- Edyta and Margo. I have been trying to keep some in a speial block but you are right they are all special. Joan

My little bag of Golden Tickets only had signatures on two of the HSTs, Alex and Ricky. I don't have any idea who any of the other ones were from, except they were special, So,in my quilt top, I wasn't able to put those GTs in special spots - I think of it as unity - equality - we're all in this together and everyone is special. However, I do remember a few, for example I got one from Lotti in Switzerland, I maybe because it travelled so far, I can recognise hers. And a few from the UK too.

That's a good idea. Mine was unsigned too. Jean

Rosemary I have a singned HST from Edyta, but it is sewn into my quilt top,I will photograph it and send it to you,Dorothy

I would like a copy of Edyta's signature too,if someone would be willing to do that. Thanks,Dixie

Does anyone have a signed Edyta hst that they could scan (or photograph) and send me a copy? Mine was unsigned and I would like to add her signature to my collection for my quilt top.

Thanks in advance.

I think this will be my 3rd Quilt Festival this year! I love it and try to go as many days as I can while it is here, but still have not taken any classes - maybe next year..... It is amazing - I am thinking of renting a room the night of the dinner so I can just relax and not worry about driving 20 miles back home!

Louise, good luck on the dress. Tomorrow will be a better sewing day

Patti

Lucky girls, would love to get over there and meet you all. I can but dream of a trip one day.
I am off dress making today as I am working on my outfit for DS wedding in November. Not a dressmaker but learning and loving it.
Cheers,
Louise

Now that I'm actually thinking about going to this fancy-dancy show, I'm getting excited that you all are beginning to talk about it. I've never been, and only 'know' the TQS sisters. The scale it tipping....

EVERY DAY AT 1:00 we would love for everyone who is available to come to the TQS booth for a brief Meet & Greet and photo op!!

Details coming soon for the TQS dinner.